#Water Supply

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