#Meghalaya

Congress Demands Environmental Transparency for Shillong Ropeway Project

Meghalaya Congress demands the state government release environmental impact studies for the Shillong Ropeway, citing concerns over tree felling and ecology.

NEWire Desk • 8 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Launches Handloom Week to Boost Local Weavers

Meghalaya marks Handloom Week to support 50,000 rural households, emphasizing cultural heritage and economic growth for the state's artisan sector.

Walrik Marak • 8 Aug 2026

East Khasi Hills Sets Saturday Deadline for Shillong-Dawki Road Diversion

Officials have ordered the NHIDCL to finish a safe temporary diversion on the Shillong-Dawki road by Saturday to restore public traffic.

Walrik Marak • 8 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

Violent Clash Breaks Out at Hima Langrin Dorbar

Seven officers and one civilian were hurt after a heated Dorbar turned violent in Phlangdiloin village. Police used tear gas to disperse the mob.

Walrik Marak • 8 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Groups Push Back Against Proposed FCRA Amendment Bill

Political groups and church leaders in Meghalaya are protesting the 2026 FCRA Amendment Bill, fearing it threatens missionary institutions and assets.

NEWire Desk • 8 Aug 2026

High Court Summons NHAI Chiefs Over NH-6 Road Conditions

Meghalaya High Court orders NHAI leadership to explain failing repairs on the 102-km NH-6 stretch following reports of hazardous potholes and damage.

NEWire Desk • 8 Aug 2026

Garo Hills Council members clash over voting rights proposal

Tensions flared at the GHADC on Friday as two members nearly brawled over a proposal to restrict future elections to Scheduled Tribe electors.

NEWire Desk • 8 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Congress Plans Silent March Against FCRA Amendment Bill

Meghalaya Congress schedules a silent protest Monday in Shillong to oppose the proposed FCRA Amendment Bill, citing threats to missionary institutions.

NEWire Desk • 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

Meghalaya Film Makers Association Honors Delhi Creator Harshit Dhingaun

The MFMA recognized Delhi-based creator Harshit Dhingaun for his decade of digital work promoting the culture and social issues of Northeast India.

Walrik Marak • 7 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Districts Ban Illegal Highway Parking and Structures

Meghalaya officials banned unauthorized parking and structures on National Highways to improve road safety, citing a recent Supreme Court directive.

Walrik Marak • 7 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Challenges CBI Over Unauthorized Temple Build

Meghalaya officials are demanding answers from the CBI regarding an unapproved temple built on state-leased land in the Mawdiangdiang township.

Walrik Marak • 7 Aug 2026

Expansion work begins at Shillong Airport

Work to expand Shillong Airport at Umroi has started. The project will allow larger planes to land once obstacles are removed by late 2026.

Walrik Marak • 7 Aug 2026

Corrosion Threatens Meghalaya Infrastructure

Heavy rainfall and humidity are destroying public assets in Meghalaya, costing India billions. Nomura demands new engineering standards to stop the rot.

Walrik Marak • 7 Aug 2026

Shillong-Dawki Road Project Stalls As Deadline Passes

Work on the Shillong-Dawki road remains unfinished as the project misses its deadline. Progress is currently at 51 percent with a new date set for 2026.

NEWire Desk • 7 Aug 2026

East Khasi Hills Officials Push for Digital Tenant Records

East Khasi Hills officials are scrambling to digitize tenant records after finding that paper forms are piling up but failing to reach the state portal.

NEWire Desk • 7 Aug 2026

HSPDP Youth Wing Seeks Joint Committee Review of FCRA Bill

Meghalaya's HSPDP Youth Wing wants a Joint Parliamentary Committee to review the 2026 FCRA Bill, citing risks to minority and religious institutions.

Walrik Marak • 7 Aug 2026

Thousands Join VPP Protest March to Meghalaya Secretariat

Thousands of VPP supporters marched on the Meghalaya Secretariat in Shillong, demanding government action on ten key public and indigenous rights issues.

NEWire Desk • 7 Aug 2026

Quarry Blast Rains Rocks on Jorabat Homes

Flying debris from an early morning quarry blast destroyed a residential roof in Jorabat on August 7, sparking safety fears among local residents.

NEWire Desk • 7 Aug 2026