Meghalaya
Meghalaya High Court Orders Release of Nigerian National from Shillong Jail
The Meghalaya High Court ordered the release of Godfrey Albert Decker from jail, ruling that he cannot be detained after serving his prison sentence.
Walrik Marak • 25 Sep 2026
Shillong Book Fair returns with 80 stalls at Central Library
The third Shillong Book Fair kicks off Friday at the State Central Library, offering a week of discounted books and events for local readers.
NEWire Desk • 25 Sep 2026
Bindo Lanong Slams UDP President Over Party Collapse
Veteran leader Bindo Lanong blames UDP president Metbah Lyngdoh for the party's decline in Meghalaya, citing divided business and political interests.
Walrik Marak • 25 Sep 2026
Legal Fight Looms Over Meghalaya MLA Defections
Eight UDP legislators joined the BJP, triggering a potential anti-defection legal battle that hinges on Tenth Schedule merger rules and Speaker review.
NEWire Desk • 25 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Leadership Swarms New Delhi Following Mass Defection
Meghalaya's political power brokers descend on New Delhi after eight UDP lawmakers defect to the BJP, sparking intense cabinet reshuffle speculation.
NEWire Desk • 25 Sep 2026
UDP Petitions to Disqualify Eight MLAs Who Joined BJP
The UDP has filed a disqualification petition against eight MLAs who defected to the BJP, sparking a high-stakes legal battle in the Meghalaya Assembly.
Walrik Marak • 25 Sep 2026
Shillong Lajong Climb to Top of Premier League Table
Shillong Lajong claimed the top spot in the Shillong Premier League after a decisive 3-0 victory over Laitkor at the SSA Stadium on September 24.
NEWire Desk • 25 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Driver Phoebe Nongrum Eyes Ladakh After Coimbatore Podium
Meghalaya rally driver Phoebe Nongrum heads to the Rally of the Himalaya following a podium finish at the Rally of Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu.
NEWire Desk • 25 Sep 2026
Supreme Court Orders Government to Report on Child Abuse Content Compliance
The Supreme Court gave the Centre a final chance to submit a report on how social media companies are reporting child sexual abuse material.
NEWire Desk • 25 Sep 2026
Thai Officials Visit Shillong to Build Public Health Ties
Thai delegates met with IIPH Shillong officials on Wednesday to launch potential partnerships in medical research, education, and health systems.
Walrik Marak • 25 Sep 2026
Former Lumpyngngad Official Shandaland Talang Dies
Shandaland Talang, the former Rangbah Shnong of Lumpyngngad, passed away Thursday. A funeral service is scheduled for Saturday at 1 PM.
Walrik Marak • 25 Sep 2026
Mawkyrwat Women Targeted by Catapult-Wielding Assailants During Patrols
Assailants attacked women patrolling Mawkyrwat to curb substance abuse. Village leaders are demanding immediate police action against the culprits.
NEWire Desk • 25 Sep 2026
Langpih residents push back against Assam merger claims
Langpih villagers are fighting claims they want to join Assam, insisting they remain firmly committed to staying part of Meghalaya instead.
NEWire Desk • 25 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Pushes to Close Aadhaar Coverage Gap
Meghalaya officials are launching a state-wide push to boost Aadhaar enrolments and biometric updates for children and lagging districts.
Walrik Marak • 25 Sep 2026
KHADC Mandates Biometric Attendance to Boost Staff Discipline
The KHADC has implemented biometric tracking and pay raises for casual staff to improve administrative efficiency after 18 months of reform.
NEWire Desk • 25 Sep 2026
Garo Groups Challenge Meghalaya Local Language Hiring Rules
The AKHAJAC wants the Meghalaya government to scrap mandatory local language tests for DSC jobs to stop discrimination against long-term Garo residents.
Walrik Marak • 25 Sep 2026
Meghalaya fruit farms show major carbon storage potential
A Meghalaya study shows Khasi mandarin orchards store more carbon than croplands, offering a new tool for India to hit its national climate targets.
NEWire Desk • 25 Sep 2026
Meghalaya High Court Opens Hiring for Administrative Roles
The Meghalaya High Court is hiring for four administrative roles. Interested candidates must submit their online applications by October 24, 2026.
NEWire Desk • 24 Sep 2026
USTM Hosts All-India Law Graduate Conclave 2026
Law graduates from 100 colleges gather at USTM in Meghalaya for a week of legal competitions and professional networking sessions.
Walrik Marak • 24 Sep 2026
Nine Die in Greater Noida Bus Fire
Nine people died after a bus caught fire on the Yamuna Expressway. Over 30 passengers were on board when the blaze erupted in Greater Noida on Thursday.
Walrik Marak • 24 Sep 2026
