Meghalaya
Meghalaya Teachers and Staff Plan Massive Shillong Protest
Garo Hills deficit school staff will rally in Shillong on September 25 to demand better pay, pension benefits, and an increase in Dearness Allowance.
Walrik Marak • 24 Sep 2026
South Garo Hills Groups Plan Non-Cooperation Over NH-62 Road Conditions
Local groups in South Garo Hills will launch a two-day non-cooperation movement to protest the stalled repair work on National Highway 62.
NEWire Desk • 24 Sep 2026
Conrad Sangma: UDP MLA Defections to BJP Won't Topple Meghalaya Government
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma confirms recent UDP MLA defections to the BJP will not threaten the stability of the state's MDA coalition government.
NEWire Desk • 24 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Launches Research Fellowship to Bolster Constituency Data
New research fellows will deploy across Meghalaya’s 60 constituencies to sharpen development planning and provide evidence-based policy support.
Walrik Marak • 24 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Celebrates Ayurveda Day With Health Camps and Local Traditions
Meghalaya marked the 11th Ayurveda Day through health camps, traditional healing demonstrations, and the expansion of wellness centers across the state.
NEWire Desk • 24 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Overhauls Education System with New Infrastructure and AI Tools
CM Conrad Sangma inaugurated 81 schools and laid the foundation for a new MBoSE office, marking a major push for statewide education reform.
NEWire Desk • 24 Sep 2026
Deficit Teachers Plan Protest March in Shillong
Khasi Jaintia deficit school teachers will rally in Shillong on September 25 to demand pension reforms and better pay after government silence.
Walrik Marak • 24 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Group Fights Sunday Banking Order
The CoMSO is pushing back against a Ministry of Finance mandate requiring banks to open this Sunday, citing deep religious concerns in Meghalaya.
NEWire Desk • 24 Sep 2026
Eight Meghalaya Legislators Join BJP Following Months of Negotiations
Eight United Democratic Party MLAs joined the BJP on Wednesday to address four key state issues after months of internal discussions.
NEWire Desk • 24 Sep 2026
BJP Re-enters Khasi Hills District Council with Two Sitting MDCs
The BJP returns to the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council after a decade as two sitting MDCs switch parties, weakening the UDP's position.
NEWire Desk • 24 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Opens Phase Two of Shillong Technology Park
Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma launched the new Rs 121 crore technology hub, aiming to boost the state's economy and create jobs for local youth.
NEWire Desk • 23 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Boosts Education with AI Guidebooks and School Infrastructure Grants
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma launched AI-powered study guidebooks, released Rs 49.78 crore in grants, and broke ground for a new MBOSE regional office.
NEWire Desk • 23 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Disburses Farm Aid as New Projects and Infrastructure Plans Emerge
Meghalaya distributes Rs 28.6 crore to farmers while the state pushes new nursing education plans, school events, and infrastructure projects.
NEWire Desk • 23 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Official Shidalin L Marshillong Promoted to National Referee
Meghalaya referee Shidalin L Marshillong earned a Category 5 national assistant referee status from the AIFF after passing her practical exams.
NEWire Desk • 23 Sep 2026
Retired South Treasury Employee Shanbor Manik Syiemtwa Dies
Shanbor Manik Syiemtwa, a retired South Treasury staffer from Mawiong Umjapung, has died. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 1 PM in Shillong.
Walrik Marak • 23 Sep 2026
NEHU Awards Law Doctorate to Shillong Scholar Shankar Pandey
Shankar Pandey earned his PhD from NEHU’s Department of Law for his research on contract labor protections in the Indian organized sector.
NEWire Desk • 23 Sep 2026
Jirang MLA blames flawed highway design for persistent Jorabat floods
Jirang MLA Sosthenes Sohtun says poor highway drainage and blocked channels cause Jorabat flooding, not Meghalaya runoff.
Walrik Marak • 23 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Weighs Air Purifiers for Byrnihat Industrial Zone
Meghalaya officials are testing solar air purifiers in Byrnihat but remain undecided on a full project pending further results on their true effectiveness.
Walrik Marak • 23 Sep 2026
Suspect Nabbed in Laban Gold Earring Theft
Locals caught a man after he allegedly snatched a woman's gold earrings in Laban. The suspect, found to be drug-dependent, now faces a legal notice.
NEWire Desk • 23 Sep 2026
Shillong Residents Frustrated by Ambulance and Hospital Delays
Shillong residents face long waits for ambulances and critical medical care, prompting many to seek treatment in hospitals outside the state.
Walrik Marak • 23 Sep 2026
