Meghalaya
Disabled advocates threaten protests over Meghalaya job recruitment barriers
The AED is demanding a retrospective audit of state job vacancies after accusing the Meghalaya government of blocking disabled applicants from employment.
Walrik Marak • 23 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Farmers Struggle as Vegetable Prices Collapse
Vegetable prices in Meghalaya have crashed as competition from neighboring states rises. Farmers and officials are scrambling for long-term solutions.
Walrik Marak • 23 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Traditional Councils Fight Contractor Control Over Funds
Meghalaya’s traditional councils face financial starvation as the state redirects development grants to politically favored contractors.
Walrik Marak • 23 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Stumbles in New NITI Aayog Investment Rankings
Meghalaya struggles to attract private capital as the NITI Aayog Investment Friendliness Index reveals major gaps in local infrastructure and governance.
Walrik Marak • 23 Jul 2026
Meghalaya BJP Denies Youth Chief's Alleged Shoot-Protesters Post
Meghalaya BJP claims account hacking after Yuva Morcha president allegedly called for shooting protesters, sparking widespread political backlash.
NEWire Desk • 23 Jul 2026
Meghalaya NEET Aspirants Demand Exam Integrity After Persistent Leak Scandals
Meghalaya medical school hopefuls are calling for a leak-proof NEET process, citing deep frustration over repeated testing irregularities and corruption.
NEWire Desk • 23 Jul 2026
Government Refuses to Fire Education Minister as NEET Protests Intensify
The government is keeping Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan despite NEET protests. Activists insist on a neutral meeting venue for negotiations.
NEWire Desk • 23 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Assembly Orders Relocation of Stalled Pohkseh Water Project
Meghalaya legislators ordered a site change for the failed Pohkseh water scheme and confirmed the New Shillong project remains on track for 2027 completion.
NEWire Desk • 23 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Pushes Delhi to Fast-Track Airport and Heliport Projects
CM Conrad Sangma met Union Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu to expedite Shillong and Baljek airport expansions and secure new heliport approvals.
Walrik Marak • 23 Jul 2026
Assam Flood Crisis Intensifies as Relief Efforts Surge
Assam faces a growing flood crisis with 31 deaths and 727,506 people impacted as local leaders push for urgent government intervention and aid packages.
Walrik Marak • 23 Jul 2026
Delhi Metro Stations Reopen After Protests
Delhi Metro fully reopened Wednesday following closures during Cockroach Janta Party protests at Jantar Mantar regarding exam paper leaks.
NEWire Desk • 23 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Panel Orders Site Move for Failed Water Project
Legislators ordered a site move for the stalled Pohkseh water project while reviewing major infrastructure progress across Shillong this week.
NEWire Desk • 23 Jul 2026
Shillong residents train in life-saving CPR techniques
Nearly 1,200 people in Shillong learned CPR on Tuesday during a national drive to boost emergency response times for cardiac arrest victims.
NEWire Desk • 23 Jul 2026
Protesters Demand Ouster of Hima Langrin Chief
Hima Langrin locals issued a 15-day ultimatum to the KHADC to remove their Syiem, threatening an indefinite hunger strike if the council fails to act.
NEWire Desk • 23 Jul 2026
Assam Tourist Injured in Fall at Elephant Falls
An Assam tourist suffered head injuries after a fall at Elephant Falls. Local security moved him to a hospital for emergency treatment on Wednesday.
Walrik Marak • 23 Jul 2026
Missing Balat girls found safe in Shillong
Two girls from East Khasi Hills who went missing Wednesday were found in Shillong after boarding the wrong bus and traveling to a relative's neighborhood.
Walrik Marak • 23 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Rural Tap Water Coverage Hits 84 Percent
Meghalaya's rural tap water coverage rose from 0.7 to 84 percent since 2019. The state launched the Jal Utsav campaign to ensure long-term water security.
Walrik Marak • 22 Jul 2026
East Khasi Hills Pushes for Full Tenant Registration Under MRSSA
East Khasi Hills officials met with traditional heads to boost tenant registration and streamline digital processes under the state's security act.
NEWire Desk • 22 Jul 2026
Hima Langrin residents threaten hunger strike over Syiem removal
Protesters gave the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council 15 days to remove Syiem Nongtei Singh Syiemiong or face an indefinite hunger strike.
NEWire Desk • 22 Jul 2026
Goals Flood Meghalaya Subroto Cup Tournament
Meghalaya's Subroto Cup saw high-scoring football matches on July 22 as schools fought for semi-final spots ahead of the July 23 group stage finale.
Walrik Marak • 22 Jul 2026
