Meghalaya
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
National Law University Shillong Opens Hiring for Guest Faculty Positions
NLU Shillong is hiring six guest faculty members for 2026 across law, management, and mathematics. Apply via email before the June 22 deadline.
Walrik Marak • 18 Jun 2026
ICAR ATARI Umiam Announces Recruitment for Young Professionals
ICAR ATARI in Umiam, Meghalaya, is hiring Young Professionals for various administrative and technical roles. Apply by June 26, 2026, for these positions.
Walrik Marak • 18 Jun 2026
Jaintia Hills Miners Extend Hunger Strike Over Land Lease Rules
Miners in Meghalaya continue their hunger strike, rejecting government proposals and demanding lease reforms to restore local coal extraction operations.
Walrik Marak • 18 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Unveils Ambitious Tourism Master Plan for New Shillong
Meghalaya plans a Rs 450-crore monolith tower and luxury tourism hub in New Shillong to boost international arrivals and promote sustainable growth.
NEWire Desk • 18 Jun 2026
KHNAM Urges KHADC to Expedite Amendment of AD Rule 128
The KHNAM party is pushing the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council to prioritize the long-delayed amendment of AD Rule 128 instead of a broader review.
NEWire Desk • 18 Jun 2026
Nepal Seeks Deeper Economic and Diplomatic Ties with India and China
Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal aims to strengthen relations with India and China, prioritizing infrastructure and trade connectivity for the nation.
NEWire Desk • 18 Jun 2026
US and Iran Reach Tentative Agreement to Reopen Hormuz and Restore Oil Exports
A leaked US-Iran deal aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume oil exports while launching new negotiations over Tehran's nuclear program.
NEWire Desk • 18 Jun 2026
Trump Challenges Netanyahu Over Iran Deal and Lebanon Conflict
President Trump is publicly criticizing Benjamin Netanyahu as he pursues an Iran deal, straining a long-standing alliance between the two leaders.
NEWire Desk • 18 Jun 2026
Activist Challenges South Garo Hills School for Barring Student from Exams
An activist has filed a complaint against a South Garo Hills school for blocking a student from exams after his family reported a teacher for assault.
NEWire Desk • 18 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Government Announces Rs 11.3 Crore Makeover for Ward's Lake
Meghalaya Tourism Minister Timothy D. Shira announced an 11.3 crore project to revitalize Ward’s Lake, focusing on water clarity and improved infrastructure.
Walrik Marak • 18 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Government Considers Terminating SAI Computers Contract
Facing public backlash over billing issues and power outages, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma is considering ending SAI Computers' state contracts.
Walrik Marak • 18 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Plans Massive 1,000-Drum Wangala Festival for Golden Jubilee
Meghalaya plans a historic Wangala Festival, featuring 1,000 drums for its Golden Jubilee while upgrading tourism infrastructure in the Garo Hills.
NEWire Desk • 18 Jun 2026
Nokma Council Partners with Futuring Heritage to Document Garo Hills Land and Culture
The Council of Nokmas and Futuring Heritage have launched a research project to document cultural and land management challenges in the Garo Hills by 2027.
Walrik Marak • 18 Jun 2026
Opposition leader criticizes late bill circulation at KHADC
Titosstarwell Chyne has slammed the KHADC Executive Committee for sharing amendment bills late, leaving members with no time to review key legislation.
Walrik Marak • 18 Jun 2026
Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council Rejects State Government Oversight Proposal
The KHADC has rejected a state government proposal to appoint an external officer to oversee staff salaries, citing concerns over its financial autonomy.
Walrik Marak • 18 Jun 2026
KHADC Defends Appointment of Special Counsel Amid Opposition Scrutiny
The KHADC defended the hiring of senior advocate HL Shangreiso as Special Counsel, despite opposition criticism over the firm's lack of case outcome data.
Walrik Marak • 18 Jun 2026
KHNAM Criticizes Decade-Long Stagnation on KHADC Rule 128 Amendments
KHNAM leader Thomas Passah warns the KHADC against further delays in amending Rule 128, urging immediate action rather than a lengthy comprehensive review.
NEWire Desk • 18 Jun 2026
KHADC Unveils Deficit Budget With New Focus on Land Protection
The KHADC presented a Rs 16.93 lakh deficit budget for 2026-27, introducing land ceiling regulations and modern digital record-keeping initiatives.
NEWire Desk • 18 Jun 2026
KHADC warns over tribal identity as Khasi Lineage Act ambiguity persists
The KHADC is facing calls to clarify the Khasi Lineage Act as officials warn that abandoning traditional naming customs could lead to a loss of tribal status.
NEWire Desk • 18 Jun 2026
