Meghalaya
Two Arrested for Poaching Endangered Musk Deer in Bandipora
Police in Jammu and Kashmir have arrested two suspects for the poaching of an endangered musk deer, with one individual still on the run.
Walrik Marak • 1 Jun 2026
Fire Breaks Out at Ministry of Education Office in Delhi
Emergency crews are battling a fire at the Ministry of Education office in Delhi's ITO area after officials evacuated all occupants from the building.
NEWire Desk • 1 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Government Sets Requirements for Bike Taxi Permits
The Meghalaya government is ready to issue bike taxi permits, provided operators secure the mandatory trading licence from the District Council.
NEWire Desk • 1 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Introduces Unified Regulatory Framework for Private Nursing Schools
Meghalaya has launched a new regulatory authority to standardize nursing education, cap student fees, and improve job placement for local graduates.
Walrik Marak • 1 Jun 2026
IIM Shillong Welcomes New Doctoral and Executive Cohorts
IIM Shillong has officially launched its latest Doctoral and Executive education batches, focusing on academic excellence and industry-aligned leadership.
Walrik Marak • 1 Jun 2026
NEHUTA President Prof Lakhon Kma Rules Himself Out of NEHU Vice Chancellor Race
NEHUTA president Prof Lakhon Kma has withdrawn from the NEHU Vice Chancellor race, citing that he lacks the required ten years of experience as a professor.
NEWire Desk • 1 Jun 2026
NEHUSU Urges NEHU to Fast-Track Fourth-Year Undergraduate Program
NEHUSU is calling on NEHU to speed up preparations for the fourth-year undergraduate program under the NEP 2020 to ensure a smooth transition for students.
NEWire Desk • 1 Jun 2026
United Democratic Party selects V.G.K. Kynta for Shillong by-election
The United Democratic Party has selected senior lawyer V.G.K. Kynta as its candidate for the upcoming Shillong Parliamentary by-election.
NEWire Desk • 1 Jun 2026
New Toad Species Discovered in Meghalaya Sacred Groves
Scientists have identified a new toad species, Duttaphrynus dhara, in the sacred groves of Mawphlang, highlighting the region's rich biodiversity.
NEWire Desk • 1 Jun 2026
Meghalaya CM Shifts Stance on Uniform Civil Code
Conrad Sangma signals a softer approach to the UCC after tribal customary protections were included in legislation passed in Assam and Uttarakhand.
Walrik Marak • 1 Jun 2026
CM Sangma Defends Major Infrastructure Contracts Awarded to BAC Infratech
Chief Minister Conrad Sangma defends awarding Rs 1,900 crore in infrastructure projects to BAC Infratech, citing strict adherence to government procedures.
Walrik Marak • 1 Jun 2026
Tension Persists in Lapangap Despite High-Level Meghalaya-Assam Talks
Meghalaya and Assam leaders are struggling to resolve border tensions in Lapangap, where local villagers continue to face agricultural obstructions.
NEWire Desk • 1 Jun 2026
Conrad Sangma Launches Workshop to Boost Early Childhood Development in Meghalaya
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has launched a workshop aimed at improving early childhood support through inter-departmental collaboration.
NEWire Desk • 1 Jun 2026
Meghalaya POCSO Court Sentences Man to 15 Years in Prison
A special POCSO court in Meghalaya has sentenced Rephius Thamar to 15 years in prison for a 2019 child sexual abuse case following a lengthy trial.
Walrik Marak • 1 Jun 2026
Meghalaya officials push for youth-focused tobacco prevention
Health officials in South West Garo Hills are urging communities to protect youth from tobacco marketing and addiction during World No Tobacco Day events.
Walrik Marak • 1 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Government Addresses Poor Performance in National Education Rankings
Meghalaya blames structural challenges for its low education ranking, but the Chief Minister expects recent reforms to boost future performance scores.
Walrik Marak • 1 Jun 2026
NPP to Decide Rajya Sabha Candidate Through Internal Consensus
The NPP will select its Rajya Sabha candidate through internal party discussions, dismissing opposition claims of internal fractures within the leadership.
Walrik Marak • 1 Jun 2026
Meghalaya CM Defends Foreign Trips Amid Austerity Mandates
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma defends ongoing official foreign trips as pre-approved, while promising to halt all new travel following federal austerity calls.
NEWire Desk • 1 Jun 2026
South West Garo Hills Launches Campaign to Re-enroll School Dropouts
District officials in South West Garo Hills launched an initiative to bring 188 identified school dropouts back into the classroom through counseling.
Walrik Marak • 1 Jun 2026
Nongpoh Elaka Sirdarship Breaks Ground on First Permanent Office
Cabinet Minister Sosthenes Sohtun laid the foundation stone for the new Nongpoh Elaka Sirdarship office, marking a milestone for local administration.
Walrik Marak • 1 Jun 2026
