Meghalaya
Meghalaya miners end hunger strike, plan new protests
Jaintia coal workers suspended their hunger strike due to health risks but promised future street protests to demand the resumption of mining operations.
Walrik Marak • 24 Jun 2026
Villagers condemn attack on KSU leader as coal trucks trigger road concerns
Meghalaya leaders demand arrests after a violent assault, while locals report coal trucks breaking road weight limits and universities earn top marks.
NEWire Desk • 24 Jun 2026
Madan Sports and Cultural Club Elects New Leadership
The Madan Sports and Cultural Club has appointed its new leadership team to manage club operations through the 2026-28 term following a general meeting.
Walrik Marak • 24 Jun 2026
State seeks land for Kiang Nangbah statue in Jowai
Officials want to build a statue of freedom fighter U Kiang Nangbah in Jowai, but they need to secure a plot of land from the Transport Department first.
Walrik Marak • 24 Jun 2026
Government Demands Official Complaints Regarding E20 Fuel Performance
Transport Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar says the government needs official complaints to investigate claims that E20 fuel damages vehicle engines.
NEWire Desk • 24 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Set to License Bike Taxis Within Two Weeks
The Meghalaya government will start issuing bike taxi licences soon while cracking down on illegal operators currently working on state roads.
Walrik Marak • 24 Jun 2026
Mawprem man tracks stolen bike to Pynursla forest
A local man recovered his stolen motorcycle from a forest after tracking it with GPS when police failed to provide immediate assistance.
NEWire Desk • 24 Jun 2026
Shillong Residents Question EV Readiness Amid Charging Infrastructure Gaps
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma backs electric vehicles, but Shillong residents fear a lack of charging stations will stall the transition.
Walrik Marak • 24 Jun 2026
Shillong Expands Ka Bos Jong Ngi Bus Service
Shillong is adding 15 buses to the Ka Bos Jong Ngi fleet on July 3 to reach more city routes and avoid the failures of past urban transit programs.
NEWire Desk • 24 Jun 2026
Conrad Sangma orders emergency plan as El Niño looms over Meghalaya
Meghalaya is bracing for an El Niño-driven water and food crisis. Chief Minister Conrad Sangma ordered immediate state-wide contingency measures.
Walrik Marak • 24 Jun 2026
KHADC Strips Traditional Bodies of Land Consultation Power
The KHADC passed a bill removing mandatory local consultation on land ceilings, sparking a clash with traditional Khasi leaders over governance authority.
NEWire Desk • 24 Jun 2026
Internal Conflict Puts Meghalaya Ranji Trophy Matches at Risk
Financial gridlock in the Meghalaya Cricket Association threatens to strip the state of its upcoming Ranji Trophy home matches due to unpaid staff and bills.
Walrik Marak • 24 Jun 2026
Government Plans New Jal Board to Manage Shillong Water Supply
Meghalaya officials are setting up a Jal Board to overhaul water distribution in Shillong and Tura, shifting control away from municipal authorities.
Walrik Marak • 24 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Rushes Traffic Fixes for National Games
Meghalaya officials met with the Indian Army and construction agencies to fix chronic traffic congestion in Shillong ahead of the upcoming National Games.
NEWire Desk • 24 Jun 2026
Pune woman and lover arrested for murder of fiancé at Lohagad Fort
A real estate businessman was pushed to his death by his fiancée and her lover at a Pune fort. Police arrested the pair after uncovering a murder plot.
NEWire Desk • 24 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Eyes Rebuilding U Tirot Sing Memorial in Bangladesh
Meghalaya officials are seeking a status report on the destroyed U Tirot Sing memorial in Dhaka to plan for potential reconstruction efforts.
Walrik Marak • 24 Jun 2026
Conrad Sangma sets new roadmap to fix Meghalaya school rankings
Chief Minister Conrad Sangma is pushing for better school rankings after Meghalaya placed last in the latest national Performance Grading Index report.
Walrik Marak • 24 Jun 2026
Mohendro Rapsang Joins Meghalaya BJP Amid Internal Party Friction
Former MLA Mohendro Rapsang joined the BJP in Shillong, sparking internal conflict and accusations of poor communication among the party's leadership.
Walrik Marak • 24 Jun 2026
Police Launch Probe After Mass Animal Poisoning in Laban
Police are investigating the mass poisoning of 22 animals in Laban. Activists warn the act is illegal and puts local pets and children at risk.
NEWire Desk • 24 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Pushes Federal Government to Loosen Coal Mining Rules
Meghalaya officials are lobbying the Centre to relax strict coal mining requirements to help local operators resume business after a long-standing ban.
Walrik Marak • 24 Jun 2026
