Meghalaya
UDP candidate Vivanstone Kharngapkynta eyes judicial reform and Khasi language rights
Shillong by-election candidate Vivanstone Kharngapkynta advocates for using the Khasi language in courts to help rural litigants understand judicial process.
NEWire Desk • 1 Jun 2026
Stunt bikers relocate to New Shillong Township following police crackdown
Stunt bikers are now performing dangerous maneuvers in New Shillong Township after Ri-Bhoi police cracked down on reckless riding along the national highway.
NEWire Desk • 1 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Opens First Cold Storage Facility for Fish and Livestock in Shillong
Shillong has launched its first dedicated cold storage facility for fish and livestock, aiming to boost local supply chains and support sustainable growth.
Walrik Marak • 1 Jun 2026
Kalam Foundation Hosts Student Contests and Gorkha Pathshala Updates Alumni Records
The Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Foundation plans local student competitions, while Gorkha Pathshala Higher Secondary School seeks to update its alumni database.
NEWire Desk • 1 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Boosts Eri Silk Sector Through Clean Energy Innovation
Meghalaya concluded SILK LINK 2.0, an initiative focused on integrating clean energy and new technology to grow the local Eri silk industry.
NEWire Desk • 1 Jun 2026
Garo Hills Council Faces Criticism Over Misspelled Tourist Site Plaque
The GHADC is under fire after a misspelling of the Wari Chora tourist site was discovered on a new commemorative stone at the recently opened facility.
NEWire Desk • 1 Jun 2026
Parent to File Contempt Case Against St. Edmund’s School Over Admission Ruling
A father is filing a contempt petition against St. Edmund’s School for failing to reinstate his son's admission as ordered by the Meghalaya High Court.
Walrik Marak • 1 Jun 2026
VIP Sirens and Hawkers Persist Despite Shillong Official Crackdowns
Shillong residents report that VIP sirens and illegal street hawkers remain common despite government attempts to regulate road use and clear footpaths.
NEWire Desk • 1 Jun 2026
Meghalaya farmers boost profits by bypassing middlemen for global export
Meghalaya farmers are increasing their incomes by using a new cooperative model to bypass middlemen and export high-value produce to European markets.
Walrik Marak • 1 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Grants Official Heritage Status to Shillong's Lok Bhavan
The Meghalaya government has designated the historic Lok Bhavan in Shillong as a protected heritage building to preserve its cultural and architectural value.
NEWire Desk • 1 Jun 2026
Shillong Inter-State Bus Terminus Faces Urgent Repair Calls After Reopening
The Shillong ISBT needs urgent repairs and better connectivity after its recent reopening, despite ongoing efforts by officials to improve the facility.
NEWire Desk • 1 Jun 2026
Vincent Pala Predicts BJP Downfall Over Religious Policies
Meghalaya Congress leader Vincent Pala launched his campaign, warning that BJP policies threaten religious minorities and national economic stability.
NEWire Desk • 1 Jun 2026
Mansukh Mandaviya Promotes Fit India Cycling Drive and Reviews Ri-Bhoi Development Projects
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya joined a cycling event in Shillong and assessed development progress and local infrastructure proposals in Ri-Bhoi.
NEWire Desk • 1 Jun 2026
Abhilash Baranwal Appointed New East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner
Abhilash Baranwal takes over as the new Deputy Commissioner of East Khasi Hills, following a government bureaucratic reshuffle.
Walrik Marak • 1 Jun 2026
NITI Aayog Names Meghalaya a Top Year-Round Tourism Destination
NITI Aayog has recognized Meghalaya as a premier all-season tourism destination in India, citing the state's natural attractions and distinct indigenous
NEWire Desk • 1 Jun 2026
Jaintia Groups Seek Official Language Status for Local Tongue and Alphabet
Jaintia organisations are calling for official recognition of the Jaintia language and its phonetic alphabet following recent state government language policy.
Walrik Marak • 1 Jun 2026
Internal Tensions Rise Within Meghalaya’s United Democratic Party
The United Democratic Party faces growing internal friction as key members skip events and local units voice complaints over candidate selection processes.
Walrik Marak • 1 Jun 2026
Meghalaya TMC Chief Denies Reports of Mass Leadership Exodus
Meghalaya TMC President Charles Pyngrope rejects claims of party leaders leaving, confirming the organization remains active ahead of upcoming elections.
Walrik Marak • 1 Jun 2026
BJP to Back MDA Candidate in Upcoming Meghalaya Rajya Sabha Polls
The BJP will support the ruling alliance's consensus candidate for Meghalaya's Rajya Sabha seat, strengthening James Sangma's path to the Upper House.
Walrik Marak • 1 Jun 2026
Author Kartikeya Vajpai Discusses Themes of Identity and Mental Health in Shillong
Author Kartikeya Vajpai discussed his book, The Unbecoming, at the Shillong Press Club, exploring the importance of inner self-discovery in modern life.
Walrik Marak • 31 May 2026
