Meghalaya

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

Meghalaya CM Targets Shillong Traffic Woes Before National Games

Conrad Sangma met with officials to fast-track road improvements and traffic management plans to clear Shillong's bottlenecks ahead of the National Games.

NEWire Desk • 23 Jun 2026

Conrad Sangma Orders Education Overhaul to Boost State Rankings

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma demands a new action plan to fix reporting gaps and upgrade school facilities to improve state education rankings.

NEWire Desk • 23 Jun 2026

Meghalaya Preps for El Nino Weather Risks

Chief Minister Conrad Sangma is rallying state agencies to shield Meghalaya from potential El Nino-driven climate shocks and extreme weather disruptions.

NEWire Desk • 23 Jun 2026

Chief Minister Sangma Orders Fixes for Meghalaya Power Troubles

Meghalaya's Chief Minister demands immediate improvements to power supply, billing transparency, and complaint handling from state energy providers.

NEWire Desk • 23 Jun 2026

Meghalaya Pushes Solar Power Adoption

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma is ramping up rooftop solar installations to cut energy dependence and secure a sustainable power future.

Walrik Marak • 23 Jun 2026

Meghalaya Government Pushes to Improve Failing Education Rankings

Meghalaya is overhauling its education data and infrastructure after finishing last in the latest national Performance Grading Index rankings.

Walrik Marak • 23 Jun 2026

CM Sangma Pushes for Faster Solar Adoption in Meghalaya

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma met with officials to boost rooftop solar uptake and tackle high installation costs in the state.

NEWire Desk • 23 Jun 2026

NEEPCO Announces 38 Executive Job Openings in Meghalaya

NEEPCO is hiring for 38 executive positions in Meghalaya. Applications open June 23, 2026, for roles ranging from engineering to medical and legal fields.

NEWire Desk • 23 Jun 2026

Meghalaya ECD Mission Wins National Gold Award

Meghalaya’s Early Childhood Development Mission secured a Gold SKOCH Award for its integrated approach to child welfare and community-led programming.

NEWire Desk • 23 Jun 2026

Meghalaya Plans New Film City and Institutes to Boost Creative Economy

Meghalaya plans a new Film City and music institutes to grow its creative economy, aiming to provide training and infrastructure for local artists.

Walrik Marak • 22 Jun 2026

BJP Leader Calls Out GHADC for Dropping Autonomous from Official Branding

Tura MDC Bernard Marak slams GHADC for removing the word autonomous from its logo, fearing a loss of constitutional authority for the tribal council.

Walrik Marak • 22 Jun 2026