State power officials face scrutiny after an RTI reveals only one transformer tender in seven years and multiple failures in the procurement process.
Walrik Marak • 31 Aug 2026
Power Minister Metbah Lyngdoh says Meghalaya will avoid scheduled blackouts, blaming recent spotty service on maintenance and localized technical faults.
Walrik Marak • 20 Aug 2026
Meghalaya officials report a stable power supply despite low rainfall, maintaining a streak of zero scheduled shutdowns over the past three years.
NEWire Desk • 12 Aug 2026
Mawlyndep villagers are hitting back at the MeECL over faulty meters, surging monthly electricity bills, and constant power outages in the region.
NEWire Desk • 20 Jul 2026
MeECL faces heavy scrutiny after ignoring warnings about a dangerous power line that electrocuted three children in Umtangling village on Wednesday.
Walrik Marak • 17 Jul 2026
Meghalaya’s ambitious 2024 energy plan remains mostly on paper, failing to curb power outages as major projects and institutional reforms remain stuck.
Walrik Marak • 17 Jul 2026
Three children died Wednesday in Umtangling village after touching a snapped 11 kV power line. Locals had warned MeECL about the faulty equipment.
Walrik Marak • 16 Jul 2026