Meghalaya
Renowned Khasi scholar and educator Philomena Kharakor dies at 82
Philomena Kharakor, a noted Khasi scholar and former St. Mary's College principal, has died at age 82. She was celebrated for her work in local literature.
NEWire Desk • 5 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Plans State-Wide Crematorium Network Following High Court Directive
Meghalaya is set to establish new crematoriums across the state following a High Court order, with funding approved and land identification currently underway.
Walrik Marak • 5 Jun 2026
Union Health Minister JP Nadda Leads World Environment Day Drive in Shillong
Union Health Minister JP Nadda led a tree-planting initiative in Shillong to support the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign on World Environment Day.
Walrik Marak • 5 Jun 2026
Khasi Students Union Stages Protest During Amit Shah's Visit to Shillong
The KSU displayed banners in Shillong calling for an Inner Line Permit and an end to uranium mining during Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit.
NEWire Desk • 5 Jun 2026
Union Health Minister Inaugurates New Super-Specialty Hospital in Meghalaya
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda opened a new super-specialty hospital in Meghalaya's Ri-Bhoi district to improve healthcare access in remote regions.
NEWire Desk • 5 Jun 2026
Union Health Minister Inaugurates Advanced Cancer Care Hospital in Jorabat
Union Health Minister JP Nadda launched the ARHI Hospital in Jorabat to provide advanced cancer care and neonatal services to the people of Meghalaya.
Walrik Marak • 5 Jun 2026
Unidentified body discovered in Kynshi River
Authorities recovered an unidentified man's body from the Kynshi River in South West Khasi Hills. Police are currently investigating the cause of death.
Walrik Marak • 5 Jun 2026
James Sangma Credits Governance Reforms for MIDC Financial Turnaround
Meghalaya Rajya Sabha nominee James Sangma details how financial and structural reforms successfully transformed the MIDC into a self-sustaining entity.
Walrik Marak • 5 Jun 2026
Neglect and Chronic Absenteeism Cripple South Garo Hills Primary School
Students at a remote school in South Garo Hills face severe educational neglect due to crumbling infrastructure and persistent teacher absenteeism.
Walrik Marak • 5 Jun 2026
Tourists Report Poor Hygiene and Price Gouging at GS Road Dhabas
Travelers report filthy conditions and aggressive overcharging at roadside eateries along the Guwahati-Shillong Road, prompting calls for official oversight.
NEWire Desk • 5 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Mahila Congress Protests Surging Fuel Prices
The Meghalaya Pradesh Mahila Congress held a protest in Shillong, demanding government action to lower rising petrol and diesel prices affecting families.
NEWire Desk • 5 Jun 2026
NHIDCL Taps IIT Guwahati to Improve Shillong-Dawki Highway Safety
NHIDCL is engaging IIT Guwahati to study road safety on the Shillong-Dawki highway as the Meghalaya High Court monitors ongoing construction and repairs.
Walrik Marak • 5 Jun 2026
High Court Orders Repairs to Meghalaya Highway After Traffic Drop Exposes Illegal Mining
Meghalaya High Court orders NH-206 repairs after a 90% truck traffic drop reveals the massive scale of unregulated mineral transport to the border.
Walrik Marak • 5 Jun 2026
Farmers Resume Cultivation in Disputed Lapangap Border Area Under Police Protection
Farmers in Lapangap have returned to their fields under police escort following a breakthrough agreement between Meghalaya and Assam officials.
NEWire Desk • 5 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Congress Files Police Complaint Against YouTuber for Defamation
The Meghalaya Congress party has filed a police complaint against a YouTube channel for making defamatory remarks against party leaders during election season.
NEWire Desk • 5 Jun 2026
Union Health Minister JP Nadda Opens New Hospital in Meghalaya
Union Health Minister JP Nadda inaugurated a new hospital in Meghalaya, underscoring the government's push to improve medical access in the Northeast.
Walrik Marak • 5 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Students Press Amit Shah for Policy Reforms During NEC Visit
Khasi Students' Union members displayed banners in Shillong during Amit Shah's visit, calling for an Inner Line Permit and a ban on uranium mining.
NEWire Desk • 5 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Records Significant Decline in Fertility Rates
Meghalaya’s fertility rate has dropped as the state faces a demographic shift marked by fewer births, less teenage pregnancy, and an aging population.
NEWire Desk • 5 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Cricket Association President Addresses Administrative Standoff
MCA President James Sangma says internal disagreements are healthy as the association struggles with unpaid staff and administrative deadlocks.
NEWire Desk • 5 Jun 2026
James Sangma to Champion Meghalaya Issues in Rajya Sabha Bid
Meghalaya Democratic Alliance nominee James P.K. Sangma plans to push for Inner Line Permit implementation and language recognition in the Rajya Sabha.
NEWire Desk • 5 Jun 2026
