Clears Police Commission and Key Projects
KRC TIMES NE Desk
The State Cabinet has fixed April 10, 2026 as the date for elections to the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council.
Polling will be held on April 10 and counting will take place on April 14. The gazette notice will be issued on March 9. The last date for filing nominations is March 16. Scrutiny will be done the same day after 3 pm. Candidates can withdraw till March 17. The final list with symbols will be ready by March 18.
The Cabinet also approved the setting up of the Police Accountability Commission under the Meghalaya Police Act 2010. Retired IAS officer Peter Ingty will head the panel as Chairman. Retired IAS officer V R Syiem will serve as member.
In another key move, revised cost estimates were cleared for major sports works linked to the upcoming National Games of India. These include the Aquatic and Tennis Complex at Umsawli, the Umsawli Hostel Block, Sunny Hills in Tura, and the Pa Togan Nengminja Sangma Athletic Stadium.
The Cabinet also gave its nod to the Meghalaya Flood Plain Zoning Bill 2026.
