Meghalaya
East Khasi Hills Officials Target Root Causes of Rising Petty Crime
East Khasi Hills officials are teaming up with social groups to fight a surge in petty theft, moving beyond standard police enforcement.
NEWire Desk • 10 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Congress Challenges Mandatory E20 Fuel Policy
Meghalaya Mahila Congress opposes mandatory E20 petrol, citing potential engine damage and financial burdens for older vehicle owners.
NEWire Desk • 10 Aug 2026
Opposition Leader Mukul Sangma Warns FCRA Changes May Cripple Welfare Groups
Mukul Sangma warns that proposed FCRA amendments could disrupt essential welfare services across India by imposing impossible record-keeping requirements.
NEWire Desk • 10 Aug 2026
BJP MLA Hek Demands Legal Clarity on FCRA Amendments
BJP MLA A.L. Hek is pressing the Centre for clear legal protections for charitable groups under proposed Foreign Contribution Regulation Act changes.
NEWire Desk • 10 Aug 2026
Thma u Rangli Juki Slams Shillong Ropeway Project
Activists oppose the Rs 151-crore Shillong ropeway project, citing grave environmental risks, water shortages, and landslide dangers.
Walrik Marak • 10 Aug 2026
Opposition leader backs calls for longer Assembly sessions in Meghalaya
Mukul Sangma joins the VPP in demanding longer Assembly sessions to ensure proper government accountability and scrutiny of public spending.
NEWire Desk • 10 Aug 2026
Shillong-Dawki Road Reopens After Landslide Repairs
The Laitlyngkot-Lyngkyrdem stretch of NH-206 reopens today after landslide closures, though night-time travel restrictions remain in effect for motorists.
Walrik Marak • 10 Aug 2026
FCRA Bill stalls as Parliament session nears end
Parliament faces a deadline on the contested FCRA Bill amid protests from Northeast church groups and a frantic scramble by major political parties.
Walrik Marak • 10 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Runner Dakahi Kyndait Wins Ladakh World Championship
Meghalaya's Dakahi Kyndait took first place in the 100K Ladakh Trail to Heaven championship. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma praised her performance.
NEWire Desk • 10 Aug 2026
Meghalaya trains 65 master teachers to lead statewide classroom reforms
Sixty-five master trainers completed a six-day program in Shillong to prepare for training 1,729 teachers in mental health and essential life skills.
Walrik Marak • 9 Aug 2026
Centre Clears Backlogged SSA Teacher Salaries in Meghalaya
Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui confirmed the Centre released pending SSA teacher salaries for May, June, and July following high-level meetings.
Walrik Marak • 9 Aug 2026
Rajabala Residents Demand Inquiry Into Alleged Electricity Extortion Racket
Residents in Rajabala are calling for an inquiry into a power franchisee employee accused of running an extortion racket involving cash, rice, and paddy.
NEWire Desk • 9 Aug 2026
NESFAS Marks Indigenous Peoples Day with Focus on Local Food Systems
NESFAS celebrated indigenous knowledge and local food systems in Shillong, highlighting community-led school meals and honoring traditional farmers.
Walrik Marak • 9 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Handloom Sector Supports 50,000 Households
Meghalaya officials marked the 12th National Handloom Day by celebrating weavers who sustain the state's rural economy and cultural heritage.
NEWire Desk • 9 Aug 2026
Congress Predicts Tough Road Ahead for Meghalaya TMC
Meghalaya Congress says the TMC will survive recent losses but faces major internal shifts as it struggles to maintain its foothold in the Northeast.
Walrik Marak • 9 Aug 2026
Journalist and Musician Rabiul Islam Dies at 70
Rabiul Islam, a former Shillong Times editor and social worker, died at 70. He leaves a legacy in journalism, music, and addiction recovery work.
Walrik Marak • 9 Aug 2026
Police Seize Heroin Worth Rs 7 Lakh in Meghalaya Drug Bust
Meghalaya police arrested two men after finding 48.78 grams of heroin on a bus in West Jaintia Hills during an intelligence-led operation Saturday.
NEWire Desk • 9 Aug 2026
VPP Leader Shrugs Off Viral Slip at Shillong Protest
Powell Sohklet dismisses a viral video showing him accidentally chanting against his own party during a protest rally held near the Secretariat.
Walrik Marak • 9 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Trains 65 Educators to Lead Mental Health Initiative
Sixty-five master trainers are set to teach 1,729 teachers in Meghalaya about mental health, life skills, and finance after completing a new program.
Walrik Marak • 9 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Breaks Ground on New State House in Navi Mumbai
Meghalaya is building a new state house in Kharghar to accommodate growing numbers of residents traveling to Mumbai for healthcare, education, and business.
Walrik Marak • 9 Aug 2026
