Meghalaya
Jaintia Students Union Demands Meghalaya Medical Seat Reallocation
JSU forces Meghalaya Health Department to revise medical seat allotments after high-scoring students were passed over for lower-ranked candidates.
Walrik Marak • 15 Sep 2026
Doctors remove 15-kg tumor at Meghalaya hospital
Surgeons at Williamnagar Civil Hospital successfully removed a 15-kg ovarian tumor from a patient with a pre-existing heart condition.
NEWire Desk • 14 Sep 2026
NEHU Tura Hiring Project Assistant for IKS Research Project
NEHU Tura seeks a Project Assistant for an IKS research project. Candidates must attend a walk-in interview on September 17, 2026, to apply for the post.
NEWire Desk • 14 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Converts Ministerial Bungalow Into Vending Hub
Meghalaya’s government is repurposing prime real estate to give Shillong street vendors organized, permanent locations to conduct business.
NEWire Desk • 14 Sep 2026
Jaiñtia National Council Demands Clarity on Shree Cement Project Freeze
The JNC is pushing the Meghalaya government to clarify the status quo of the Shree Cement project in Lum Syrman amid conflicting reports on regulations.
NEWire Desk • 14 Sep 2026
Trump’s Irish Unification Remarks Spark UK Backlash
Donald Trump's call for a unified Ireland during a Dublin visit triggered sharp criticism from United Kingdom political leaders and lawmakers.
NEWire Desk • 14 Sep 2026
India Boosts Power Exports to Flood-Hit Nepal
India will supply Nepal with 18 hours of electricity daily through December to combat power shortages caused by catastrophic flash floods.
Walrik Marak • 14 Sep 2026
VHP Backs Amit Shah Plan for Nationwide Uniform Civil Code
The VHP is pushing for a nationwide Uniform Civil Code after Home Minister Amit Shah pledged to implement the law in all NDA-led states by 2029.
NEWire Desk • 14 Sep 2026
Kynton U Mon resident Roland M Bareh dies
Roland M Bareh passed away Sunday. His funeral is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon at the Nongkrem Presbyterian Church cemetery in Kynton U Mon.
NEWire Desk • 14 Sep 2026
Church leaders push for lay partnership at Shillong seminar
Church leaders gathered in Shillong to urge for active co-responsibility, pushing for the laity to become full partners in the mission of the Church.
Walrik Marak • 14 Sep 2026
Shillong Streets: Rain Gear Reliance and After-Dark Traffic Chaos
Shillong residents face unpredictable rain with umbrellas and grapple with a surge in dangerous night-time traffic violations.
NEWire Desk • 14 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Planning Board Targets River Cleanup and Waste Crisis
The Meghalaya State Planning Board is holding meetings to resolve the state's urgent garbage crisis and restore its polluted rivers.
NEWire Desk • 14 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Shifts Health Strategy to Integrate Pilot Projects
Meghalaya is ending standalone health pilots, moving instead to integrate successful medical initiatives directly into the state's public health system.
Walrik Marak • 14 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Lok Adalat Resolves 500 Legal Disputes
Meghalaya's National Lok Adalat resolved 500 legal cases on Saturday, resulting in over Rs 2.97 crore in settlements across the state's court system.
Walrik Marak • 14 Sep 2026
Author Kartikeya Vajpai Talks Ego, Identity and Stillness at IIM Shillong
Author Kartikeya Vajpai visited IIM Shillong to discuss his book The Unbecoming, focusing on ego, self-awareness, and the dangers of identity politics.
Walrik Marak • 14 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Remembers Former Chief Minister DD Lapang
Meghalaya marked the first death anniversary of former Chief Minister DD Lapang, honoring his political legacy and commitment to public service in Ri Bhoi.
NEWire Desk • 14 Sep 2026
Mawlai MLA Brightstarwell Marbaniang Distributes 2.5 Crore in Development Funds
Mawlai MLA Brightstarwell Marbaniang disbursed 2.5 crore in development funds to schools, housing projects, and residents on Friday in Shillong.
NEWire Desk • 14 Sep 2026
VPP Blasts Meghalaya Government Over Rural Neglect
VPP leader Batskhem Myrboh slammed the MDA government for prioritizing urban prestige projects while rural villages lack basic roads and bridges.
NEWire Desk • 14 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Principals Fight to Save UGC Pay Scales
Meghalaya college principals are pushing back against plans to drop UGC pay scales, fearing a sharp decline in regional higher education standards.
Walrik Marak • 14 Sep 2026
TMC Urges Assam Border Talks After Voter Roll Complaints
Meghalaya TMC leader Charles Pyngrope wants official verification after residents in Langpih claimed Assam is forcing them to enroll in state voter rolls.
Walrik Marak • 14 Sep 2026
