Meghalaya

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 ...

Ar ngut ki longkmie ki la duh noh ia la ka jingim, katba iwei i khyllung i la mynsaw jur hadien ba ka kali Alto K10 ba don ia u Registration number ML 05 Y 4464 la leit ban tynrah kynsan ia kawei ka trok kaba don u registration number AS 01 RC 5327 kaba ieng harud surok ha National Highway–6.Kane ka jingjia ka la jia ha ka por kumba 7 baje ei ei janmiet, ha ki bynta jong ka shnong Mawdiangum, Ri Bhoi District. Nalor ar ngut ki longkmie kiba la khlad noh, iwei i khyllung kynthei ruh i la mynsaw jur, kynthup lang ia u dribar uba niah ia katei ka kali Alto K10.Katkum ka jingpynpaw na ki sakhi, ka kali Alto K10 ka la tynrah juria katei ka trok, kaba la wan rah iaka jingpynjulor kaba shyrkhei ia ka kali bad ka la wanrah ruh ia kane ka jingjia kaba sngewsih.Hadien ka jingjia, ki Pulit ka Nongpo...

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...

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday, apprising him of the state’s recent progress and development trajectory.Sangma highlighted Meghalaya’s strong economic growth performance, improvements in maternal health and human development indicators, strengthening of large processing units and market linkages to double farmers’ income, advances in development of New Shillong city and expansion of tourism through private sector and community participation.The Chief Minister also briefed Modi on the preparations for hosting the 39th National Games in 2027, and sustained efforts in preserving and promoting indigenous knowledge systems and cultural heritage.The Chief Minister and the Prime Minister also held strategic discussions related to ...

Mawlynnong, recognized as Asia's cleanest village in Meghalaya, will implement a closure for one-day tourists on Sundays starting January 2026. The Dorbar Shnong (village council) announced this decision due to the local community's commitment to attending religious services throughout the day, which limits their ability to provide services to tourists. While all tourism-related activities, including restaurants, shops, and public toilets, will be closed on Sundays, overnight guests who check in on Sunday nights or have extended their stay from weekdays will still be allowed. The village will remain open to visitors from Monday to Saturday.

India has formally submitted the nomination dossier for Jingkieng Jri / Lyu Chrai cultural landscape, Meghalaya, to UNESCO, marking a significant step in recognising Indigenous heritage from the Northeast on the global stage. The dossier was handed over by Vishal V Sharma, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of India to UNESCO, to Lazare Assomo Eloundou, Director of UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre. The site will be examined for possible inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List during the 2026–27 evaluation cycle. Welcoming the submission, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said in a post on X that the state’s Living Root Bridges (Jingkieng Jri) dossier had been “formally submitted to UNESCO in Paris by India’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to UNESCO for consider...

The Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organizations (CoMSO) has called for a central investigation into a purported threat attributed to ISIS-K against the Garo people, which demands their evacuation by 2027. In a memorandum addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, CoMSO chairman Roykupar Synrem emphasized the need for immediate action from central counterterrorism and intelligence agencies. He requested a thorough investigation into the origins, intentions, and networks associated with this threat. Additionally, Synrem urged for enhanced intelligence gathering and a more visible presence of security forces in areas deemed vulnerable, aiming to boost public confidence. He insisted on the prompt arrest and prosecution of anyone involved, advocating for strict enforcement of anti-terror a...