Meghalaya
Meghalaya Challenges CBI Over Unauthorized Temple Build
Meghalaya officials are demanding answers from the CBI regarding an unapproved temple built on state-leased land in the Mawdiangdiang township.
Walrik Marak • 7 Aug 2026
Expansion work begins at Shillong Airport
Work to expand Shillong Airport at Umroi has started. The project will allow larger planes to land once obstacles are removed by late 2026.
Walrik Marak • 7 Aug 2026
Corrosion Threatens Meghalaya Infrastructure
Heavy rainfall and humidity are destroying public assets in Meghalaya, costing India billions. Nomura demands new engineering standards to stop the rot.
Walrik Marak • 7 Aug 2026
Shillong-Dawki Road Project Stalls As Deadline Passes
Work on the Shillong-Dawki road remains unfinished as the project misses its deadline. Progress is currently at 51 percent with a new date set for 2026.
NEWire Desk • 7 Aug 2026
East Khasi Hills Officials Push for Digital Tenant Records
East Khasi Hills officials are scrambling to digitize tenant records after finding that paper forms are piling up but failing to reach the state portal.
NEWire Desk • 7 Aug 2026
PHE Launches 850 Crore Tender for New Shillong Township Water Project
The Public Health Engineering Department seeks online bids for Phase-II of the New Shillong Township water scheme, valued at over 850 crore.
Walrik Marak • 7 Aug 2026
HSPDP Youth Wing Seeks Joint Committee Review of FCRA Bill
Meghalaya's HSPDP Youth Wing wants a Joint Parliamentary Committee to review the 2026 FCRA Bill, citing risks to minority and religious institutions.
Walrik Marak • 7 Aug 2026
Thousands Join VPP Protest March to Meghalaya Secretariat
Thousands of VPP supporters marched on the Meghalaya Secretariat in Shillong, demanding government action on ten key public and indigenous rights issues.
NEWire Desk • 7 Aug 2026
Quarry Blast Rains Rocks on Jorabat Homes
Flying debris from an early morning quarry blast destroyed a residential roof in Jorabat on August 7, sparking safety fears among local residents.
NEWire Desk • 7 Aug 2026
Thirty-Eight New Security Guards Graduate in Jowai
Thirty-eight graduates completed a 45-day security training program in Jowai. MLA Banteidor Lyngdoh plans to push local factories to hire them.
Walrik Marak • 7 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Escalates Anti-Tobacco Campaign Amid Record Youth Participation
Meghalaya targets tobacco use with a massive state-wide campaign involving over six lakh students and 54 lakh signatures to ensure a healthier future.
Walrik Marak • 7 Aug 2026
Laitumkhrah Hawkers Protest Relocation Dispute
Laitumkhrah hawkers staged a three-day protest outside the Municipal Office to challenge unilateral relocation decisions and demand better site options.
Walrik Marak • 7 Aug 2026
Sohra MLA Blames Human Activity for Record Rainfall Deficit
Sohra MLA Gavin M. Mylliem links local rainfall drops to environmental damage, highlighting community-led conservation efforts in Meghalaya.
Walrik Marak • 7 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Taps MIPA to Cut Red Tape for Builders
The Meghalaya government named MIPA the lead agency for construction permits to improve business efficiency and speed up project approvals statewide.
Walrik Marak • 7 Aug 2026
Shillong community honors Bordoloi as city prepares for Tagore tributes
Shillong mourns the loss of community leader Munindra Kumar Bordoloi while residents gear up for upcoming Rabindranath Tagore commemorative events.
Walrik Marak • 7 Aug 2026
Faulty Wiring Sparks Overnight Blaze at Laban Last Stop Market
Faulty wiring sparked a fire that destroyed seven wooden shops at Shillong's Last Stop. Firefighters contained the blaze with no reported injuries.
Walrik Marak • 7 Aug 2026
Conrad Sangma Rallies NPP Leaders to Set Strategy
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma met with party functionaries to align strategy and solidify development goals for the coming months.
NEWire Desk • 7 Aug 2026
Garo Labour Corps Descendants Sought for Historical Register
Meghalaya officials are seeking descendants of WWI-era Garo Labour Corps members to document their contributions and verify official historical records.
NEWire Desk • 7 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Demands Answers from CBI Over Unauthorized Temple Construction
The Meghalaya government wants the CBI to explain an unauthorized temple built on state land in Shillong, citing a breach of their 2018 lease agreement.
Walrik Marak • 6 Aug 2026
NEIGRIHMS Seeks 24 Junior Resident Doctors for 2026
NEIGRIHMS is hiring 24 Junior Resident Doctors in Meghalaya for 2026. Applicants must submit their paperwork via email before the August 18 deadline.
NEWire Desk • 6 Aug 2026
