Meghalaya
Meghalaya Opens Eri Weaving Hub in Ri Bhoi
Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma launched a new Eri weaving center in Nongpoh to preserve local textile traditions and boost sustainable artisan trade.
Walrik Marak • 14 Aug 2026
Jaintia National Council Demands Meghalaya Halt Mining Project Over Land Rights
The Jaintia National Council gave the Meghalaya government 10 days to address land rights disputes involving a proposed Shree Cement mining project.
Walrik Marak • 14 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Bamboo Project Eyes Carbon Credit Cash
A green project in Meghalaya targets 100,000 hectares for bamboo planting to boost local livelihoods and generate carbon credit revenue for communities.
NEWire Desk • 14 Aug 2026
Family Demands Justice Five Years After Thangkhiew Killing
Five years after the fatal police raid on Cheristerfield Thangkhiew, his family continues their legal battle for accountability in Meghalaya High Court.
NEWire Desk • 14 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Electoral Roll Revision Highlights Urban Voter Disparities
Meghalaya’s voter roll revision reveals major gaps. Urban hubs like South Shillong face high exclusions, potentially altering future election results.
Walrik Marak • 14 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Election Officials Scrutinize 650,000 Voters
Meghalaya’s CEO is auditing over 650,000 voter records to ensure accuracy, promising no names will be removed without following strict legal procedures.
Walrik Marak • 13 Aug 2026
West Garo Hills Marks International Youth Day With Focus on Drug Awareness
Tura observed International Youth Day 2026, with officials urging students to combat drug abuse and engage with government empowerment schemes.
Walrik Marak • 13 Aug 2026
MATI Boosts Meghalaya Civil Service Aspirants
Meghalaya Administrative Training Institute supports local civil service aspirants with coaching and funding to help them bypass moving to Delhi.
NEWire Desk • 13 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Cabinet Pushes Uranium Ban and Official Language Bill
Meghalaya's cabinet approved a uranium mining ban, a bill naming Khasi and Garo official languages, and new civil service exam requirements.
NEWire Desk • 13 Aug 2026
IMD Targets Tura for New Doppler Weather Radar
The India Meteorological Department plans a new Doppler radar in Tura to boost weather monitoring in western Meghalaya and the Garo Hills.
NEWire Desk • 13 Aug 2026
VPP Demands Exclusive Voter List for Garo Hills Council
The VPP is pushing for a standalone electoral roll for the GHADC to protect the political rights of the indigenous Garo people in Meghalaya.
Walrik Marak • 13 Aug 2026
Hima Langrin Blames Mining Interests for Public Meeting Chaos
Officials allege coal and limestone mining businessmen orchestrated a violent disruption at an August 7 meeting to avoid paying royalties.
Walrik Marak • 13 Aug 2026
Meghalaya BJP Eyes Targeted Strategy for 2028 Assembly Polls
Meghalaya BJP considers a shift to a selective, constituency-focused electoral strategy for 2028 after winning only two seats in the 2023 elections.
Walrik Marak • 13 Aug 2026
Shillong Tibetans Shave Heads in Vigil for Self-Immolated Activist
Tibetans in Shillong gathered to mourn activist Lobga Rangzen and protest Chinese policies threatening their cultural identity and heritage.
Walrik Marak • 13 Aug 2026
Standoff erupts at Hima Mylliem office after court reinstates leader
A court-ordered reinstatement triggered a tense police standoff at Hima Mylliem on Wednesday as the acting leader refused to vacate the office premises.
Walrik Marak • 13 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Launches HIV Campaign to Combat Stigma and Patient Dropout
Meghalaya launched a massive two-month HIV awareness campaign to reach rural areas as health officials struggle with patient dropouts caused by stigma.
NEWire Desk • 13 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Government Claims Compliance in Byrnihat Pollution Case
The Meghalaya government states it is following High Court orders on Byrnihat pollution, though officials report no formal health complaints yet.
Walrik Marak • 13 Aug 2026
Shillong Hawkers Protest Relocation Amid Licensing Dispute
Vendors in Laitumkhrah protest a government relocation plan, citing missing licenses and poor site conditions ahead of an August 17 deadline.
NEWire Desk • 13 Aug 2026
Meghalaya School Association Demands Meeting with CM Over Unresolved Issues
Meghalaya schools threaten action if the government fails to address six long-pending demands before the Teachers’ Day deadline on September 5.
NEWire Desk • 13 Aug 2026
Amit Shah Urges Review of Meghalaya Safety Law
Union Home Minister Amit Shah asks Meghalaya to revise key security law provisions while reviewing demands for the Inner Line Permit and language status.
NEWire Desk • 13 Aug 2026
