Meghalaya
James Sangma Postpones Rajya Sabha Nomination Filing
Meghalaya Democratic Alliance nominee James P.K. Sangma has delayed his Rajya Sabha nomination filing until Monday due to incomplete documentation.
Walrik Marak • 7 Jun 2026
United Democratic Party Accepts Resignation of Vice President Robertjune Kharjahrin
The UDP has accepted Robertjune Kharjahrin's resignation following his protest over the party's support for the upcoming Rajya Sabha election candidate.
Walrik Marak • 7 Jun 2026
Meghalaya High Court Demands Update on Illegal Coal Mining Reforms
The Meghalaya High Court has ordered the state to report on the progress of the Katakey Committee recommendations regarding illegal coal mining operations.
Walrik Marak • 7 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Government Defends Reservation Policy for Higher Education
The Meghalaya government is defending its use of a 1972 job quota policy for university admissions against a legal challenge currently before the High Court.
Walrik Marak • 7 Jun 2026
Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma Marks World Environment Day with Tree Planting
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma celebrated World Environment Day by planting a Miyawaki sapling alongside a student in Mawrah village.
Walrik Marak • 7 Jun 2026
Sanatan Dharma Sabha to Hold Puja Committee Meeting in Laban
The Sanatan Dharma Sabha in Laban is hosting a general body meeting on June 13 to review financial audits and elect a new Durga Puja organizing committee.
NEWire Desk • 7 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Health Minister Urges Early Cancer Screening Amid Rising Cases
Meghalaya officials are pushing for early cancer detection and HPV vaccinations as the state continues to face one of India's highest cancer burdens.
NEWire Desk • 7 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Communities Mark World Environment Day With Massive Reforestation Efforts
Meghalaya communities and institutions observed World Environment Day with widespread tree planting drives and environmental awareness initiatives.
NEWire Desk • 7 Jun 2026
Union Health Minister Reviews Pediatric Services at NEIGRIHMS
Union Health Minister JP Nadda led a review of child healthcare services and infrastructure at NEIGRIHMS during a parliamentary committee visit in Shillong.
Walrik Marak • 7 Jun 2026
Justice HS Thangkhiew to Lead Meghalaya Consumer Commission Selection Panel
High Court Justice HS Thangkhiew will chair a new committee tasked with selecting members for state and district consumer dispute commissions in Meghalaya.
NEWire Desk • 7 Jun 2026
Parents Resolve Admission Dispute with St. Edmund’s School
Deepali and Pushpendra Patel have apologized and reached an amicable resolution with St. Edmund’s School regarding their son's recent admission dispute.
Walrik Marak • 7 Jun 2026
Meghalaya’s Sanfida Nongrum Earns Praise After India’s SAFF Football Victory
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma lauded Sanfida Nongrum and the Indian women’s football team following their recent SAFF Championship trophy win.
Walrik Marak • 7 Jun 2026
Jiva Cares Distributes Over 800 Saplings in Shillong for World Environment Day
Jiva Cares handed out over 800 fruit and ornamental saplings in Shillong to mark World Environment Day and promote local conservation efforts.
NEWire Desk • 7 Jun 2026
VPP Leader Criticizes Symbolic Environmentalism in Meghalaya
Voice of the People Party leader Batskhem Myrboh argues that World Environment Day campaigns often lack substance and ignore the root causes of degradation.
NEWire Desk • 7 Jun 2026
St. Edmund’s School Admission Dispute Resolved
Parents and St. Edmund's School management have settled an admission dispute, with the family offering an apology for the recent misunderstanding.
Walrik Marak • 7 Jun 2026
KSU Issues 20-Point Ultimatum to Meghalaya Government Over ILP and Local Rights
The Khasi Students’ Union has issued a 20-point demand to CM Conrad K Sangma, linking infrastructure project support to the implementation of the Inner Line Per
NEWire Desk • 7 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Urges Bangladesh to Restore Destroyed U Tirot Sing Memorial
Meghalaya officials have formally requested that Bangladesh restore a memorial of Khasi leader U Tirot Sing destroyed during recent civil unrest in Dhaka.
NEWire Desk • 7 Jun 2026
Coordinated Arson Attacks Target Vehicles Across Shillong
Multiple vehicles were destroyed in synchronized early-morning arson attacks across Shillong, prompting a police investigation into the coordinated strikes.
NEWire Desk • 7 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Enforces Strict Rules Against VIP Vehicle Misuse
Meghalaya has introduced a new regulation requiring officials to cover nameplates on government vehicles whenever they are not physically present inside.
NEWire Desk • 7 Jun 2026
Tourists Buy Local Produce Near Shillong Peak
Visitors explored the area near Shillong Peak this Saturday, taking the opportunity to purchase fresh vegetables from local vendors.
NEWire Desk • 7 Jun 2026
