Meghalaya
Three Rivals Eye BJP Ticket for West Shillong Assembly Seat
Three candidates are pushing for the BJP ticket in West Shillong. The party faces an early test to keep unity ahead of the 2028 state assembly elections.
Walrik Marak • 29 Jun 2026
Shillong Ropeway Project Set for 2026 Completion
Meghalaya’s Rs 151-crore ropeway project hits the home stretch. Officials aim to open the line by late 2026 to ease traffic and boost tourism.
NEWire Desk • 28 Jun 2026
India Faces Must-Win Battle Against Australia in T20 World Cup
India needs a win against undefeated Australia on Sunday to secure a T20 World Cup semifinal spot, as fielding and batting struggles plague the team.
Walrik Marak • 28 Jun 2026
Brazil Faces Japan in High Stakes World Cup Showdown
Brazil battles Japan in the Round of 32 at NRG Stadium this Monday. The winner moves on to face either Ivory Coast or Norway for a spot in the final 16.
Walrik Marak • 28 Jun 2026
Canada faces South Africa in historic World Cup knockout clash
Canada and South Africa square off in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 on Monday. Both nations eye a maiden trip to the round of 16 in a high-stakes match.
NEWire Desk • 28 Jun 2026
Meghalaya CM Backs Gradual Shift to Organic Farming
Chief Minister Conrad Sangma says Meghalaya will reach 100% organic farming in phases, citing the need to protect farmer income during the transition.
Walrik Marak • 28 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Champions Women Farmers in Organic Push
Meghalaya officials hosted a global conference in Shillong to highlight the vital role of women and indigenous knowledge in sustainable organic farming.
Walrik Marak • 28 Jun 2026
VPP Slams Government Over Pay Scale Cuts in Deficit Colleges
The VPP accuses the government of cutting UGC pay scales for college teachers, warning that staff shortages and payment delays threaten local education.
NEWire Desk • 28 Jun 2026
Police Await Forensic Results After Shillong Community Dog Found Dead
Officials performed a post-mortem on a community dog found at a Shillong Circuit House and sent samples to a lab to determine the cause of death.
Walrik Marak • 28 Jun 2026
Shillong Youth Split Over Blinkit Trading Licence Denial
KHADC banned Blinkit to protect local shops, sparking debate among Meghalaya youth who want a mix of tech innovation and traditional retail support.
NEWire Desk • 28 Jun 2026
East Khasi Hills Sets Polio Drive and Rath Yatra Schedule
East Khasi Hills launches a mass polio vaccination campaign this Monday, while the Harisabha Temple prepares for its annual Rath Yatra festivities.
Walrik Marak • 28 Jun 2026
Babu Mani Singh Gurung Auditorium to screen Mero Jutta Khoi
Catch the film Mero Jutta Khoi at the Babu Mani Singh Gurung Auditorium this weekend with two daily screenings scheduled for Saturday and Sunday.
NEWire Desk • 28 Jun 2026
Ex-RSS Leader Joins Meghalaya BJP to Target West Shillong Seat
Former RSS leader Homnath Gautam joined the BJP in Shillong, aiming to secure the West Shillong constituency for the party in the 2028 state elections.
Walrik Marak • 28 Jun 2026
Meghalaya BJP Sets Up Mawlai Committee to Boost Foothold
The Meghalaya BJP has formed a new Mandal Committee in Mawlai to expand its influence and push for better local delivery of central government schemes.
NEWire Desk • 28 Jun 2026
Marwein and Ramsiej Win Seventh Shillong 10K
Hasebinson Marwein and Marqueenless Ramsiej took top honors at the 2026 Shillong 10K Run, which saw hundreds of athletes race to mark International Olympic Day.
Walrik Marak • 28 Jun 2026
Shillong Residents Push for Public Transit Over Road Expansion
Citizens and advocates gathered in Shillong to debate traffic solutions, calling for a shift away from road widening toward public and pedestrian transit.
NEWire Desk • 28 Jun 2026
Supercare Hospital Founder Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. RS Thangkhiew earned a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 6th North-East Medicon 2026 for his long-standing work improving regional healthcare.
Walrik Marak • 28 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Coal Mining Future Depends on Delhi
MLA Kyrmen Shylla says the fate of Meghalaya coal mining is now in the hands of the central government as officials seek rule changes for local miners.
NEWire Desk • 28 Jun 2026
East Khasi Hills BDOs Empowered to Handle Birth and Death Registrations
East Khasi Hills BDOs now handle birth and death registrations, shifting power away from Shillong to speed up processing for local residents.
NEWire Desk • 28 Jun 2026
Jaintia National Council Demands Answers on Rs 400 Crore Coal Fund
The JNC is pressuring the Meghalaya government to disclose how 400 crore rupees in coal restoration funds were spent after RTI requests yielded no data.
NEWire Desk • 28 Jun 2026
