#Ropeway
Meghalaya Government Orders KHADC to Unseal Shillong Ropeway Site
The Meghalaya government has ordered the KHADC to remove seals from the Shillong Peak Ropeway site, threatening legal action if the council fails to comply.
Walrik Marak • 30 Oct 2026
Deputy CM Sniawbhalang Dhar Addresses Shillong Ropeway Project Concerns
Meghalaya Deputy CM Sniawbhalang Dhar says the state is working to resolve public concerns regarding the ongoing Shillong ropeway project.
Walrik Marak • 30 Oct 2026
KHADC Threatens High Court Action Over Shillong Ropeway Dispute
Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council may head to High Court after police filed an FIR against an official monitoring the Rs 151-crore ropeway project.
Walrik Marak • 30 Oct 2026
Riat Laban Dorbar Offers Refund for Stalled Shillong Ropeway Project
The Riat Laban Dorbar is prepared to return Rs 3 crore to the state government if the controversial Shillong Peak ropeway project is cancelled.
NEWire Desk • 29 Oct 2026
Khasi Council Shuts Down Shillong Peak Ropeway Construction
The KHADC halted the Rs 151-crore Shillong Peak ropeway project on October 27, citing unlicensed work and a lack of local traditional clearances.
Walrik Marak • 27 Oct 2026
Public hearing on Shillong ropeway sparks local dissent
Officials face backlash over the Shillong ropeway project after a hearing with 27 attendees was incorrectly framed as official public consent.
NEWire Desk • 27 Oct 2026
Meghalaya Reviews 151 Crore Shillong Ropeway Plan
Meghalaya officials met with stakeholders to discuss the 151-crore Shillong Peak ropeway project aimed at boosting tourism and improving visitor access.
NEWire Desk • 23 Oct 2026
JAC Issues Final Ultimatum Over Shillong Ropeway Project
The JAC has walked out of talks with the government, demanding the cancellation of the Shillong Peak ropeway project within four days or face escalation.
NEWire Desk • 23 Oct 2026
VPP Threatens to Join Shillong Ropeway Protest
The VPP threatens to join protests against the Shillong ropeway, demanding the government address public concerns over the project's environmental impact.
Walrik Marak • 20 Oct 2026
State Officials to Discuss Shillong Ropeway Project as College Hosts Entrepreneurship Forum
Meghalaya officials will meet October 22 to discuss the Shillong ropeway project, while students gather at St Anthony's College for a business summit.
NEWire Desk • 20 Oct 2026
Paul Lyngdoh Defends Shillong Peak Ropeway Amid Ongoing Protests
Former minister Paul Lyngdoh defends the Shillong Peak ropeway project as activists plan a rally to stop construction over environmental fears.
Walrik Marak • 16 Oct 2026
Shillong Residents Plan Peace Rally to Oppose Ropeway Project
The Joint Action Committee will march on October 10 to protest the proposed Shillong ropeway, citing environmental and community consultation concerns.
NEWire Desk • 2 Oct 2026
Activists Demand Fresh Public Hearing for Shillong Ropeway Project
The Joint Action Committee challenges the legitimacy of public consent for the Shillong Ropeway, urging officials to pause and hold a new hearing.
NEWire Desk • 11 Aug 2026
Government Greenlights Shillong Peak Ropeway Despite Environmental Pushback
Meghalaya officials approved the Shillong Peak ropeway project after addressing local environmental concerns and revising the design to save trees.
NEWire Desk • 10 Aug 2026
Officials Inspect Shillong Ropeway Site Amid Environmental Concerns
State officials inspected the Shillong Ropeway site after residents voiced fears over tree felling and water supply impacts in Madan Laban.
NEWire Desk • 8 Aug 2026
Shillong Ropeway Costs Hit 151 Crore Amid Ecological Outcry
The Shillong Ropeway project faces backlash over rising costs, ecological risks to water sources, and missing tribal trading licenses.
Walrik Marak • 31 Jul 2026
Opposition Mounts Against Shillong Ropeway Project
Officials and residents clash over environmental damage, tree removal, and licensing issues surrounding the controversial Shillong Ropeway project.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
Hima Mylliem blocks Shillong Peak ropeway over clan consent
Traditional authorities demand clan consent for a Rs 151-crore ropeway project in Shillong, citing water catchment threats and missing environmental permits.
Walrik Marak • 29 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Defends Shillong Peak Ropeway Amid Environmental Concerns
Meghalaya officials defend the ₹151-crore Shillong Peak ropeway project, asserting full legal and environmental compliance following local public opposition.
Walrik Marak • 28 Jul 2026
