14 October 2026
Meghalaya marked the tenth anniversary of the District Mineral Foundation and e-launched a set of development projects. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said projects worth 181.38 crore rupees covering 923 projects across districts have been taken up under the District Mineral Foundation. The sectors covered include social welfare, education, healthcare, sanitation and water supply. The Chief Minister called for a shift from an extractive economy to a more stable and sustainable one, and said mining revenues, including District Mineral Foundation funds and royalties, should be invested in strengthening communities and in long-term development. He said mining will continue and that more flexible mining approaches are needed, and that mining matters for its livelihood benefits as well as for the funds it generates.
Value of projects:
181.38 crore rupees
Number of projects:
923
Anniversary marked:
tenth
Why it matters for exams: The District Mineral Foundation is a statutory instrument an aspirant must be able to place, and Meghalaya gives it a precise outlay and project count.
Kerala PSCUPSC
In plain words
DMF District Mineral Foundation — A district trust funded by mining companies to benefit people affected by mining operations.
Royalty Mining royalty — The payment a miner makes to the government for every unit of mineral extracted.
15 October 2026
Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma inaugurated a new Synod College building and Maternal and Child Health facilities in West Khasi Hills, saying education is fundamental to societal progress. He said that over the past eight years the government reduced the number of schools from about 14,000 to 11,500 while expanding higher education institutions. Education receives 3,500 crore rupees, the largest allocation out of an annual state budget of 30,000 crore rupees, and about 400 crore rupees in scholarships was released in the preceding twelve months. He laid foundation stones for a District Institute of Education and Training building costing 12.63 crore rupees, for the West Khasi Hills District Golden Jubilee Garden and for the Sohpian-Nongstoin road project. The long-pending Maternal and Child Health project had been raised at the CM Connect event in Nongstoin in September 2026, and an ambulance donated by IDBI Bank was handed to the Health Department.
Education allocation:
3,500 crore rupees
Annual state budget:
30,000 crore rupees
Schools:
reduced from about 14,000 to 11,500
DIET building cost:
12.63 crore rupees
Why it matters for exams: A state budget's education share, a school consolidation figure and a named training institute outlay are all directly askable.
Kerala PSCUPSC
In plain words
DIET District Institute of Education and Training — A district body that trains and supports school teachers.
MCH Maternal and Child Health — Health services for pregnant women, new mothers and young children.
12 October 2026
The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer of Meghalaya has announced that over 95 per cent of notice hearings in the electoral roll revision have been completed, and that the final electoral roll will be published on 26 October 2026. The release, numbered EL.63/2026/96, was issued by the Elections Department. Electors can check whether their names appear in the roll either through their Booth Level Officer or through the Voters' Service Portal at voters.eci.gov.in. The release also reminded voters that holding an Elector Photo Identity Card does not by itself entitle a person to vote, because the voter's name must appear in the electoral roll for the constituency concerned.
Notice hearings completed:
over 95 per cent
Final electoral roll publication:
26 October 2026
Release number:
EL.63/2026/96
Why it matters for exams: The distinction between holding an EPIC and being on the roll is a favourite exam point, and here it comes with a dated final publication.
Kerala PSCUPSC
In plain words
BLO Booth Level Officer — The local official responsible for the electoral roll of one polling station area.
EPIC Elector Photo Identity Card — The voter identity card issued by the Election Commission of India.
13 October 2026
Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma inaugurated the Meghalayan Age Pavilion at Ward's Lake in Shillong. The press release was issued by the Urban Affairs Department of the Government of Meghalaya. The Chief Minister said the pavilion offers a true experience of Meghalaya, and that it showcases local food, products, entrepreneurs, artisans and creative talent. He described the aim of the pavilion as creating economic opportunities while celebrating the state's culture, heritage and identity. Ward's Lake is an artificial lake in the heart of Shillong and is one of the city's best known public spaces.
Pavilion:
Meghalayan Age Pavilion
Location:
Ward's Lake, Shillong
Department:
Urban Affairs Department
Why it matters for exams: It ties the Meghalayan Age brand, used by the state for its products, to a named Shillong landmark.
Kerala PSC
In plain words
Ward's Lake Ward's Lake — An artificial lake and public garden in the centre of Shillong.
15 October 2026
The Government of Meghalaya has announced that the Wangala Festival Gala 2026 will mark its golden jubilee with the theme Rhythm of 1,000 Drums. The release from the Information and Public Relations Department says the 2026 edition marks fifty years of the festival. The gala is described as a celebration of the collective spirit, the cultural pride and the living traditions of the Garo people. The stated purpose is to encourage younger generations to embrace their heritage and to promote Garo culture more widely.
Theme:
Rhythm of 1,000 Drums
Milestone:
golden jubilee, fifty years
Community:
the Garo people
Why it matters for exams: Wangala is the festival most often asked about Meghalaya, and the golden jubilee gives it a dated hook.
Kerala PSCUPSC
In plain words
Wangala Wangala — The post-harvest festival of the Garo people of Meghalaya, marked by drumming.
19 October 2026
The second National Health Mission Sports Meet 2026 concluded in Meghalaya with the South West Khasi Hills district team emerging overall champions on 975 points. West Khasi Hills district finished second with 925 points and East Khasi Hills district third with 350 points. The meet drew 169 athletes from seven districts under the Khasi and Jaintia Hills. The events were basketball, futsal, football, tug of war and athletics, the last comprising the 100-metre race and the 4x100-metre relay. Shri B Kharjana, Additional Superintendent of Police, South West Khasi Hills, was the chief guest, while Dr C Lamin, District Medical and Health Officer, South West Khasi Hills, and Dr W L Nary of MCH Shillong were guests of honour.
Champions:
South West Khasi Hills, 975 points
Runners-up:
West Khasi Hills, 925 points
Third place:
East Khasi Hills, 350 points
Athletes:
169 from seven districts
Why it matters for exams: The points table, the number of athletes and the districts involved are the sort of detail a state-focus question is built on.
Kerala PSC
In plain words
NHM National Health Mission — The Union government's umbrella programme for public health, run through the states.
Futsal Futsal — A five-a-side form of football played on a hard court.
16 October 2026
The Tourism Department of Meghalaya has addressed concerns raised over the Laban Ropeway project at a meeting chaired by Commissioner and Secretary R M Kurbah. The department said it obtained a No Objection Certificate from the Dorbar Shnong and signed a lease agreement before starting the project, and that the tender process began only after the certificate was obtained. It said it wrote to all seven Rangbah Shnongs asking them to mobilise residents to take part in the public hearing. The selected contractor must secure the necessary licences, including a trading licence from the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council. The briefing was given by Pakyntein, and the project's environmental specialist presented alongside the Commissioner.
Village authorities written to:
seven Rangbah Shnongs
Clearance obtained:
No Objection Certificate from the Dorbar Shnong
Licence the contractor needs:
trading licence from KHADC
Why it matters for exams: It shows the Sixth Schedule machinery at work: a village Dorbar Shnong issues the no objection certificate and the autonomous district council issues the trading licence.
Kerala PSCUPSC
In plain words
Dorbar Shnong Dorbar Shnong — The traditional village council of a Khasi locality, which governs local land and permissions.
KHADC Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council — The elected council for the Khasi Hills set up under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.
Rangbah Shnong Rangbah Shnong — The headman of a Khasi village or locality, who presides over its Dorbar.
12 October 2026
Police in East Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya seized 27 plastic soap-sized boxes containing about 409.89 grams of suspected heroin, estimated to be worth about 1.5 crore rupees. The seizure was made at Damcherra in the Kuliang area under Umkiang police post at around 1 am on 12 October 2026 during a routine naka check. The consignment was being carried in a Maruti Ecco ambulance bearing registration ML-13-B-1459, travelling from Silchar in Assam towards Guwahati. Four residents of Silchar were arrested: Alom Hussain Laskar, Nazim Uddin Burbhuriya, Manir Hussain Mazumdar and Hashina Mamata Choudhury. The case was registered as Lumshnong Police Station Case No. 39(10)2026 under Sections 8(c), 21(c) and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. The seizure was made at the state's eastern entry point as part of a statewide drive against transit crime networks.
Quantity seized:
about 409.89 grams
Estimated value:
about 1.5 crore rupees
Arrests:
four, all residents of Silchar, Assam
Case:
Lumshnong Police Station Case No. 39(10)2026
Why it matters for exams: It names the sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act applied and places East Jaintia Hills on the Assam transit route.
Kerala PSC
In plain words
NDPS Act Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 — The central law that controls the production, sale and possession of narcotic drugs in India.
Naka check Naka check — A police checkpoint set up on a road to stop and search vehicles.
14 October 2026
Meghalaya has launched an initiative that uses the influence and trust of faith leaders to improve the uptake and continuity of maternal, newborn and child health services, especially in remote and underserved communities. The gaps addressed are early pregnancy registration, antenatal care, institutional delivery, postnatal care, exclusive breastfeeding and full immunization. Human-Centred Design consultations in all 12 districts of Meghalaya found that fear, trust, family influence, social norms, transport constraints and past care experiences shape health decisions. The approach is called Mind-Heart Dialogue, which links verified evidence with faith values, empathy and community action, and builds on earlier work on Behavioural Insights for Routine Immunization. The partners are UNICEF, Assam Don Bosco University, the Northeast SBC Alliance and the Multi-Faith Action Coordination Committee. Faith leaders and faith-based organisations were trained to promote antenatal care, birth preparedness, institutional delivery, postnatal care, nutrition and routine immunization through congregations, women's and youth groups, schools and community gatherings.
Districts consulted:
all 12 districts of Meghalaya
Approach:
Mind-Heart Dialogue
Partners:
UNICEF, Assam Don Bosco University, Northeast SBC Alliance, Multi-Faith Action Coordination Committee
Why it matters for exams: A named behavioural-science approach in a state health programme, with UNICEF as partner and a count of districts covered.
Kerala PSCUPSC
In plain words
UNICEF United Nations Children's Fund — The United Nations agency for the welfare of children and mothers.
Antenatal care Antenatal care — The medical care a woman receives during pregnancy, before delivery.
14 October 2026
The Meghalaya State Legal Services Authority and the state government have launched an initiative to strengthen child safety. Mrs Justice Revati Mohite Dere, Chief Justice of the High Court of Meghalaya and Patron-in-Chief of the Meghalaya State Legal Services Authority, said the project was conceived in response to cases seen in judicial proceedings. She stressed the need for awareness of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, especially among adolescents, and said that a minor's consent is not a valid legal defence. She said offences under the Act carry stringent punishment, and urged children to stay focused on their education. The Act applies to any person below the age of 18.
Chief Justice of the High Court of Meghalaya:
Mrs Justice Revati Mohite Dere
Age threshold under the Act:
below 18
Why it matters for exams: It names the Chief Justice of the High Court of Meghalaya and states the age threshold and the consent rule under the child protection law.
Kerala PSCUPSC
In plain words
POCSO Act Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 — The central law that defines and punishes sexual offences against anyone below 18.
MSLSA Meghalaya State Legal Services Authority — The state body that provides free legal aid and runs legal awareness work, headed in patronage by the Chief Justice.
15 October 2026
Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma inaugurated the Rilbong centenary celebrations in Shillong and honoured 25 trailblazers with posthumous awards. The locality marks a hundred years. The state sanctioned 25 lakh rupees from the Chief Minister's Special Development Fund to the Rilbong Sanatan Hindu Dharma Sabha. The Chief Minister praised the locality for maintaining peace and harmony among diverse communities over the century, and said the awardees had persevered through hard times and consistently pursued what they wanted. He urged that their legacy be continued by living out their principles rather than only remembering them. He described government support for community-led development through Dorbar Shnongs, resident committees and local bodies, along with urban beautification projects, and noted state support for cultural and faith-linked institutions through the Arts and Culture and Tourism Departments, the North Eastern Council and the Chief Minister's Special Development Fund.
Sanction:
25 lakh rupees
Source of funds:
Chief Minister's Special Development Fund
Trailblazers honoured:
25, posthumously
Why it matters for exams: It names the Chief Minister's Special Development Fund and the North Eastern Council, two funding channels aspirants are asked to identify.
Kerala PSC
In plain words
NEC North Eastern Council — The central advisory and funding body for the development of the north eastern states.
CMSDF Chief Minister's Special Development Fund — A discretionary state fund used for local development works.
Background
The Government of Meghalaya's district list names twelve districts with their headquarters. In the Khasi Hills these are East Khasi Hills with headquarters at Shillong, West Khasi Hills at Nongstoin, South West Khasi Hills at Mawkyrwat and Eastern West Khasi Hills at Mairang; Ri Bhoi is administered from Nongpoh. In the Jaintia Hills, West Jaintia Hills is headquartered at Jowai and East Jaintia Hills at Khliehriat. In the Garo Hills, West Garo Hills is run from Tura, East Garo Hills from Williamnagar, North Garo Hills from Resubelpara, South Garo Hills from Baghmara and South West Garo Hills from Ampati. East Khasi Hills is shown with an area of 2748 sq km and a population of 8,25,922, and West Garo Hills with 2811 sq km and 4,65,735. West Khasi Hills and Eastern West Khasi Hills are shown together, with a combined area of 3846 sq km. The figures come from the Statistical Handbook Meghalaya 2022 of the Directorate Of Economics And Statistics.
Districts listed:
Twelve
Headquarters of East Khasi Hills:
Shillong
Headquarters of West Garo Hills:
Tura
Source of figures:
Statistical Handbook Meghalaya 2022
Why it matters for exams: District and headquarters pairs for a North Eastern State are standard map-and-administration questions in both State and central examinations.
Kerala PSCUPSCSSC
In plain words
Ri Bhoi Ri Bhoi district — A district of Meghalaya administered from Nongpoh, lying between Shillong and the Assam border.