17/08/2026
Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Conrad K. Sangma laid the foundation stone for the ₹140-crore upgradation of the 40-km Weiloi–Mawkyrwat–Rangthong Road from Single Lane to intermediate lane standard.
The vital road link will strengthen connectivity between East Khasi Hills and South West Khasi Hills, connecting communities to markets, educational institutions and healthcare facilities.
The ceremony was attended by Shri Prestone Tynsong, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Meghalaya, as Guest of Honour; Shri Timothy D. Shira, Hon’ble Minister of Tourism; Shri Renikton Lyngdoh Tongkhar, Hon’ble MLA, Mawkyrwat; Dr. Celestine Lyngdoh, Hon’ble MLA, Umsning; Shri Pius Marwein, Hon’ble MLA, Ranikor; Shri Ollan Singh Shim, Hon’ble MLA, Mawsynram; and Dr. Shakil P. Ahammed, IAS, Chief Secretary, Government of Meghalaya.
Also present were Paiem Niandro Syiemïong, Syiem of Maharam Syiemship; Shri B.M. Syiem, Secretary, PWD (R&B); Shri W.R. Lyngdoh, Chief Engineer, PWD (Roads), along with senior officials of the Government and Public Works Department, district administration, public representatives and other dignitaries.