Meghalaya
Meghalaya Targets Drug Networks With New Recovery Centers
Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma launched new drug rehabilitation initiatives and a tracking portal to fight substance abuse across Meghalaya.
NEWire Desk • 26 Jun 2026
GHADC Promises Fix After Missing Word Controversy
Officials deny plans to drop 'Autonomous' from the GHADC title, blaming past printing errors for the missing word on official documents and logos.
Walrik Marak • 26 Jun 2026
Meghalaya BJP Denies Internal Friction Over Lok Sabha Bypoll Candidate
Meghalaya BJP leaders dismiss claims of internal disputes regarding the selection of a candidate for the upcoming Shillong Lok Sabha by-election.
NEWire Desk • 26 Jun 2026
North-Eastern Hill University Awards PhD to Sweetty Queen Lyngdoh Mawlong
Sweetty Queen Lyngdoh Mawlong earned her PhD from North-Eastern Hill University for her historical study of Hima Khyrim.
Walrik Marak • 26 Jun 2026
St. Edmund’s School Principal Earns PhD for Language Study
Brother Solomon Morris earned a PhD from NEHU for his research into boosting English language skills and student motivation in Shillong schools.
NEWire Desk • 26 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Pushes Unified Front Against Drug Abuse
Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma calls for community action to fight addiction as Meghalaya marks the International Day Against Drug Abuse.
NEWire Desk • 26 Jun 2026
Meghalaya officials release rehabilitated pangolin and civet back into the wild
Forest officials released a rescued Chinese pangolin and an Asian palm civet into the Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary after successful rehabilitation.
NEWire Desk • 26 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Touts Women-Led Organic Farming Model
Meghalaya launches the second phase of its organic farming mission, spotlighting the vital role of local women in sustainable agriculture.
NEWire Desk • 26 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Eyes Telangana Tech Model to Boost Governance
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma toured Telangana’s command centre, planning to adapt its tech-driven, multi-departmental approach to improve local administration.
Walrik Marak • 26 Jun 2026
GSU Demands New Investigation Into Year-Old Tura Murder Case
The GSU wants a new probe into a year-old murder case in Tura after police failed to arrest the suspect or provide updates to the victim's grieving family.
Walrik Marak • 26 Jun 2026
Rotary Club Honors Six for Professional Excellence in Shillong
The Rotary Club Orchid City recognized six local leaders for their community service and professional integrity during a ceremony in Shillong on Thursday.
Walrik Marak • 26 Jun 2026
Mawsynram MLA demands immediate relief for elephant attack victims
Mawsynram MLA Ollan Singh Suin demands state aid for families hit by elephant raids in Chirakatta as residents face long delays for property compensation.
NEWire Desk • 26 Jun 2026
VPP Demands Overhaul of Meghalaya Transport Corporation Service Rules
The VPP is pushing the MTC to revise 2025 service rules, citing concerns over unfair recruitment practices and job security for subordinate staff.
NEWire Desk • 26 Jun 2026
Shillong Author Salil Gewali Wins Global Wisdom Excellence Award
Shillong writer Salil Gewali earned a global award for his book on Indian heritage, which is now being translated and studied across the United States.
Walrik Marak • 26 Jun 2026
Jaintia Elders Push for Law to Guard Matrilineal Heritage
Clan leaders met with the JHADC chief to request new laws protecting the traditional matrilineal system of the Khasi and Jaintia people.
NEWire Desk • 26 Jun 2026
Traffic flows on alternative route after Shillong road collapse
Traffic moves smoothly on temporary roads following a major cave-in on the Shillong-Dawki highway that severed a key international trade corridor.
Walrik Marak • 26 Jun 2026
KHADC Leader Accuses Opposition of Sabotaging Service Reform
KHADC chief Winston Tony Lyngdoh claims the opposition is blocking a service bill that would end 65 years of hiring chaos and backdoor appointments.
Walrik Marak • 26 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Congress Slams Government Over Digital Divide and Exam Results
Meghalaya Congress claims the state is stuck in a digital dark age with poor school computer access and questions a suspicious jump in student pass rates.
Walrik Marak • 26 Jun 2026
Congress Demands Resignation of Education Minister Over NEET Leaks
The Meghalaya Congress is calling for Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation following the NEET-UG paper leak that disrupted thousands of local students.
Walrik Marak • 26 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Police Arrest Uttar Pradesh Man in Gujarat Sextortion Case
Police tracked a 22-year-old man to Gujarat following a suicide linked to cyber extortion threats against a woman in Meghalaya.
Walrik Marak • 26 Jun 2026
