SHILLONG, JUN 4: Massive traffic congestion and heated confrontations between commuters and district authorities were reported from the Polo area on Thursday after police...
The East Khasi Hills district administration has issued an advisory for NEET (UG) 2026 candidates appearing at the Meghalaya Police Public School Examination Centre, cautioning them of possible heavy traffic congestion on May 3 due to a large Presbyterian congregation scheduled at JLN Stadium the same day.
UDP legislator from Mawsynram and member of the Meghalaya State Planning Board (MSBP) Olan Sing Suin has said the board’s role is to ensure government departments implement schemes in the right direction, and not to “rehabilitate politicians.”
The state government has announced plans to construct an Eastern Bypass from Sohryngkham to Mawshbuit and Mawlynrei, aiming to reduce congestion in Shillong city. The proposed 9.95 km road will enable commercial vehicles to bypass the city, alleviating traffic woes.
The Meghalaya State Planning Board (MSPB) is preparing to submit comprehensive recommendations to the state government for widening existing roads, construction new road and other measures to resolving the Shillong city's traffic woes.
