Meghalaya
Monkeys Invade Shillong Neighborhood in Search of Food
Monkeys are raiding homes in Shillong's Lawsohtun Block 6, sparking safety fears and concerns over habitat loss in nearby Lum Shillong forests.
Walrik Marak • 31 Jul 2026
Bishal Pun Earns PhD from North-Eastern Hill University
Bishal Pun earned his PhD from North-Eastern Hill University for research on the bioactivity of fungi found in Meghalaya's medicinal orchids.
NEWire Desk • 31 Jul 2026
Indian Armed Forces Host Two-Day Weapons Exhibit in Shillong
The Indian Armed Forces are bringing a military hardware exhibition to the Shillong Polo Ground parking lot for two days of public viewing.
NEWire Desk • 31 Jul 2026
Jaintia Students Demand Release of Four Arrested JNC Leaders
The JSM is threatening agitation unless authorities release four JNC leaders arrested while opposing a controversial Shree Cement public hearing.
NEWire Desk • 31 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Assembly sets five-day autumn session for August
The Meghalaya Legislative Assembly scheduled a five-day session starting August 24, focusing on government business and private member motions.
NEWire Desk • 31 Jul 2026
Experts Question Effectiveness of Byrnihat Air Purification Trial
Meghalaya is piloting solar-powered air purifiers in Byrnihat, but an expert claims the manufacturer's technical specifications are mathematically flawed.
NEWire Desk • 31 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Student Represents India at Global Youth Parliament in Australia
Tura student Nandini Ishvi O. Sangma championed Meghalaya’s heritage and ethical AI use at the 13th Commonwealth Youth Parliament in Sydney.
NEWire Desk • 31 Jul 2026
Bivar Road Resident Files Police Complaint Against Neighbors Over Harassment
Anjana Jhunjhunwala Saraf filed a police complaint against four neighbors for two years of harassment, property damage, and invasive surveillance.
NEWire Desk • 31 Jul 2026
Fresh Border Claims Strain Assam and Meghalaya Relations
New land claims by Assam highlight deep rifts in the Assam-Meghalaya border dispute, four years after a landmark agreement left half the sectors unresolved.
NEWire Desk • 31 Jul 2026
Meghalaya High Court Slams State Police Over Broken CCTV Network
Meghalaya High Court demands action after police report nearly 180 broken CCTV cameras across the state. The next hearing is set for August 20.
Walrik Marak • 31 Jul 2026
Meghalaya High Court Orders Federal Agencies to Address Stray Dog Menace
Meghalaya High Court has added federal agencies to a stray dog case, demanding compliance with Supreme Court orders to manage animal populations.
NEWire Desk • 31 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Braces for Five Days of Heavy Rain
The IMD warns of heavy rain and thunderstorms across Meghalaya for the next five days, following significant downpours in Mawsynram and Jowai.
Walrik Marak • 31 Jul 2026
High Court Demands Action on NH-6 Repairs as Roadside Cooking Ban Gains Support
Meghalaya High Court seeks contractor accountability for NH-6, while local groups push to ban roadside tourist cooking and a missing vlogger is found.
NEWire Desk • 31 Jul 2026
CM Sangma Issues Land Titles in Tura, Announces Major Infrastructure Projects
CM Conrad K. Sangma distributed land titles to Chinap A’slang residents in Tura and outlined massive infrastructure development plans for the region.
NEWire Desk • 31 Jul 2026
NEHU Senior Professor Challenges VC Appointment Amid Student Protests
NEHU’s senior professor claims he was bypassed for the VC chair as the Hynniewtrep Youth Council demands current lead Prof. Saroj Kanta Barik resign.
NEWire Desk • 31 Jul 2026
Shillong Lajong faces Nongkseh in Durand Cup opener
The 135th Durand Cup begins in Shillong on July 31 with an all-Meghalaya derby between Shillong Lajong FC and debutants Nongkseh SS&CC.
NEWire Desk • 31 Jul 2026
High Court to Review Vigilante Parade of Shillong Lawyer
Meghalaya High Court will review the public parading of a lawyer accused of molesting an intern as local bar associations condemn vigilante justice.
Walrik Marak • 31 Jul 2026
State Sets August 10 Deadline for Laitlyngkot Subway Repairs
The Meghalaya government ordered the NHIDCL to finish the Laitlyngkot subway by August 10 to reopen the blocked Shillong-Dawki road.
Walrik Marak • 31 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Rejects Blanket Minimum Prices for Agricultural Goods
Agriculture Minister Timothy D Shira rejected universal support prices, opting instead for cold storage and processing units to stabilize crop earnings.
NEWire Desk • 31 Jul 2026
Shillong Ropeway Costs Hit 151 Crore Amid Ecological Outcry
The Shillong Ropeway project faces backlash over rising costs, ecological risks to water sources, and missing tribal trading licenses.
Walrik Marak • 31 Jul 2026
