Meghalaya

Meghalaya Assembly Speaker Attends Global Parliamentary Seminar in Canada

Meghalaya Assembly Speaker Thomas A. Sangma is in Ottawa for a five-day seminar focused on modernizing democratic practices and parliamentary systems.

NEWire Desk • 26 May 2026

K9 Units and Robotic Dogs Take Center Stage at Exercise PRAGATI 2026

Military K9 units and robotic dogs demonstrated advanced tactical skills alongside multinational forces during Exercise PRAGATI 2026 in Meghalaya.

Walrik Marak • 26 May 2026

Northeast India’s First Skywalk Underway in Sohra

Construction is underway for the Northeast’s first skywalk in Dympep, Sohra. The project aims to boost regional tourism and is set for completion by 2027.

Walrik Marak • 26 May 2026

Meghalaya Conservationist Honored With Padma Shri for Root Bridge Preservation

President Droupadi Murmu awarded the Padma Shri to Hally War for his lifelong commitment to maintaining Meghalaya's traditional living root bridges.

Walrik Marak • 26 May 2026

Meghalaya Proposes Education Reforms to Consolidate School Infrastructure

CM Conrad Sangma met with Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to outline plans for school rationalization and teacher training reforms in Meghalaya.

Walrik Marak • 25 May 2026

Meghalaya Minister Advocates for Expanded Science Hubs in Northeast

Meghalaya Minister AL Hek met with Union Minister Jitendra Singh to discuss expanding science and technology hubs to support tribal community development.

Walrik Marak • 25 May 2026

Meghalaya CM Discusses Higher Education Reforms with Union Minister

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma met with Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to discuss university leadership, infrastructure, and state education reforms.

Walrik Marak • 25 May 2026

Meghalaya Explores Private Sector Partnerships to Improve Rural Healthcare

Meghalaya officials and partners met to discuss private sector involvement in healthcare, focusing on technology, financing, and nursing workforce growth.

Walrik Marak • 25 May 2026

Military Personnel From 12 Nations Gather for Exercise PRAGATI 2026

Over 400 troops from 12 nations are training in Meghalaya for the first PRAGATI military exercise to boost regional cooperation and tactical skills.

NEWire Desk • 25 May 2026

HYC Demands Meghalaya Government Cut Fuel Taxes Amid Rising Living Costs

The HYC is urging the Meghalaya government to lower fuel and LPG taxes to ease the financial strain on citizens struggling with high costs of living.

NEWire Desk • 25 May 2026

Multinational Exercise PRAGATI 2026 Underway in Meghalaya

Over 400 troops from 12 countries are participating in the PRAGATI 2026 military exercise in Meghalaya to improve regional security and interoperability.

Walrik Marak • 25 May 2026

Meghalaya Welcomes Inclusion of Khasi and Garo in CBSE Framework

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma praised the inclusion of Khasi and Garo in the CBSE three-language framework as a victory for the state's linguistic heritage.

James M • 24 May 2026

Meghalaya Youth Rescued From Exploitative Conditions in Kashmir

A 19-year-old Meghalaya man was rescued from forced labor in Srinagar after his family reached out to the state's CM Connect emergency helpline for help.

James M • 24 May 2026

Meghalaya Launches Major Education Reforms to Strengthen School Systems

Meghalaya introduced digital MBOSE tools, new teacher support programs, and field-monitoring vehicles to enhance education quality across the state.

James M • 24 May 2026

East Khasi Hills Claims Victory at Meghalaya State Athletics Meet

East Khasi Hills won the State-Level Inter-School Athletics Meet, with officials announcing new job policies for medal-winning athletes in the state.

James M • 24 May 2026

Meghalaya High Court Upholds 14-Year Sentence in POCSO Case

The Meghalaya High Court upheld a 14-year prison sentence for a man convicted of sexually assaulting a nine-year-old girl in a 2018 POCSO case.

James M • 24 May 2026

Langsning FC Secures Semifinal Spot in Meghalaya State League

Langsning FC clinched a semifinal spot in the Meghalaya State League after defeating Rymbai Shkenshynriah SC 4-2 in a hard-fought group stage clash.

James M • 24 May 2026

Meghalaya Resident Rescued from Jammu and Kashmir Returns Home

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma welcomed a resident back home after a successful rescue operation coordinated through the state helpline.

James M • 24 May 2026

Meghalaya Chief Minister Announces Funding for Tura Natya Samity

Meghalaya CM Conrad K. Sangma granted Rs 25 lakh to Tura Natya Samity to support its centenary celebrations and boost local cultural infrastructure.

James M • 24 May 2026

Meghalaya CM Launches New Education Reforms During Tura Teachers' Event

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma launched the CM LEAD fellowship and digital management tools to improve the state's education system and governance.

James M • 23 May 2026