Meghalaya
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
West Shillong MLA Paul Lyngdoh Warns of Declining Tourism in Meghalaya
West Shillong MLA Paul Lyngdoh says Meghalaya tourism is sliding and urges stakeholders to be careful with public statements in the social media era.
Walrik Marak • 18 Sep 2026
Meghalaya EMRS Opens Hiring for Teachers and Wardens
Eklavya Model Residential School in West Jaintia Hills is hiring TGT staff and Hostel Wardens for 2026. Submit your applications by September 28.
NEWire Desk • 18 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Police Seize 2,244 Bottles of Illegal Cough Syrup
Police in Meghalaya arrested two Assam men on National Highway 6 after finding 2,244 bottles of codeine-based syrup hidden inside their vehicles.
NEWire Desk • 18 Sep 2026
Police Officer Struck by Scooter During Shillong Checkpoint Operation
An East Khasi Hills ASP is hospitalized after two suspects on a scooter hit him during a late-night police checkpoint stop in Shillong.
Walrik Marak • 18 Sep 2026
Meghalaya CM Celebrates 139th Unitarian Day
Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma honors Meghalaya's Unitarian community on its 139th anniversary, marking Hajom Kissor Singh's first service in 1887.
NEWire Desk • 18 Sep 2026
Chastain Joins The Retrievals, Mirzapur Movie Hits Milestone, and Nick Jonas Celebrates Birthday
Jessica Chastain stars in Netflix's The Retrievals, Mirzapur: The Movie hits Rs 200 crore, and Priyanka Chopra celebrates Nick Jonas's 34th birthday.
NEWire Desk • 18 Sep 2026
Ed Sheeran Tour Faces Chaos Over Dropped Macklemore Support Slot
Ed Sheeran's tour is in turmoil after four acts quit in support of Macklemore, who was cut following controversial comments at a New Jersey stadium.
NEWire Desk • 18 Sep 2026
East Khasi Hills Arms Licence Holders Face September Deadline
East Khasi Hills officials report low turnout for gun licence renewals as the September 20 deadline nears for thousands of local owners.
Walrik Marak • 18 Sep 2026
Ri-Bhoi residents get new grievance portal as community mourns death of long-time secretary
Ri-Bhoi residents can now file complaints online or in person. Meanwhile, members of Sanatan Dharmasabha Harisabha are mourning the loss of Shyamol Biswas.
Walrik Marak • 18 Sep 2026
Rangdajied United Climbs Table After Beating Nangkiew Irat
Rangdajied United defeated Nangkiew Irat 2-1 at SSA Stadium to move into sixth place, securing their second consecutive win in the Shillong Premier League.
NEWire Desk • 18 Sep 2026
Labor Officials Push for Better Maternity Benefit Awareness in Meghalaya
Labor Commissioner Banteilang Kharshandi says women must claim maternity rights, as experts push for better legal enforcement and workplace equality.
NEWire Desk • 18 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Mid-Day Meal Workers Stage Birthday Protest for Higher Pay
PM POSHAN workers in Meghalaya are protesting for better pay, marking Modi's birthday with an indefinite strike and upcoming district sit-ins.
Walrik Marak • 18 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Presses Assam to End Parallel Border Census Exercises
Meghalaya officials are demanding an end to Assam's unauthorized census and SIR exercises in disputed border villages to prevent resident coercion.
NEWire Desk • 18 Sep 2026
