Meghalaya
DM&HO Clinches Women's Basketball Title in West Khasi Hills Jubilee Match
The DM&HO basketball team beat the Police Department 41-27 to win the final during West Khasi Hills district's 50th anniversary celebration.
NEWire Desk • 1 Oct 2026
KSU Stops Bus Carrying 42 Undocumented Workers in Ri-Bhoi
KSU members intercepted a bus on National Highway 6, sending 42 undocumented migrant workers back to Assam after they failed to provide valid papers.
NEWire Desk • 1 Oct 2026
Meghalaya Labour Department Cracks Down on Fake Migrant Worker Documents
Meghalaya officials warn against fake migrant worker registration documents, threatening heavy fines and jail time for employers using fraudulent papers.
Walrik Marak • 1 Oct 2026
Retired NEC Secretariat employee Dominic Dkhar Ngapkynta dies
Dominic Dkhar Ngapkynta, a retired North Eastern Council worker, passed away Wednesday. Funeral services are set for Friday in Nongthymmai.
Walrik Marak • 1 Oct 2026
Scooty Rider Injured in Shillong Crash
A scooter rider was hospitalized after a head-on collision with a tourist vehicle in Shillong on Tuesday night. Police are investigating the crash.
NEWire Desk • 1 Oct 2026
VPP Demands Overhaul of Meghalaya Agriculture Policy
The VPP Youth Wing submitted a nine-point plan to the state government, urging for price protections, improved market access, and better infrastructure.
NEWire Desk • 1 Oct 2026
Meghalaya Governor Honors Riti Academy’s 35-Year Creative Legacy
Governor CH Vijayashankar celebrated Riti Academy's 35th anniversary by awarding local artists and praising the institution's role in cultural growth.
NEWire Desk • 1 Oct 2026
Shillong Prepares for Milestone Durga Puja Celebrations
Rilbong marks a century of Durga Puja as the Central Puja Committee oversees 142 celebrations across the state this year.
NEWire Desk • 1 Oct 2026
Shillong Literary Festival Returns This November
The sixth Shillong Literary Festival hits Ward's Lake in November. Organizers added a new writing contest and career workshops to the event lineup.
NEWire Desk • 1 Oct 2026
East Khasi Hills Tightens Safety Rules for Durga Puja
East Khasi Hills officials mandated strict safety and crowd control measures for upcoming Durga Puja celebrations to ensure public security.
Walrik Marak • 1 Oct 2026
Rilbong Marks Centenary with Citywide Celebration
Rilbong is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a year-long program honoring historical figures and planning the future of Shillong.
NEWire Desk • 1 Oct 2026
Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival Returns to Madan Kurkalang for 2026
Organizers moved the 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival back to Madan Kurkalang after public demand, abandoning plans for the New Shillong Highland Grounds.
Walrik Marak • 1 Oct 2026
Meghalaya Targets AI and GCC Investment with New IT Policy
Meghalaya is drafting an IT policy to lure global tech firms, focusing on AI and new infrastructure like the Shillong Tech Park-II to boost growth.
NEWire Desk • 1 Oct 2026
Meghalaya Artist Displays Digital Work at Navi Mumbai Airport
Artist Jasan Sangma’s digital installation, Seemant, now greets travelers at the new Navi Mumbai International Airport as part of the Maha Swagat project.
NEWire Desk • 1 Oct 2026
Meghalaya Imposes No-Fly Zone for Amit Shah Visit
Ri Bhoi district bans all drones and low-altitude aircraft during Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to Meghalaya on October 4 and 5.
NEWire Desk • 1 Oct 2026
Shillong Hawkers Expose Major Failures in MUDA Market Management
More than 250 hawkers confronted auditors in Shillong regarding botched stall allocations and missing documentation at the Khyndailad MUDA Complex.
Walrik Marak • 1 Oct 2026
Meghalaya Tightens Hospital Billing Audits Under MHIS
Meghalaya has upgraded its health insurance audit system to digital and risk-based checks, aiming for better accountability despite new hurdles.
NEWire Desk • 1 Oct 2026
Missing couple found dead in South West Khasi Hills
Police discovered the bodies of a young couple in Nongjri village after they went missing on September 26. Investigation into the deaths is ongoing.
Walrik Marak • 1 Oct 2026
KSU Accuses Shillong Police of Extorting Truckers on Bypass
Khasi Students’ Union alleges police are shaking down truck drivers for cash on the Shillong Bypass and is calling for a full, independent inquiry.
NEWire Desk • 1 Oct 2026
Amit Shah to Present President’s Colour to Meghalaya Police in Shillong
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Shillong on October 5 to honor the Meghalaya Police with the prestigious President’s Colour award.
Walrik Marak • 1 Oct 2026
