Meghalaya
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
Senior Meghalaya Official Files Harassment Complaint With State Commission for Women
A veteran Meghalaya official has accused the Governor’s Secretariat of workplace harassment and failure to comply with mandated sexual harassment laws.
Walrik Marak • 16 Jun 2026
Nitin Gadkari to Launch Rs 3,214 Crore Road Projects in Meghalaya
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari is set to unveil six major highway projects in Meghalaya to bolster regional connectivity and economic development.
Walrik Marak • 16 Jun 2026
KHNAM Demands State Sports Council Implement Benefits for Daily-Wage Workers
The KHNAM has urged the Meghalaya State Sports Council to grant long-term daily wage employees official benefits under the 1996 regular casual workers scheme.
Walrik Marak • 16 Jun 2026
Shillong Hoteliers Urge Police to Address Rising Drug Abuse in City Centers
The Federation of Shillong Hotels is calling for urgent police action to address increasing drug abuse in Police Bazar, citing threats to tourists and safety.
NEWire Desk • 16 Jun 2026
Post-mortem finds non-fatal injuries on exhumed body of Pynter youth
Medical experts found non-fatal injuries on the exhumed body of Trophimos Khongmawloh, as police await further tests to determine the cause of death.
Walrik Marak • 16 Jun 2026
East Garo Hills groups demand crackdown on illegal coal transport
Three civil society organizations have petitioned the East Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner to investigate illegal and overloaded coal trucks on NH 62.
NEWire Desk • 16 Jun 2026
Hima Sohra Leaders Petition Governor to Stop KHADC Intervention
Hima Sohra leaders are urging the Governor to reject KHADC attempts to hold an election for their new Syiem, citing deep-rooted traditional customs.
Walrik Marak • 16 Jun 2026
Residents in Meghalaya's Garo Hills Protest Frequent Power Outages and Unfair Billing
Community leaders and local groups in Tura demand urgent utility grid repairs and a billing probe after facing over 30 power cuts per day.
NEWire Desk • 16 Jun 2026
Union Minister Praises Meghalaya for Business Reform Success
Sarbananda Sonowal hailed Meghalaya as a national model for reducing bureaucratic hurdles, ranking third nationwide for its business-friendly reforms.
Walrik Marak • 16 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Targets Economic Growth and New Airport Expansion
Meghalaya claims the spot as India's third-fastest growing economy, with the Chief Minister promising major airport upgrades and new tourism developments.
Walrik Marak • 16 Jun 2026
