Meghalaya
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
Anti-Narcotics Task Force Arrests Two in Shillong Drug Bust
Police busted a heroin deal in Shillong's Lumsurvey area on Monday. Two suspects were arrested following an ambush by the Anti-Narcotics Task Force.
Walrik Marak • 24 Jun 2026
Meghalaya CM Pushes Electric Vehicles for Daily Shillong Commute
Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma is urging residents to switch to electric vehicles, citing lower costs and easy home charging as key benefits for commuters.
Walrik Marak • 24 Jun 2026
UDP Dismisses VPP Success Ahead of Shillong By-Election
The UDP expects a shift in voter sentiment as it prepares for the upcoming Shillong Lok Sabha by-election, dismissing the chance of another VPP wave.
NEWire Desk • 24 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Plans New Luxury Hotel in New Shillong
The Meghalaya government is seeking developers to build a 120-room five-star hotel in Umsawli under a long-term public-private partnership agreement.
Walrik Marak • 24 Jun 2026
MP Saleng Sangma pushes for more UPSC test sites in Northeast
Tura MP Saleng Sangma is calling for more UPSC exam centres in the Northeast to help students in remote areas overcome tough travel and weather challenges.
NEWire Desk • 24 Jun 2026
ED Seizes Property Over Meghalaya District Council Fund Fraud
Federal investigators seized a Rs 40 lakh property linked to a former Garo Hills official involved in a multi-crore development fund embezzlement scandal.
NEWire Desk • 24 Jun 2026
Modi Puts Meghalaya Turmeric on Global Stage at G7
Meghalaya's Lakadong turmeric gained global spotlight at the G7 Summit, drawing praise from Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma for the state's farmers.
Walrik Marak • 24 Jun 2026
Scientists discover two new microscopic snail species in Meghalaya caves
Researchers identified two new tiny snail species in Meghalaya's limestone caves, warning that tourism and mining threaten these fragile underground homes.
Walrik Marak • 24 Jun 2026
BJP Demands Investigation into Shillong-Dawki Road Landslides
State BJP leaders demand an inquiry into recurring landslides on the Shillong-Dawki road after a major collapse at Laitlyngkot destroyed the highway section.
NEWire Desk • 24 Jun 2026
NEIGRIHMS Shillong Seeks 55 Senior Residents
NEIGRIHMS in Shillong is hiring 55 Senior Residents. Interested doctors must submit applications via email by July 10, 2026, to qualify for the posts.
Walrik Marak • 24 Jun 2026
SAI Computers faces backlash over power distribution contracts in Meghalaya
Meghalaya power firm SAI Computers faces contract cancellations amid local protests, even as company data shows improved service in other regions.
Walrik Marak • 24 Jun 2026
Government Plans Temporary Detour After Major Road Washout Near Laitlyngkot
Heavy rain destroyed a section of the Shillong-Tamabil Road, forcing officials to find detours as main repairs will take significant time to complete.
NEWire Desk • 24 Jun 2026
Former Meghalaya MLA Mohendro Rapsang to Join BJP
Ex-MLA Mohendro Rapsang is set to join the BJP in Shillong on Tuesday, bringing supporters with him following his departure from the NPP earlier this year.
NEWire Desk • 24 Jun 2026
Coal Miners Urge Meghalaya to Create Custom Mining Laws
Local coal stakeholders are pushing for state-specific underground mining rules to bypass federal regulations that block small-scale operations.
Walrik Marak • 24 Jun 2026
BJP demands Meghalaya government split massive contracts for local firms
The BJP is pushing the NPP-led government to stop awarding giant projects to outside firms and instead prioritize local, capable contractors.
Walrik Marak • 24 Jun 2026
UDP Dismisses Internal Unrest Despite High Profile Departures
Meghalaya's UDP denies internal instability after several senior leaders quit, citing electoral growth and party unity as proof of its political strength.
Walrik Marak • 24 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Faces Seed Scarcity Risks During Kharif Season
Low seed stocks in Meghalaya threaten farmers as the Union Agriculture Ministry warns of potential shortages during the current Kharif season.
NEWire Desk • 24 Jun 2026
UDP demands strict voter checks to block fake Khasi identities
The UDP is calling for rigorous voter list audits in Meghalaya to stop foreign infiltrators from using stolen Khasi surnames to secure citizenship status.
NEWire Desk • 24 Jun 2026
Mawphlang Congress Chief Resigns Party Post
George Clarence Sunn has quit the Congress party in Meghalaya, vacating all leadership roles including his seat on the district committee.
Walrik Marak • 24 Jun 2026
