Meghalaya
Indigenous groups demand probe into identity theft by suspected infiltrators in Meghalaya
Khasi advocacy groups are calling for an urgent review of identity records, alleging that illegal immigrants are adopting local surnames to gain status.
Walrik Marak • 19 Jun 2026
Meghalaya High Court Orders Review of CCTV Coverage in Police Stations
The Meghalaya High Court has ordered the state government to provide a status report on CCTV installations across all police stations within four weeks.
NEWire Desk • 19 Jun 2026
Meghalaya High Court Quashes Assault Case Following Family Settlement
The Meghalaya High Court has dropped assault charges against a man after he and his in-laws reached an amicable settlement regarding a domestic dispute.
Walrik Marak • 19 Jun 2026
Meghalaya High Court resolves Bidhan Bhavan preservation case
The Meghalaya High Court closed a heritage case for Bidhan Bhavan after the government agreed to honor the site with a commemorative bust and plaque.
NEWire Desk • 19 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Launches Intensive Voter Roll Revision Starting June 20
Meghalaya begins a state-wide voter roll update on June 20, featuring door-to-door verification to ensure electoral database accuracy before October.
Walrik Marak • 19 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Modernizes Criminal Justice with Digital Tools and New Police Protocols
Meghalaya has introduced a digital investigation module and new police protocols to align with India's updated criminal justice system.
Walrik Marak • 19 Jun 2026
Nirmala Sitharaman to Inaugurate Northeast's Largest Organic Spice Plant in Meghalaya
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman visits Meghalaya to launch a major organic spice plant and inaugurate development projects worth over Rs 1,200 crore.
Walrik Marak • 19 Jun 2026
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to Begin Two-Day Meghalaya Visit
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrives in Meghalaya for a two-day trip to launch new infrastructure projects and engage with local communities.
Walrik Marak • 19 Jun 2026
Border Standoffs Leave Illegal Migrants Stranded Between India and Bangladesh
Meghalaya officials report a growing security crisis as Bangladesh refuses to accept illegal migrants intercepted at the border by the BSF.
Walrik Marak • 19 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Deputy CM Promises Investigation into Deaths of Two Youths
Prestone Tynsong has vowed a thorough police investigation into the suspicious deaths of two Hajong youths following public outcry and murder allegations.
NEWire Desk • 19 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Police to Launch Home-Based FIR Service for Improved Accessibility
Meghalaya Police is introducing a new home-visit service for filing FIRs to better support women and vulnerable residents across the state.
NEWire Desk • 19 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Declares African Swine Fever Outbreak Under Control
Meghalaya officials report no new African Swine Fever cases, confirming pork is safe to eat as the state moves to contain the recent livestock outbreak.
NEWire Desk • 19 Jun 2026
Families Seek Answers Following Mysterious Deaths of Young Couple in Shillong
Families are demanding an investigation into the mysterious deaths of Simanta and Prinomi Hajong, a young couple found dead in a shed in Shillong.
NEWire Desk • 19 Jun 2026
Meghalaya High Court Closes Case on Historic Laban Circuit House
The Meghalaya High Court disposed of a PIL regarding Laban Circuit House after the government agreed to honor Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy at the historic site.
Walrik Marak • 19 Jun 2026
Vice Admiral Deepak Kumar Goswami Praises Meghalaya Cultural Heritage
During a family visit to Meghalaya, Vice Admiral Deepak Kumar Goswami commended the Khasi community for their dedication to preserving indigenous traditions.
NEWire Desk • 19 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Deputy CM Rules Out Unilateral Changes to Central Coal Mining Laws
Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong says the state cannot bypass central laws to restart coal mining, urging stakeholders to respect legal procedures.
NEWire Desk • 19 Jun 2026
Garo Hills election officials launch intensive electoral roll revision training
Election officials in the Garo Hills are undergoing training for the 2026 electoral roll revision, with house-to-house verification starting in late June.
NEWire Desk • 19 Jun 2026
KHADC Restarts Review of Khasi Inheritance of Property Bill
The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council has revived the review of a 2021 bill aiming to reform traditional inheritance laws for the Khasi community.
NEWire Desk • 18 Jun 2026
Shillong Lok Sabha by-election faces delay over electoral roll revision
The Shillong Lok Sabha by-election is likely delayed until October as electoral roll revisions take priority, leaving the seat vacant for months.
NEWire Desk • 18 Jun 2026
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to Visit Meghalaya for Development Projects
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will visit Meghalaya on June 19 and 20 to inaugurate infrastructure projects and review externally aided programs.
NEWire Desk • 18 Jun 2026
