Meghalaya
Shillong Bike-Taxi Operators Expect Individual Permits Within One Week
Meghalaya's Deputy CM promises individual permits for bike-taxi riders within a week, ending the requirement to join ride-hailing platforms.
NEWire Desk • 21 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Launches Motorcycle Rally to Combat Drug Abuse
Meghalaya officials held a motorcycle rally across East Khasi Hills to promote a drug-free lifestyle ahead of International Day Against Drug Abuse.
Walrik Marak • 21 Jun 2026
Traffic restrictions planned for Shillong NEET re-exam day
Candidates sitting for the NEET exam in Shillong this Sunday are warned of traffic delays near Upper Shillong due to a high-profile government visit.
Walrik Marak • 21 Jun 2026
Nirmala Sitharaman Highlights Cultural Value of Meghalaya’s Black Clay Pottery
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman visited Meghalaya to support local artisans and inaugurate new sports infrastructure in the West Jaintia Hills.
Walrik Marak • 21 Jun 2026
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Inaugurates New Meghalaya Road and Sports Complex
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched a Rs 59-crore road project and reviewed a new stadium to boost development in Meghalaya's West Jaintia Hills.
Walrik Marak • 21 Jun 2026
Singer Reble Inspires Meghalaya Youth at Hello Meghalaya Awards
At the Hello Meghalaya Awards, singer Reble and Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma joined forces to encourage the state's rising musical talent.
NEWire Desk • 21 Jun 2026
Miners Call for Public Uprising as Hunger Strike Hits 20 Days
Meghalaya miners have called for a mass uprising on June 22 as their hunger strike enters its third week amid a standoff with the state government.
NEWire Desk • 21 Jun 2026
Meghalaya CM Pledges to Review Pay Demands for PM POSHAN Workers
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has promised to review honorarium demands for PM POSHAN cook-cum-helpers following a protest in Shillong.
Walrik Marak • 21 Jun 2026
Police Bust Interstate Syndicate Behind Rs 46 Crore Fraud Scheme
West Garo Hills police arrested six people for a Rs 46 crore scam involving forged trading licences and fake work orders targeting a Gujarat businessman.
Walrik Marak • 21 Jun 2026
Shillong Considers Paid Roadside Parking Plan Amid Church Service Concerns
Shillong is planning to monetize roadside parking using digital POS machines, raising concerns about the impact on Sunday churchgoers.
Walrik Marak • 21 Jun 2026
State BJP Delays Shillong Lok Sabha Candidate Selection Pending Election Commission Schedule
The Meghalaya BJP is holding off on announcing a candidate for the Shillong Lok Sabha by-election until the official poll schedule is released.
NEWire Desk • 21 Jun 2026
Voice of the People Party Defends Austere Approach to Shillong By-Poll Campaign
The VPP rejects claims of fading momentum, maintaining that its low-key, no-frills outreach for the upcoming Shillong by-poll is a deliberate strategy.
NEWire Desk • 21 Jun 2026
Justice Katakey Committee Demands New Plan to Halt Illegal Coal Mining in Meghalaya
Meghalaya has 15 days to reform its anti-illegal coal mining strategy by implementing strict official accountability measures across all districts.
NEWire Desk • 21 Jun 2026
NIA Gains 45-Day Extension in Dhaka Activist Murder Investigation
Investigators have secured more time to probe an assassination plot after suspects used the Meghalaya border to evade capture following a murder in Dhaka.
Walrik Marak • 21 Jun 2026
East Shillong MLA Raises Concerns Over Electoral Roll Revision Process
MLA Ampareen Lyngdoh warns that the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls may unfairly exclude indigenous residents due to unclear documentation needs.
NEWire Desk • 21 Jun 2026
West Bengal Governor Honors State Legacy and National Unity in Shillong
West Bengal Governor RN Ravi celebrated West Bengal Foundation Day in Shillong, highlighting the state’s cultural heritage and its role in Indian history.
Walrik Marak • 21 Jun 2026
NIA Granted 45-Day Extension in Bangladesh Activist Murder Probe
A Delhi court has granted the NIA more time to investigate the murder of activist Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, involving three suspects caught near the border.
NEWire Desk • 20 Jun 2026
Nirmala Sitharaman Wraps Meghalaya Visit to Boost Regional Growth
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman concluded a two-day Meghalaya tour, focusing on infrastructure, project funding, and local development initiatives.
Walrik Marak • 20 Jun 2026
Opposition Walks Out of KHADC Over Blocked Service Rules Debate
Opposition members staged a walkout at the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council after being denied a debate on new 2026 service rule amendments.
NEWire Desk • 20 Jun 2026
NIT Meghalaya Opens Applications for Mathematics Guest Faculty Position
NIT Meghalaya is hiring a Guest Faculty member for its Mathematics department. Interested candidates should submit their applications by July 9, 2026.
NEWire Desk • 20 Jun 2026
