Meghalaya
Meghalaya Assembly sets five-day Autumn session
Meghalaya’s assembly will meet from August 24 to 28. Lawmakers plan to formalize the state's opposition to uranium mining during the brief session.
NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026
Arunachal Chief Minister Ranks Among India's Wealthiest Politicians
An ADR report ranks Pema Khandu as India's fourth-richest chief minister, while Conrad Sangma holds significantly fewer assets.
NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026
Shillong’s New Bus Fleet Wins Over Commuters
Meghalaya’s Ka Bos Jong Ngi initiative brings reliable, air-conditioned bus travel to Shillong as riders praise the service's efficiency and comfort.
NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026
Minister Lyngdoh Defends Shillong Ropeway Amid Protests
Cabinet Minister Paul Lyngdoh defends the Shillong Ropeway Project, claiming all environmental checks passed before work started on the state venture.
Walrik Marak • 1 Aug 2026
Police Arrest Four Vigilantes After Lawyer Paraded Through Shillong
Police arrested four HNYF members for parading an accused lawyer, while the High Court probes police inaction and systemic surveillance failures in Meghalaya.
Walrik Marak • 1 Aug 2026
Man killed, woman wounded in West Khasi Hills stabbing
An unidentified attacker killed 60-year-old Elbin Kharbani and critically wounded Seldaris Kharsyntiew during a home invasion in West Khasi Hills.
Walrik Marak • 1 Aug 2026
NEHU Student Union Rejects HYC Demand to Oust Acting Vice-Chancellor
The NEHU student union has criticized the HYC for demanding the resignation of acting VC Prof. Saroj Kanta Barik, calling for continued campus stability.
Walrik Marak • 1 Aug 2026
KSU and HYC slam Shree Cement hearing as rigged
KSU and HYC leaders call East Jaintia Hills public hearing a sham, alleging authorities used blockades and detentions to silence project opponents.
NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026
Northeast Leaders Fight Proposed FCRA Bill Asset Seizure
Northeast regional leaders and church groups are fighting the FCRA Amendment Bill 2026, fearing government seizure of hospitals, schools, and charities.
NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026
135th Durand Cup Kicks Off at JN Stadium
The 135th Durand Cup football tournament held its opening ceremony on Friday at the JN Stadium in Polo with a vibrant performance by local artists.
NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026
Woman Gives Birth on Road During Pro-Cement Project Blockade
A woman delivered her baby in an ambulance after cement project supporters blocked a road, forcing her to trek across a trench for medical care.
NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026
Police and Protesters Clash at Meghalaya Mining Hearing
Tear gas and road blockades marred a Shree Cement project hearing in Meghalaya as officials and local groups spar over the project's legitimacy.
NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026
Forgery Claims Rock Garo Hills District Council Budget Session
Meghalaya’s GHADC faces scandal after forgery claims and questions over a Rs 200 crore loan proposal and suspicious payments to a Delhi-based firm.
Walrik Marak • 31 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Student Represents India at Commonwealth Youth Parliament in Sydney
Nandini Ishvi O. Sangma represented India at the 13th Commonwealth Youth Parliament in Sydney, advocating for equality and responsible AI use.
NEWire Desk • 31 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Assembly Sets Five-Day Autumn Session Schedule
The Meghalaya Legislative Assembly will convene from August 24 to 28. Speaker Thomas A. Sangma promised time for all members to address public issues.
NEWire Desk • 31 Jul 2026
Ladakh Hosts India's First Black-Necked Crane Festival
Ladakh will host the nation's first festival dedicated to the rare Black-Necked Crane to promote conservation in the region from August 11 to 14, 2026.
Walrik Marak • 31 Jul 2026
Supreme Court to End Omar Abdullah Marriage After Mediation Settlement
Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah and Payal Abdullah have settled their long-standing divorce case through Supreme Court-led mediation.
Walrik Marak • 31 Jul 2026
Shillong Sets August 17 Deadline for Hawker Relocation
Meghalaya High Court closed a hawker relocation case after the Shillong Municipal Board promised to finish new vending zones by August 17.
Walrik Marak • 31 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Board Launches New Skill-Based Assessment Pilot
MBoSE has launched a pilot program for the Holistic Progress Card, shifting focus from rote memorization to skill-based learning across Meghalaya schools.
Walrik Marak • 31 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Panel Demands Accountability for Unpaid Loans and Power Scheme Lapses
A Meghalaya legislative panel is probing a Rs 29 crore brewery debt and irregularities in rural electrification schemes following a state audit.
NEWire Desk • 31 Jul 2026
