Meghalaya
Conrad Sangma Dismisses Meghalaya BJP Expansion Rumors
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma rejects political speculation, confirming the NPP remains united with 33 legislators and focused on upcoming elections.
NEWire Desk • 16 Sep 2026
Sangma monitors border tension and Shillong attacks
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma addresses twin-bomb attacks in Shillong and alleged forced enrollment of border villagers by Assam officials.
Walrik Marak • 16 Sep 2026
Meghalaya CM Puts Brakes on Amit Shah's UCC Roadmap
CM Conrad Sangma says Meghalaya must evaluate if it needs a Uniform Civil Code, prioritizing tribal customs and public consultation over national goals.
NEWire Desk • 16 Sep 2026
High Court Rebukes East Khasi Hills Admin Over Mawkhar Church Restrictions
The Meghalaya High Court struck down administrative orders that restricted religious rites at Mawkhar Presbyterian Church, citing executive overreach.
Walrik Marak • 16 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Government Promises Smooth Travel at New Umling Centre
Meghalaya officials pledge the new Umling Facilitation Centre won't harass tourists when it opens this winter. Guides will be mandated for safety.
Walrik Marak • 16 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Scraps MBBS Round-I Allotments After Fairness Complaints
Meghalaya cancels first-round MBBS allotments due to flaws, ordering fresh, merit-based counselling to be completed over two days in Shillong.
Walrik Marak • 16 Sep 2026
Ri-Bhoi Leads Medal Race at Meghalaya Athletics Championship
Ri-Bhoi maintains its lead at the Meghalaya State Senior Athletics Championship in Shillong as competition heats up for final spots.
NEWire Desk • 16 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Election Officials Scrub Voter Rolls
Meghalaya election officials completed 82% of voter hearings, marking 542 people ineligible as the final roll publication date approaches.
Walrik Marak • 16 Sep 2026
Shillong Welcomes North East Badminton Championship After Decade Gap
Shillong hosts 250 athletes for the four-day North East Interstate Badminton Championship, marking the regional event's return after a ten-year hiatus.
Walrik Marak • 16 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Panel Probes East Jaintia Hills Cement Project
Meghalaya officials are investigating a failed cement plant hearing, inviting public input before the September 29 deadline for the new committee.
NEWire Desk • 16 Sep 2026
BRICS Condemnation of Pahalgam Attack Marks Diplomatic Win for India
BRICS leaders condemned the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack in a new declaration, marking a major diplomatic victory for India's anti-terror efforts.
NEWire Desk • 16 Sep 2026
Assam CM orders flood aid distribution boost
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has ordered district officials to finish flood damage surveys by October 10 to speed up financial aid to local families.
Walrik Marak • 16 Sep 2026
Rapido Illegal, Swine Fever Fears, and Bike Theft Plague Meghalaya
Meghalaya’s chief minister calls Rapido illegal as farmers fight swine fever and police hunt for a stolen Royal Enfield in Laitumkhrah.
NEWire Desk • 16 Sep 2026
Sohra Resident Kyrda Sing Nongkynrih Dies at Age
Kyrda Sing Nongkynrih of Pdeng Shnong Sohra died Tuesday. His family scheduled cremation services for Thursday at Lum Jingthang Seng Khasi Sohra.
NEWire Desk • 16 Sep 2026
VPP Leader Blasts Short Assembly Sessions
Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit claims limited Assembly time forces the VPP to take public grievances to social media instead of the House floor.
NEWire Desk • 16 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Women’s Commission Targets Maternity Benefit Reform
The Meghalaya State Commission for Women hosts a meeting Thursday to strengthen workplace maternity protections and fix implementation gaps.
NEWire Desk • 16 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Targets Rising HIV Rates With Five-Point Strategy
Meghalaya reports HIV prevalence double the national average. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma is launching a new five-part plan to curb rising infections.
Walrik Marak • 15 Sep 2026
Residents Block Assam Officials in Border Village Dispute
Mukroh villagers blocked Assam officials from conducting a census on Monday, insisting the area sits firmly under Meghalaya state jurisdiction.
NEWire Desk • 15 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Tourism Workers Threaten Month-Long Sit-In Over Job Status
MTDC union workers threaten a month-long protest starting October 21 if the state fails to provide a timeline for permanent employment status.
Walrik Marak • 15 Sep 2026
Meghalaya deploys mobile medical clinics to remote villages
Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma launched three mobile medical units to provide healthcare services to 93 villages, reaching over 200,000 residents.
NEWire Desk • 15 Sep 2026
