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Ardent Basaiawmoit Defends KHADC Land Bill Amid Conflict with CM
VPP chief Ardent Basaiawmoit defends a land bill that skips traditional headman consultations, clashing with CM Conrad Sangma's power grab claims.
NEWire Desk • 26 Aug 2026
Conrad Sangma Calls Out VPP Over Land Bill Hypocrisy
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma challenged the VPP to maintain traditional land roles, claiming their new bill ignores the community input they advocate for.
Walrik Marak • 25 Aug 2026
Titoswell Chyne Challenges KHADC on Illegal Toll Gates and Sohra Syiem
Opposition leader Titoswell Chyne slams KHADC for illegal toll gate tenders and demands the immediate installation of a full-fledged Sohra Syiem.
NEWire Desk • 19 Aug 2026
KHADC Faces Legal Dead End in Hima Mylliem Syiem Dispute
The KHADC may head to the Supreme Court after Meghalaya High Court judges recuse themselves from hearing the ongoing Hima Mylliem Syiem leadership dispute.
Walrik Marak • 19 Aug 2026
Meghalaya High Court to Hear KHADC Appeal on Mylliem Syiemship
The Meghalaya High Court hears a KHADC appeal today regarding the reinstatement of Ainam Manik Syiem as the Syiem of Hima Mylliem.
NEWire Desk • 17 Aug 2026
Standoff erupts at Hima Mylliem office after court reinstates leader
A court-ordered reinstatement triggered a tense police standoff at Hima Mylliem on Wednesday as the acting leader refused to vacate the office premises.
Walrik Marak • 13 Aug 2026
Meghalaya High Court Reinstates Suspended Syiem of Hima Mylliem
The High Court of Meghalaya overturned the KHADC suspension of Ainam Manik Syiem, calling the move illegal and restoring his position immediately.
Walrik Marak • 12 Aug 2026
State reviews contested KHADC land bill amid backlash
Officials are reviewing a controversial land bill after traditional groups protested the removal of a key consultation clause in the legislation.
NEWire Desk • 12 Aug 2026
Majai Residents Revolt Against Ousting of Acting Sordar
Residents in Majai-Bholaganj are fighting back after Hima Sohra officials fired their acting Sordar, sparking a local rebellion and a high-level resignation.
Walrik Marak • 10 Aug 2026
Traditional leaders press Meghalaya government to block controversial KHADC land bill
Meghalaya leaders seek to block a KHADC land amendment they claim weakens traditional institutions and ignores mandatory consultation requirements.
Walrik Marak • 8 Aug 2026
Traditional leaders press Meghalaya government to scrap land amendment bill
Traditional leaders are fighting a KHADC land bill that strips them of oversight, prompting Chief Minister Conrad Sangma to promise a review.
Walrik Marak • 7 Aug 2026
KHADC Faces Heat Over Trade Gate Allotments
KHADC Chief Winston Tony Lyngdoh defends the legality of 11 trade gates, while KHNAM demands public tendering to ensure transparency in revenue collection.
NEWire Desk • 6 Aug 2026
Khasi Traditional Leaders Urge Governor to Reject Land Amendment Bill
Khasi clan elders are fighting a bill they claim strips them of land authority, asking Governor C.H. Vijayashankar to block the controversial measure.
NEWire Desk • 5 Aug 2026
KHADC Chief Defends Check Gate Contracts Against Graft Allegations
KHADC head Winston Tony Lyngdoh defended the setup of 11 trade check gates, claiming they curb illegal collections and boost council revenue.
NEWire Desk • 5 Aug 2026
Khasi Leaders Fight Move to Strip Land Control
Traditional Khasi leaders want the Governor to block a land bill they claim destroys their authority over community and Raid land holdings.
Walrik Marak • 5 Aug 2026
KHADC Halts Shillong Ropeway Over Legal Compliance
KHADC paused the Rs 153-crore ropeway project, demanding companies produce a trading license within seven days or face strict enforcement.
NEWire Desk • 4 Aug 2026
KHNAM demands open tenders for KHADC check gate contracts
KHNAM wants the KHADC to cancel non-tendered work orders for 11 trade check gates and move to an open bidding system to ensure transparent governance.
Walrik Marak • 28 Jul 2026
Lyngdoh Targets KHADC Oversight in Cabbage Price Crisis
Ampareen Lyngdoh demands accountability from the KHADC as cabbage farmers give away crops for free due to plummeting market prices in Shillong.
Walrik Marak • 26 Jul 2026
Protesters Demand Ouster of Hima Langrin Chief
Hima Langrin locals issued a 15-day ultimatum to the KHADC to remove their Syiem, threatening an indefinite hunger strike if the council fails to act.
NEWire Desk • 23 Jul 2026
Hima Langrin residents threaten hunger strike over Syiem removal
Protesters gave the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council 15 days to remove Syiem Nongtei Singh Syiemiong or face an indefinite hunger strike.
NEWire Desk • 22 Jul 2026
