Meghalaya

At least 384 electors have so far been found ineligible after scrutiny and hearings under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Meghalaya. Chief Electoral Officer B.D.R. Tiwari told a press conference here on Tuesday that 2,08,870 hearings had been conducted so far, covering 32.05 per cent of the 6,51,735 notices generated under the revision. The figures came as the Election Commission extended Meghalaya's SIR timeline by 14 days, giving electors more time to file claims and objections after delays caused by last month's situation in Shillong and other parts of the State. The deadline for filing claims and objections has been pushed from September 4 to September 18. Disposal of claims and objections and completion of hearings will continue till Octobe...

Officials from Assam have sought 15 days’ time to remove ‘dalals’ (middlemen) operating at Khanapara, Paltan Bazar and Guwahati Airport areas and assured to allot parking space for Meghalaya tourist taxis at the airport and railway stations. “Assam officials have assured they will not disturb us and will provide designated places so that we can freely pick up passengers,” said Balajied Jyrwa, spokesperson of All Khasi Meghalaya Tourist Taxi Association (AKMTTA) after a joint meeting of tourist taxi associations and authorities concerned from both the states in Shillong on Tuesday. The meeting discussed in detail the problems faced by Meghalaya tourist cab drivers in picking up passengers from Kamakhya railway station and Guwahati airport due to blockage and harassment, according to ...

A high-level meeting between Assam and Meghalaya officials has helped ease tensions following the unfortunate incident in Shillong on August 19, with both sides expressing confidence that the situation will gradually return to normal. Speaking after the meeting, Assam Minister Atul Bora described the discussions as “very good” and said senior officials from both states participated in the effort to address the issues that had emerged between the two sides.From Assam, the meeting was attended by Ajoy Tiwari, Additional Secretary, Home Department; the Special Additional Director General of Police; IGPs Okila Singh and Ratna Singh; Akash Deep, Commissioner and Secretary, Transport Department; Manavendra Pratap Singh, Commissioner; and other senior officials. The Meghalaya delegation wa...

Parents of MBBS students allotted state quota seats at P.A. Sangma International Medical College & Hospital (PIMC), USTM, have raised concerns over delays in admission, alleging that they were unable to complete the process despite September 2 being the deadline for the first round of admissions set by the Directorate of Health Services (DHS), Meghalaya. According to parents, they visited the institution after receiving state quota allotments but were shown an official communication describing the college as facing a severe financial crisis and being at risk of collapse. They said they were informed that unless the Government of Meghalaya and parents provided support, including through higher quota admission fees, the management could face difficulties meeting its financial obligation...

The Meghalaya Government will hold a coordination meeting with state tourist taxi associations on September 11 to ensure smooth movement of tourist vehicles to and from Assam. The meeting is expected to bring together senior officials from the Transport, Home and Tourism departments, along with police and district authorities and representatives of the state’s major tourist taxi associations. The All Khasi Meghalaya Tourist Taxi Association, Shillong Tourist Taxi Association and Khasi Hills Tourist Taxi Association have been called to attend. The meeting follows an earlier meeting held on August 23 at the Meghalaya Secretariat, attended by senior Home Department officials, the Deputy Commissioners and Superintendents of Police of East Khasi Hills and Ri-Bhoi, as well as represent...

Marking his maiden visit to Meghalaya, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, Hon’ble Vice President of India, laid key foundation stones for five mega infrastructure projects at a grand Public Reception held today at the Soso Tham Auditorium, Shillong. The event took place in the august presence of Shri Conrad K. Sangma, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Meghalaya, alongside senior cabinet ministers, senior officials, and community leaders of the state. Notably, foundation stones of projects worth ₹1,010.95 crores were laid. In his address, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, Hon’ble Vice President appreciated the State Government’s development initiatives and expressed confidence that the new interventions would contribute significantly to Meghalaya’s development in the coming years. Vice President noted tha...

Former United Democratic Party (UDP) leader and ex-Nongthymmai MLA Dr. Jemino Mawthoh has announced he will join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) along with his supporters on September 12, 2026. Confirming recent reports, Dr. Mawthoh said the decision came after extensive consultations with his supporters over the past 15 months since leaving the UDP. Mawthoh explained that, after leaving the UDP, he and his group had not immediately decided on their next political move. Regular discussions with BJP leaders, as well as internal consultations, led to the collective decision to formally join the party. Mawthoh noted that his previous attempts to unite regional parties had not materialized, and cited the current political climate in Meghalaya as a reason for charting a new course...

A national-level integrated workshop on ‘Mission LiFE’ (Lifestyle for Environment) and self-defence, organised by the national headquarters of the Bharat Scouts and Guides, was held in Shillong and concluded on September 6. Hosted by the Meghalaya Bharat Scouts and Guides at its state headquarters, the workshop brought together 70 participants from across India. Beginning on September 1, the programme aimed to educate and empower participants on environmental challenges and encourage simple, sustainable actions in their everyday lives. The workshop also focused on self-defence and building greater awareness and confidence among participants. Addressing the valedictory programme, S Syiem, Senior Environment Engineer of the Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board, emphasised the need to shi...

The Jaintia Students’ Union (JSU) on Friday claimed a major development in its legal challenge against Shree Cement, stating that the Meghalaya High Court has admitted its petition and that the state government has submitted an affidavit saying all activities of the company will remain on hold. According to JSU Education Secretary Bocheru Mi Pohsnem, the state has also decided to establish a fact-finding committee to examine environmental, social, legal and criminal aspects of the project. However, the union has demanded a fully independent and court-monitored inquiry, arguing that the state government cannot fairly investigate alleged failures involving its own agencies. The matter is scheduled to come up for hearing again on September 7. Meanwhile, before the Meghalaya Human Rights Comm...

The 7th Edition of the Meghalaya Model United Nations (MMUN) Conference 2026 commenced on September 4 at Shillong College, bringing together young delegates for a three-day session focused on debate, diplomacy, and discussions surrounding pressing global issues. Organized in collaboration with Shillong College, the three-day event received support from the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly, the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs, and district Deputy Commissioners. The conference was held under the theme “Renovar • Renasci • Renascentia”. Throughout the conference, participating youth engaged in deliberations across various United Nations and specialized committees. The sessions were designed to help delegates hone their leadership skills while analyzing potential solutions to c...