Meghalaya
Garo Hills District Council Reinstates Dismissed Employee After Court Order
The GHADC has reinstated Senora Johny Arengh as a clerk after a High Court ruling ended his two-year firing over salary protests.
Walrik Marak • 3 Aug 2026
East Khasi Hills Launches Local Driving Test Pilot Program
East Khasi Hills is moving driving tests to four block headquarters this August to cut travel costs and bypass middlemen for rural residents.
NEWire Desk • 3 Aug 2026
Charles Pyngrope Urges Congress to Restore Internal Elections
Former AITC state chief Charles Pyngrope says Congress must hold internal elections to revive its influence before the 2028 Meghalaya assembly polls.
Walrik Marak • 3 Aug 2026
Garo Hills Nokmas Demand Direct Control Over Development Funds
Nokma Sani Union members are demanding direct fund control, claiming contractors are misappropriating government money meant for village development.
NEWire Desk • 3 Aug 2026
Rabindranath Tagore Club Hosts Inter Shillong Cultural Event
The Rabindranath Tagore Club held recitation contests in Laban as part of its ongoing cultural festival. More events are scheduled for early August.
Walrik Marak • 3 Aug 2026
Nine Digital Libraries in Laitkroh Stall Over Missing Funds
Nine digital libraries in Meghalaya's Laitkroh block sit empty as officials wait for final funding and book supplies from the Education Department.
Walrik Marak • 3 Aug 2026
Mawkyrwat MLA Renikton Tongkhar Targets Jakrem Road Upgrades
MLA Renikton Tongkhar plans road upgrades in Jakrem to prep for major religious events held in 2028 and 2029 following a local request for improvements.
NEWire Desk • 3 Aug 2026
Nongstoin man remanded in custody for murder of partner’s father
Koldingstar Thongni faces charges for the murder of Elbin Kharbani. The 22-year-old allegedly attacked the couple in their sleep over a relationship dispute.
Walrik Marak • 3 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Joins National Campaign to End Drug Abuse
Meghalaya students and officials joined a nationwide launch to combat substance abuse and push for a drug-free, developed India under a new government plan.
NEWire Desk • 3 Aug 2026
Residents Clash With Government Over Shillong Ropeway Project
The Joint Action Committee accuses the state of bypassing residents in the Shillong Ropeway project, while officials defend the two-year-old initiative.
NEWire Desk • 3 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Agencies Launch Joint Crackdown on Drug Trafficking
State and federal agencies in Meghalaya are teaming up to dismantle drug networks using financial probes and better intelligence to stop smuggling.
NEWire Desk • 3 Aug 2026
Short Circuit Sparks Massive Blaze at Kench’s Trace
Officials confirm an electrical short circuit destroyed two residential blocks in Shillong. Seven families are displaced, but no casualties occurred.
Walrik Marak • 3 Aug 2026
BJP slams VPP plans for Shillong Secretariat protest
The BJP wants the VPP to scrap its August 6 protest march in Shillong, demanding the opposition party debate government issues in the Assembly instead.
NEWire Desk • 3 Aug 2026
High Court Demands Answers After Lawyer Publicly Paraded
Meghalaya High Court probes police inaction following the assault and public parading of an advocate by members of the Hynniewtrep National Youth Front.
NEWire Desk • 3 Aug 2026
CoMSO Slams Police Arrests Over East Jaintia Hills Mining Project
The CoMSO is protesting the arrest of activists opposing a limestone mining project by Shree Cement in East Jaintia Hills, citing heavy-handed policing.
NEWire Desk • 3 Aug 2026
NEHUTA Defends NEHU Vice-Chancellor Appointment Amid Resignation Demands
NEHUTA rejects calls to oust VC Saroj Kanta Barik, confirming the senior-most professor turned down the role three times before Barik accepted it.
NEWire Desk • 3 Aug 2026
Pressure Mounts on Centre Over Foreign Contribution Amendment Bill
Meghalaya leaders and activists are pushing the Centre to pause the 2026 FCRA Bill, fearing it will shutter vital schools, hospitals, and charity work.
NEWire Desk • 3 Aug 2026
India Faces Pakistan in SAFF Draw as Bournemouth Signs Silva
India lands a tough SAFF draw against Pakistan, while Bournemouth bolsters its defense. Meanwhile, Indian golfers exit the AIG Women's Open early.
Walrik Marak • 2 Aug 2026
East Bengal Routs CISF Protectors 8-0 in Durand Cup
East Bengal FC secured a massive 8-0 victory over CISF Protectors in the Durand Cup, keeping their knockout tournament hopes alive in Kolkata.
Walrik Marak • 2 Aug 2026
NorthEast United Crush Bodoland FC in Durand Cup Opener
NorthEast United began their Durand Cup title defense with a 6-0 win over Bodoland FC, highlighted by a hat-trick from striker Alaaeddine Ajaraie.
NEWire Desk • 2 Aug 2026
