Meghalaya

Meghalaya Issues Monsoon Health Warning Over Wild Mushrooms

Meghalaya officials warned residents to avoid wild mushrooms and protect water sources from chemical runoff during the monsoon season.

NEWire Desk • 26 Jul 2026

NPP Eyes Manipur Expansion as Conrad Sangma Pushes for Growth

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma plans to grow the NPP in Manipur. He aims to secure more seats and address the state's ongoing ethnic conflict and economic woes.

Walrik Marak • 26 Jul 2026

Aesaka Paswett Nongrum Claims Victory in Kidspace Competition

Aesaka Paswett Nongrum took the top prize in the latest Kidspace contest, besting three other local student competitors in a recent showing.

NEWire Desk • 26 Jul 2026

Christopher Nolan Brings The Odyssey to Mumbai

Christopher Nolan discusses filming The Odyssey in IMAX, his deep appreciation for Indian cinema culture, and the thrill of his latest Mumbai visit.

NEWire Desk • 26 Jul 2026

Siblings Reconnect Through Family Jam Business

After their father's passing, estranged siblings Sandra and Denis reunite in their childhood home to launch a handcrafted apricot jam brand, Golden Summers.

Walrik Marak • 26 Jul 2026

Education Minister Rymbui Promotes STEM Skills at SPARK Graduation

Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui awarded certificates to SPARK Meghalaya students at a ceremony in Nongtalang, emphasizing the importance of STEM learning.

NEWire Desk • 26 Jul 2026

HNYF Delivers Aid to Struggling Families in East Jaintia Hills

The HNYF East Jaintia Zone provided aid to two families in Wapung Shnong facing severe physical disabilities and financial hardship.

Walrik Marak • 26 Jul 2026

Garo Hills District Council Member Habibuz Zaman Dies at 46

Habibuz Zaman, an NPP member of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council, has died in New Delhi following a two-year battle with a brain blood clot.

Walrik Marak • 26 Jul 2026

Taj Umiam Resort construction slated for autumn start

Tata Group expects to start building the five-star Taj Umiam Resort & Spa this September after removing a controversial island from the project site.

NEWire Desk • 26 Jul 2026

Gorkha Higher Secondary School Alumni Mark Ninth Anniversary

The Gorkha Higher Secondary School Alumni Association celebrated its ninth foundation day with cultural performances and special guest awards.

Walrik Marak • 26 Jul 2026

Assam Rifles hosts screening of Naga history documentary in Shillong

Assam Rifles screened a new documentary on Naga oral history at its Laitkor headquarters to promote cultural preservation and social unity in the region.

NEWire Desk • 26 Jul 2026

Shillong Police Net 85,000 Rupees in Late-Night Traffic Crackdown

Shillong police collected 85,000 rupees in fines from 71 traffic violations during a late-night operation targeting drunk and reckless drivers.

Walrik Marak • 26 Jul 2026

Meghalaya Student Groups Demand NEET Reforms After Minister Resigns

Meghalaya student unions demand local NEET testing centers and systemic reform following the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

NEWire Desk • 26 Jul 2026

Marmain Villagers Demand Bridge After Floods Destroy Crossing

Flash floods destroyed the vital Umpli River bridge, cutting off 17 villages on the Meghalaya-Assam border. Residents now call for permanent infrastructure.

NEWire Desk • 26 Jul 2026

Meghalaya Government Announces Major Bureaucratic Reshuffle

The Meghalaya government has reassigned several IAS and MCS officers, shifting key portfolios across multiple departments effective immediately.

NEWire Desk • 26 Jul 2026

Residents Nab Thief as Car Vandals Strike Shillong

Laban residents caught a man stealing a car part on Friday. Meanwhile, vandals hit three parked vehicles in a separate crime spree at Barik.

Walrik Marak • 26 Jul 2026

Meghalaya Education Minister Urges Students to Temper Ambition with Patience

Meghalaya Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui challenged students to balance ambition with patience during Lady Keane College's 91st Foundation Day.

Walrik Marak • 26 Jul 2026

Lyngdoh Targets KHADC Oversight in Cabbage Price Crisis

Ampareen Lyngdoh demands accountability from the KHADC as cabbage farmers give away crops for free due to plummeting market prices in Shillong.

Walrik Marak • 26 Jul 2026

KSU Accuses Meghalaya Government of Stalling Resident Safety Act

The Khasi Students’ Union says the state government is lying about legal hurdles to delay enforcing the Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security Act.

Walrik Marak • 26 Jul 2026

Experts Push for Local UPSC Coaching Ecosystem in Meghalaya

Panelists at the Meghalaya UPSC Vision Conclave 2026 call for local mentorship and financial support to boost the state's Civil Services representation.

Walrik Marak • 26 Jul 2026