Meghalaya
Meghalaya Launches Electoral Roll Overhaul to Purify Voter Lists
Meghalaya kicks off a voter roll revision using the 2005 list as a baseline to clear out ineligible voters and verify citizenship ahead of 2026 elections.
NEWire Desk • 25 Jun 2026
Modi spotlights Meghalaya turmeric at G7 Summit
Prime Minister Modi promoted Meghalaya’s Lakadong turmeric to world leaders at the G7 Summit, boosting the global profile of the region's golden spice.
NEWire Desk • 25 Jun 2026
Mukul Sangma Admits West Bengal Crisis Will Hit Meghalaya TMC
Meghalaya opposition leader Mukul Sangma says the West Bengal TMC crisis will impact the state unit as he weighs future political moves.
Walrik Marak • 25 Jun 2026
Hawker union anniversary and school disputes highlight Meghalaya issues
Meghalaya hawkers plan a three-day celebration while parents and activists protest school management and power outages in Garo Hills.
Walrik Marak • 25 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Congress Hit by Youth Wing Resignations
Two East Khasi Hills Youth Congress leaders quit their posts and party membership, adding to a string of recent resignations within the state unit.
Walrik Marak • 25 Jun 2026
Mawkyrwat youth group demands urgent repairs to waterlogged power station
Youth leaders warn of electrocution risks after MeECL ignored repeated complaints about a waterlogged transformer substation in Mawkyrwat.
Walrik Marak • 25 Jun 2026
Shillong Cricket Association Corrects Official Titles
The Shillong Cricket Association issued a correction regarding the official positions of three of its key board members following a recent report.
NEWire Desk • 25 Jun 2026
Prashant Kishor Demands Accountability in Bhojpur Police Encounter
Protests grow in Bihar after a deadly police encounter. Prashant Kishor demands the government hold top officials accountable for the killing of Bharat Tiwari.
Walrik Marak • 24 Jun 2026
Police shoot suspect after Puri hotel owner stabbed to death
Police shot a murder suspect in Odisha following the fatal stabbing of a Puri hotel owner. Authorities are now searching for other individuals involved.
NEWire Desk • 24 Jun 2026
Shillong Marks 12th International Yoga Day with Citywide Sessions
Residents in Shillong gathered for two yoga sessions to celebrate the 12th International Day of Yoga across various local venues.
NEWire Desk • 24 Jun 2026
Internal Dispute Threatens New South West Khasi Hills Development Block
Local groups are fighting over the location of a new development block, risking the total cancellation of the government project in Shiliang Um Rilang.
NEWire Desk • 24 Jun 2026
Meghalaya ECD Mission Wins National Gold Award
Meghalaya's Early Childhood Development Mission secured the Gold SKOCH Award for its collaborative model in nutrition, early learning, and care.
Walrik Marak • 24 Jun 2026
JNV Mukhla Students Join Push for Drug-Free Living and Cleanliness
Students at JNV Mukhla participated in a campaign promoting substance abuse awareness and environmental hygiene to support national initiatives.
Walrik Marak • 24 Jun 2026
Jaintia Groups Threaten Protest Over Clan Recognition Dispute
Local groups demand the JHADC withdraw a notification recognizing specific clans, threatening a protest if officials miss their June 30 deadline.
NEWire Desk • 24 Jun 2026
Meghalaya to Replace Dilapidated Vellore Guest House
The Meghalaya government will build a new Vellore facility to replace its crumbling guest house, ensuring continued support for patients visiting CMC.
NEWire Desk • 24 Jun 2026
Meghalaya converts former COVID checkpoint into highway food hub
The state is replacing the old Umling facilitation centre with a commercial food court featuring global brands and a tourist information desk.
Walrik Marak • 24 Jun 2026
Pressure mounts to scrap Rajabala school committee
The ASPF demands the dissolution of a Rajabala school committee, citing illegal appointments and government employee conflicts of interest.
NEWire Desk • 24 Jun 2026
Gorkha Association Plants Trees to Fight Global Warming in Shillong
The Gorkha Association teamed up with the Gorkha Shamshan Ghat Samity to plant trees in Mawbah, aiming to raise awareness about global warming.
NEWire Desk • 24 Jun 2026
Pongtung Residents Blame Poor Road Drainage for Home Flooding
Pongtung villagers say poor road construction causes flooding. They are demanding immediate intervention from authorities to fix drainage and open drains.
NEWire Desk • 24 Jun 2026
West Jaintia Hills farmers receive latest PM-KISAN funds
Officials gathered in West Jaintia Hills to distribute farming support and explain the latest release of the PM-KISAN financial assistance scheme.
NEWire Desk • 24 Jun 2026
