Meghalaya
Gorkha Pathshala Celebrates 150 Years of History
Gorkha Pathshala Higher Secondary School concludes its 150th-anniversary celebrations in Shillong this Saturday with a formal ceremony and cultural events.
NEWire Desk • 2 Oct 2026
Online Shopping Dents Puja Sales in Shillong
Shillong shop owners report declining Puja sales as younger consumers swap physical visits to Police Bazar for the convenience of online apps.
Walrik Marak • 2 Oct 2026
Garo Hills Council Gains Separate Electoral Roll
New rules for the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council exclude non-tribals from voting to strengthen indigenous self-governance and tribal autonomy.
Walrik Marak • 2 Oct 2026
East Khasi Hills Police Probe Viral Deepfake Targeting SP and Deputy CM
East Khasi Hills SP Vivek Syiem is investigating a deepfake video connecting him to Deputy CM Prestone Tynsong amid a rise in digital misinformation.
NEWire Desk • 2 Oct 2026
Meghalaya Tightens Coal Shipping With Digital Tracking
Meghalaya is enforcing strict digital tracking for scientifically mined coal, requiring GPS, QR-coded passes, and specialized stickers for all shipments.
Walrik Marak • 2 Oct 2026
BJP MLA Hek Urges JPC to Prioritize Stakeholders in FCRA Review
Pynthorumkhrah MLA A.L. Hek wants the JPC to consider the needs of groups relying on foreign funding when reviewing the FCRA.
Walrik Marak • 2 Oct 2026
KSU General Secretary Accepts Responsibility for August 19 Rally Violence
KSU leader Reuben Najiar accepted responsibility for violence during an August 19 rally while questioning the complete absence of police presence.
Walrik Marak • 2 Oct 2026
India Faces Sri Lanka in Asian Games Cricket Semifinal Amid Rain Risks
India's cricket team faces a rain-hit semifinal against Sri Lanka at the Asian Games, relying on ICC rankings if weather forces a washout.
Walrik Marak • 1 Oct 2026
Indian Boxers and Squash Teams Secure Asian Games Medals
India's boxing squad hits six medals in Nagoya, while squash teams advance to the semifinals, ensuring more hardware for the nation at the Asian Games.
Walrik Marak • 1 Oct 2026
India Cruises Past South Korea into Asian Games Hockey Final
India defeated South Korea 2-0 to reach the Asian Games hockey final. They will face China on Friday in a quest for their first gold medal since 1982.
Walrik Marak • 1 Oct 2026
Meghalaya Officials Push for Faster Aadhaar Enrollment
Meghalaya officials met to accelerate Aadhaar coverage, focusing on mandatory biometric updates in schools and child registrations at health centers.
Walrik Marak • 1 Oct 2026
Meghalaya and UN WFP Expand Food Security Pact
Meghalaya and the UN World Food Programme signed a new pact in New Delhi to boost regional nutrition and food security efforts.
Walrik Marak • 1 Oct 2026
Shillong Pension Adalat Tackles Government Backlog
Officials in Shillong held a Pension Adalat on Friday to clear long-pending government cases from the South West and West Khasi Hills districts.
Walrik Marak • 1 Oct 2026
Leadership Crisis Stalls Majai Village Administration
Majai villagers face administrative hurdles as a leadership dispute between the local Dorbar and Hima Sohra remains stalled at the district council level.
Walrik Marak • 1 Oct 2026
Governor Vijayashankar Urges Youth Involvement in Meghalaya Traditions
Governor CH Vijayashankar calls on seniors to include youth in Meghalaya’s cultural life to foster unity and combat the rising threat of drug abuse.
NEWire Desk • 1 Oct 2026
Meghalaya News Roundup: PWD Extends Tender Deadline, Delivery Scams Targeted, and Public Awareness Drives
Meghalaya state updates include an extended PWD tender deadline, a crackdown on delivery surcharges, and various youth and public awareness initiatives.
NEWire Desk • 1 Oct 2026
Meghalaya Police Suspend Four Officers Over Extortion Claims
Meghalaya police suspended four personnel and moved a station chief following social media claims of illegal toll collection in East Khasi Hills.
NEWire Desk • 1 Oct 2026
Team Meghalaya Dominates at Rally of the Himalayas
Team Meghalaya secured the Best Team Award at the Rally of the Himalayas, while Phoebe Nongrum earned the Best Female Driver title after a brutal race.
NEWire Desk • 1 Oct 2026
Meghalaya Grapples With Record Monsoon Rainfall Shortfall
Meghalaya reports a 60 percent monsoon rainfall deficit, sparking urgent concerns over water security as natural springs dry up across the state.
Walrik Marak • 1 Oct 2026
Shillong Lajong Ousts Langsning to Claim Premier League Lead
Shillong Lajong defeated Langsning 2-0 to take the top spot in the Shillong Premier League standings. They now hold 17 points after eight matches played.
NEWire Desk • 1 Oct 2026
