Meghalaya
East Khasi Hills Police Set Traffic Rules for Durand Cup Opener
East Khasi Hills police have set traffic diversions and parking zones for the Durand Cup opening match in Shillong this Friday.
Walrik Marak • 30 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Tourism Group Demands Ban on Roadside Cooking
The Meghalaya Rural Tourism Forum wants a state-wide ban on roadside cooking to stop littering and protect local ecosystems from tourist waste.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
NPP and HYC Press Government on FCRA Amendments and State Demands
Meghalaya leaders seek clarity on FCRA bill changes while the Hynniewtrep Youth Council pressures the Governor on five core state security and labor issues.
Walrik Marak • 30 Jul 2026
Opposition Mounts Against Shillong Ropeway Project
Officials and residents clash over environmental damage, tree removal, and licensing issues surrounding the controversial Shillong Ropeway project.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
Garo Hills Resident Reports Sale of Expired Goods
S Salgra G Momin has reported wholesalers in West and South Garo Hills for selling expired goods, demanding immediate legal action to protect public health.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
Meghalaya High Court Quashes POCSO Case Following Couple's Marriage
The Meghalaya High Court dropped a POCSO case against a 27-year-old man, citing his marriage to the survivor and the welfare of their young daughter.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Launches First Digital Grievance Portal in East Khasi Hills
Deputy CM Prestone Tynsong launched a digital portal in East Khasi Hills to streamline public grievance tracking and administrative accountability.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
HYC Challenges Appointment of NEHU Vice-Chancellor
The HYC wants the Meghalaya Governor to review the appointment of S.K. Barik as NEHU's acting VC, citing a breach of university statutes.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
Assam Reports Over 3,400 Hectares Occupied by Meghalaya
Assam officials claim Meghalaya occupies over 3,400 hectares of land as border disputes across four neighbouring states remain a point of heated contention.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Bans Political Felicitation Ceremonies at Official Events
Meghalaya has banned government-funded felicitation ceremonies for the Chief Minister and state ministers, shifting the focus to public members.
Walrik Marak • 30 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Government Defends Security Act Amid Incomplete Border Infrastructure
Home Minister Prestone Tynsong claims the MRSSA is active, but the KSU disputes this, citing stalled amendments and ineffective border security at Umling.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
High Court Delays Shillong-Dawki Road Hearing Amid Ongoing Safety Work
Meghalaya High Court pushed the Shillong-Dawki road hearing to August 11 while safety assessments and subway construction continue to fix landslide damage.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Assembly Autumn Session Returns to Rilbong
The Meghalaya Legislative Assembly will hold its Autumn Session in Rilbong on August 24 as the new building remains unfinished.
Walrik Marak • 30 Jul 2026
Shillong Municipal Board Sets August Deadline for Laitumkhrah Vendors
Shillong clears Polo pavements for vendors and sets an August 17 deadline for Laitumkhrah relocations under the Meghalaya Street Vendors Scheme.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
Sonam Raghuvanshi Surrenders in Meghalaya Honeymoon Murder Case
Sonam Raghuvanshi surrendered to a Shillong court after the Supreme Court revoked her bail for the alleged murder of her husband during their honeymoon.
Walrik Marak • 30 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Deputy CM Rejects Blame for Assam Flooding
Prestone Tynsong denies Meghalaya is responsible for Assam's flooding, calling for better drainage and shared accountability instead of finger-pointing.
Walrik Marak • 30 Jul 2026
Kiren Rijiju Says Rahul Gandhi Trapped Himself with Amit Shah Accusations
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju slams Rahul Gandhi for making false claims about Home Minister Amit Shah following the July 20 protest march.
Walrik Marak • 30 Jul 2026
Kiran Bedi Calls for Overhaul of India’s Colonial Police Tactics
Former IPS officer Kiran Bedi says India's law enforcement remains stuck in the colonial era following recent protests over exam irregularities.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
Shillong Briefs: Hindu Mission, NIFT Orientation, Awards, and USTM Recognition
Meghalaya sees major academic updates with new USTM status, NIFT orientation, student awards for South Shillong, and Hindu Mission home anniversary plans.
Walrik Marak • 30 Jul 2026
St. Anthony’s College Hosts Nano Jatha 2026 Science Roadshow
NECTAR and CeNS brought a two-day nanotechnology roadshow to Shillong, training students for the upcoming Bengaluru India Nano 2026 conference.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
