# meghalaya (news sources) — RSS Amplifier

Recent posts from the 6 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover meghalaya.

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## [Pune residents and IT workers to protest over persistent civic issues in Hinjewadi](https://thenewsmill.com/2026/08/pune-residents-and-it-workers-to-protest-over-persistent-civic-issues-in-hinjewadi/)

_2026-08-26 · TNM (With ANI Inputs) · The News Mill_

The News Mill

## [NDRF deploys 20 teams as Nepal flash floods threaten Gandak river in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh](https://thenewsmill.com/2026/08/ndrf-deploys-20-teams-as-nepal-flash-floods-threaten-gandak-river-in-bihar-and-uttar-pradesh/)

_2026-08-26 · TNM (With ANI Inputs) · The News Mill_

The News Mill

## [Salman Khan pays tribute to late filmmaker Kuku Kohli, offers condolences to Aruna Irani](https://thenewsmill.com/2026/08/salman-khan-pays-tribute-to-late-filmmaker-kuku-kohli-offers-condolences-to-aruna-irani/)

_2026-08-26 · TNM (With ANI Inputs) · The News Mill_

The News Mill

## [Telangana government activates helpline for Nepal flood victims](https://thenewsmill.com/2026/08/telangana-government-activates-helpline-for-nepal-flood-victims/)

_2026-08-26 · TNM (With ANI Inputs) · The News Mill_

The News Mill

## [Over 200 Ganesh mandals in Pune back DJ-free Ganeshotsav celebrations](https://thenewsmill.com/2026/08/over-200-ganesh-mandals-in-pune-back-dj-free-ganeshotsav-celebrations/)

_2026-08-26 · TNM (With ANI Inputs) · The News Mill_

The News Mill

## [UPTET 2026 result announced with over 13 lakh candidates qualifying](https://thenewsmill.com/2026/08/uptet-2026-result-announced-with-over-13-lakh-candidates-qualifying/)

_2026-08-26 · TNM (With ANI Inputs) · The News Mill_

The News Mill

## [Ashish Gokhale praises working with Priyadarshan, Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar in &#8216;Haiwaan&#8217;](https://thenewsmill.com/2026/08/ashish-gokhale-praises-working-with-priyadarshan-saif-ali-khan-and-akshay-kumar-in-haiwaan/)

_2026-08-26 · TNM (With ANI Inputs) · The News Mill_

The News Mill

## [21-year-old woman stabbed to death inside West Delhi house](https://thenewsmill.com/2026/08/21-year-old-woman-stabbed-to-death-inside-west-delhi-house/)

_2026-08-26 · TNM (With ANI Inputs) · The News Mill_

The News Mill

## [Doctors save 21-year-old woman after tractor entanglement causes rare life-threatening injuries](https://thenewsmill.com/2026/08/doctors-save-21-year-old-woman-after-tractor-entanglement-causes-rare-life-threatening-injuries/)

_2026-08-26 · TNM (With ANI Inputs) · The News Mill_

The News Mill

## [RSS expresses solidarity with Nepal flood victims, offers assistance](https://thenewsmill.com/2026/08/rss-expresses-solidarity-with-nepal-flood-victims-offers-assistance/)

_2026-08-26 · TNM (With ANI Inputs) · The News Mill_

The News Mill

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## [Conrad Sangma Targets September 2027 for Baljek Airport Operations](https://ukhrultimes.com/conrad-sangma-september-2027-baljek-airport/)

_2026-08-26 · NEWMAI NEWS NETWORK · Ukhrul Times_

SHILLONG: Meghalaya chief minister Conrad K Sangma today said he has personally requested the Union civil aviation minister to operationalise Baljek Airport, calling it “one gift” the Centre can give to Meghalaya, and that the airport is targeted for commissioning by September next year. Replying to a supplementary in the Assembly on Baljek (Tura) Airport, \[…\]

## [ASACS launches 60-day intensified IEC campaign to raise HIV awareness in Assam](https://nenews.in/assam/asacs-launches-60-day-intensified-iec-campaign-to-raise-hiv-awareness-in-assam/62230/)

_2026-08-26 · Northeast News · Northeast News_

The Assam State AIDS Control Society (ASACS) on Wednesday launched a 60-day intensified IEC campaign to raise awareness about HIV prevention and treatment across the state. The campaign was inaugurated at the District Library in Dibrugarh by Assam Health and Family Welfare Minister Ashok Singhal in the presence of Transformation and Development and Tea Tribes \[…\] The post ASACS launches 60-day…

## [Nepal Floods: 9 Killed, 384 Missing; 105 Indians Among Those Unaccounted For](https://ukhrultimes.com/nepal-floods-9-killed-384-missing-105-indians-among-those-unaccounted-for/)

_2026-08-26 · UT News Service · Ukhrul Times_

NEW DELHI, AUG 26 (SHABD): At least nine people have been killed and 384 people reported missing after devastating flash floods struck the Nepal-Tibet border region. According to the Nepal Tourism Board, 384 travellers, including 291 foreign nationals and 93 Nepali citizens, are missing following the floods. The missing foreign nationals include 105 Indians, 37 \[…\]

## [Assam Congress to hold statewide march against proposed reduction of Kaziranga&#8217;s ESZ](https://nenow.in/environment/assam-congress-to-hold-statewide-march-against-proposed-reduction-of-kazirangas-esz.html)

_2026-08-26 · NE NOW NEWS · NorthEast Now_

Guwahati: The Assam Congress will hold a statewide march on August 29 to protest the proposed reduction of the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around Kaziranga National Park. State Congress general secretary (organisation) Ramanna Baruah, in a circular, asked district Congress committee presidents to organise the march and mobilise leaders and workers against the proposal. The Congress \[…\] The post Assam…

## [Nagaland: Over 19,000 bottles of suspected codeine-based cough syrup seized in Dimapur](https://nenow.in/north-east-news/nagaland/nagaland-over-19000-bottles-of-suspected-codeine-based-cough-syrup-seized-in-dimapur.html)

_2026-08-26 · Bhadra Gogoi · NorthEast Now_

Dimapur: Police in Nagaland’s Dimapur seized 19,760 bottles of suspected codeine-based cough syrup during a raid at a warehouse in Marwari Patti on Tuesday evening. Dimapur Police DCP (Crime), in a release, on Wednesday said that, acting on credible ground intelligence, a team from the Sub-Urban Police Station raided a warehouse located at House No. \[…\] The post Nagaland: Over 19,000 bottles of…

## [Nagaland Police to launch online complaint portal within two weeks for grievance tracking](https://nenow.in/north-east-news/nagaland-police-to-launch-online-complaint-portal-within-two-weeks-for-grievance-tracking.html)

_2026-08-26 · NE NOW NEWS · NorthEast Now_

Guwahati: Nagaland Police is preparing to introduce an online complaint portal within the next two weeks, aimed at making it easier for citizens to file grievances and track the progress of their complaints. Director General of Police Rupin Sharma announced the initiative on Tuesday during a state-level meeting on violence against women and children. The \[…\] The post Nagaland Police to launch…

## [US doctors donate 3,875 cancer screening kits to Mizoram State Cancer Institute](https://nenews.in/mizoram/us-doctors-donate-3875-cancer-screening-kits-to-mizoram-state-cancer-institute/62223/)

_2026-08-26 · Northeast News · Northeast News_

Two US-based doctors have donated 3,875 cancer screening test kits to the Mizoram State Cancer Institute (MSCI) in Zemabawk, Aizawl, to support early detection and screening of cancer in the state. The kits were donated free of cost by Dr Dahiya and Dr Chauhan of the United States under an initiative of Mizoram Governor, General \[…\] The post US doctors donate 3,875 cancer screening kits to Mizoram…

## [Meghalaya&#8217;s forest cover declines by 325 sq km between 2009 and 2023](https://nenow.in/environment/meghalayas-forest-cover-declines-by-325-sq-km-between-2009-and-2023.html)

_2026-08-26 · NE NOW NEWS · NorthEast Now_

Guwahati: Meghalaya’s forest cover declined by 325 square kilometres between 2009 and 2023, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma told the state Assembly on Wednesday. Sangma was responding to a question from MLA Mehtab Chande A Sangma during the ongoing Autumn Session of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly. The Chief Minister said the decline was recorded in \[…\] The post Meghalaya’s forest cover declines…

## [Assam: Sivasagar flood damage survey identifies 42,500 affected houses](https://nenow.in/north-east-news/assam/assam-sivasagar-flood-damage-survey-identifies-42500-affected-houses.html)

_2026-08-26 · NE NOW NEWS · NorthEast Now_

Guwahati: The Sivasagar district administration has completed around 85% of the Rapid Damage Assessment Survey launched after the floods that hit the district on July 19, 2026, identifying around 42,500 affected houses so far. The assessment began on August 9, with 574 surveyors deployed to evaluate losses under the “severe damage” category. The survey has \[…\] The post Assam: Sivasagar flood…

## [Goa sees sharp drop in international air passenger traffic in April-June](https://nenews.in/goa/goa-sees-sharp-drop-in-international-air-passenger-traffic-in-april-june/62221/)

_2026-08-26 · Northeast News · Northeast News_

Goa witnessed a significant decline in international air passenger traffic during the April-June quarter, with Dabolim airport recording a 69% drop and Manohar International Airport at Mopa registering a 42% decline, according to the latest data from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The fall in Goa was considerably steeper than the overall national \[…\] The post Goa sees sharp drop…

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## [Northeast looks to move from space-technology user to space-economy player](https://nenow.in/science-technology/northeast-looks-to-move-from-space-technology-user-to-space-economy-player.html)

_2026-08-26 · Roopak Goswami · NorthEast Now_

Guwahati: The Northeast could move beyond being a beneficiary of space technology and emerge as a creator of space-based solutions, with its geography and strategic location offering opportunities in connectivity, disaster management, Earth observation, manufacturing and national security. This was the central theme on the first day of the Northeast India Space Workshop 2026, organised \[…\] The…

## [Meghalaya: Over 6.51 lakh records flagged during SIR, hearings suspended in 14 constituencies](https://nenow.in/north-east-news/meghalaya/meghalaya-over-6-51-lakh-records-flagged-during-sir-hearings-suspended-in-14-constituencies.html)

_2026-08-26 · NE NOW NEWS · NorthEast Now_

Guwahati: More than 6.51 lakh voter records have been marked for verification or notice during Meghalaya’s ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls. Hearings in 14 Assembly constituencies of East Khasi Hills have meanwhile been suspended temporarily because of the law and order situation. The figures were presented during a review chaired by \[…\] The post Meghalaya: Over 6.51…

## [Miao substation to improve power supply in Changlang: Arunachal Deputy CM](https://nenews.in/arunachal-pradesh/miao-substation-to-improve-power-supply-in-changlang-arunachal-deputy-cm/62214/)

_2026-08-26 · Northeast News · Northeast News_

Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein stated that the successful charging of the 132/33 KV Miao Substation will strengthen grid connectivity and improve the reliability of power supply in several parts of the state. Mein said the commissioning of the substation was an important step towards providing reliable, high-quality electricity to Miao, Diyun, Kharsang, \[…\] The post Miao…

## [Meghalaya Cabinet approves end of interviews for non-technical Group C recruitment](https://nenews.in/meghalaya/meghalaya-cabinet-approves-end-of-interviews-for-non-technical-group-c-recruitment/62215/)

_2026-08-26 · Northeast News · Northeast News_

Shillong: The Meghalaya Cabinet has approved the scrapping of interviews for recruitment to non-technical Group C government posts, with the new system set to take effect from January 1, 2027. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma announced the decision after the Cabinet meeting, describing it as part of the state government’s ongoing efforts to reform and \[…\] The post Meghalaya Cabinet approves end of…

## [&#8216;Dimagi Naxals&#8217; and the relevance of Gandhi](https://nenow.in/opinion/dimagi-naxals-and-the-relevance-of-gandhi.html)

_2026-08-26 · Debanjan Borthakur · NorthEast Now_

“He could not help feeling a twinge of panic. It was absurd, since the writing of those particular words was not more dangerous than the initial act of opening the diary, but for a moment he was tempted to tear out the spoiled pages and abandon the enterprise altogether. He did not do so, however, \[…\] The post ‘Dimagi Naxals’ and the relevance of Gandhi appeared first on NorthEast Now .

## [Meghalaya Assembly unanimously opposes uranium mining in state](https://nenow.in/north-east-news/meghalaya/meghalaya-assembly-unanimously-opposes-uranium-mining-in-state.html)

_2026-08-26 · NE NOW NEWS · NorthEast Now_

Guwahati: The Meghalaya Assembly on Wednesday unanimously opposed uranium exploration, mining and processing in the state, with all 60 MLAs backing a resolution moved by Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma. The resolution urged the Centre, the Department of Atomic Energy and Uranium Corporation of India Ltd (UCIL) not to permit or undertake uranium mining anywhere \[…\] The post Meghalaya Assembly…

## [No evidence linking two reported deaths to SIR work pressure, says Sikkim CEO Office](https://nenews.in/politics/no-evidence-linking-two-reported-deaths-to-sir-work-pressure-says-sikkim-ceo-office/62208/)

_2026-08-26 · Northeast News · Northeast News_

The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Sikkim, has clarified that police found no evidence linking two reported deaths in Namchi and Pakyong districts to work or alleged pressure related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The clarification came after a video uploaded by Citizen Action Party (CAP) Sikkim President Ganesh Rai \[…\] The post No evidence linking two reported…

## [Jharkhand recruitment scam: Accused alleges CDPO seats sold for lakhs](https://nenow.in/national/jharkhand-recruitment-scam-accused-alleges-cdpo-seats-sold-for-lakhs.html)

_2026-08-26 · NE NOW NEWS · NorthEast Now_

Guwahati: The confession of prime accused Abhay Kumar Tiwari before the CID has brought fresh allegations to light in the investigation into irregularities in recruitment examinations in Jharkhand. Tiwari, who worked as a marketing manager at outsourcing agency TSR Data Processing Private Limited (TDPL), told investigators that almost all general category seats in the 2026 \[…\] The post Jharkhand…

## [Goa Police book BJYM members over protest during Mallikarjun Kharge’s visit](https://nenews.in/goa/goa-police-book-bjym-members-over-protest-during-mallikarjun-kharges-visit/62200/)

_2026-08-26 · Northeast News · Northeast News_

Goa Police have registered an FIR against members of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) over their protest during Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s visit to the state. At the same time, the Congress has questioned the sections invoked in the case. Reportedly, BJYM Goa president Tushar Kelkar and other members had staged a protest at \[…\] The post Goa Police book BJYM members over protest…

## [Meghalaya gets Rs 17.85 crore Central aid for forest fire, lightning safety projects](https://nenews.in/meghalaya/meghalaya-gets-rs-17-85-crore-central-aid-for-forest-fire-lightning-safety-projects/62199/)

_2026-08-26 · Northeast News · Northeast News_

Shillong: The Centre has released Rs 17.85 crore to Meghalaya for two disaster mitigation projects, with the state government seeking supplementary budgetary provisions to utilise the funds, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Lahkmen Rymbui said in the Assembly on Wednesday. Responding to a cut motion on disaster mitigation and preparedness, Rymbui clarified that the supplementary \[…\] The…

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## [Manipur CM meets Kiren Rijiju, seeks Centre’s support for minority welfare](https://nenews.in/manipur/manipur-cm-meets-kiren-rijiju-seeks-centres-support-for-minority-welfare/62188/)

_2026-08-26 · Northeast News · Northeast News_

New Delhi: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Wednesday met Union Minister of Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju in New Delhi. During the meeting at Rijiju’s official residence, the two leaders discussed a range of issues concerning Manipur, including various developmental projects under the Union Ministry of Minority Affairs. According to a \[…\] The post Manipur…

## [Northeast can emerge as strategic gateway for India’s space economy: SIA-India](https://nenews.in/assam/northeast-can-emerge-as-strategic-gateway-for-indias-space-economy-sia-india/62187/)

_2026-08-26 · Northeast News · Northeast News_

Guwahati: The Northeast can play a much larger role in India’s emerging space economy by leveraging its strategic location, unique geography and institutional capabilities, experts and industry leaders said at the Northeast India Space Workshop 2026 in Guwahati. The two-day workshop, titled “Leveraging Space Technology: Regional Transformation to Global Reach”, is being organised by the \[…\] The…

## [Amit Shah Assures to Fulfil Wishes of Manipur People Amid NRC, Census Demands](https://ukhrultimes.com/amit-shah-assures-to-fulfil-wishes-of-manipur-people-amid-nrc-census-demands/)

_2026-08-26 · UT Desk · Ukhrul Times_

UKHRUL/NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday assured Manipur chief minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh that the Central Government would fulfil the wishes and aspirations of the people of the state, according to a release issued by the Chief Minister’s Secretariat. The assurance came during a meeting between Amit Shah and Khemchand Singh at \[…\]

## [Khelo India Samvaad to Be Held in Senapati on August 27](https://ukhrultimes.com/khelo-india-samvaad-to-be-held-in-senapati-on-august-27/)

_2026-08-26 · Mochoyia S Phimu · Ukhrul Times_

SENAPATI: Senapati is set to host the Khelo India Samvaad programme for the first time on August 27 as part of the National Sports Day 2026 celebrations, providing young people a platform to engage in discussions on sports, fitness and nation-building. The programme, organised by Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) under the Department of Youth \[…\]

## [India-China Talks: Ajit Doval Stresses Peace Along Border](https://ukhrultimes.com/india-china-talks-ajit-doval-stresses-peace-along-border/)

_2026-08-26 · UT News Service · Ukhrul Times_

NEW DELHI, AUG 26 (SHABD): Concluding the 25th round of Special Representatives’ Talks on the India-China boundary question held in Beijing on August 25, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval highlighted the importance of maintaining peace and tranquility in the border areas for the continued development and progress of the bilateral relationship. The visit took place \[…\]

## [Tengnoupal Kuki CSOs Oppose &#8216;Construction and Tendering&#8217; of 11th IRB at Saivom Village](https://ukhrultimes.com/tengnoupal-kuki-csos-oppose-11th-irb-saivom-village/)

_2026-08-26 · UT Desk · Ukhrul Times_

UKHRUL: Several Kuki civil society organizations from Tengnoupal District in Manipur have expressed their opposition to the construction and tendering of the 11th Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) at Saivom Village. In a joint press release, civil bodies including the Kuki Chiefs Association of Tengnoupal, the Hill Tribal Council Moreh, the Kuki Women Union-Human Rights, and \[…\]

## [Students Face Hardship as e-Seba Manipur Portal Suffers Persistent Technical Glitches](https://ukhrultimes.com/students-face-hardship-as-e-seba-manipur-portal-suffers-persistent-technical-glitches/)

_2026-08-26 · Themreiso Awungshi · Ukhrul Times_

IMPHAL: Students and citizens across Manipur are facing significant difficulties due to persistent technical issues affecting the e-Seba portal, an online platform owned and maintained by the Department of Information Technology, Government of Manipur. The issue has become particularly serious as applications for various scholarships are currently underway. Students are required to obtain…

## [NSS Units of SEMCO, United College to Observe National Sports Day](https://ukhrultimes.com/nss-units-of-semco-united-college-to-observe-national-sports-day/)

_2026-08-25 · Rd. Alex Anal · Ukhrul Times_

CHANDEL: The NSS Units of South East Manipur College (SEMCO), Kapaam and United College, Lambung in Chandel district will observe the National Sports Day on August 27, 2026, marking the birth anniversary of legendary hockey icon Major Dhyan Chand. Addressing media persons at their respective colleges on Tuesday, Dr. Ngamthen Serbum, Programme Officer of NSS \[…\]

## [Kohima Launches Pan-India Rescue and Rehabilitation Campaign 4.0 Against Child Labour](https://ukhrultimes.com/kohima-pan-india-rescue-rehabilitation-campaign-4-0-child-labour/)

_2026-08-25 · NEWMAI NEWS NETWORK · Ukhrul Times_

KOHIMA: The Kohima District Task Force (DTF) on Child Labour launched the Pan-India Rescue and Rehabilitation Campaign 4.0 on Monday, as part of the nationwide initiative of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR). As part of the campaign, an intensive awareness programme is being conducted across schools in Kohima district from August \[…\]

## [Assam Rifles Provides 100 Flood Lights to Konthoujam Village](https://ukhrultimes.com/assam-rifles-flood-lights-konthoujam-village/)

_2026-08-25 · UT News Service · Ukhrul Times_

IMPHAL/UKHRUL: Assam Rifles on Sunday provided 100 flood lights worth ₹1.50 lakh to Konthoujam village in Imphal West district, Manipur under its Civic Action Programme 2026–27. The initiative was undertaken following a request from the Konthoujam Maning Youth Club, which had highlighted the need for better lighting in the village, particularly to improve visibility and movement \[…\]

## [Anaemia: Special care assured for pregnant women in EG Hills](https://themeghalayanexpress.com/anaemia-special-care-assured-for-pregnant-women-in-eg-hills/)

_2026-08-25 · TME · The Meghalayan Express_

Shillong, Aug 25: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has assured to personally monitor a special study into the high prevalence of anaemia among pregnant women in East Garo Hills. The Chief Minister’s assurance came on Tuesday after Leader of Opposition Mukul Sangma flagged abnormally high anaemia cases during his visits to health centres in the \[…\]

## [JJM funds release tied to audit, functionality: PHE Minister](https://themeghalayanexpress.com/jjm-funds-release-tied-to-audit-functionality-phe-minister/)

_2026-08-25 · TME · The Meghalayan Express_

Shillong, Aug 25: PHE Minister Marcuise N Marak on Tuesday said the Centre has allocated Rs 336.62 crore to Meghalaya under JJM 2.0 for 2026-27, but clarified that it is only a sanction and not a release, with actual disbursement linked to strict compliance norms and scheme completion. Citing sanction letter issued by the National \[…\]

## [CM defends retired officials’ role in statutory bodies](https://themeghalayanexpress.com/cm-defends-retired-officials-role-in-statutory-bodies/)

_2026-08-25 · TME · The Meghalayan Express_

Shillong, Aug 25: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has defended appointment of retired officials to statutory bodies, stating it does not block employment avenues for youth. Responding to VPP chief Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit’s demand to end extension of retired employees, Sangma told the Assembly on Tuesday that re-employment is rare and for short tenures. “The \[…\]

## [1,670 Anganwadi centres built with EAP funds](https://themeghalayanexpress.com/1670-anganwadi-centres-built-with-eap-funds/)

_2026-08-25 · TME · The Meghalayan Express_

Shillong, Aug 25: The state government is not incurring any expense on improving Anganwadi centres, which are on rent or temporary building, and currently there are 666 such Anganwadi centres in the state, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said in the Assembly on Tuesday. Of the 6,188 Anwanwadi centres, construction and renovation of 2,148 centres \[…\]

## [96,000 ST students to get scholarship on Aug 27](https://themeghalayanexpress.com/96000-st-students-to-get-scholarship-on-aug-27/)

_2026-08-25 · TME · The Meghalayan Express_

Shillong, Aug 25: In what can be called a huge relief for local students in need of financial assistance, the state government will release Rs 93 crore under the Umbrella Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Tribe students on August 27. More than 96,000 students will receive the scholarship amount, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said on \[…\]

## [CAPF deployment in Meghalaya extended till Aug 31](https://themeghalayanexpress.com/capf-deployment-in-meghalaya-extended-till-aug-31/)

_2026-08-25 · TME · The Meghalayan Express_

Shillong, Aug 25: The Centre has extended the deployment of five companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in Meghalaya till August 31 to maintain law and order. In a communication on Tuesday, the Ministry of Home Affairs said four companies of CRPF and one company of RAF, whose deployment was ending on August 25, \[…\]

## [Govt broke 50-yr-old status quo on border dispute: CM](https://themeghalayanexpress.com/govt-broke-50-yr-old-status-quo-on-border-dispute-cm/)

_2026-08-25 · TME · The Meghalayan Express_

Dispute in six of 12 areas of difference resolved in 2022 Shillong, Aug 25: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has asserted his government’s accomplishments in addressing the issue of boundary dispute with Assam, saying the government broke the five-decade-old status quo by resolving six of the 12 areas of difference. “For over 50 years, the \[…\]

## [No blanket ban on stone, sand quarrying: Govt](https://themeghalayanexpress.com/no-blanket-ban-on-stone-sand-quarrying-govt/)

_2026-08-25 · TME · The Meghalayan Express_

Government fought for tribal landowners’ rights in 2019 and secured a landmark Supreme Court judgment recognising that private and community landowners possess both surface and sub-soil rights. – Conrad K Sangma, Chief Minister Shillong, Aug 25: There is no blanket ban on stone and sand mining in Meghalaya and lawful quarrying is allowed with due \[…\]

## [Over 1.65 lakh SIR notices pending delivery: Meghalaya CEO](https://themeghalayanexpress.com/over-1-65-lakh-sir-notices-pending-delivery-meghalaya-ceo/)

_2026-08-25 · TME · The Meghalayan Express_

Electors to be given adequate time to attend hearings with documents Shillong, Aug 25: Chief Electoral Officer Dr BDR Tiwari on Tuesday said 1,65,222 SIR notices are yet to be sent out, while 4,78,217 have been delivered. Chairing an online meeting on the progress of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) with DCs, DEOs, EROs and AEROs, \[…\]

## [Over 4 lakh social audits conducted in 8 years](https://themeghalayanexpress.com/over-4-lakh-social-audits-conducted-in-8-years/)

_2026-08-25 · TME · The Meghalayan Express_

Rs 5 crore allotted every year for social audit: CM Shillong, Aug 25: Over 69,000 social audits were conducted in Meghalaya last year while the MDA government has conducted over 4.19 lakh audits in its eight-year tenure so far. Laying the figures in the floor of Assembly on Tuesday, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said \[…\]

