Meghalaya
Meghalaya Teachers Question Pay Cuts Under New Staffing Framework
Meghalaya teachers face pay uncertainty after the government opened State Pay Scale vacancies to the lower-paying Structured Pay Framework until 2028.
Walrik Marak • 17 Sep 2026
KSU slams government talks over Umling facilitation center
The Khasi Students’ Union says meeting with Meghalaya government regarding the Umling facilitation center failed to address key security concerns.
Walrik Marak • 17 Sep 2026
Parents and teachers push back against early December SSLC exams in Meghalaya
Meghalaya’s move to hold SSLC exams in December sparks concern among parents and teachers over rushed syllabi and difficult transitions to Class XI.
NEWire Desk • 17 Sep 2026
Petrol Bombs Hit Shillong Mining Office as Arson Spree Continues
Three suspects firebombed a Shillong DMR office, sparking a government security review after a string of violent attacks across the city since August.
Walrik Marak • 17 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Courts Deliver Triple Verdict on POCSO Cases
Meghalaya courts recently resolved three major POCSO cases, issuing a 25-year sentence, upholding a 2015 conviction, and overturning a 10-year prison term.
NEWire Desk • 17 Sep 2026
Ri-Bhoi Claims Victory as Meghalaya Athletics Championship Returns After 18 Years
Ri-Bhoi district took the top spot at the Meghalaya State Senior Athletics Championship, ending an 18-year hiatus for the three-day sporting event.
NEWire Desk • 17 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Sets Rules for 138 MBBS Admissions
Meghalaya has released its 2026-27 MBBS counselling plan for 138 seats. Students must clear NEET-UG to qualify for state and central pool placements.
Walrik Marak • 17 Sep 2026
Synod College Meghalaya Announces Seven Job Openings for 2026
Synod College in Shillong is hiring seven staff members across teaching and non-teaching roles. Applications are due by September 30, 2026.
NEWire Desk • 16 Sep 2026
Meghalaya MP James Sangma Joins FCRA Amendment Panel
Meghalaya MP James Sangma will serve as a special invitee on the Joint Parliamentary Committee reviewing the 2026 Foreign Contribution Amendment Bill.
Walrik Marak • 16 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Launches Rs 24.27 Crore Malki Market Overhaul
Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma kicked off the Rs 24.27 crore Malki Market redevelopment, aiming to modernize trade infrastructure across Shillong.
NEWire Desk • 16 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Pivots Water Mission to Focus on Reliable Supply
Meghalaya updates its Jal Jeevan Mission, shifting from installing new taps to ensuring rural residents get consistent, clean, and safe drinking water.
Walrik Marak • 16 Sep 2026
Hockey India Leadership Clashes Over League Reforms and Emergency Meeting
Hockey India officials are feuding over emergency meeting protocols and restructuring plans for the Hockey India League following internal disputes.
NEWire Desk • 16 Sep 2026
Steve Smith Weighs Future Ahead of 2027 Ashes Tour
Australian batter Steve Smith is non-committal about playing in the 2027 Ashes, opting to assess his Test career one series at a time.
Walrik Marak • 16 Sep 2026
Samson and Reddy Power India to T20 Series Win Over Afghanistan
Sanju Samson and Nitish Reddy secured a seven-wicket victory for India, clinching the T20 series against Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley stadium.
Walrik Marak • 16 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Employees Demand New Pay Commission by 2026
The Meghalaya State Government Employees’ Federation wants a new pay commission by January 2026 to fix salary gaps and rising costs of living.
NEWire Desk • 16 Sep 2026
GSU Demands State Takeover of Deficit Schools and Pay Reform
The Garo Students’ Union wants the state government to provincialise deficit schools and scrap the current pay framework to end teacher salary gaps.
Walrik Marak • 16 Sep 2026
Meghalaya BJP Launches Month-Long Service Campaign for Modi
Meghalaya BJP begins a month-long welfare campaign on September 17 to mark 25 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in public office.
Walrik Marak • 16 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Cabinet Overhauls Education, Aviation, and Transport Sectors
Meghalaya's cabinet approved major state initiatives, including school grants, a new aviation wing, and an integrated transport booking platform.
NEWire Desk • 16 Sep 2026
New Study Warns of High Earthquake Risk in Shillong
Scientists report high seismic stress in Shillong, while a building survey reveals over half of the city's structures may fail in a major earthquake.
NEWire Desk • 16 Sep 2026
NHIDCL Pledges December Deadline for Jowai-Ratacherra Road Repairs
The NHIDCL told the Meghalaya High Court that repairs on the Jowai-Ratacherra stretch of NH-6 will finish by December 15.
NEWire Desk • 16 Sep 2026
