Meghalaya

Meghalaya TMC Faces Uncertainty Amid National Party Crisis

Meghalaya TMC leaders remain in limbo as the party's central leadership battles a major rebellion and potential merger with the Indian National Congress.

NEWire Desk • 17 Jun 2026

Jaintia Clan Elders Demand Codification of Matrilineal Laws by June 30

The Dorbar Ki Waheh Kur Ri Jaintia has set a June 30 deadline for the Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council to enact laws protecting matrilineal traditions.

Walrik Marak • 17 Jun 2026

Meghalaya Mandates Strict TDS Compliance to Prevent Revenue Loss

Meghalaya has ordered all government departments to enforce TDS rules on contracts to curb revenue leakage, holding individual officers liable for any failures.

NEWire Desk • 17 Jun 2026

West Garo Hills Resident Files Complaint Against 17 After Alleged Assault

A West Garo Hills man has filed a police complaint against 17 people, alleging he was assaulted for reporting corruption in a local employment council.

Walrik Marak • 17 Jun 2026

Meghalaya Audit Office Hosts Hindi Training Workshop

The Office of the Principal Accountant General in Shillong held a workshop to improve Hindi drafting and translation skills among its staff members.

NEWire Desk • 17 Jun 2026

Meghalaya Unveils State's Tallest National Flag at USTM Campus

The University of Science & Technology Meghalaya has installed a 150-foot national flag, becoming the first institution in the region to host the monument.

Walrik Marak • 17 Jun 2026

BAKDIL Clarifies Leadership Behind Garo Hills Cashew Success

An NGO has corrected a recent report, identifying Fr. Sunny Joseph Mavelil as the true leader behind the successful cashew farming revival in the Garo Hills.

Walrik Marak • 17 Jun 2026

Shillong Vigil Honors Six Naga Victims of Manipur Violence

Hundreds gathered in Shillong for a candlelight vigil to honor six Naga civilians killed in Manipur and demand immediate peace and justice.

NEWire Desk • 16 Jun 2026

Meghalaya Invests Rs 1,800 Crore in Sports to Drive Youth Development

Meghalaya has committed Rs 1,800 crore to sports infrastructure and athlete career security as it prepares to host the 2027 National Games.

NEWire Desk • 16 Jun 2026

Meghalaya Awards First Government Job Under New Sports Quota Policy

Canoeist Pynshngain Kurbah has become the first athlete to receive a direct government job appointment under Meghalaya's new outstanding sportsperson policy.

NEWire Desk • 16 Jun 2026

Northeast India Infrastructure Summit Highlights Rs 6 Lakh Crore Investment

The NEIINFRA 2026 summit in Shillong concluded, celebrating Rs 6 lakh crore in regional investments and setting a vision for sustainable, digital growth.

Walrik Marak • 16 Jun 2026

JICA-Funded Road Projects to Boost Trade and Connectivity in Meghalaya

Major highway projects in Meghalaya, backed by a Rs 1,592 crore JICA investment, aim to improve trade links with Bangladesh and boost regional economic growth.

NEWire Desk • 16 Jun 2026

Three Arrested in West Garo Hills for Alleged Heroin Trafficking

Meghalaya police arrested three men from Assam and seized 53 grams of heroin during a narcotics operation in the West Garo Hills district on June 15.

Walrik Marak • 16 Jun 2026

Meghalaya Announces Mega Football Stadium and Luxury Hotel Expansion

Meghalaya plans a 40,000-seat stadium and eight new five-star hotels as the state aims to drive regional growth and boost infrastructure capacity.

Walrik Marak • 16 Jun 2026

Meghalaya Prepares for 2027 National Games at Shillong Sports Conclave

Chief Minister Conrad Sangma held a sports conclave in Shillong to discuss infrastructure and athlete development ahead of the 2027 National Games.

Walrik Marak • 16 Jun 2026

Meghalaya Launches Sports Conclave Ahead of 2027 National Games

Meghalaya held its first Sports Conclave, honoring top athletes and outlining a new, long-term strategy for the state's sporting ecosystem ahead of 2027.

Walrik Marak • 16 Jun 2026

Sri Lanka A Secures Dramatic Super Over Victory Against India A

Sri Lanka A defeated India A in a heated Super Over finish in Dambulla after a tense regulation match that ended in a tie due to late bowling heroics.

NEWire Desk • 16 Jun 2026

Sumit Nagal and Sahaja Yamalapalli to Lead India's Asian Games Tennis Team

The AITA has named a six-member men's and women's tennis squad for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan, prioritizing current form and international experience.

NEWire Desk • 16 Jun 2026

Manpreet Singh Targets Global Hockey Records and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Midfielder Manpreet Singh has become India's most-capped hockey player and is now setting his sights on global records and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Walrik Marak • 16 Jun 2026

Two Youths Found Dead in Shillong Shop

Police are investigating the deaths of two men found inside a betel nut shop in Shillong, with initial evidence pointing toward a possible suicide.

NEWire Desk • 16 Jun 2026