Meghalaya
VPP Chief Says Meghalaya Government Only Acts After Protests
VPP President Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit claims the state government ignored warnings on teaching posts and Lumpongdeng Island until public outcry began.
NEWire Desk • 20 Sep 2026
Garo Residents Protest Mandatory Khasi Language Test for Jobs
Over 2,000 Garo protesters in West Khasi Hills demand the government allow Garo as an alternative to the mandatory Khasi language test for DSC jobs.
Walrik Marak • 20 Sep 2026
Border Tension Flares in Maikhuli After Illegal Blockade
Residents in Maikhuli confronted intruders from Assam who blocked a playground access road and damaged school property on Saturday morning.
Walrik Marak • 20 Sep 2026
Assam Dominates North East Badminton Championship in Shillong
Assam dominated the North East Zone Inter-State Badminton Championship in Shillong, claiming five individual titles after a clean sweep of team events.
Walrik Marak • 20 Sep 2026
Centre Pushes Meghalaya Handlooms into Global Markets
Union Minister Pabitra Margherita plans to boost Meghalaya’s traditional crafts and Eri silk exports through new global e-commerce and training programs.
NEWire Desk • 19 Sep 2026
Government Distributes 51,000 Job Offers at 20th Rozgar Mela
Union Minister Pabitra Margherita handed out jobs to 51,000 youth nationwide at the 20th Rozgar Mela, including 127 recruits from the Northeast.
Walrik Marak • 19 Sep 2026
Conrad Sangma Joins National Finance Summit in New Delhi
Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma joined state finance leaders in Delhi to align regional economic goals with national development strategies.
Walrik Marak • 19 Sep 2026
India’s Scientific Advisory Evolution and the Path for Meghalaya
India’s scientific advisory system provides a model for states like Meghalaya to leverage national knowledge networks for local development challenges.
Walrik Marak • 19 Sep 2026
Bureaucratic red tape blocks public access to government schemes
India's colonial-era bureaucracy remains disconnected from citizens, leaving many eligible workers without access to critical government benefits.
Walrik Marak • 19 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Parents Allege Merit Irregularities in MBBS Admissions
Meghalaya parents claim MBBS counselling process is riddled with flaws, alleging unfair seat allotments and a lack of transparency by state health officials.
NEWire Desk • 19 Sep 2026
Shillong Tackles Stray Dog Crisis and Preps for Cherry Blossom Festival
East Khasi Hills officials are sterilizing stray dogs while ramping up security and infrastructure plans for the upcoming Cherry Blossom Festival.
NEWire Desk • 19 Sep 2026
East Jaintia Hills Ranks Most Vulnerable to Climate Change
Researchers identify East Jaintia Hills as Meghalaya's most climate-vulnerable district, citing poor infrastructure and limited credit for local farmers.
NEWire Desk • 19 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Youths Train for Emergency Response Roles
Meghalaya’s Yuva Aapda Mitra Scheme trains young volunteers to assist authorities during disasters, public gatherings, and major sporting events.
Walrik Marak • 19 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Shyntor Festival Returns Amid Calls for Infrastructure
The Shyntor Festival returns to Ri-Bhoi district this December, highlighting urgent infrastructure needs for the remote Shyntorbulia village.
NEWire Desk • 18 Sep 2026
Education Minister Rymbui Urges Youth to Monetize Local Skills
Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui challenged local students to transform traditional knowledge and local skills into sustainable business opportunities.
Walrik Marak • 18 Sep 2026
Tura IT Park nears completion for November handover
The 126 crore IT Park in Doldegre, Tura, is 82% complete. Construction should finish by November 2026 despite earlier labor setbacks.
Walrik Marak • 18 Sep 2026
Tynsong Pushes NPP Record Ahead of Shillong By-election
NPP leader Prestone Tynsong is asking voters to ignore social media rumors and focus on the MDA government's infrastructure and education track record.
NEWire Desk • 18 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Teachers Demand Action on Pay and Vacancies
Meghalaya college teachers are pushing for the state to fill vacancies and release overdue pay after a contentious pay framework was scrapped.
Walrik Marak • 18 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Power Corporation Orders Seismic Study for Aging Umiam Dam
The MePGCL has launched a new seismic study for the 60-year-old Umiam Stage-I dam to assess its structural integrity against earthquake risks.
Walrik Marak • 18 Sep 2026
KSU Demands Evidence-Based Probe Into Traffic Cop Assault and Recent Detentions
The KSU is demanding impartial investigations into an assault on a police officer and the questioning of one of its members regarding a bike rally.
NEWire Desk • 18 Sep 2026
