Meghalaya: NPP's James P K Sangma files Rajya Sabha nomination with backing of MDA allies
Jun 08, 2026James P K Sangma filed his Rajya Sabha nomination in Meghalaya with the backing of MDA allies. The ruling alliance said he would take pending state issues to Parliament and engage the Centre.
Amit Shah to roll out smart border system, inaugurate facilities in Meghalaya and Tripura
Jun 08, 2026Amit Shah will launch the Land Port Management System and inaugurate facilities at Dawki and Srimantapur land ports. The move is aimed at digitising border operations, easing trade flows and strengthening support infrastructure.
Meghalaya border villagers protest fencing plan, fear being left outside security barrier
Jun 08, 2026Residents of Meghalaya's Lyngkhong village have protested the proposed border fence alignment and sought a halt to the work. They say the current plan could leave the settlement outside the barrier, raising concerns over access, security and its future.
Goal in final, MVP honour: Meghalaya’s Sanfida Nongrum earns CM Sangma’s praise after India’s SAFF triumph
Jun 07, 2026Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on June 6, congratulated the Indian women’s football team on winning the SAFF Women’s Championship and lauded Meghalaya footballer Sanfida Nongrum for her standout performance in the tournament.
Meghalaya pitches unified Northeast tourism plan at NEC plenary in Shillong
Jun 06, 2026At the NEC plenary in Shillong, Meghalaya urged the Northeast to market tourism jointly. The pitch aligned with wider calls for inter-state coordination under the North East Vision Plan 2047.
Meghalaya pitches Rs 2,100 crore tourism push to national tour operators
Jun 06, 2026Meghalaya pitched its tourism plans to national tour operators during a familiarisation tour in Shillong. The outreach tied a Rs 2,100 crore infrastructure push to new partnerships, longer stays and fresh travel products.
Meghalaya HC quashes order barring woman from Village Employment Council election
Jun 06, 2026The Meghalaya High Court set aside the order barring Ambiya Begum from the Sobribari VEC election. The ruling followed a no-objection letter from block officials and restores her right to contest.
Meghalaya issues new rules on official vehicle name boards, bans unauthorised displays
Jun 06, 2026Meghalaya has notified new regulations on who can display official name boards on vehicles and how they must be used. The rules bar unauthorised displays and require boards to be removed or covered when the officer is not travelling.
Meghalaya food safety officials seize pointed gourd consignment over suspected artificial colouring
Jun 05, 2026Food safety officials in Meghalaya on Friday, June 5, seized a consignment of pointed gourd (patol) from a local market in Shillong after preliminary tests indicated the possible presence of artificial colouring agents.
Nongkseh crowned Meghalaya State League champions after comeback win over Langsning
Jun 05, 2026Nongkseh SSCC came from behind to beat Langsning FC 2-1 in the Meghalaya State League final. The debut champions sealed a first title in a record-setting edition that also opened the path to I-League 3.
Meghalaya launches 3D prosthetic training, provides artificial limbs to 12 amputees
Jun 05, 2026Meghalaya launched a two-day 3D prosthetic training programme in Shillong and fitted artificial limbs for 12 amputees. The exercise highlighted a wider push to expand affordable technology-led rehabilitation services across the Northeast.
Meghalaya HC orders road repairs, tighter checks on mineral transport to Dawki
Jun 05, 2026The Meghalaya High Court has ordered tighter checks on mineral transport and repairs along the Dawki route. The directions follow a sharp fall in truck movement and concerns over road safety, quarry access and long-term environmental impact.
Mawrah a ‘shining example’ of conservation-led development: Meghalaya CM
Jun 05, 2026Conrad K Sangma inaugurated eco-tourism cottages and a glass restaurant in Mawrah while highlighting the village's environmental turnaround. He said the transformation showed how community participation and conservation can secure livelihoods and protect Meghalaya's natural assets.
Meghalaya expands green drive with 50,000-hectare forest conservation target
Jun 05, 2026Meghalaya has expanded its community-led green programmes with a 50,000-hectare forest conservation target under GREEN Meghalaya+. The push ties long-term forest protection to direct incentives, water security and climate resilience.
Nadda leads massive green drive in Shillong, says ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ has become a national movement
Jun 05, 2026Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on June 5 joined party leaders and workers in Shillong to mark World Environment Day by participating in a plantation drive under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's flagship ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign.
Meghalaya students press for ILP, local jobs and uranium mining ban during Amit Shah's visit
Jun 05, 2026The Khasi Students' Union (KSU) on June 4 put up posters and banners at key locations across Shillong to draw attention to several long-pending demands, including the implementation of the Inner Line Permit (ILP), a ban on uranium mining, and greater employment opportunities for indigenous youth.
Centre committed to strengthening healthcare infrastructure in Northeast: JP Nadda
Jun 05, 2026Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on June 4 reaffirmed the Centre's commitment to strengthening healthcare infrastructure across the Northeast, ensuring that advanced medical services are accessible to people living in remote and underserved areas.
Meghalaya CM submits memorandum to Amit Shah on immigration, tribal safeguards and language recognition
Jun 04, 2026Conrad K Sangma submitted a memorandum to Amit Shah on immigration, tribal safeguards and language recognition. The outreach brought together Meghalaya's concerns on border control, constitutional protections and institutional changes.
James P K Sangma named MDA candidate for Meghalaya Rajya Sabha seat
Jun 03, 2026The MDA has unanimously endorsed James P K Sangma for Meghalaya's Rajya Sabha election. The decision followed internal discussions, while Sangma said he was deeply humbled by the backing.
NEC plenary to discuss how Northeast can ‘represent itself as a destination’: Meghalaya CM
Jun 03, 2026Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said he will present a roadmap at the NEC plenary to market the Northeast as a single tourism destination. The proposal places regional branding and coordinated action at the centre of wider development discussions.
Amit Shah to chair NEC plenary in Shillong, focus on tourism, investment and Vision 2047
Jun 03, 2026Amit Shah will chair the 73rd North Eastern Council plenary in Shillong on June 4. The session will review development priorities and shape the North East Vision Plan 2047.
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