Meghalaya
TMC Demands Arrests Following Petrol Bomb Attack on Shillong Station
Meghalaya Trinamool Congress leader Charles Pyngrope urged police to arrest attackers who threw petrol bombs at Laban Police Station early Saturday.
NEWire Desk • 14 Sep 2026
Teachers Back Education Secretary Mantri Amid Calls for Removal
Meghalaya teacher associations are defending Education Secretary Vijay Kumar Mantri, crediting his reforms with fixing long-standing pay disparities.
Walrik Marak • 14 Sep 2026
Eight Meghalaya UDP Lawmakers Eye High-Stakes Switch to BJP
Eight UDP MLAs weigh joining the BJP, testing voter loyalty and regional identity ahead of the 2028 Meghalaya Assembly elections.
Walrik Marak • 14 Sep 2026
Local Farmers Pack Out Shillong Monthly Market
Meghalaya farmers sell out produce at the monthly Shillong market, now connecting directly with urban buyers via the quick-commerce platform SOMOI.
NEWire Desk • 14 Sep 2026
Tura Government College Tops Anti-Drug Music Contest
Tura Government College won an anti-drug music contest in Meghalaya. Eight bands performed at the District Auditorium to promote a drug-free message.
NEWire Desk • 13 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Remembers Former Chief Minister DD Lapang
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma honors former CM DD Lapang, who died at 91, on the first anniversary of his passing.
NEWire Desk • 13 Sep 2026
India Issues New Warrant for Terrorist Hafiz Saeed
India's NIA secured a second warrant for LeT founder Hafiz Saeed, who is hiding in Pakistan while directing terror operations in the Kashmir Valley.
NEWire Desk • 13 Sep 2026
Election Chief Defends Transparency of Indian Voting System
CEC Gyanesh Kumar claims India has one of the world's most transparent electoral systems due to constant verification by parties and agents.
Walrik Marak • 13 Sep 2026
BJP targets Meghalaya expansion as UDP faces internal turmoil
BJP eyes growth in Meghalaya ahead of 2028 polls, recruiting regional leaders as UDP struggles with grassroots resignations and potential MLA defections.
NEWire Desk • 13 Sep 2026
National Lok Adalat Resolves 500 Legal Disputes in Meghalaya
The National Lok Adalat settled 500 cases across Meghalaya on September 12, recovering Rs 2.97 crore to help clear backlogged court dockets.
Walrik Marak • 13 Sep 2026
Anwar Ibrahim Confirms Extradition Talks Over Zakir Naik
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim says he discussed the extradition of fugitive Zakir Naik with India during the BRICS summit in New Delhi.
NEWire Desk • 13 Sep 2026
Tipra Motha Secures Large Lead in Tripura Village Committee Polls
Tipra Motha Party claims 34 percent of tribal council seats unopposed as election violence sparks tension between the ruling alliance and opposition.
NEWire Desk • 13 Sep 2026
Mawkhar Community Mourns Death of Orialda Laloo
Orialda Laloo of Mawkhar Block VII died Friday. Funeral services are scheduled for Sunday afternoon at the Mawkhar Presbyterian Church cemetery.
NEWire Desk • 13 Sep 2026
BSF Chief Inspects Bangladesh Border Security in Meghalaya
BSF Director General Praveen Kumar toured the Meghalaya frontier to review border defenses and coordinate with state officials on security strategies.
Walrik Marak • 13 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma Ranks 21st in National Social Media Reach
Meghalaya's Conrad Sangma holds 21st place in national social media rankings. He commands a following of 847,500 across three major digital platforms.
NEWire Desk • 13 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Imposes Strict Building Limits Near Waterways
Meghalaya introduces new building setbacks near rivers, while Shillong celebrates community milestones, student innovation, and education awards.
NEWire Desk • 13 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Unveils Draft Policy to Boost Farmer Profits
Meghalaya's new draft agriculture policy aims to shift focus from crop volume to farmer income through regulated markets, cold chains, and insurance.
NEWire Desk • 13 Sep 2026
Jaintia National Council challenges Shree Cement project progress
The JNC claims government officials are ignoring a status quo order by advancing environmental clearances for the contested Shree Cement project.
Walrik Marak • 13 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Farmers’ Market Draws Crowds in Ninth Edition
The ninth monthly Farmers' Market in Shillong connected rural producers with city shoppers, selling out fresh seasonal harvests like local wild cherries.
Walrik Marak • 13 Sep 2026
SSA Teachers Union Defends Education Secretary Amid Pay Framework Dispute
Meghalaya teachers defend official Vijay Kumar Mantri against removal calls while demanding pay reforms and equal treatment for all staff members.
Walrik Marak • 13 Sep 2026
