Meghalaya

Meghalaya Starts Massive Electoral Roll Overhaul

Meghalaya officials launched a state-wide electoral roll revision, distributing over 1.19 lakh forms to voters in a house-to-house push.

NEWire Desk • 2 Jul 2026

IIPH Shillong and NESAC Partner to Track Disease with Space Tech

IIPH Shillong and NESAC have teamed up to use satellite data and geospatial intelligence to improve disease surveillance across the Northeast.

Walrik Marak • 1 Jul 2026

Meghalaya Starts Massive Electoral Roll Cleanup

Meghalaya officials launched a month-long door-to-door electoral roll revision, reaching five percent of the state's voters on the first day.

Walrik Marak • 1 Jul 2026

Pakistan’s ISI Preps Khalistan Liberation Army for Punjab Strikes

India's intelligence agencies identify the Khalistan Liberation Army as a major, well-trained terror threat operating under ISI patronage.

Walrik Marak • 1 Jul 2026

Karnataka Home Minister Demands Accuracy in Voter Roll Revision

Home Minister G. Parameshwara warns against voter disenfranchisement during Karnataka’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

NEWire Desk • 1 Jul 2026

Medical Leaders Mark National Doctor’s Day in Meghalaya

USTM honored medical professionals during National Doctor’s Day 2026, emphasizing the importance of public trust and empathy in healthcare delivery.

NEWire Desk • 1 Jul 2026

New District Court Complex Breaks Ground in East Khasi Hills

Chief Justice Revati Mohite Dere laid the foundation for a modern court complex in Umsawli to replace the aging Shillong District Court facility.

NEWire Desk • 1 Jul 2026

Khasi Students’ Union Threatens Independent Enforcement of Residency Laws

The Khasi Students’ Union warned Meghalaya’s government it will enforce entry laws itself if officials continue to delay critical migrant regulations.

Walrik Marak • 1 Jul 2026

Meghalaya Launches Massive Voter Roll Cleanup

Election officials in Meghalaya kicked off a voter roll revision, distributing over 7,800 forms across East Khasi Hills and West Garo Hills on day one.

Walrik Marak • 1 Jul 2026

Meghalaya Pushes for Practical Coal Mining Rules

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma is lobbying the Centre to adjust coal mining rules to help small-scale local miners operate more effectively.

Walrik Marak • 1 Jul 2026

Registration opens for 5th Sohra International Half Marathon

Runners can sign up for the 5th Sohra International Half Marathon starting July 1. Organizers capped entries at 11,000 participants for the race.

NEWire Desk • 1 Jul 2026

Meghalaya Rugby Association Starts State Talent Search

The Meghalaya Rugby Association is calling for new players across the state. Students, professionals, and locals can sign up to join the sport today.

Walrik Marak • 1 Jul 2026

Tlangnuam FC Claims First Futsal National Title

Tlangnuam FC beat Progressive Sports Academy 9-5 to become the first club from the Northeast to win the AIFF Futsal Club Championship in Bhavnagar.

NEWire Desk • 1 Jul 2026

Experts Push for Low-Carbon Cement Adoption in Northeast India

Industry leaders are calling for the use of Limestone Calcined Clay Cement to cut emissions and drive sustainable construction in the Northeast.

Walrik Marak • 1 Jul 2026

Road Repair Complaints, Accidents, and Community Events in Meghalaya

Shillong sees a scooter crash, Gorkha community marks foundation day, and West Garo Hills groups protest alleged corruption in road construction projects.

Walrik Marak • 1 Jul 2026

KSU threatens shutdown over plan to replace Umling checkpost with food court

The KSU is threatening to halt government work in Umling after officials moved to turn an influx-monitoring site into a tourism-focused food court.

Walrik Marak • 1 Jul 2026

Meghalaya Shifts to New Rural Employment Scheme with 1,100 Crore Budget

Meghalaya replaces MGNREGS with the VB-G RAM G program, boosting guaranteed work days and injecting 1,100 crore into state rural development projects.

NEWire Desk • 1 Jul 2026

Meghalaya Launches Program to Modernize State ITIs

Meghalaya officials and industry leaders met in Shillong to launch a new initiative aimed at upgrading state ITIs and boosting graduate employability.

Walrik Marak • 1 Jul 2026

Meghalaya Plans Major Overhaul for Command and Control Centre

Meghalaya plans to appoint a CEO and add drone surveillance to its command centre to boost public safety and inter-departmental coordination across the state.

Walrik Marak • 1 Jul 2026

Police hunt driver after deadly hit-and-run in East Jaintia Hills

East Jaintia Hills police are asking for help to identify a man killed in a hit-and-run accident near Rymbai village on June 27.

NEWire Desk • 1 Jul 2026