Meghalaya
The Shillong Times Suspends Publication for Independence Day
The Shillong Times will pause printing this weekend to observe India's 80th Independence Day. No paper will hit newsstands on Sunday, August 16.
NEWire Desk • 14 Aug 2026
Shillong Police Still Hunting Petrol Bomb Attackers
Police have made no arrests following two petrol bomb attacks on the Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board office in Shillong on August 3.
NEWire Desk • 14 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Facing Severe Shortage of Allopathic Doctors
Meghalaya struggles with a critical shortage of medical staff, with one doctor per 4,200 people, according to a new Health Policy and Planning study.
NEWire Desk • 14 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Bans Sting Energy Drink Following Student Death
Meghalaya officials banned the energy drink Sting statewide after a student died. The order stops all sales and distribution pending lab analysis.
NEWire Desk • 14 Aug 2026
East Khasi Hills Tightens Security for 80th Independence Day
East Khasi Hills Police increase security for Independence Day while the state prepares for parades, free public events, and official award ceremonies.
NEWire Desk • 14 Aug 2026
Shillong Marks Partition Horrors Remembrance Day
Shillong residents gathered at Lok Bhavan to honor the victims of the 1947 Partition, focusing on human stories over political borders.
NEWire Desk • 14 Aug 2026
Pradyot Debbarma Urges Rapid Border Infrastructure Build-up
Tipra Motha founder Pradyot Debbarma says India must accelerate border infrastructure to compete with China and improve frontier living conditions.
NEWire Desk • 14 Aug 2026
BJP Leaders Blast Rahul Gandhi Over Conduct and Foreign Policy Jibes
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and Union ministers attacked Rahul Gandhi for his recent remarks on PM Modi, foreign policy, and his conduct as LoP.
NEWire Desk • 14 Aug 2026
BSF Honors 67 Personnel for Bravery and Service on Independence Day
The BSF awarded 67 medals, including 20 for a deadly anti-Maoist strike in Chhattisgarh, to mark the 80th Independence Day celebrations.
Walrik Marak • 14 Aug 2026
MLA Rakkam A Sangma Demands Relief for South Garo Hills Staff Shortage
MLA Rakkam A Sangma is pushing the Health Minister to address a critical medical staff shortage impacting multiple health facilities in South Garo Hills.
Walrik Marak • 14 Aug 2026
ASPF Demands Eviction of Illegal Settlers in North Garo Hills
The Achik People’s State Forum is demanding the immediate removal of illegal settlers and a halt to unauthorized building at Mendipathar Bazaar.
NEWire Desk • 14 Aug 2026
Deaths Reported in Lumkshaid and Laitumkhrah
Former Lumkshaid headman Everlin Pathaw and Laitumkhrah resident Mary Ann Kharkongor have died. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday and Saturday.
Walrik Marak • 14 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Magar Samaj Mourns Founding President Binod Rana
The Meghalaya Magar Samaj Shillong honors founding president Binod Rana, who died at age 74 on August 4, 2026.
Walrik Marak • 14 Aug 2026
Laban residents demand better communication after sudden power outages
Laban residents are frustrated by unannounced power cuts that disrupted daily life, schools, and businesses in the area on Wednesday.
Walrik Marak • 14 Aug 2026
Shillong to Mark Partition Horrors Remembrance Day at Lok Bhavan
The Governor’s Secretariat and the Department of Arts and Culture will host a remembrance event in Shillong this morning to honor Partition victims.
NEWire Desk • 14 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Presses Centre to Lift Cap on Foreign-Aided Projects
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma is demanding the Centre remove limits on foreign-aided projects to boost state development.
Walrik Marak • 14 Aug 2026
Home Guard Killed by Falling Poles in Ri-Bhoi Traffic Accident
A Home Guard officer died Wednesday after a truck collision knocked electric poles onto him in Ri-Bhoi district. The pickup driver has since surrendered.
Walrik Marak • 14 Aug 2026
NEICC Welcomes Referral of FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 to Joint Parliamentary Committee
The North East India Christian Council (NEICC) has warmly welcomed the decision of the Government of India to refer the Foreign Contribution (Regulation)
NEWire Desk • 14 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Lawyers Expel Advocate General Amid Safety Dispute
Meghalaya bar associations have removed Advocate General Amit Kumar from their rolls following his controversial remarks regarding lawyer safety.
NEWire Desk • 14 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Grassroots Football Funding Wins High-Level Support
Minerva Academy founder Ranjit Bajaj applauds Meghalaya's investment in youth sports to curb crime and build a talent pipeline for the 2027 National Games.
Walrik Marak • 14 Aug 2026
