#Water Crisis

Presbyterian Youth Group Addresses Water Shortage in East Khasi Hills

The Presbyterian Youth Today International Network held a seminar on water scarcity and environmental health in Thangbnai village, East Khasi Hills.

NEWire Desk • 19 Oct 2026

Jakrem Residents Seek Relief from Two-Year Water Crisis

Jakrem residents struggle with a two-year water shortage. A new Rilang River supply project aims to fix failing infrastructure and pump issues.

Walrik Marak • 18 Oct 2026

Jakrem Residents Slam Failing Jal Jeevan Mission Water Scheme

Residents in Jakrem report dry taps and broken infrastructure, claiming the government's flagship Jal Jeevan Mission has failed to deliver drinking water.

Walrik Marak • 12 Oct 2026

Water Shortages and Congestion Plaguing Shillong Cantonment

Shillong Cantonment residents face a severe water crisis alongside illegal parking, poor road conditions, and mounting waste management failures.

Walrik Marak • 28 Aug 2026

Tripura residents block highway over weeklong water outage

Protesters in Tripura halted traffic for four hours, trapping a state minister, to demand an end to a severe weeklong drinking water shortage.

Nihar Jamatia • 11 Aug 2026

PHE Strike Threat Looms Over Meghalaya Water Supply

Meghalaya water supply faces disruption as PHE muster roll workers threaten a strike on Thursday unless months of unpaid wages are finally cleared.

NEWire Desk • 5 Aug 2026

Zunheboto Water Crisis Deepens After Landslide Destroys Mainline

A massive landslide cut off Zunheboto's only water source. Repairs will take over a month as crews struggle with destroyed infrastructure and road access.

Kiyeto Swu • 25 Jul 2026