Meghalaya
Meghalaya kicks off electoral roll revision with thousands of forms
Meghalaya officials have launched a special electoral roll revision, distributing over 7,800 forms across East Khasi Hills and West Garo Hills districts.
NEWire Desk • 1 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Presses Centre to Amend FCRA Asset Seizure Rules
Meghalaya officials are heading to New Delhi to challenge tough FCRA rules that threaten to seize church property if registration renewals fail.
NEWire Desk • 1 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Shifts from MGNREGA to New Rural Job Scheme
Meghalaya secures Rs 1,100 crore to roll out a new rural employment program, boosting job guarantees to 125 days annually through the VB-G RAM G initiative.
Walrik Marak • 1 Jul 2026
Data Debunks Rahul Gandhi’s Economic Tsunami Claims
India's economy grows at 7.7 percent, outpacing global peers. Officials dismiss claims of a crash as RBI data highlights strong growth and low inflation.
NEWire Desk • 1 Jul 2026
ED Seizes Assets Worth 22 Crore From Ex-IAS Couple
Federal investigators have attached a cricket academy and hotels linked to a former MP-cadre IAS couple in a high-profile corruption probe.
NEWire Desk • 1 Jul 2026
Iran President Claims US Peace Deal Has Supreme Leader Backing
President Pezeshkian says Iran coordinated its recent peace deal with the US through top leadership to secure a national victory and release frozen assets.
NEWire Desk • 1 Jul 2026
Shillong Experts Push for Data-Driven Governance
Shillong marked National Statistics Day with calls to improve how the government uses data to build better public policy and services.
Walrik Marak • 1 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Minister Fights KHADC Non-Tribal Licensing Bill
BJP Minister Sanbor Shullai is asking the Governor to block a new KHADC bill that forces non-tribal workers to obtain mandatory service licences.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jun 2026
Pollution Board Clears Byrnihat Ethanol Plant After Inspection
Meghalaya officials found no emission violations at an ethanol plant following online complaints about the facility's impact on air quality.
Walrik Marak • 30 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Breaks Ground on Modern Shillong Court Complex
Chief Justice Revati Mohite Dere laid the foundation for a new district court in Shillong to replace a century-old facility and boost legal efficiency.
Walrik Marak • 30 Jun 2026
Meghalaya High Court Rejects State Appeal in Raghuvanshi Murder Case
The Meghalaya High Court upheld Sonam Raghuvanshi's bail, leaving the state government with only the Supreme Court to challenge the murder case ruling.
Walrik Marak • 30 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Restarts Border Talks With Assam
Meghalaya has set up three regional committees to resolve the second phase of border disputes with Assam. The panels have 45 days to submit recommendations.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Cabinet Creates New Civil Service Promotion Ranks
The Meghalaya Cabinet approved four new Special Secretary posts to fix stalled career paths for state civil service officers.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Denies 200 Crore Loan Request for USTM Medical College
Meghalaya Health Minister Wailadmiki Shylla confirmed the state rejected a 200 crore loan request from USTM due to severe revenue deficits.
Walrik Marak • 30 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Refreshes Border Panels to End Standoff with Assam
Meghalaya has restarted committees to resolve six remaining border disputes with Assam, aiming for final recommendations within 45 days.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jun 2026
Pollution Board Clears Byrnihat Distillery After Air Quality Check
The Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board found emissions at Umiam Distillation Pvt. Ltd. fall well within legal limits after a surprise site inspection.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jun 2026
NEIGRIHMS Shillong Opens Hiring for 2026 Medical Research Roles
NEIGRIHMS in Meghalaya is hiring for three research roles to support a pulmonary tuberculosis clinical trial. Applications are due by July 2, 2026.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jun 2026
Kidambi Srikanth Falls to Su Li-yang in US Open Final
Kidambi Srikanth finished as runner-up at the US Open after a three-game loss to Chinese Taipei's Su Li-yang in the men's singles final.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jun 2026
Emma Raducanu pulls out of Wimbledon with leg injury
Emma Raducanu withdrew from Wimbledon citing a stress fracture. The 2021 US Open champion will miss her scheduled opening match against Antonia Ruzic.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jun 2026
Sinner Survives Five-Set Wimbledon Scare Against Kecmanovic
Defending champion Jannik Sinner fought back from two set deficits to beat Miomir Kecmanovic in a grueling five-set opener at Wimbledon.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jun 2026
