Meghalaya
KHADC and Meghalaya Government Clash Over Millions in Unpaid Revenue
The KHADC and Meghalaya's government are at odds over Rs 41.5 crore in alleged unpaid revenue, with both sides offering conflicting accounts of the situation.
NEWire Desk • 18 Jun 2026
Khasi Hills Council Revives Stalled Property Inheritance Bill
The KHADC has reconstituted a review committee to advance the 2021 Khasi Inheritance of Property Bill, aimed at modernizing traditional wealth distribution.
NEWire Desk • 18 Jun 2026
Jaintia Hills Coal Miners Reject Government Policy Offer
Coal miners in Meghalaya are continuing their hunger strike after rejecting a government proposal for a new committee to address land mining regulations.
NEWire Desk • 18 Jun 2026
Star Cement Faces Probe Over Unexplained Coal Shipments in Meghalaya
Meghalaya authorities are demanding answers from Star Cement regarding nearly 3 lakh metric tonnes of coal that lack proper documentation and legal clearance.
Walrik Marak • 18 Jun 2026
Garo Students’ Union Raises Alarm Over Massive Voter Roll Anomalies in Meghalaya
A suspicious surge in voter registration at a single Meghalaya residence has sparked demands for an investigation into the state's electoral rolls.
NEWire Desk • 18 Jun 2026
Shillong Lok Sabha By-election Faces Delay Until October
The Election Commission is set to delay the Shillong by-election until October to finish updating electoral rolls, leaving the constituency unrepresented.
Walrik Marak • 18 Jun 2026
Meghalaya High Court Presses DGCA Over Shillong Airport Expansion Stalls
The Meghalaya High Court has demanded action from the DGCA to prevent cost hikes caused by delays to the long-awaited Shillong Airport expansion project.
NEWire Desk • 18 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Moves to Regulate Small-Scale Coal Mining
The Meghalaya government is establishing a committee to draft small-scale coal mining guidelines while suspending external coal imports pending review.
NEWire Desk • 17 Jun 2026
Khasi Hills Council Warns Violators of Lineage Act Will Lose Community Status
The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council warned that residents who violate local lineage laws risk losing their official Khasi community status.
NEWire Desk • 17 Jun 2026
Pressure Mounts to Mandate ST Certificates for KHADC Elections in Meghalaya
Meghalaya leaders are pushing to require ST certificates for KHADC candidates, following a similar rule change recently implemented for the GHADC elections.
NEWire Desk • 17 Jun 2026
Top Maoist leader Shakuntala Mahato surrenders to Kolkata Police
Senior Maoist leader Shakuntala Mahato has surrendered to police in Kolkata. She turned in weapons and appealed for others to join the mainstream.
Walrik Marak • 17 Jun 2026
Assam Enforces Strict Security for NEET-UG Re-Examination
Assam is implementing rigorous security measures, including military transport and CCTV, for the upcoming NEET-UG re-examination on June 21.
Walrik Marak • 17 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Teachers Receive Sustainability Training Under NEP 2020
Teachers in Meghalaya's East Garo Hills district recently completed an intensive sustainability education training program aligned with NEP 2020.
NEWire Desk • 17 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Government to Address Border Fencing Concerns with Centre
Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong plans to discuss border fence alignment concerns with the Centre to protect local homes and farmland.
Walrik Marak • 17 Jun 2026
GAMSME and Meghalaya Rural Bank Partner to Expand Rural Credit Access
GAMSME and Meghalaya Rural Bank have signed a pact to help local small businesses and self-help groups access formal credit through new support channels.
NEWire Desk • 17 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Mandates Strict GST Compliance for Government Contracts
Meghalaya is tightening tax rules for government contracts, requiring GST registration and tax clearance to prevent state revenue losses.
Walrik Marak • 17 Jun 2026
Tipra Motha Leader Urges Local Inclusion in Northeast Infrastructure Projects
Pradyot Debbarma warns that Northeast infrastructure growth must benefit local communities directly to prevent alienation and ensure sustainable development.
NEWire Desk • 17 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Police Arrest Three Traffickers in Major Drug Bust
The Anti-Narcotics Task Force seized narcotics worth ₹9 lakh and arrested three individuals during an operation in the West Garo Hills district.
NEWire Desk • 17 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Eyes Rs 653 Crore Investment Boost Through UNNATI Program
Meghalaya's Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar announced a Rs 653 crore investment potential for the state, bolstered by the UNNATI and PRIME initiatives.
NEWire Desk • 17 Jun 2026
University of Science and Technology Meghalaya Hoists State’s Tallest National Flag
The University of Science and Technology Meghalaya has unveiled a 150-foot National Flag, becoming the first hill institution in the country to host one.
Walrik Marak • 17 Jun 2026
