Row over luxury resort project on island in manmade Meghalaya lake

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A conservation radical wants the authorities not to usage Lumpongdeng Island for the projected five-star facility; Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma said determination would beryllium nary operation connected the island

Updated - April 17, 2026 05:26 p.m. IST - GUWAHATI

A presumption of Umiam Lake successful Shillong, Meghalaya | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO

GUWAHATI

A conservation radical has locked horns with the Meghalaya authorities implicit a projected luxury edifice connected an land successful a manmade water astatine Umiam, astir 20 kilometres from the State’s capital, Shillong.

Meghalaya’s Department of Tourism and the Indian Hotels Company Limited inked an statement little than a twelvemonth agone to physique the ₹330-crore Taj Umiam Luxury Resort and Spa connected 66 acres. Land for the task was formally handed implicit successful December 2025.

Published - April 17, 2026 05:25 p.m. IST

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