Meghalaya
Meghalaya CM Shifts Stance on Uniform Civil Code
Conrad Sangma signals a softer approach to the UCC after tribal customary protections were included in legislation passed in Assam and Uttarakhand.
Walrik Marak • 1 Jun 2026
CM Sangma Defends Major Infrastructure Contracts Awarded to BAC Infratech
Chief Minister Conrad Sangma defends awarding Rs 1,900 crore in infrastructure projects to BAC Infratech, citing strict adherence to government procedures.
Walrik Marak • 1 Jun 2026
Tension Persists in Lapangap Despite High-Level Meghalaya-Assam Talks
Meghalaya and Assam leaders are struggling to resolve border tensions in Lapangap, where local villagers continue to face agricultural obstructions.
NEWire Desk • 1 Jun 2026
Conrad Sangma Launches Workshop to Boost Early Childhood Development in Meghalaya
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has launched a workshop aimed at improving early childhood support through inter-departmental collaboration.
NEWire Desk • 1 Jun 2026
Meghalaya POCSO Court Sentences Man to 15 Years in Prison
A special POCSO court in Meghalaya has sentenced Rephius Thamar to 15 years in prison for a 2019 child sexual abuse case following a lengthy trial.
Walrik Marak • 1 Jun 2026
Meghalaya officials push for youth-focused tobacco prevention
Health officials in South West Garo Hills are urging communities to protect youth from tobacco marketing and addiction during World No Tobacco Day events.
Walrik Marak • 1 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Government Addresses Poor Performance in National Education Rankings
Meghalaya blames structural challenges for its low education ranking, but the Chief Minister expects recent reforms to boost future performance scores.
Walrik Marak • 1 Jun 2026
NPP to Decide Rajya Sabha Candidate Through Internal Consensus
The NPP will select its Rajya Sabha candidate through internal party discussions, dismissing opposition claims of internal fractures within the leadership.
Walrik Marak • 1 Jun 2026
Meghalaya CM Defends Foreign Trips Amid Austerity Mandates
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma defends ongoing official foreign trips as pre-approved, while promising to halt all new travel following federal austerity calls.
NEWire Desk • 1 Jun 2026
South West Garo Hills Launches Campaign to Re-enroll School Dropouts
District officials in South West Garo Hills launched an initiative to bring 188 identified school dropouts back into the classroom through counseling.
Walrik Marak • 1 Jun 2026
Nongpoh Elaka Sirdarship Breaks Ground on First Permanent Office
Cabinet Minister Sosthenes Sohtun laid the foundation stone for the new Nongpoh Elaka Sirdarship office, marking a milestone for local administration.
Walrik Marak • 1 Jun 2026
State Bank of India Donates Over Rs 9 Lakh to Shillong Schools
State Bank of India has donated more than Rs 9 lakh to two Shillong schools as part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Walrik Marak • 1 Jun 2026
IIM Shillong to Host Anti-Drug Conclave and Youth Policy Summit
IIM Shillong will host a two-part event focusing on drug-free youth initiatives and regional policy development to support the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.
NEWire Desk • 1 Jun 2026
Meghalaya struggles to open Polo Shopping Mall one year after launch
Nearly a year after its high-profile inauguration, the 100-crore Polo Shopping Mall in Shillong remains shuttered as officials work to attract bidders.
NEWire Desk • 1 Jun 2026
Language Glitch on Meghalaya Transport Portal Blocks English Access to Vehicle Laws
A technical error on the Meghalaya Transport Department website is forcing critical vehicle laws to display in Hindi, hindering access for local users.
Walrik Marak • 1 Jun 2026
USTM’s Dr Nibedita Paul Receives Prestigious National NSS Award
Dr Nibedita Paul of USTM has been honored with a national NSS award for her outstanding contributions to youth development and community service.
NEWire Desk • 1 Jun 2026
Meghalaya CM Calls for Improved Execution to Boost Early Childhood Development
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma opened a national workshop in Shillong, stressing that effective implementation is key to child development success.
NEWire Desk • 1 Jun 2026
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma Calls for Release of Manipur Hostages
NPP leader Conrad Sangma is urging the immediate release of 20 civilians held hostage in Manipur, calling for peace and dialogue amid ongoing ethnic unrest.
NEWire Desk • 1 Jun 2026
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Reviews Development Projects in Meghalaya
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya assessed progress on key government schemes and development initiatives during a visit to Meghalaya’s Ri-Bhoi district.
Walrik Marak • 1 Jun 2026
Students and Livestock Share Dilapidated Classroom in South Garo Hills
Balwat Ronchanggre Government LP School in Meghalaya faces a crisis as students and cattle share a crumbling building due to severe systemic neglect.
Walrik Marak • 1 Jun 2026
