Meghalaya
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
VPP Leader Rejects Rumors of Internal Defections and Discord
Voice of the People Party president Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit has dismissed claims of internal instability following a recent executive committee resignation.
NEWire Desk • 22 Jun 2026
Reble Honored as Icon of the Year at Inaugural Hello Meghalaya Music Awards
Shillong hosted the first Hello Meghalaya Music Awards on June 20, honoring local talent like Reble and band Eastern Brook for their contributions to music.
NEWire Desk • 22 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Plans New Film and Music Hubs to Drive Creative Economy
Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma announced new film and music institutes in Shillong and Tura to boost Meghalaya’s growing creative and digital sectors.
NEWire Desk • 22 Jun 2026
Landslide Shuts Down Shillong-Dawki Highway in Meghalaya
A massive landslide has closed the Shillong-Dawki road in Meghalaya. Authorities have redirected traffic while repair work is underway.
NEWire Desk • 21 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Announces New Film City and Institute to Boost Creative Economy
Meghalaya CM Conrad K. Sangma announced a new Film City and Institute in Shillong during the inaugural Hello Meghalaya Music Awards on World Music Day.
Walrik Marak • 21 Jun 2026
Heavy Rain Batters Meghalaya, Disrupting Shillong-Dawki Highway
Record-breaking rainfall in Meghalaya caused a highway collapse near Laitlyngkot, triggering emergency repair efforts amid ongoing severe weather conditions.
Walrik Marak • 21 Jun 2026
Landslide Forces Closure of Major Meghalaya Highway
Authorities have closed the Shillong-Dawki Road after a massive landslide cut off access beyond Laitlyngkot village, with repairs expected to take days.
Walrik Marak • 21 Jun 2026
Indian Armed Forces Mark International Day of Yoga Across Strategic Locations
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh led Yoga Day celebrations in Shillong as military personnel across India held fitness sessions in diverse operational terrains.
Walrik Marak • 21 Jun 2026
Kolkata Transforms into Vibrant Canvas Ahead of FIFA World Cup
Kolkata prepares for the FIFA World Cup by decorating city streets with massive football murals, celebrating global stars through a unique local lens.
NEWire Desk • 21 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Lok Bhavan Hosts West Bengal Foundation Day Celebration
Meghalaya Lok Bhavan celebrated West Bengal Foundation Day in Shillong with a cultural event honoring the state's heritage, history, and national identity.
Walrik Marak • 21 Jun 2026
NIA Granted Extension to Investigate Bangladeshi Activist Murder Case
The NIA has secured a 45-day extension to probe the cross-border murder conspiracy of Bangladeshi activist Sharif Osman Bin Hadi.
Walrik Marak • 21 Jun 2026
Indigenous Healing Traditions of North-East India Face Modern Threats
Indigenous tribes across North-East India rely on ancient herbal medical traditions, yet these vital practices now face risks from environmental loss.
NEWire Desk • 21 Jun 2026
Nirmala Sitharaman Visits West Jaintia Hills for Traditional Pottery Showcase
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman observed a traditional black clay pottery demonstration while visiting Larnai village in Meghalaya.
NEWire Desk • 21 Jun 2026
Nirmala Sitharaman Flags Meghalaya's Dependence on Central Funding
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlights Meghalaya's reliance on central aid while stressing the urgent need for better project execution.
NEWire Desk • 21 Jun 2026
Police Report Surge in Thefts, Fraud and Forgery Cases Across Meghalaya
Law enforcement agencies across Meghalaya are investigating a wave of property thefts, financial scams, and document forgery cases filed this month.
NEWire Desk • 21 Jun 2026
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Highlights Strategic Role of Eastern Air Command
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Shillong, calling the Eastern Air Command a key security pillar and emphasizing the need for technological innovation.
Walrik Marak • 21 Jun 2026
Nursing Candidates Demand Urgent Recruitment at NEIGRIHMS After 15-Month Wait
Nursing aspirants are pressuring NEIGRIHMS to finalize a 15-month delayed recruitment process for 105 positions, citing age limits and potential outsourcing.
Walrik Marak • 21 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Student Secures Coveted IIT Bombay Computer Science Seat
Seventeen-year-old Richbhalang Kharshiing has earned a spot at IIT Bombay after achieving an impressive rank in the JEE Advanced 2026 examination.
NEWire Desk • 21 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Minister Urges Farmers to Utilize Government Schemes
Meghalaya's Agriculture Minister Timothy D. Shira is calling on local farmers to adopt government schemes and direct marketing to increase their productivity.
Walrik Marak • 21 Jun 2026
