Meghalaya
East Khasi Hills Officials Target Drug Activity in Shillong
Officials inspected Shillong's Lum Survey area Tuesday to address rising drug concerns and poor living conditions for vulnerable residents.
NEWire Desk • 18 Aug 2026
SPARK Initiative Tackles Student Confidence Gap in Jaintia Hills
Meghalaya’s SPARK program is boosting student confidence through talent discovery events, now reaching 12,000 students across the state.
NEWire Desk • 18 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Braces for Continued Dry Weather
The India Meteorological Department warns that below-normal rainfall will persist in Meghalaya due to weak moisture flow from the Bay of Bengal.
Walrik Marak • 18 Aug 2026
Justice Katakey Questions East Jaintia Hills Police Chief Transfer
The Katakey committee is challenging the sudden transfer of an East Jaintia Hills SP who worked to stop illegal coal mining after a fatal February accident.
Walrik Marak • 18 Aug 2026
Protesters Denounce Shree Cement Public Hearing in Khliehriat
Five activist groups staged a sit-in at the Deputy Commissioner's office to protest a Shree Cement public hearing held at Daistong.
Walrik Marak • 18 Aug 2026
Khasi Students Union Plans Protests After Government Ignores Ultimatum
The KSU will launch statewide protests Wednesday after the Meghalaya government ignored a 15-day ultimatum regarding five key demands.
NEWire Desk • 18 Aug 2026
Congress Shakes Up Meghalaya Leadership to Recover Lost Ground
Congress revamps its Meghalaya unit, appointing Vincent Pala and new leaders to rebuild after losing all seats in the 60-member state assembly.
NEWire Desk • 18 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Presses for FCRA Reform Amid Regulatory Changes
Meghalaya creates an FCRA support cell as religious and charitable groups raise concerns over proposed federal funding regulation amendments.
Walrik Marak • 18 Aug 2026
Rebecca V. Suchiang, First Indigenous Meghalaya Chief Secretary, Dies at 64
Rebecca V. Suchiang, Meghalaya's first indigenous woman Chief Secretary, has died at 64 following a two-year battle with cancer.
NEWire Desk • 18 Aug 2026
Five Meghalaya Pilgrims Killed in West Bengal Hotel Blaze
Five residents from Meghalaya died in a West Bengal hotel fire near Tarapith Temple. Officials are investigating as state and federal leaders offer aid.
Walrik Marak • 17 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Lifts Ban on Sting Energy Drink After Inquiry
Meghalaya ended its temporary ban on Sting energy drinks after an inquiry found no link between the product and a student's death.
NEWire Desk • 17 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Opens Sustainable Eco-Tourism Projects and Archaeological Museum
Meghalaya has launched the Pine Home project and an open-air museum to boost community-led tourism while preserving indigenous Khasi heritage and culture.
NEWire Desk • 17 Aug 2026
NEHU Shillong Hiring Researchers for 2026 Soil Project
North-Eastern Hill University seeks applicants for two project roles by August 29, 2026, to study soil bacteria and biofertilizers in Meghalaya.
NEWire Desk • 17 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Starts Work on Major Road Project to Boost Remote Khasi Hills
Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma launched a Rs 140-crore road project in South West Khasi Hills to drive trade and tourism in the region.
NEWire Desk • 17 Aug 2026
Garo Hills Marks 80th Independence Day with State Pride
Meghalaya celebrated India's 80th Independence Day across the state, highlighting economic growth, infrastructure projects, and education reforms.
Walrik Marak • 17 Aug 2026
Overcrowding Crisis Plagues Meghalaya District Jails
Meghalaya's jails are packed, housing 1,406 inmates in spaces built for 860. Officials warn the congestion hampers prisoner rehabilitation efforts.
NEWire Desk • 17 Aug 2026
Mission Nethralaya Hits 1.5 Lakh Screenings Milestone
Mission Nethralaya has screened 150,000 people across Meghalaya, providing free eye care, glasses, and surgery to those in remote, underserved areas.
NEWire Desk • 17 Aug 2026
Dhar Questions Household Spending Priorities Amid Rising Education Costs
Deputy CM Sniawbhalang Dhar warns of a disconnect in household priorities as families struggle with school fees while students carry expensive phones.
Walrik Marak • 17 Aug 2026
Jaintia Hills Groups Demand Cancellation of Shree Cement Project Hearing
Youth groups and councils demand the state void a chaotic Shree Cement project hearing, citing violence, environmental neglect, and farmer rights.
Walrik Marak • 17 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Aims for Rs 1.35 Lakh Crore Economy by 2032
Meghalaya targets a Rs 1.35 lakh crore economy by 2032 through major infrastructure, tourism, and agriculture projects outlined by Thomas A. Sangma.
NEWire Desk • 17 Aug 2026
