Northeast India’s Only English and Hindi Satellite News Channel

Shillong-Byrnihat rail line: KHADC CEM defends decision to refuse NOC

First Published: 7th February, 2022 18:16 IST

The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council has defended its decision to not grant the No Objection Certificate for the proposed Shillong Byrnihat railway line. Also Read: Nagaland: In-service doctors threaten

The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council has defended its decision to not grant the No Objection Certificate for the proposed Shillong Byrnihat railway line.

Also Read: Nagaland: In-service doctors threaten stir, demands increase in superannuation age

KHADC CEM Titosstarwell Chyne said that the council can’t do much about it as stakeholders like Rangbah Shnong, headmen, and others are not willing to provide land for the project.

Also Read: Assam: 60-year-old women found murdered in Guwahati’s Kalapahar

However, Chyne maintained that the process would continue and that the KHADC would engage with stakeholders to pursue the matter.

WATCH:

COMMENTS

WE RECOMMEND

Banner
New Cenotaph in Same Place Where the Demolished WW-I Cenotaph Stood: Meghalaya Minister Marcuise Marak

The Committee decided to request government to initiate an enquiry leading to the dismantling of the Cenotaph

15th April 2025
Banner
Meghalaya Wins for Best Children’s Aadhaar Biometric Updation Across India

Nodal Officer for Aadhaar from the General Administration Department (GAD), accepted the awards on behalf of the government.

14th April 2025
Banner
Meghalaya Govt Plans to Introduce Khasi and Garo as Compulsory Languages Till Class 4

The move is aimed at promoting linguistic unity and preserving local languages in Meghalaya

13th April 2025
Banner
COMSO Revived in Tura, to Focus on Protecting Meghalaya’s Indigenous Identity

In the meeting several prominent organisations, representing diverse sections of the indigenous populace, came together to pledge their support to the platform.

13th April 2025
Banner
Meghalaya Dy CM Rules Out Any Foul Play in Death of Hungarian Tourist Puskas Zsolt in Sohra

Prestone Tynsong said that the tourist had accidentally fallen into the river and strongly denied any foul play.

11th April 2025