Meghalaya
Assam Regimental Centre Welcomes 783 New Soldiers
The Assam Regimental Centre inducted 783 new soldiers into the Indian Army during a passing-out parade in Shillong attended by Governor Gurmit Singh.
NEWire Desk • 31 May 2026
Civil Hospital Shillong Tests Ebola Readiness with Emergency Simulation
Civil Hospital Shillong held an Ebola mock drill to test emergency protocols, staff response times, and safety measures for handling potential virus cases.
NEWire Desk • 31 May 2026
Meghalaya Power Minister to Unveil Solar Plant as Gorkha Community Heads to Polls
Meghalaya Power Minister Metbah Lyngdoh will launch a new solar plant on Monday, while the Meghalaya Magar Samaj Samity prepares for executive elections.
Walrik Marak • 31 May 2026
Student killed in Ri-Bhoi road accident as groups demand action against driver
An 11-year-old student died after being struck by a pickup truck in Ri-Bhoi. Local groups are demanding legal action against the driver for alleged drunk drivin
NEWire Desk • 31 May 2026
Two Arrested Following Violent Assault at Sohra Construction Site
Police have arrested two people after a group allegedly claiming to be KSU members assaulted workers at a Centrepoint Group project site in Sohra.
NEWire Desk • 31 May 2026
Meghalaya Government Plans New Infrastructure Near Umshyrpi Bridge
Meghalaya officials are planning a new police station, fire station, and community center near the Umshyrpi four-lane bridge to improve area services.
Walrik Marak • 31 May 2026
Senior BJP Leader Alexander Laloo Hek Receives Honorary Doctorate
Former Meghalaya minister Alexander Laloo Hek received an honorary doctorate from Integrated Global University for his long-standing public service work.
NEWire Desk • 31 May 2026
East Khasi Hills Police Seek Public Help to Locate Three Missing People
Authorities in East Khasi Hills are requesting public assistance to find three individuals who recently went missing from the Shillong area.
NEWire Desk • 31 May 2026
Meghalaya Planning Board Pushes for Large-Scale Azolla Farming
Meghalaya officials are promoting azolla cultivation to boost farmer income and provide a sustainable, low-cost solution for livestock feed and soil health.
Walrik Marak • 31 May 2026
Government Plans to Integrate NSS into National Education Policy Curriculum
The Union Ministry is working with the UGC to incorporate NSS activities into the academic curriculum to align with the National Education Policy 2020.
NEWire Desk • 31 May 2026
Meghalaya bike-taxi operators demand crackdown on illegal services
Licensed bike-taxi owners in Shillong have urged the RTA to take action against unauthorized operators currently bypassing safety and permit regulations.
NEWire Desk • 31 May 2026
Union Minister Mandaviya Urges Collective Youth Development for India's 2047 Vision
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya called on grassroots officials to guide youth toward national development goals during the Chintan Shivir in Shillong.
Walrik Marak • 31 May 2026
Mansukh Mandaviya Outlines Plan to Expand MY Bharat Youth Movement Nationwide
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya aims to extend the MY Bharat youth volunteer program to every district and block in India to boost grassroots engagement.
Walrik Marak • 31 May 2026
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Promotes Cycling Movement in Shillong
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya led the Sundays on Cycle campaign in Shillong, advocating for fitness, environmental conservation, and sustainable living.
Walrik Marak • 31 May 2026
JCI Shillong Pinecity Hosts Workshop on Menstrual Hygiene and HPV Awareness
JCI Shillong Pinecity hosted an educational session on menstrual hygiene and HPV vaccinations to promote preventive women’s healthcare among local youth.
NEWire Desk • 31 May 2026
Northeast India Faces Surge in Air Pollution Levels
A 25-year study reveals Northeast India has shifted from a pristine region to a pollution hotspot, largely driven by rural biomass use and regional transit.
NEWire Desk • 31 May 2026
Meghalaya Power Minister Warns of Continued Outages During Grid Overhaul
Meghalaya faces ongoing power cuts as the state upgrades its aging electricity grid, with officials citing necessary safety work for the persistent disruptions.
NEWire Desk • 31 May 2026
Police Search for Parents of Newborn Abandoned at Shillong Hospital
Authorities are seeking information after a newborn boy was found abandoned at Ganesh Das Hospital in Shillong on May 25. The infant is now in safe care.
Walrik Marak • 31 May 2026
HSPDP Stalls Support for UDP Candidate, Threatening Regional Alliance
The Regional Democratic Alliance faces a potential split after the HSPDP delayed endorsing the UDP's candidate for the upcoming Shillong parliamentary poll.
Walrik Marak • 31 May 2026
Major Parties Skip Meghalaya Rajya Sabha Poll Briefing
The VPP and UDP missed a briefing on Meghalaya's upcoming June 18 Rajya Sabha election, leaving the state's political landscape uncertain.
NEWire Desk • 31 May 2026
