Meghalaya
Meghalaya turns anti-drug mission into public movement
Chief Minister Conrad Sangma says the DREAM mission now drives Meghalaya's fight against drugs. A new recovery center also opened in Shillong on Friday.
NEWire Desk • 28 Jun 2026
Rescued Pangolin and Civet Returned to Wild in Meghalaya
Meghalaya wildlife officials released a rescued Chinese Pangolin and an Asian Palm Civet into the Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary after months of rehab.
NEWire Desk • 28 Jun 2026
State Commission Blasts Meghalaya Cricket Association Over Harassment Lapses
The women's commission blames former Meghalaya Cricket Association officials for failing to address sexual harassment complaints from players.
Walrik Marak • 28 Jun 2026
PM Modi Offers Condolences Following Death of Bernard Marak’s Mother
Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent a letter of condolence to BJP leader Bernard N. Marak after the passing of his mother, Alpana N. Marak.
NEWire Desk • 28 Jun 2026
BJP Meghalaya Accuses Rivals of Using Religion to Sabotage Growth
Meghalaya BJP leaders claim opposition parties weaponize religion to block their growth, asserting that central welfare schemes ignore religious divides.
Walrik Marak • 28 Jun 2026
High Court Delays Ruling on Mawkhar Church Sacrament Dispute
Meghalaya High Court pushed back the Mawkhar Church hearing after parties failed to agree on who should lead upcoming baptism and communion services.
NEWire Desk • 28 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Cricket Association Fires Coach and Manager Over Harassment
Meghalaya Cricket Association permanently removes two staff members following sexual harassment findings involving the Under-23 women’s team.
Walrik Marak • 28 Jun 2026
VPP Takes NEHU to Court Over Bypoll Candidate Clearance
The VPP has moved the Meghalaya High Court after NEHU delayed an NOC for its bypoll candidate, Batskhem Myrboh, to contest the upcoming election.
NEWire Desk • 28 Jun 2026
Experts Survey Shillong-Dawki Highway Damage After Slide
Engineers are studying a landslide that hit the Shillong-Dawki road. Officials have diverted traffic and prepped emergency funds for more heavy rain.
Walrik Marak • 28 Jun 2026
TMC Boss Demands Probe Into Foreigners Using Khasi Surnames
TMC president Charles Pyngrope wants an investigation into how non-locals use Khasi surnames to gain official Indian status and benefits in Meghalaya.
Walrik Marak • 28 Jun 2026
Police Log: Stabbings, Scams and Border Crimes Across Meghalaya
Recent reports across Meghalaya include a fatal stabbing, multiple cyber scams, drug busts, and cattle smuggling incidents along the border.
NEWire Desk • 28 Jun 2026
Shillong and Ri-Bhoi mobilize to fight drug abuse
Organizations in Shillong and Ri-Bhoi held rallies and workshops on International Day Against Drug Abuse to promote sobriety and community action.
Walrik Marak • 28 Jun 2026
Wave of Thefts Hits Meghalaya
Thieves are targeting everything from motorcycles to electrical cables across Meghalaya, prompting a surge of police investigations into recent crimes.
Walrik Marak • 28 Jun 2026
Shillong Students Join Fight Against Drug Abuse
Students in Shillong held yoga sessions and took a digital pledge to support the national Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan campaign against drug abuse.
NEWire Desk • 28 Jun 2026
Global Summit of Women Farmers Wraps Up in Shillong
International experts and local growers concluded a two-day conference in Shillong, focusing on sustainable organic farming and women's empowerment.
Walrik Marak • 28 Jun 2026
Shillong police and students learn life-saving medical skills
Shillong health officials trained traffic police and students in CPR and first aid to ensure faster emergency responses during accidents.
Walrik Marak • 28 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Cricket Association Fires Staff Over Sexual Harassment
The MCA fired two staff members for sexual harassment and suspended its secretary for failing to act on player complaints.
NEWire Desk • 28 Jun 2026
Jaintia Hills Council moves to protect traditional clan lineage
The JHADC is drafting a new law to register and protect indigenous clans and ancestral property following a push from the Jaintia Students Movement.
Walrik Marak • 28 Jun 2026
TMC MLA Pyngrope insists elected officials remain lead contact for public work
Nongthymmai MLA Charles Pyngrope says elected representatives must handle development proposals to maintain a healthy democratic process in Meghalaya.
Walrik Marak • 28 Jun 2026
Meghalaya opposition attacks government over rural education failure
Meghalaya’s opposition slams the state for a massive education gap, citing a lack of colleges and poor digital access that leaves rural students behind.
NEWire Desk • 28 Jun 2026
