Meghalaya
Night Closures and Diversions Set for Shillong-Dawki Highway
Authorities will restrict the Shillong-Dawki road starting July 22 to accommodate construction and monsoon hazards, enforcing night closures.
Walrik Marak • 22 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Waterfall Named After Sitting Deputy CM Sniawbhalang Dhar
Meghalaya's Deputy CM Sniawbhalang Dhar has had a waterfall named after him in West Jaintia Hills to honor his regional development work.
NEWire Desk • 22 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Election Officials Push to Finalize Electoral Rolls by August 5
Meghalaya has distributed 98% of electoral forms ahead of the August 5 draft. The CEO ruled out deadline extensions for the intensive revision process.
NEWire Desk • 22 Jul 2026
Father rejects glass-eating claim in son’s death
Netnobiweit Khongsdoh demands justice after the MHRC rejected his complaint regarding his son's death following an alleged village assault.
Walrik Marak • 22 Jul 2026
State BJP Targets Meghalaya Government Over Stalled Garo Hills Education Projects
State BJP leader Bernard Marak claims the government abandoned Garo Hills education projects and failed to fulfill the 2014 Tripartite Agreement promises.
NEWire Desk • 22 Jul 2026
Village threatens vigilante action if murder suspect gets bail
Residents in South West Khasi Hills warn of unrest if the man accused of killing his sister is granted bail, citing public safety and threats.
Walrik Marak • 22 Jul 2026
Vigilante Groups Patrol Shillong Streets Over Unregulated Bike Rentals
Meghalaya rental associations are policing Keating Road after state authorities failed to crack down on unlicensed scooter operators following a murder.
Walrik Marak • 22 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Election Officials Race to Digitise Rolls Before August Deadline
Meghalaya election officials have digitised over 1.4 million voter forms as they prepare to publish the state's draft electoral roll on August 5.
NEWire Desk • 21 Jul 2026
NEIGRIHMS and NEHU Announce New Job Openings in Meghalaya
NEIGRIHMS seeks nursing tutors and NEHU needs a research assistant for a biotech project in Meghalaya. Applications are due in August 2026.
Walrik Marak • 21 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Waterfall Named After Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar
Meghalaya has named a waterfall in West Jaintia Hills after Deputy CM Sniawbhalang Dhar, who also launched a major tree-planting initiative in the region.
Walrik Marak • 21 Jul 2026
Government Launches Rs 175 Crore Mission to Boost Meghalaya Lakadong Turmeric
Officials launched a Rs 175.45-crore, five-year plan to scale up Meghalaya’s Lakadong turmeric production, aiming for global markets and higher farmer income.
Walrik Marak • 21 Jul 2026
East Jaintia Hills Launches Three-Month Health and HIV Screening Drive
Meghalaya officials started a three-month health campaign in East Jaintia Hills to provide HIV testing, general screenings, and government welfare access.
NEWire Desk • 21 Jul 2026
Meghalaya and Centre Launch Rs 175 Crore Lakadong Turmeric Mission
Meghalaya and the Centre have launched a Rs 175.45-crore project to boost Lakadong turmeric production and global exports by the year 2030.
NEWire Desk • 21 Jul 2026
Supreme Court Orders Sonam Raghuvanshi to Surrender or Face Bail Review
The Supreme Court gave murder accused Sonam Raghuvanshi an ultimatum: surrender to custody or face a merit-based hearing regarding her bail.
Walrik Marak • 21 Jul 2026
NEIGRIHMS Shillong Seeks Nursing Tutors for 2026
NEIGRIHMS in Shillong is hiring two nursing tutors for 2026. Applicants must submit their paperwork by the August 16 deadline via mail and email.
Walrik Marak • 21 Jul 2026
Shillong Business Centre Nears Completion to Ease Police Bazar Gridlock
Shillong's Rs 216-crore business and tourism hub is 99% complete, aiming to resolve chronic traffic issues in Police Bazar.
Walrik Marak • 21 Jul 2026
BIMSTEC Nations Finalize Anti-Money Laundering Action Plan in Shillong
Seven BIMSTEC nations met in Shillong to finalize an action plan aimed at choking illicit financial flows and fighting regional terror financing.
Walrik Marak • 21 Jul 2026
West Jaintia Hills group demands border clarity before fence construction
Local leaders want boundary issues near the Umngot River settled with landowners before the Border Security Force proceeds with fencing plans.
Walrik Marak • 21 Jul 2026
Muster Roll Workers Threaten Water Supply Strike Over Unpaid Wages
PHE muster roll workers demand three months of back pay by July 31 or face a state-wide strike starting August 3 that will halt water services.
NEWire Desk • 21 Jul 2026
State Secretariat deserted as leaders head to New Delhi
Meghalaya officials abandoned the State Secretariat on a football holiday to attend a political swearing-in ceremony in New Delhi, leaving citizens stranded.
Walrik Marak • 21 Jul 2026
