Meghalaya
Meghalaya Early Childhood Mission Wins National Gold Award
Meghalaya’s Early Childhood Development Mission secured a Gold SKOCH Award in New Delhi for its integrated approach to child welfare and community outreach.
NEWire Desk • 22 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Basin Development Authority Announces Executive Associate Recruitment for 2026
The Meghalaya Basin Development Authority in Shillong is hiring Executive Associates. Interested applicants must submit their forms by June 30, 2026.
NEWire Desk • 22 Jun 2026
VPP Denies Rumors of Mass MDC Departures in KHADC
Voice of the People's Party president Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit dismisses claims that four of his MDC members plan to leave the party ahead of 2025 elections.
NEWire Desk • 22 Jun 2026
Tura MDC Demands Restoration of Autonomous Label on GHADC Documents
Tura MDC Bernard N. Marak has called on the GHADC to restore the word Autonomous to its official receipts and logos, citing concerns over council authority.
Walrik Marak • 22 Jun 2026
Shillong Turns City Centre into Musical Hub with New Cultural Corridor
Shillong's new cultural corridor, Lynti Sur Bathiang, hosted a live music event in Police Bazar, drawing crowds with local rock and Khasi performances.
NEWire Desk • 22 Jun 2026
Honoring the Legacy of Welsh Missionary Rev. Thomas Jones in Khasi History
Rev. Thomas Jones, who introduced the Roman script to the Khasi language in 1841, remains a pivotal figure in preserving Khasi culture and unity today.
Walrik Marak • 22 Jun 2026
Communities across Shillong celebrate the spirit of yoga
Residents, students, and cadets across Shillong gathered at various locations to mark International Yoga Day by performing traditional asanas.
Walrik Marak • 22 Jun 2026
Author Bijoya Sawian Receives Rabindra Ratna Puraskar 2026
Meghalaya author Bijoya Sawian has been awarded the prestigious Rabindra Ratna Puraskar 2026 for her significant contributions to regional literature.
NEWire Desk • 22 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Agencies Honored at National SKOCH Summit for Environmental and Energy Gains
The Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board and MNREDA received national awards for improvements in air quality and renewable energy development.
Walrik Marak • 22 Jun 2026
KHADC Passes Landmark Bill to Digitise Land Records and Create Tribunal
The KHADC has passed legislation to digitise land records, implement geospatial surveys, and establish a specialized tribunal to resolve land disputes.
Walrik Marak • 22 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Presses for Strategic Defence Status to Fast-Track Vital Border Road
Meghalaya is seeking to hand control of a key border road project to the Border Roads Organization to bypass bureaucratic delays and boost trade.
Walrik Marak • 22 Jun 2026
Rajnath Singh Leads Yoga Day Celebrations in Meghalaya
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh joined military and state leaders in Shillong to celebrate International Yoga Day, highlighting India’s ancient traditions.
NEWire Desk • 22 Jun 2026
KHADC Faces Backlash Over Inconsistent Trading Licence Enforcement
The KHADC is under fire after an opposition leader challenged the council's selective enforcement of trading licences at a former Blinkit site in Shillong.
Walrik Marak • 22 Jun 2026
Shillong Urban Projects Await Defence Ministry Intervention
State BJP leaders met with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to resolve land disputes and cantonment rent hikes stalling key urban projects in Shillong.
Walrik Marak • 22 Jun 2026
Public Demands Fair Investigation Into Mysterious Deaths of Hajong Couple
Pressure mounts on police to investigate the deaths of a couple found in Shillong, as families reject the initial suggestion of suicide.
NEWire Desk • 22 Jun 2026
KHADC Passes New Licensing Mandate for Non-Tribal Employees
The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council has passed a bill requiring employers to obtain service licences for all non-tribal staff and business agents.
Walrik Marak • 22 Jun 2026
Inadequate Infrastructure Stifles Northeast India's Tourism Potential
A new report warns that poor connectivity and permit hurdles are preventing Northeast India from becoming a global tourism destination despite high demand.
Walrik Marak • 22 Jun 2026
Uncertainty Looms Over Meghalaya TMC Amid West Bengal Leadership Crisis
The Meghalaya TMC faces an uncertain future as instability in West Bengal raises questions about the party's relevance and structural integrity in the state.
Walrik Marak • 22 Jun 2026
Heavy Rains Sever Shillong-Dawki Road as Landslides Disrupt Travel
Torrential monsoon rains triggered a major road collapse in East Khasi Hills, forcing officials to close the critical Shillong-Dawki route indefinitely.
Walrik Marak • 22 Jun 2026
Tura MDC Criticizes GHADC Over Removal of Autonomous Status From Logo
BJP leader Bernard N. Marak has slammed the GHADC for dropping the word autonomous from its logo, citing concerns over constitutional integrity and oversight.
NEWire Desk • 22 Jun 2026
