Guwahati, June 25 -- By NE NOW NEWS

Guwahati: Blinkit's trading licence was rejected by Meghalaya's Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC), which said the decision was taken to safeguard the interests of local grocery traders.

KHADC Chief Executive Member Winston Tony Lyngdoh said the Executive Committee has not changed its stance on the matter.

He added that while the company is reported to have secured a No Objection Certificate from traditional authorities in Nongrim Hills, its proposal has not been formally tabled before the council.

According to him, any business activity that could undermine the livelihood of indigenous traders will not be permitted.

He said more than 4,000 small grocery outlets under KHADC's jurisdict...