#Migrant workers

KSU Targets Illegal Migrant Work Permits in Meghalaya

The Khasi Students' Union warned employers against using acknowledgement slips as valid work permits, demanding strict enforcement of state labor laws.

NEWire Desk • 13 Oct 2026

Meghalaya Labour Department Cracks Down on Fake Migrant Worker Documents

Meghalaya officials warn against fake migrant worker registration documents, threatening heavy fines and jail time for employers using fraudulent papers.

Walrik Marak • 1 Oct 2026

Meghalaya Mandates Strict Registration for All Migrant Workers

Meghalaya now requires mandatory registration for migrant workers. Employers face heavy fines and jail time for failing to comply with the 2026 rules.

NEWire Desk • 30 Sep 2026

Meghalaya Contractors Face Steep Fines for Failing to Register Migrant Workers

Meghalaya Labour Minister Methodius Dkhar warns contractors of heavy fines and jail time for failing to register migrant workers under new state rules.

Walrik Marak • 22 Sep 2026

Two Assam Migrant Workers Die Following Recent Accidents and Illness

Two migrant workers from Assam died this week while working in southern India, highlighting the dangers facing those seeking jobs far from their homes.

Timungpi Terang • 18 Sep 2026

Meghalaya Tightens Migrant Worker Rules With New Registration System

Meghalaya has introduced amended MIRSS rules to track migrant workers, improve safety, and streamline emergency assistance through a new digital portal.

NEWire Desk • 9 Sep 2026

Meghalaya Government Speeds Up Tourist Centers and Resident Security Laws

CM Conrad Sangma pushes for faster tourist hub activation and updates to state safety laws to better monitor migrant worker registration in Meghalaya.

Walrik Marak • 28 Aug 2026