Meghalaya
Neeraj Chopra Named to India Commonwealth Games Squad Pending Qualification
Neeraj Chopra joins India's Commonwealth Games athletics team, provided he hits the 82.61m qualifying mark after returning from a back injury.
NEWire Desk • 15 Jun 2026
India Women Face USA in FIH Nations Cup Opener
The Indian women's hockey team targets a return to the FIH Pro League as they begin their Nations Cup campaign against the USA in Auckland on Monday.
NEWire Desk • 15 Jun 2026
India Secures Historic Archery Double Gold Over South Korea
India claimed two gold medals at the Archery World Cup in Antalya, defeating powerhouse South Korea in both the mixed team and individual finals.
Walrik Marak • 15 Jun 2026
Construction Accident at Former MLA Property Leaves One Dead in Ri-Bhoi
A 20-year-old labourer died and another was injured after a concrete slab collapsed at a renovation site owned by former MLA Ngaitlang Dhar in Nongpoh.
Walrik Marak • 15 Jun 2026
Seventeen Major Central Infrastructure Projects Stalled in Meghalaya
A DoNER report reveals that 17 high-budget central projects in Meghalaya remain at zero percent progress, casting doubt on regional infrastructure goals.
Walrik Marak • 15 Jun 2026
Former Regulator Warns Meghalaya Against Easing Coal Mining Safety Standards
Naba Bhattacharjee warns that lowering coal mining standards in Meghalaya could lead to a new judicial ban despite calls for smaller mining land thresholds.
NEWire Desk • 15 Jun 2026
Wild elephant herd destroys home in Meghalaya village
A family of six escaped unharmed after wild elephants ransacked their home in Meghalaya's South West Garo Hills district, local officials reported.
NEWire Desk • 15 Jun 2026
Nine Stranded in Border Limbo Between India and Bangladesh
Nine individuals remain stuck in a no-man’s land along the India-Bangladesh border as authorities work to verify their nationality and resolve the standoff.
NEWire Desk • 15 Jun 2026
NPP Leader Ampareen Lyngdoh Previews Shillong By-election Test for VPP
NPP leader Ampareen Lyngdoh says the Shillong by-election will determine if the opposition VPP's recent political momentum has lasting durability.
Walrik Marak • 15 Jun 2026
Geetali Socio-Cultural Organisation Elects New Committee for 2026-2028
Laban-based group Geetali held its biennial meeting on Sunday, reviewing its 2024-2026 report and electing a new leadership team for the next two years.
Walrik Marak • 15 Jun 2026
USTM Medical College Stalls Amid Missing Meghalaya State Funding
The University of Science and Technology Meghalaya faces financial strain as a promised government loan for its medical college project remains unpaid.
NEWire Desk • 15 Jun 2026
NPP Leader Ampareen Lyngdoh Warns Against Secretariat Protest Marches
Senior NPP leader Ampareen Lyngdoh has cautioned against protest marches at the Secretariat, urging political groups to avoid exploiting public unrest.
NEWire Desk • 15 Jun 2026
Shillong Faces Dual Challenges: Evolving Sports Fandom and EV Infrastructure Hurdles
Shillong’s World Cup traditions are shifting to social media, while residents face significant infrastructure barriers in adopting electric vehicles.
Walrik Marak • 15 Jun 2026
Greater Shillong Water Supply Scheme Completion Set for 2027
PHE Minister Marcuise Marak announced the Greater Shillong Water Supply Scheme will finish in 2027 while unveiling a new water project for New Shillong.
NEWire Desk • 15 Jun 2026
Operation Clean-Up Expands Sanitation Efforts into Shillong's Police Bazar
Operation Clean-Up partnered with East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner Abhilash Baranwal to tackle waste management issues in Shillong's Police Bazar area.
Walrik Marak • 15 Jun 2026
IMD Issues Heavy Rain and Flash Flood Alert for Shillong
The India Meteorological Department warns of heavy rainfall and flash flood risks for Shillong and surrounding districts from June 14 to June 19.
NEWire Desk • 15 Jun 2026
Shillong Traffic Police and Schools Collaborate to Reduce Laitumkhrah Congestion
Shillong police and local schools have partnered to improve traffic flow and road safety in the congested Laitumkhrah area during peak school hours.
NEWire Desk • 15 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Invites Designers for Innovation & Research Centre Under RAMP Scheme
The Directorate of Commerce and Industries, Government of Meghalaya, has put out a call for designers to join its newly established Innovation & Research
NEWire Desk • 14 Jun 2026
Family Escapes Unharmed After Wild Elephants Attack Meghalaya Home
A family of six escaped without injury after a herd of wild elephants ransacked their home in Meghalaya's South West Garo Hills district on Saturday night.
NEWire Desk • 14 Jun 2026
England Dominates Sri Lanka in Women's T20 World Cup Opener
England secured a dominant 87-run victory over Sri Lanka in their T20 World Cup opener, fueled by a record-breaking century from Danni Wyatt-Hodge.
NEWire Desk • 14 Jun 2026
