Meghalaya
Northeast India Opens Largest Organic Spice Processing Plant in Meghalaya
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated a major organic spice plant in Meghalaya to boost farmer incomes and agricultural export potential.
NEWire Desk • 20 Jun 2026
Meghalaya POSHAN Workers Urge Finance Minister for Honorarium Hike
Cook-cum-helpers in Meghalaya are petitioning Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to increase their stagnant monthly honorarium from Rs 900 to Rs 9,000.
NEWire Desk • 20 Jun 2026
KHADC Outlines Relief Payments for Natural Calamity Victims
The KHADC is offering up to Rs 15,000 for families impacted by natural disasters, though officials note that payouts depend on current council funding.
NEWire Desk • 20 Jun 2026
Opposition Members Challenge Legality of Court Fees in Khasi Hills District Council
Opposition members at the KHADC are demanding the removal of a 2024 order for court fees, citing concerns over the lack of a clear legal foundation.
NEWire Desk • 20 Jun 2026
Opposition Walkout as KHADC Passes 2026-27 Deficit Budget
Opposition members walked out of the KHADC session after the Chairman blocked debate on service rules. The Council also passed a Rs 16.92 lakh deficit budget.
Walrik Marak • 20 Jun 2026
Gorkha Pathshala Higher Secondary School Mourns Former President Puran Kumar Gurung
The Gorkha Pathshala Higher Secondary School community gathered to honor the memory and lasting social contributions of late member Puran Kumar Gurung.
Walrik Marak • 20 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Minister Pushes for Expanded EPF Coverage to Secure Worker Benefits
Labour Minister Methodius Dkhar is urging Meghalaya employers to extend EPF coverage to all eligible workers to ensure access to essential social security.
NEWire Desk • 20 Jun 2026
Synod College Honors Father of Khasi Alphabet Thomas Jones
Synod College celebrated Thomas Jones Day, honoring the missionary's role in developing the Khasi alphabet and fostering local literacy and culture.
NEWire Desk • 20 Jun 2026
IIM Shillong Announces 2026 Recruitment Drive for Managerial Roles
IIM Shillong is hiring for various managerial positions in 2026. Interested candidates can apply online until July 20, 2026.
Walrik Marak • 19 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Deputy CM Rules Out State-Led Changes to Federal Coal Mining Laws
Deputy CM Prestone Tynsong asserts that Meghalaya must follow central coal mining laws, rejecting claims that the state can independently bypass them.
NEWire Desk • 19 Jun 2026
Rare Stump-Tailed Macaque Born at Meghalaya State Zoo
The Meghalaya State Zoo celebrates its first successful birth of a vulnerable stump-tailed macaque, marking a milestone for regional wildlife conservation.
NEWire Desk • 19 Jun 2026
NEET Candidates in Shillong Urged to Arrive Early for Re-Examination Amid VVIP Visit
East Khasi Hills officials advise NEET candidates to arrive early at the Upper Shillong center on June 21 due to a scheduled Union Minister visit and traffic.
Walrik Marak • 19 Jun 2026
Meghalaya State Zoo Celebrates First Stump-tailed Macaque Birth
Meghalaya State Zoo has successfully bred a rare Stump-tailed Macaque, marking a significant milestone for the conservation of this vulnerable species.
NEWire Desk • 19 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Launches Electoral Roll Revision Training in Garo Hills
Meghalaya officials have started training Booth Level Officers in the Garo Hills to prepare for the upcoming 2026 electoral roll revision process.
NEWire Desk • 19 Jun 2026
Pilots Federation Disputes Official Narrative in Air India Crash
The Federation of Indian Pilots claims an electrical failure caused the June 12 Air India crash, contradicting official reports of pilot suicide.
Walrik Marak • 19 Jun 2026
NEET Students Divided Over Telegram Suspension Ahead of Re-exam
Students prepping for the NEET-UG 2026 re-exam weigh in as the Delhi High Court upholds a temporary Telegram ban aimed at preventing further paper leaks.
Walrik Marak • 19 Jun 2026
Jaintia Students Movement Opposes Using Teachers for Census 2027
The JSM is urging local officials to exempt teachers from upcoming census duties to prevent disruptions to the academic year and student learning.
Walrik Marak • 19 Jun 2026
Meghalaya School Accused of Blocking Student Exam After Teacher Assault Allegations
A Meghalaya student was allegedly barred from his exam after his parents filed an FIR against a teacher for corporal punishment, prompting an investigation.
NEWire Desk • 19 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Activist Alleges Intimidation by Catholic School Principal Following Student Assault
A Meghalaya activist has accused a school principal of intimidation after a teacher allegedly assaulted a student at a South Garo Hills secondary school.
Walrik Marak • 19 Jun 2026
Nirmala Sitharaman: Northeast India Set to Lead as Sustainable Agricultural Hub
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says the Northeast can drive India's growth through high-quality organic farming and sustainable development practices.
NEWire Desk • 19 Jun 2026
