#Water Supply
Meghalaya Expands Tap Water Access to Non-Municipal Regions
PHE Minister Marcuise N Marak has launched a new initiative to bring household tap water to non-municipal areas across three major Meghalaya districts.
NEWire Desk • 27 Sep 2026
New Development Bank Officials Review Manipur Water Infrastructure Projects
New Development Bank leaders met with Deputy CM Losii Dikho to assess water project progress as 80 percent of the work nears completion in Manipur.
Priyanka Moirangthem • 26 Sep 2026
Water Pipeline Bursts During Pressure Test in Shillong
A high-pressure pipe failure flooded the Golf Links-Lumshyiap road, damaging the street and raising questions about the long-delayed water project.
NEWire Desk • 26 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Pivots Water Mission to Focus on Reliable Supply
Meghalaya updates its Jal Jeevan Mission, shifting from installing new taps to ensuring rural residents get consistent, clean, and safe drinking water.
Walrik Marak • 16 Sep 2026
Road link restored in Zunheboto as water pipeline work drags on
Crews fixed the Yezami village road after a July landslide, but Zunheboto’s main water line remains broken, leaving the town without its primary source.
Naro Jamir • 8 Sep 2026
CAG Audit Exposes Massive Financial Irregularities in Nagaland Water Project
A CAG audit reveals Nagaland's Jal Jeevan Mission suffered from Rs 288 crore in procurement excess and widespread fictitious water connection records.
Kiyeto Swu • 4 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Contractors Sue Government Over Unpaid Bills and Outsourced Projects
Contractors are heading to court over unpaid Jal Jeevan Mission bills and protesting government outsourcing of a massive water supply scheme.
NEWire Desk • 28 Aug 2026
Nongpoh MLA Demands Answers on Delayed Water Project
Nongpoh MLA Mayralborn Syiem grilled the government over water project delays and contractor payments during the Meghalaya Assembly session.
Walrik Marak • 26 Aug 2026
Opposition lawmakers grill Meghalaya government over Rs 850-crore water project
Opposition MLAs challenge the government's Rs 850-crore water tender and a massive Rs 234-crore cost hike for the New Shillong Water Supply Scheme.
NEWire Desk • 25 Aug 2026
Phek Officials Push for Completion of Water Projects
Phek district officials met to review Jal Jeevan Mission progress, demanding faster work on household tap connections and sanitation targets.
Naro Jamir • 14 Aug 2026
Phek Official Demands Faster Completion of Water and Sanitation Projects
Phek Deputy Commissioner Rhosietho Nguori ordered departments to finish pending water and sanitation projects to meet government mission deadlines.
Kiyeto Swu • 13 Aug 2026
Tripura to Solarize 5,000 Water Pumps to Slash Power Costs
Tripura is converting 5,000 water pumps to solar power to cut a 125-crore annual electricity bill and boost supply reliability in remote areas.
Nihar Jamatia • 5 Aug 2026
Zunheboto Hits 95 Percent Tap Water Coverage
Zunheboto district reports over 95 percent rural tap water coverage as officials race to repair pipeline damage and hit universal connectivity goals.
Naro Jamir • 28 Jul 2026
Kohima Officials Push for December Deadline on Rural Water and Sanitation
Kohima aims to complete rural water and sanitation targets by December as the district hits 90 percent coverage for household tap water connections.
Naro Jamir • 23 Jul 2026
Haflong Breaks Ground on Long-Delayed Water Project
Officials began construction on Haflong's new water reservoir following a two-day eviction drive in the Lodi area to combat chronic water shortages.
Bibar Daimary • 16 Jul 2026
Longleng Officials Meet to Review Water and Sanitation Progress
District officials in Longleng met July 13 to assess the progress and long-term sustainability of local water supply and sanitation programs.
Kiyeto Swu • 14 Jul 2026
