Meghalaya
Garo Hills Council Passes Budget; Meghalaya Choirs and Schools Celebrate Wins
The GHADC approved a 285-crore budget and new service rules. Meanwhile, Shillong students and a local choir earned major honors in regional events.
NEWire Desk • 9 Aug 2026
Wave of Thefts and Fraud Sweeps Shillong and Beyond
Thieves and scammers are targeting residents across Shillong and Meghalaya, leaving locals with stolen vehicles, electronics, and empty bank accounts.
Walrik Marak • 9 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Launches Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign to Mark Vande Mataram Anniversary
Meghalaya kicks off the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign today, featuring special Eri silk flags to honor the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram.
Walrik Marak • 9 Aug 2026
Sohra MLA reports Dympep Skywalk project hits 30 percent mark
Sohra MLA Gavin Miguel Mylliem says the Dympep Skywalk is 30 percent complete. The 51 crore rupee tourism project remains on schedule for completion.
NEWire Desk • 9 Aug 2026
Officials and Local Leaders Inspect Shillong Ropeway Site
State officials and community leaders inspected the Shillong Ropeway site on Saturday to address environmental concerns regarding tree felling and water.
NEWire Desk • 9 Aug 2026
Meghalaya BJP Lobbies Union Coal Ministry for Small Miners
Meghalaya BJP leaders are pressuring the Union Coal Ministry to address the ongoing struggles of small-scale miners across the state.
NEWire Desk • 9 Aug 2026
KSU Defies Ban on Khliehriat Public Meeting
The Khasi Students’ Union plans a five-day protest tour across Meghalaya, defying an official ban to demand government action on five major issues.
Walrik Marak • 9 Aug 2026
VPP Leader Accuses Meghalaya Government of Silencing Opposition
Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit claims the Meghalaya government is silencing opposition voices and reducing elected representatives to mere spectators.
Walrik Marak • 9 Aug 2026
FCRA Amendment Bill Left Off Monday Government Agenda
The FCRA Amendment Bill is absent from Monday's government agenda, but a debate remains expected on August 12 following ongoing political pressure.
Walrik Marak • 9 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Farmers Market Hits Milestone With 5,000 Visitors
Meghalaya’s monthly Farmers Market reached 5,000 total visitors by its eighth edition, connecting local growers directly to city buyers in Shillong.
NEWire Desk • 9 Aug 2026
Officials Inspect Shillong Ropeway Site Amid Environmental Concerns
State officials inspected the Shillong Ropeway site after residents voiced fears over tree felling and water supply impacts in Madan Laban.
NEWire Desk • 8 Aug 2026
NEIGRIHMS Hiring for Tuberculosis Research Project in Meghalaya
NEIGRIHMS in Shillong is hiring for five technical project roles in 2026 for a clinical study focused on pulmonary tuberculosis treatment.
NEWire Desk • 8 Aug 2026
Police seize Rs 7 lakh in heroin from bus in West Jaintia Hills
Authorities intercepted a bus in Meghalaya, seizing 48.78 grams of heroin and arresting two suspects tied to a suspected drug trafficking network.
Walrik Marak • 8 Aug 2026
Congress Demands Environmental Transparency for Shillong Ropeway Project
Meghalaya Congress demands the state government release environmental impact studies for the Shillong Ropeway, citing concerns over tree felling and ecology.
NEWire Desk • 8 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Launches Handloom Week to Boost Local Weavers
Meghalaya marks Handloom Week to support 50,000 rural households, emphasizing cultural heritage and economic growth for the state's artisan sector.
Walrik Marak • 8 Aug 2026
East Khasi Hills Sets Saturday Deadline for Shillong-Dawki Road Diversion
Officials have ordered the NHIDCL to finish a safe temporary diversion on the Shillong-Dawki road by Saturday to restore public traffic.
Walrik Marak • 8 Aug 2026
Traditional leaders press Meghalaya government to block controversial KHADC land bill
Meghalaya leaders seek to block a KHADC land amendment they claim weakens traditional institutions and ignores mandatory consultation requirements.
Walrik Marak • 8 Aug 2026
Violent Clash Breaks Out at Hima Langrin Dorbar
Seven officers and one civilian were hurt after a heated Dorbar turned violent in Phlangdiloin village. Police used tear gas to disperse the mob.
Walrik Marak • 8 Aug 2026
East Khasi Hills Officials Urge Calm Over Electoral Roll Changes
East Khasi Hills DC Abhilash Baranwal asks citizens to stay calm during the electoral revision drive as officials work to verify local voter records.
NEWire Desk • 8 Aug 2026
Assam Floods Drive Vegetable Prices Up Across Shillong
Floods in Assam are choking supply lines to Shillong, forcing vegetable prices higher as local traders and residents struggle with rising costs.
Walrik Marak • 8 Aug 2026
