Meghalaya
Meghalaya Tries Solar Air Purifiers Amid Expert Skepticism
Meghalaya is piloting solar air purifiers in polluted Byrnihat, but experts question the technology's effectiveness and the manufacturer's math.
NEWire Desk • 31 Jul 2026
Police Bypass Arrest for Accused Advocate as High Court Reviews Vigilantism
Police avoided arresting advocate AH Hazarika under new laws, while the Meghalaya High Court will review his public parading by vigilantes.
NEWire Desk • 31 Jul 2026
East Khasi Hills Officials Target Unverified Tenancy in Shillong Cantonment
East Khasi Hills officials plan door-to-door tenancy checks in Mawprem and Jhalupara to enforce the Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security Act.
Walrik Marak • 31 Jul 2026
Police Fire Tear Gas During East Jaintia Hills Cement Plant Protest
Tear gas and arrests marked a protest against a Shree Cement project in East Jaintia Hills as officials insist the mandatory public hearing must proceed.
NEWire Desk • 31 Jul 2026
Northeast Allies Brace for Parliamentary Clash Over FCRA Amendment Bill
Northeast political leaders and church groups scramble as the 2026 FCRA Amendment Bill threatens to seize assets of faith-based institutions.
NEWire Desk • 31 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Completes Voter Enumeration as 2.24 Lakh Face Verification
Meghalaya finished its 2026 electoral roll revision, hitting 100% coverage. Now, authorities face a high-stakes verification of unmapped and ASDD voters.
Walrik Marak • 31 Jul 2026
Mawlai Routs Laitkor 5-0 in Shillong Premier League
Mawlai crushed Laitkor 5-0 at the SSA Stadium on July 30, marking the largest winning margin of the 2026 Shillong Premier League season.
Walrik Marak • 31 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Assembly Presses CMJ Breweries on 29 Crore Debt
Meghalaya lawmakers are pushing for debt recovery from CMJ Breweries while investigating power scheme lapses flagged by the auditor.
Walrik Marak • 31 Jul 2026
Assam Floods Destroy 30 Tea Gardens as Death Toll Climbs
Assam floods have damaged 30 tea gardens and claimed 75 lives. State officials and the Indian Army are working to rescue trapped residents in the region.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
Kiren Rijiju and Shatrughan Sinha Clash Over Rahul Gandhi's Police Excess Allegations
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju slams Rahul Gandhi for targeting Amit Shah, while TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha defends the LoP's accusations of police brutality.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
High Court Orders Reopening of Contested Liquor Shop in Tura
The Meghalaya High Court ruled that a West Garo Hills liquor store must reopen, citing full legal compliance despite local moral objections.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Wraps Electoral Roll Revision Ahead of August Draft
Meghalaya officials finalize enumeration for the 2026 electoral roll, targeting an August 5th publication after verifying over 2.3 million voter records.
Walrik Marak • 30 Jul 2026
Sangma Grants Land Titles to Tura Families
Meghalaya CM Conrad K. Sangma handed land documents to Tura families, ending years of legal uncertainty for hundreds of households in the region.
Walrik Marak • 30 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Urges Center to Acquire Border Land to Protect Villagers
Meghalaya officials want the Center to buy 150 yards of border land to keep local villages and farms from being cut off by new fencing projects.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
NPP unsure if Centre honored FCRA amendment pledges
NPP leaders await clarity on whether New Delhi accepted proposed changes to the FCRA Bill, leaving their support for the legislation in limbo.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
GSMC Demands Immediate Codification of Garo Customary Law
The GSMC urges the GHADC to codify Garo Customary Law and implement a separate electoral roll to protect tribal interests in the region.
Walrik Marak • 30 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Orders Police Crackdown on Reckless Drivers
Meghalaya officials ordered police to crack down on reckless driving after a recent spike in serious road accidents left several people injured.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Taps Solar Tech to Clear Byrnihat Smog
Meghalaya is launching a solar-powered air purifier pilot project in Byrnihat to combat persistent industrial pollution and monitor air quality.
Walrik Marak • 30 Jul 2026
NECTAR Meghalaya Opens Hiring for 2026 Administrative and Technical Roles
NECTAR Meghalaya is hiring for five positions including finance and technical roles. Submit your application via email by August 2, 2026.
Walrik Marak • 30 Jul 2026
Conrad Sangma Defends Fund Distribution for Meghalaya Development Projects
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma explains the role of the Special Development Fund in supporting local community projects while ensuring equitable distribution.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
