Meghalaya
Meghalaya CM Vows to Protect Tribal Rights Amid UCC Discussions
Meghalaya's Chief Minister is reviewing the Uniform Civil Code to ensure the state's tribal identity and matrilineal traditions remain fully protected.
Walrik Marak • 27 May 2026
Conrad Sangma Defends Meghalaya Education System Following PGI Rankings
Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has defended Meghalaya’s standing in the Ministry of Education’s latest Performance Grading Index. He argued that the state’s
Ranjana Devi • 27 May 2026
Meghalaya Cabinet Introduces Uniform Regulations for Official Vehicle Name Boards
Meghalaya has approved new regulations to standardize official vehicle name boards, aiming to reduce VIP culture and ensure administrative accountability.
Walrik Marak • 27 May 2026
Meghalaya MLA Urges Center to Address Rising Cancer Cases in Northeast
Meghalaya MLA A.L. Hek met with Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda to request urgent federal support to combat the region's increasing cancer burden.
NEWire Desk • 27 May 2026
New DRDA office extension opens in Khliehriat
Khliehriat MLA Kyrmen Shylla inaugurated a new DRDA office extension to improve rural development services in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district.
NEWire Desk • 27 May 2026
Meghalaya Assembly Committee Reviews Major Sports Infrastructure Projects
Legislators inspected major sports projects in Meghalaya, including the upcoming 40,000-seat Mawkhanu Football Stadium, to ensure they remain on schedule.
Walrik Marak • 27 May 2026
Meghalaya Speaker Attends Global Parliamentary Seminar in Canada
Meghalaya Assembly Speaker Thomas A. Sangma is in Ottawa for a five-day seminar focused on modernizing democratic governance and legislative innovation.
NEWire Desk • 26 May 2026
Rajasthan Man Arrested for Impersonating Meghalaya Police Officer
Meghalaya Police arrested a Rajasthan man who created a fake social media profile of a DIG to scam a victim out of money.
Walrik Marak • 26 May 2026
Meghalaya's Mawkdok Skywalk Set to Open by 2027
Construction is underway on a 51-crore skywalk in Meghalaya’s Mawkdok Dympep Valley, designed to boost regional tourism with panoramic gorge views by 2027.
NEWire Desk • 26 May 2026
Meghalaya Assembly Speaker Attends Global Parliamentary Seminar in Canada
Meghalaya Assembly Speaker Thomas A. Sangma is in Ottawa for a five-day seminar focused on modernizing democratic practices and parliamentary systems.
NEWire Desk • 26 May 2026
K9 Units and Robotic Dogs Take Center Stage at Exercise PRAGATI 2026
Military K9 units and robotic dogs demonstrated advanced tactical skills alongside multinational forces during Exercise PRAGATI 2026 in Meghalaya.
Walrik Marak • 26 May 2026
Northeast India’s First Skywalk Underway in Sohra
Construction is underway for the Northeast’s first skywalk in Dympep, Sohra. The project aims to boost regional tourism and is set for completion by 2027.
Walrik Marak • 26 May 2026
Meghalaya Conservationist Honored With Padma Shri for Root Bridge Preservation
President Droupadi Murmu awarded the Padma Shri to Hally War for his lifelong commitment to maintaining Meghalaya's traditional living root bridges.
Walrik Marak • 26 May 2026
Meghalaya Proposes Education Reforms to Consolidate School Infrastructure
CM Conrad Sangma met with Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to outline plans for school rationalization and teacher training reforms in Meghalaya.
Walrik Marak • 25 May 2026
Meghalaya Minister Advocates for Expanded Science Hubs in Northeast
Meghalaya Minister AL Hek met with Union Minister Jitendra Singh to discuss expanding science and technology hubs to support tribal community development.
Walrik Marak • 25 May 2026
Meghalaya CM Discusses Higher Education Reforms with Union Minister
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma met with Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to discuss university leadership, infrastructure, and state education reforms.
Walrik Marak • 25 May 2026
Meghalaya Explores Private Sector Partnerships to Improve Rural Healthcare
Meghalaya officials and partners met to discuss private sector involvement in healthcare, focusing on technology, financing, and nursing workforce growth.
Walrik Marak • 25 May 2026
Military Personnel From 12 Nations Gather for Exercise PRAGATI 2026
Over 400 troops from 12 nations are training in Meghalaya for the first PRAGATI military exercise to boost regional cooperation and tactical skills.
NEWire Desk • 25 May 2026
HYC Demands Meghalaya Government Cut Fuel Taxes Amid Rising Living Costs
The HYC is urging the Meghalaya government to lower fuel and LPG taxes to ease the financial strain on citizens struggling with high costs of living.
NEWire Desk • 25 May 2026
Multinational Exercise PRAGATI 2026 Underway in Meghalaya
Over 400 troops from 12 countries are participating in the PRAGATI 2026 military exercise in Meghalaya to improve regional security and interoperability.
Walrik Marak • 25 May 2026
