The Khasi Students’ Union says meeting with Meghalaya government regarding the Umling facilitation center failed to address key security concerns.
Walrik Marak • 17 Sep 2026
Meghalaya officials pledge the new Umling Facilitation Centre won't harass tourists when it opens this winter. Guides will be mandated for safety.
Walrik Marak • 16 Sep 2026
Work on the Umling wayside amenities project sits idle for two months as the KSU continues to clash with the state over the site's intended purpose.
Walrik Marak • 7 Sep 2026
The Khasi Students’ Union refuses government talks, demanding the Umling food court be abandoned in favor of an original 2019 facilitation center plan.
NEWire Desk • 16 Jul 2026
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma argues a physical gate at Umling is insufficient for regulating entry without the necessary legal framework for enforcement.
Walrik Marak • 14 Jul 2026