#Urban Planning

Guwahati Bans Street Vending on Key Fancy Bazar Roads

Guwahati officials are clearing street vendors from MS and HB Roads starting September 1 to cut traffic congestion and improve pedestrian flow.

Bibar Daimary • 25 Aug 2026

Paul Lyngdoh Backs Shillong Hawker Relocation Strategy

Former minister Paul Lyngdoh supports clearing Shillong streets of hawkers, citing the need for balance between public access and merchant livelihoods.

Walrik Marak • 24 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Government Relocates Shillong Street Vendors to New Polo Market

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma distributed grants to Shillong street vendors relocated to a new 132-stall facility to ease city traffic.

NEWire Desk • 12 Aug 2026

KSU Demands Demolition of Unauthorized CBI Campus Temple

The KSU has given authorities a seven-day deadline to tear down an unauthorized temple built inside the CBI campus in New Shillong.

Walrik Marak • 11 Aug 2026

Government Defends Khyndai Lad Vendor Relocation Plan

West Shillong MLA Paul Lyngdoh says the Khyndai Lad vendor relocation project prioritizes organized urban space and proper rehabilitation for hawkers.

NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026

Shillong Sets August 17 Deadline for Hawker Relocation

Meghalaya High Court closed a hawker relocation case after the Shillong Municipal Board promised to finish new vending zones by August 17.

Walrik Marak • 31 Jul 2026

Shillong Municipal Board Sets August Deadline for Laitumkhrah Vendors

Shillong clears Polo pavements for vendors and sets an August 17 deadline for Laitumkhrah relocations under the Meghalaya Street Vendors Scheme.

NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026

Shillong Business Centre Nears Completion to Ease Police Bazar Gridlock

Shillong's Rs 216-crore business and tourism hub is 99% complete, aiming to resolve chronic traffic issues in Police Bazar.

Walrik Marak • 21 Jul 2026

Agartala Mayor Plans Massive Overhaul of Battala Market

Mayor Dipak Majumdar is leading a push to modernize Agartala markets, starting with Battala, to improve traffic flow and boost local trade conditions.

Nihar Jamatia • 17 Jul 2026

Manipur Cabinet Approves Climate Centre and Fire Safety Overhaul

Manipur officials greenlit a new State Climate Centre and fire service reforms during a cabinet meeting focused on urban planning and public governance.

Ratan Singh • 14 Jul 2026

Manipur Cabinet Approves Climate Centre and Fire Safety Overhaul

Manipur officials approved a new climate research hub, a fire safety ordinance, and zoning law changes to boost urban planning and business growth.

Ratan Singh • 14 Jul 2026