Meghalaya
Tourist Surge Overwhelms Infrastructure in Sohra
A massive influx of tourists in Sohra has caused severe traffic congestion and highlighted critical gaps in local infrastructure and site management.
NEWire Desk • 11 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Government Ends Mawsynram Power Privatization Contract
The Meghalaya government has ousted SAI Computers from Mawsynram, returning power distribution to the state-run MePDCL after a failed privatization attempt.
Walrik Marak • 11 Jun 2026
Income Tax Department Hosts Outreach Session for Shillong Non-Profits
Shillong non-profits gathered for an Income Tax Department seminar to learn about new regulatory requirements and compliance standards under the 2025 Act.
NEWire Desk • 11 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Youth Congress Launches Campaign to Engage Young Voters
The Meghalaya Youth Congress is launching a new outreach initiative targeting students and young professionals to address unemployment and drug abuse.
NEWire Desk • 11 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Government Rules Out Privatisation of MeECL
Power Minister Metbah Lyngdoh confirmed the state has no plans to privatise MeECL, focusing instead on improving the corporation's financial health.
Walrik Marak • 11 Jun 2026
Border Standoff in Meghalaya After Failed Pushback of Bangladeshi National
A standoff at the India-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya has left a man stranded after the BSF attempted to push him back and the BGB refused his return.
NEWire Desk • 11 Jun 2026
Meghalaya High Court Reserves Judgment on Sonam Raghuvanshi Bail Challenge
The Meghalaya High Court has reserved its decision on the state government's plea to cancel the bail granted to Sonam Raghuvanshi in a murder case.
NEWire Desk • 11 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Cricket Association Faces Administrative Crisis as BCCI Intervention Requested
Meghalaya cricket officials and district associations have asked the BCCI to intervene following an internal governance dispute stalling state operations.
NEWire Desk • 11 Jun 2026
HNYM Leader and Brother Released Following High Court Acquittal
Louis and Comius Dohtdong were released from Shillong District Jail after the Meghalaya High Court overturned their 2011 assault and death case conviction.
NEWire Desk • 11 Jun 2026
Centre open to wider talks on proposed FCRA amendment bill
Senior BJP leader A.L. Hek confirms the Centre is listening to concerns from Northeast stakeholders regarding the proposed FCRA amendment bill.
Walrik Marak • 11 Jun 2026
United Democratic Party Faces Internal Crisis Amid Wave of High-Profile Exits
The United Democratic Party struggles with leadership tensions and mass departures, fueling speculation about its stability ahead of the 2028 elections.
NEWire Desk • 11 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Halts Official Foreign Travel to Cut Costs
Meghalaya has suspended all state-funded foreign travel for officials and ministers for six months to improve fiscal management and prioritize state spending.
Walrik Marak • 11 Jun 2026
Shillong to Host Major North East Infrastructure Summit
Shillong will host a two-day infrastructure summit starting June 15 to boost regional investment and collaboration across all eight northeastern states.
NEWire Desk • 11 Jun 2026
Shillong to Host Major North East Infrastructure Summit 2026
Shillong will host the NEIINFRA Summit on June 15-16, bringing together 800 delegates to discuss regional development and infrastructure investment.
NEWire Desk • 10 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Bans State-Funded Foreign Travel for Six Months
Meghalaya has suspended state-funded foreign trips for ministers and officials for six months to prioritize local development and cut non-essential costs.
Walrik Marak • 10 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Minister Urges Flexible Federal Funding for Northeast Education
Meghalaya Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui is calling for more flexible federal funding to overcome infrastructure hurdles in the Northeast's education sector.
Walrik Marak • 10 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Women's Commission Orders Action Against Cricket Officials Over Harassment
The Meghalaya State Commission for Women has ordered disciplinary action against two cricket officials for sexually harassing Under-23 players.
Walrik Marak • 10 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Government Appoints BJP State President Rikman G. Momin as Adviser
Meghalaya BJP president Rikman G. Momin has been appointed as adviser to the state's Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department with Category A perks.
Walrik Marak • 10 Jun 2026
Jaintia Hills Protesters Target Election Candidates Over Decade-Long Coal Ban
Protesters in Jaintia Hills are threatening candidates as the coal mining ban continues to cause severe economic hardship for local families and workers.
NEWire Desk • 10 Jun 2026
Landowner Compensation Payments Begin for Tura Bypass Project
Authorities in South West Garo Hills have started distributing compensation for the Tura Bypass project, requiring Aadhaar-linked bank accounts for payouts.
Walrik Marak • 10 Jun 2026
