Meghalaya
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
Ampati to Host TEJAS Startup Workshop on July 29
Ampati will host a district-level TEJAS startup workshop on July 29 to support local entrepreneurs through mentorship, funding, and technical guidance.
Walrik Marak • 23 Jul 2026
West Garo Hills Preps for Ganol Dam Emergency Drill
Officials and local leaders held a tabletop exercise in Tura to prepare for a simulated dam emergency drill at Ganol Dam scheduled for Thursday at 11 AM.
NEWire Desk • 23 Jul 2026
Tura Church Forum Demands Probe Into NEET Leaks and CBSE Marking Flaws
The Tura Church Leaders’ Forum demands an independent investigation into NEET paper leaks, CBSE marking errors, and police conduct at student protests.
NEWire Desk • 23 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Inks New Salary Banking Deal With SBI
Meghalaya and SBI signed a revised agreement on July 23 to boost financial perks for over 43,000 state government employees.
Walrik Marak • 23 Jul 2026
NIT Meghalaya Seeks Junior Research Fellow for Parkinson’s Project
NIT Meghalaya is hiring a Junior Research Fellow for a Parkinson's sensor project. Apply by August 17, 2026, for this research position.
Walrik Marak • 23 Jul 2026
Conrad Sangma Distributes Development Funds and New School Buses in Shillong
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma distributed state development funds and new buses to local schools and community groups in a Shillong ceremony.
NEWire Desk • 23 Jul 2026
Supreme Court Orders Honeymoon Murder Suspect Sonam Raghuvanshi to Surrender
The Supreme Court revoked Sonam Raghuvanshi’s bail in her husband’s 2025 murder case, ordering her to surrender to Meghalaya authorities within three weeks.
Walrik Marak • 23 Jul 2026
Supreme Court Revokes Bail for Honeymoon Murder Suspect Sonam Raghuvanshi
The Supreme Court canceled bail for Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused of murdering her husband in Meghalaya, ordering her to surrender within three weeks.
Walrik Marak • 23 Jul 2026
Tura Home Guards Graduate After Training
New home guards completed their training in Tura on Wednesday as officials celebrated their graduation with a parade at Agillanggre Field.
Walrik Marak • 23 Jul 2026
Congress Blames Meghalaya Government for Vegetable Price Crisis
Meghalaya farmers are suffering from low cabbage prices due to a lack of agricultural planning and poor supply chain infrastructure, says Congress.
NEWire Desk • 23 Jul 2026
Shillong Smart City Opens Public Screens to Advertisers
Shillong Smart City Limited is turning public information displays into commercial billboards to generate revenue through private advertising contracts.
Walrik Marak • 23 Jul 2026
FCI Rice Truck Ignites on Umsning Bypass
An FCI rice truck caught fire on the Umsning Bypass Wednesday evening. Driver Farijul Hoque escaped unharmed after an electrical short circuit ignited.
Walrik Marak • 23 Jul 2026
