Meghalaya

Parleys within the National People’s Party (NPP) have intensified regarding the nomination for Meghalaya's Upper House seat, as Rajya Sabha MP Wanwei Roy Kharlukhi prepares to retire, announcing he will not seek a second term. This decision has spurred discussions among party members, particularly those from the Khasi and Jaintia Hills, who are advocating for a Khasi leader to succeed Kharlukhi to ensure regional representation. Informal talks have started, leading to several potential candidates being named. Political analysts note that these inclinations from the Khasi and Jaintia regions may risk internal unity, especially with differing opinions from the Garo Hills. Speculation has been heightened by NPP spokesperson James P.K. Sangma's expression of interest in the role, although he ...

Meghalaya's Sports and Youth Affairs Minister, Wailadmiki Shylla, has announced the upcoming implementation of the state's Sportsperson Direct Recruitment Policy. This initiative will allow athletes winning medals at the National Games, Asian Games, Olympics, or Paralympics to secure government jobs without undergoing traditional recruitment processes, such as examinations. The policy is nearing completion, with finalization of the roster and related procedures. Previously, athletes were limited to a two percent job reservation quota, which required them to compete for employment against each other, a practice that detracted from their training and discouraged parental support. Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong highlighted the importance of sports as a profession, linking the state's...

The Meghalaya government has welcomed the Union Budget 2026–27, saying it provides a forward-looking roadmap anchored in fiscal prudence, sustained public investment and balanced regional development, while noting that hill states continue to face constraints in untied fiscal space. In an official statement, the Finance Department said the Budget’s increase in public capital expenditure to ₹12.2 lakh crore would reinforce infrastructure-led growth, supported by targeted investments in education, healthcare, tourism, agriculture, skilling and technology-enabled governance. The state government also welcomed the enhancement of allocations under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) to ₹1.85 lakh crore for 2026–27, describing the support as instrumental in advanc...

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Sunday said the “special thrust” on the northeast in the Union Budget for 2026-27 reflects the Centre's resolve to make the region a growth engine of the East. Sangma, in a post on X, described it as a visionary and holistic Budget. "The special focus on the northeast underscores the government's firm resolve to transform the region into a dynamic growth engine of the East," he said. In a post on X, Sangma described the Budget as “visionary and holistic,” highlighting its focus on inclusive and people-centric development. “The special focus on the Northeast underscores the government’s firm resolve to transform the region into a dynamic growth engine of the East,” the chief minister said. He expressed gratitude to Union Finance Minister Nirma...

The Meghalaya government is moving ahead with plans to build new helipads in Shillong and Tura, a step aimed at improving air connectivity within the state, especially to important administrative and commercial centres. Deputy Chief Minister in charge of Transport Sniawbhalang Dhar said that the tender process for the construction of helipads at the two locations has already been started. Speaking to reporters in Shillong on Thursday, Dhar said tenders have been floated for both Shillong and Tura and the process of allotting the work is currently underway. “Tenders have been floated for Tura and Shillong. Whether the work has been allotted or not, I am not very sure, but it is under the process of allotment,” Dhar said. He added that once the formalities are completed, construction ...

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The Meghalaya Football Association has announced plans to set up its own football academy in Shillong, taking a step towards building a stronger and more organised system for developing young footballers in the state. The proposed academy, to be known as the MFA Academy, will focus on long-term development of players. According to the association, the aim is to provide structured training to children at a young age and guide them gradually through different age groups, eventually preparing them for senior-level football. Officials said the academy is being planned to create a clear and steady pathway for talented players. The focus will be on regular coaching, discipline, and proper football education, rather than short-term results. The association believes this approach will help ...

The West Garo Hills district administration has taken preemptive measures to safeguard the Wadagokgre archaeological site, encompassing a 15-kilometer stretch along which activities such as soil digging and any form of damage or alteration to protected structures are strictly prohibited. This order is a response to longstanding issues of illegal encroachment and environmental degradation affecting the site, which is legally protected under the Assam Ancient Monuments and Records Act as well as the 6th Schedule of the Indian Constitution. Deputy Commissioner of West Garo Hills emphasized that this archaeological site, particularly the Bhaitbari area, is classified as protected, and any actions leading to the destruction, removal, alteration, or misuse of its monuments are illegal. The legi...

The West Garo Hills district administration has banned digging of soil and any form of damage, alteration or misuse of protected structures along the 15km stretch of the Wadagokgre archaeological site. In this regard, the district, the district administration has issued an order aimed at protecting the historical site from decades of illegal encroachment and environmental degradation. The move comes in the wake of illegal settlers reportedly occupying land protected under both the Assam Ancient Monuments and Records Act and the 6th Schedule of the Constitution. West Garo Hills district Deputy Commissioner said the 15-km stretch of the Wadagokgre (Bhaitbari) archaeological site and ancient fortified area is a protected site. The Act prohibits the destruction, removal, alteration, or mis...

Shillong's Economic Survey has raised alarming concerns regarding the deteriorating water security in Meghalaya, noting that nearly half of the state's natural springs are either drying up or experiencing significant declines in water discharge. Despite its reputation as India's rainiest state, Meghalaya faces increasing water scarcity due to anthropogenic pressures and climate change, as highlighted by the report presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The state's Soil & Water Conservation Department recently mapped over 55,000 identified spring sheds, revealing that 792 are critically endangered, with many completely dried up and some beyond recovery, notwithstanding the investment of ₹8,000 crore in water-related projects. These spring sheds are essential for...