Meghalaya
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
Meghalaya Opens Northeast India’s Largest Organic Spice Processing Plant
Meghalaya has launched the region's largest organic spice processing unit, a Rs 32 crore facility set to boost income for over 5,500 local farmers.
Walrik Marak • 19 Jun 2026
Meghalaya State Zoo Welcomes First Stump-tailed Macaque Birth
Meghalaya State Zoo has achieved a conservation milestone with the successful birth of a vulnerable stump-tailed macaque, signaling strong adaptation.
Walrik Marak • 19 Jun 2026
Meghalaya High Court Orders Police to Report on CCTV Surveillance
The Meghalaya High Court has directed the state government to provide a detailed report on CCTV systems installed in police stations across the state.
Walrik Marak • 19 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Modernizes Criminal Justice with Digital Tools and New SOPs
Meghalaya has introduced a digital investigation module and forensic upgrades to align local police operations with the nation's new criminal laws.
Walrik Marak • 19 Jun 2026
SIT Expands Ram Temple Embezzlement Investigation
A government-appointed SIT is intensifying its probe into alleged financial irregularities at the Ram Temple, focusing on donations and land records.
Walrik Marak • 19 Jun 2026
US and Iran Technical Talks Postponed in Switzerland
Planned technical negotiations between the US, Iran, Qatar, and Pakistan have been postponed, according to the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs.
NEWire Desk • 19 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Government Plans Recruitment for 1,000 New Police Personnel
Meghalaya is set to hire 1,000 additional police officers to address staffing shortages caused by recent retirements and an aging workforce.
Walrik Marak • 19 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Police to Challenge Bail for Accused in Raja Raghuvanshi Murder Case
Meghalaya Police are moving to challenge the bail granted to Sonam Raghuvanshi, the primary suspect in the murder of businessman Raja Raghuvanshi.
Walrik Marak • 19 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Partners with Singapore's ITEES to Revamp Vocational Training
Meghalaya has partnered with Singapore's ITEES to upgrade vocational training and establish a new skills institute for the state's youth.
Walrik Marak • 19 Jun 2026
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Launches Major Development Projects in Meghalaya
Nirmala Sitharaman visits Meghalaya to inaugurate an organic spice plant and launch ₹1,200 crore worth of infrastructure and health projects.
NEWire Desk • 19 Jun 2026
Meghalaya High Court Presses DGCA Over Shillong Airport Expansion Delays
The Meghalaya High Court has demanded faster safety clearances for the Shillong Airport expansion project to prevent rising costs and further schedule delays.
NEWire Desk • 19 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Police Eliminate Massive Digital Case Backlog
Meghalaya Police have cleared over 53,000 digital case entries, modernizing their criminal tracking system to improve investigation efficiency.
NEWire Desk • 19 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Moves to Community-Led Justice System Under New Criminal Laws
Meghalaya has transitioned to a community-led justice system, replacing colonial-era policing with new digital tools and mandatory forensic investigations.
Walrik Marak • 19 Jun 2026
KHADC Clarifies Digitisation Plan for Trading Licences
The KHADC has confirmed that its new digitisation project will only cover license renewals, dismissing concerns regarding new non-tribal applications.
NEWire Desk • 19 Jun 2026
West Khasi Hills farmers join nationwide campaign for sustainable agriculture
Nearly 200 farmers gathered in Mawlaisyiem for a KVK workshop promoting soil health and reduced chemical use as part of the Khet Bachao Abhiyaan initiative.
NEWire Desk • 19 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Tourism Boom Strains Fragile Ecological Sites in Sohra
Surging tourist numbers in Sohra are overwhelming delicate ecological sites, prompting calls for better crowd management and safety measures in Meghalaya.
Walrik Marak • 19 Jun 2026
Khasi Council Seeks Legal Action to Reclaim Neglected Medicine Hub
The KHADC is moving to reclaim a 9.47 crore traditional medicine facility after the lessee failed to pay rent or make the site operational for two years.
Walrik Marak • 19 Jun 2026
Opposition Pressures KHADC over Rejected Development Projects
Opposition members in the KHADC are demanding answers from the Executive Committee following the rejection of numerous local development project proposals.
Walrik Marak • 19 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Reviews SAI Computers Contract Amid Mounting Public Outcry
Meghalaya is reevaluating its contract with SAI Computers following widespread public protests and allegations of inflated billing in rural regions.
NEWire Desk • 19 Jun 2026
