Meghalaya
East Khasi Hills Officials Deny Fuel and LPG Shortage
East Khasi Hills officials have dismissed online rumors of fuel and LPG shortages, urging residents to avoid panic buying and ignore misinformation.
NEWire Desk • 3 Jun 2026
Rajya Sabha MP WR Kharlukhi Urges Privatisation to Boost Meghalaya’s Economy
MP WR Kharlukhi is calling for increased private sector involvement in Meghalaya, specifically targeting the power sector to improve service efficiency.
Walrik Marak • 3 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Leaders Urge Practical Coal Mining Policies Amid Local Protests
Rajya Sabha member WR Kharlukhi and Minister Wailadmiki Shylla are calling for ground-level policy changes to support Meghalaya's coal mining community.
NEWire Desk • 3 Jun 2026
Meghalaya High Court Challenges KHADC Ruling on Deputy Syiem Disqualification
The Meghalaya High Court has questioned a KHADC order barring a Deputy Syiem from serving as Acting Syiem due to his family ties with the incumbent.
Walrik Marak • 3 Jun 2026
Shillong Police Rescue Four Missing Minors Found in City Hotel
Shillong police located four missing minors from Assam at a local hotel. The teenagers were reunited with their families after a brief investigation.
NEWire Desk • 3 Jun 2026
Search Crew Recovers Body From Deep Coal Mine in East Jaintia Hills
Rescue teams recovered the body of a man who fell into an abandoned coal mine in East Jaintia Hills after a challenging six-day operation.
Walrik Marak • 3 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Bans Pork Trade Across Six Districts Following African Swine Fever Outbreak
Meghalaya has banned pig movement and pork trade across six districts to contain a fresh outbreak of African Swine Fever, imposing strict safety protocols.
Walrik Marak • 3 Jun 2026
Meghalaya and Assam Reach Border Agreement to Allow Farming
Residents in the disputed Lapangap border area can resume farming following a collaborative peace agreement between Meghalaya and Assam officials.
NEWire Desk • 3 Jun 2026
Meghalaya and Assam Reach Interim Farming Deal for Disputed Lapangap Sector
Meghalaya and Assam have agreed to allow farmers to resume cultivation in the disputed Lapangap sector while boundary negotiations continue.
Walrik Marak • 3 Jun 2026
Khasi Faith Leaders Push for Unified Census Identity
Indigenous Khasi faith leaders are urging followers to register as Niam Khasi Niam Tre in the upcoming 2027 Census to ensure accurate official recognition.
Walrik Marak • 3 Jun 2026
NPP faces internal pressure over Rajya Sabha candidate selection
The NPP is weighing a Garo versus Khasi-Jaintia candidate for the Rajya Sabha seat, sparking internal debate despite leaders insisting the party is united.
NEWire Desk • 3 Jun 2026
Meghalaya CM Launches Solar Power Initiative for Schools
Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma inaugurated a 50 KW solar plant at a Shillong school as part of a mission to bring sustainable energy to 2,000 state schools.
NEWire Desk • 3 Jun 2026
Mawlyndep Village Transforms Into Rural Model With 50 Crore Investment
Mawlyndep village has become a rural model following a 50 crore development push, highlighted by the launch of a new community biofloc fish farming unit.
Walrik Marak • 3 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Completes Over 158,000 Homes Under PMAY-G
Meghalaya has successfully built 158,903 houses under the PMAY-G scheme, with remaining units expected to be finished within the next three months.
NEWire Desk • 3 Jun 2026
Srinagar Airport to Close for 15 Days in October for Runway Maintenance
Srinagar International Airport will shut for 15 days starting October 1 for runway repairs, threatening a major tourism slump during the Durga Puja season.
NEWire Desk • 2 Jun 2026
Laos Deputy PM Thongsavanh Phomvihane Tours Taj Mahal During India Visit
Laos Deputy Prime Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane is in India for a three-day visit to strengthen diplomatic ties and co-chair a joint commission meeting.
Walrik Marak • 2 Jun 2026
Local group demands shutdown of unauthorized birth certificate cell in Phulbari
The AHAM has formally complained against an illegal birth certificate cell operating in Phulbari, claiming it violates state and national regulations.
Walrik Marak • 2 Jun 2026
Meghalaya CM Launches Solar Power Initiative at Shillong School
Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma inaugurated a 50 KW solar plant at a Shillong school to promote energy independence and reduce monthly electricity costs.
NEWire Desk • 2 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Bans Pig Movement Following African Swine Fever Outbreak
Meghalaya has restricted pig movement and closed markets after African Swine Fever emerged across four districts, mandating strict biosecurity protocols.
Walrik Marak • 2 Jun 2026
Indian Army Concludes First Multinational Exercise PRAGATI in Meghalaya
The Indian Army successfully hosted Exercise PRAGATI 2026, a 13-nation military drill in Meghalaya focused on counter-terrorism and regional cooperation.
NEWire Desk • 2 Jun 2026
