Meghalaya
Meghalaya Prepares to Host 39th National Games
Meghalaya will host the 39th National Games next year, featuring 10,000 athletes across 39 disciplines in Shillong, Tura, and Jowai.
NEWire Desk • 17 Aug 2026
Independence Day Crowds Overwhelm Shillong
Record tourist numbers on Independence Day spark local debate over the changing character and overcrowding of Shillong as a destination.
NEWire Desk • 17 Aug 2026
Local Entrepreneurs Report Big Sales at Shillong Independence Day Exhibition
Meghalaya entrepreneurs see high demand at the Colors of India event in Shillong, showcasing local goods and traditional cultural performances.
Walrik Marak • 17 Aug 2026
Meghalaya High Court to Hear KHADC Appeal on Mylliem Syiemship
The Meghalaya High Court hears a KHADC appeal today regarding the reinstatement of Ainam Manik Syiem as the Syiem of Hima Mylliem.
NEWire Desk • 17 Aug 2026
Shillong Authorities Set to Evict Laitumkhrah Street Vendors
State officials plan to relocate Laitumkhrah vendors today despite ongoing protests from hawker associations regarding unresolved vending rights.
Walrik Marak • 17 Aug 2026
KSU Launches Shillong Campaign to Force Government Action on Five Demands
The KSU is holding eight public meetings in Shillong on August 17 and 18 to pressure the Meghalaya government over its five-point list of demands.
Walrik Marak • 17 Aug 2026
Activist Demands Probe Into Ri-Bhoi Coal Smuggling Syndicate
Activist John Franky Rymbai wants a police probe into illegal coal trucking in Ri-Bhoi, citing falsified weighment records and department corruption.
NEWire Desk • 17 Aug 2026
CM Sangma Touts Eight Years of Meghalaya Growth
CM Conrad K. Sangma marked Independence Day by highlighting eight years of infrastructure, healthcare, and economic progress in Meghalaya.
NEWire Desk • 17 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Grapples With Severe Doctor Shortage
A new study reveals Meghalaya has only one doctor for every 4,200 people, falling well short of national standards and leaving rural residents underserved.
NEWire Desk • 16 Aug 2026
Supreme Court Bar Association Demands Repeal of Resolution Against Meghalaya AG
The SCBA wants Meghalaya lawyers to drop their resolution against Advocate General Amit Kumar after he discussed safety for women interns in court.
Walrik Marak • 16 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Economy Doubles as State Hits Growth Milestone
Chief Minister Conrad Sangma reports Meghalaya is India's third fastest-growing state, with its economy doubling since 2018.
NEWire Desk • 15 Aug 2026
Jaintia National Council Demands Protection for Lum Syrman Farmers
The Jaintia National Council is demanding the Meghalaya government protect Lum Syrman farmers from land disputes linked to a new Shree Cement project.
NEWire Desk • 15 Aug 2026
Forgotten Heroes: Meghalaya's Fierce Fight Against British Rule
Discover the indigenous leaders who battled British colonial expansion in Meghalaya long before India gained independence in 1947.
Walrik Marak • 15 Aug 2026
Shillong Water Project Nears Completion
Meghalaya’s PHE Minister Marcuise N. Marak says the Greater Shillong Water Supply Scheme is 90% complete and will start operations in March next year.
Walrik Marak • 15 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Forum Demands Return to Paper Ballots
The For Genuine Citizens of Meghalaya Forum has petitioned the Chief Electoral Officer to replace electronic voting machines with traditional paper ballots.
NEWire Desk • 15 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Plans New Water Utility Board for Urban Centers
The Meghalaya government intends to launch a Jal Board-style authority to manage water and sewerage services in Shillong and Tura by next year.
Walrik Marak • 15 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Truckers Fight Non-Local Hiring and Cargo Weight Fraud
Meghalaya truck drivers are protesting lost jobs to out-of-state operators and illegal weight skimming practices in government grain shipments.
Walrik Marak • 15 Aug 2026
High Court Orders Cleanup as Byrnihat Respiratory Cases Surge
Meghalaya High Court orders urgent road repairs and waste cleanup in Byrnihat as respiratory infections jump from 1,800 to 7,284 cases since 2021.
Walrik Marak • 14 Aug 2026
Tripura Royal Pradyot Debbarma Alleges Delhi Interference in Tribal Unity
Tripura royal Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma claims Delhi political forces are blocking efforts to unite Northeast indigenous tribal communities.
Walrik Marak • 14 Aug 2026
Shillong Marks Independence Day With Rallies and Exhibits
Shillong hosts an Independence Day lineup featuring a motorcycle rally, a religious freedom signature campaign, and an open house at the IMD center.
Walrik Marak • 14 Aug 2026
