Meghalaya
Two Youths Found Dead in Shillong Shop
Police are investigating the deaths of two men found inside a betel nut shop in Shillong, with initial evidence pointing toward a possible suicide.
NEWire Desk • 16 Jun 2026
Senior Meghalaya Official Files Harassment Complaint With State Commission for Women
A veteran Meghalaya official has accused the Governor’s Secretariat of workplace harassment and failure to comply with mandated sexual harassment laws.
Walrik Marak • 16 Jun 2026
Nitin Gadkari to Launch Rs 3,214 Crore Road Projects in Meghalaya
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari is set to unveil six major highway projects in Meghalaya to bolster regional connectivity and economic development.
Walrik Marak • 16 Jun 2026
KHNAM Demands State Sports Council Implement Benefits for Daily-Wage Workers
The KHNAM has urged the Meghalaya State Sports Council to grant long-term daily wage employees official benefits under the 1996 regular casual workers scheme.
Walrik Marak • 16 Jun 2026
Shillong Hoteliers Urge Police to Address Rising Drug Abuse in City Centers
The Federation of Shillong Hotels is calling for urgent police action to address increasing drug abuse in Police Bazar, citing threats to tourists and safety.
NEWire Desk • 16 Jun 2026
Post-mortem finds non-fatal injuries on exhumed body of Pynter youth
Medical experts found non-fatal injuries on the exhumed body of Trophimos Khongmawloh, as police await further tests to determine the cause of death.
Walrik Marak • 16 Jun 2026
East Garo Hills groups demand crackdown on illegal coal transport
Three civil society organizations have petitioned the East Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner to investigate illegal and overloaded coal trucks on NH 62.
NEWire Desk • 16 Jun 2026
Hima Sohra Leaders Petition Governor to Stop KHADC Intervention
Hima Sohra leaders are urging the Governor to reject KHADC attempts to hold an election for their new Syiem, citing deep-rooted traditional customs.
Walrik Marak • 16 Jun 2026
Residents in Meghalaya's Garo Hills Protest Frequent Power Outages and Unfair Billing
Community leaders and local groups in Tura demand urgent utility grid repairs and a billing probe after facing over 30 power cuts per day.
NEWire Desk • 16 Jun 2026
Union Minister Praises Meghalaya for Business Reform Success
Sarbananda Sonowal hailed Meghalaya as a national model for reducing bureaucratic hurdles, ranking third nationwide for its business-friendly reforms.
Walrik Marak • 16 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Targets Economic Growth and New Airport Expansion
Meghalaya claims the spot as India's third-fastest growing economy, with the Chief Minister promising major airport upgrades and new tourism developments.
Walrik Marak • 16 Jun 2026
North East India Infrastructure Summit launches in Meghalaya
Meghalaya hosted the North East India Infrastructure Summit where officials inaugurated new projects and laid foundations for six National Highway developments.
Walrik Marak • 16 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Magar Samaj Samity Hosts Pre-Yoga Day Event
The Meghalaya Magar Samaj Samity and Jailroad Yoga Group held a collaborative event on Sunday to celebrate the upcoming International Day of Yoga.
Walrik Marak • 16 Jun 2026
Centre Unveils Rs 39,800 Crore Highway Overhaul for Meghalaya
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced a major Rs 39,800 crore highway package to transform Meghalaya's infrastructure and boost regional economic growth.
NEWire Desk • 16 Jun 2026
NEHU Hosts MedTech Fest and World Blood Donor Day in Shillong
North-Eastern Hill University hosted a MedTech Fest and World Blood Donor Day event, showcasing student innovation and promoting voluntary blood donation.
Walrik Marak • 16 Jun 2026
Bihar and Meghalaya Legislative Committees Meet in Shillong
Legislators from Bihar and Meghalaya met in Shillong to exchange insights on legislative procedures and the functioning of subordinate committees.
NEWire Desk • 16 Jun 2026
Synjuk Marks 15th Anniversary and Launches Next Phase of Forest Initiative
The Synjuk Ki Hima Arliang Wah Umïam-Mawphlang Welfare Society celebrated 15 years by launching the fifth phase of its international forest project.
Walrik Marak • 16 Jun 2026
NEHU Tura staff launch indefinite strike over pay grievances
Tura Campus staff at North-Eastern Hill University have launched an indefinite pen down strike to demand equal pay, fair promotions, and better benefits.
NEWire Desk • 16 Jun 2026
Meghalaya High Court Quashes POCSO Case Involving Consensual Relationship
The Meghalaya High Court has dropped a 2018 POCSO case, noting that the couple is now married and raising a child, citing the need for social realism.
NEWire Desk • 16 Jun 2026
VIP culture and facility failures disrupt North East India Infrastructure Summit
Organisational lapses and preferential treatment for VIPs drew criticism from investors at the recent North East India Infrastructure Summit in Shillong.
NEWire Desk • 16 Jun 2026
