Meghalaya
Protesters Call for Massive PoK Rallies on July 23
The JAAC has called for massive protests across PoK on July 23 after government talks stalled, keeping the region in a state of high tension and unrest.
NEWire Desk • 20 Jul 2026
NHRC Orders Probe into Minor's Injury Claims at Chalo Sansad Protest
The NHRC ordered a probe into allegations that a 12-year-old girl was injured at the Chalo Sansad protest, as police deny the claims.
NEWire Desk • 20 Jul 2026
South West Garo Hills Opens JNVST 2027 Registration
Students have until July 31 to apply for the Class VI Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya selection test. The exam is set for November 28, 2026.
Walrik Marak • 20 Jul 2026
Students rally in Shillong for education reform and minister's resignation
Protesters gathered at Shillong's Don Bosco Square to demand education reforms, an end to paper leaks, and the resignation of Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
NEWire Desk • 20 Jul 2026
Child dies in Meghalaya landslide after heavy rains
A child died and three others were injured after a landslide hit Meghalaya's Ri Bhoi district Monday following a night of heavy, destructive rainfall.
NEWire Desk • 20 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Scales Wangala Festival to 1,000 Drums for Golden Jubilee
Meghalaya marks the Wangala Festival Golden Jubilee with 1,000 drums, expecting over one lakh visitors and major infrastructure upgrades to boost tourism.
Walrik Marak • 20 Jul 2026
Pressure Groups Clash Over Meghalaya Residency Law Enforcement
Meghalaya's top pressure groups are split over enforcing the 2016 MRSSA versus 2020 amendments as tensions regarding outsider entry continue to mount.
NEWire Desk • 20 Jul 2026
BJP Denies Federal Approval for Uranium Mining in Meghalaya
Meghalaya's BJP and the state government reject uranium mining, pledging a formal resolution to block any extraction efforts in the region.
Walrik Marak • 20 Jul 2026
North Eastern Council Threatens to Foreclose Delayed Projects
The NEC will kill stalled development projects in the Northeast and claw back funds to ensure regional accountability and proper use of taxpayer money.
Walrik Marak • 20 Jul 2026
New Book Highlights Historic Ties Between Khasi and Karbi Communities
Hirolfsberg Rongphar released a book in Shillong detailing the deep cultural and historical connection between the Khasi-Jaintia and Karbi peoples.
Walrik Marak • 20 Jul 2026
Meghalaya BJP Confirms Run in Upcoming Shillong By-election
Meghalaya BJP leadership rejects rumors of withdrawal, confirming plans to field a candidate for the upcoming Shillong Assembly by-election.
NEWire Desk • 20 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Lok Adalat Clears Cheque Bounce Cases Worth 11 Lakh
Meghalaya State Legal Services Authority settled over Rs 11 lakh in cheque bounce cases during a special Lok Adalat session held this Saturday.
NEWire Desk • 20 Jul 2026
Rabindranath Tagore Club Hosts 16th Inter-Shillong Cultural Event
The Rabindranath Tagore Club kicked off its 16th annual cultural event in Shillong this Sunday with music and dance competitions scheduled through July 26.
Walrik Marak • 20 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Health Minister Calls for Legislative Support for TB Patients
Health Minister Wailadmiki Shylla asks MLAs to fund TB patient nutrition as the state works to finalize treatment cycles and increase detection efforts.
Walrik Marak • 20 Jul 2026
Meghalaya BJP Backs Nokma Authority Over Garo Hills Land
Meghalaya BJP warns of Rs 10,000 fines for bypassing traditional Nokma land authority and failing to obtain mandatory No Objection Certificates for workers.
Walrik Marak • 20 Jul 2026
Nongstoin Squad Checks Credentials of 72 Migrant Workers
Authorities verified 72 migrant workers at ferro alloy units in Meghalaya to ensure labor compliance and confirm their status as Indian citizens.
Walrik Marak • 20 Jul 2026
Nongthliew Farmers Dump Radish Harvests Amid Price Collapse
Radish farmers in Nongthliew are dumping crops after prices plummeted, leaving them unable to cover production costs or pay back their mounting loans.
NEWire Desk • 20 Jul 2026
Shillong Faces Streetlight Crisis and Civic Neglect
Shillong struggles with failing streetlights and misuse of public infrastructure as officials finally clarify maintenance roles for the city's power grid.
NEWire Desk • 20 Jul 2026
Shadow Syndicate Allegedly Runs Toll Bypass Scheme at Umling Plaza
Tourist taxi drivers are allegedly paying monthly fees to skip official toll charges at the Umling Toll Plaza on the Guwahati-Shillong highway.
Walrik Marak • 20 Jul 2026
Search underway for Jaintia man missing in Karnataka
Authorities and family search for 23-year-old Kwis Sumer, who vanished after boarding a train from Bengaluru to Hubballi on July 13.
Walrik Marak • 20 Jul 2026
