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Mukul Sangma Targets 2028 Election Mandate Over Government Toppling

29 Aug 2026

Opposition leader Mukul Sangma rejects efforts to unseat the current government, focusing instead on winning a fresh public mandate in the 2028 elections.

Meghalaya Leaders Defend Tourism Amid Online Hate Campaign

29 Aug 2026

Officials push back against a #BoycottMeghalaya social media campaign, insisting the state is safe for tourists following recent violence.

CAG Flags Meghalaya Over Poor Returns on State Investments

29 Aug 2026

Meghalaya has tied up over Rs 4,400 crore in poorly performing state enterprises, triggering an urgent call for reform from the CAG over fiscal stress.

Nonghali Landfill Project Nears Environmental Approval

28 Aug 2026

Meghalaya officials are finalizing environmental reports for the Nonghali landfill after legal delays cleared the way for the waste processing site.

Meghalaya Extends Vehicle Tax Settlement Deadline to October

28 Aug 2026

Meghalaya gives vehicle owners until October 31, 2026, to pay outstanding taxes and penalties under the extended One Time Settlement scheme.

Meghalaya Minister Declares State Safe for Tourists

28 Aug 2026

Home Minister Prestone Tynsong says Meghalaya is safe following recent unrest. He encourages travelers to visit despite the departure of a party founder.

Meghalaya Chief Minister Warns of Growing Cybercrime Threats

28 Aug 2026

Conrad Sangma warns that no system is immune to cyberattacks as Meghalaya bolsters security amid rising global digital and financial crime threats.

Meghalaya Presses Center to Double Project Funding Cap

28 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma is pushing the federal government to raise the state's external project funding ceiling from 5,000 to 10,000 crore.

Meghalaya Assembly Blocks All Uranium Mining Plans

28 Aug 2026

Meghalaya lawmakers unanimously passed a resolution banning uranium mining, ending a decades-long struggle to protect the state’s land and resources.

Meghalaya Contractors Sue Government Over Unpaid Bills and Outsourced Projects

28 Aug 2026

Contractors are heading to court over unpaid Jal Jeevan Mission bills and protesting government outsourcing of a massive water supply scheme.