Meghalaya
Police Investigation Stalls in Suspected Double Murder of Hajong Couple
Forty days after Prinomi and Simanta Hajong were found dead in a shed, police lack results as families continue to wait for a vital post-mortem report.
Walrik Marak • 24 Jul 2026
Supreme Court Revokes Bail for Sonam Raghuvanshi in Honeymoon Murder Case
The Supreme Court canceled Sonam Raghuvanshi's bail in her husband's 2025 honeymoon murder case. She must surrender to authorities within three weeks.
Walrik Marak • 24 Jul 2026
VPP and NEHU Students Back Nationwide NEET Protests
Meghalaya's VPP and NEHU students demand Education Minister Pradhan's resignation and push the state government to break silence on NEET irregularities.
NEWire Desk • 24 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Inter-School Karate Tournament Draws Record Crowds
The 32nd Meghalaya Inter-School Karate Tournament kicked off in Shillong with 802 students, marking the highest participation in the event's history.
Walrik Marak • 24 Jul 2026
KSU Honors Meghalaya Students for IIT Success
The KSU honored three Meghalaya students for securing seats at top Indian Institutes of Technology following their JEE Advanced 2026 performance.
NEWire Desk • 24 Jul 2026
Ri-Bhoi fish farmers trained in advanced aquaculture techniques
Fifty Ri-Bhoi farmers learned modern fish farming methods and received Amur carp seeds during a training session hosted by ICAR-CIFA and Meghalaya officials.
Walrik Marak • 24 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Pineapples Hit Bengaluru Shelves via Swiggy
Meghalaya's premium pineapples are now for sale on Swiggy Instamart in Bengaluru, connecting Jirang farmers directly to urban buyers.
Walrik Marak • 24 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Students and Church Leaders Demand Accountability for NEET and CBSE Failures
NEET aspirants and a Tura church forum are demanding a transparent investigation into exam leaks and CBSE marking errors to restore student confidence.
NEWire Desk • 24 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Renews SBI Deal to Boost Employee Banking Benefits
Meghalaya and SBI signed a revised agreement on July 23, granting over 43,000 state employees enhanced insurance, loan, and digital banking perks.
Walrik Marak • 24 Jul 2026
Pahamlang Residents Blame MLA for Destructive Flooding
Pahamlang families face massive losses after earth dumping caused severe flooding. They are now demanding government relief from local officials.
Walrik Marak • 24 Jul 2026
Road Repair Stalls as NHIDCL Takes Over Shillong-Pynursla Route
Activist groups suspended voluntary road repairs near Laitlyngkot after the NHIDCL and state government began restoration work on the Shillong-Pynursla road.
Walrik Marak • 24 Jul 2026
Election Officials Scrutinize 74,000 Voter Records in Meghalaya
Meghalaya officials are verifying 74,006 voter records to clear the rolls before the August 5 draft, dismissing fears of foreign nationals using fake IDs.
NEWire Desk • 24 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Makes Early Childhood Care a Priority for Economic Growth
Meghalaya is prioritizing early childhood development, targeting the quarter of its population under age eight to boost future workforce productivity.
NEWire Desk • 24 Jul 2026
West Garo Hills Authorities Battle Social Media Panic During Ganol Dam Drill
Authorities in West Garo Hills battled viral misinformation about a dam breach during a scheduled disaster simulation exercise held on Thursday.
Walrik Marak • 24 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Pushes Forward With Major Airport And Heliport Expansion Plans
CM Conrad Sangma secures funding and pushes for fast-tracked approvals to boost Meghalaya's air connectivity through airport and heliport infrastructure.
Walrik Marak • 23 Jul 2026
VPP and NEHU students join national protest over NEET paper leak
Meghalaya's VPP and NEHU students back national NEET protests, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resign over systemic exam failures.
NEWire Desk • 23 Jul 2026
IIT Guwahati Experts Inspect Major Meghalaya Road Collapse
IIT Guwahati experts surveyed a massive Meghalaya road collapse. Local officials are now demanding the NHIDCL provide a firm timeline for repairs.
Walrik Marak • 23 Jul 2026
East Khasi Hills Official Dismisses Voter Fraud Fears
East Khasi Hills officials say strict verification prevents foreign nationals from using Khasi surnames to rig the voter rolls during current revisions.
Walrik Marak • 23 Jul 2026
Government Refuses to Fire Minister Pradhan as NEET Protests Persist
The government backs Education Minister Pradhan amid NEET protests, while the CJP demands a neutral venue for talks as demonstrations spread nationwide.
Walrik Marak • 23 Jul 2026
Omar Abdullah Slams Demolition of Terrorist Homes in Anantnag
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah criticizes house demolitions following an Anantnag terror attack, urging for a more inclusive approach.
NEWire Desk • 23 Jul 2026
