Meghalaya
Dalai Lama Receives Grammy Award from Maestro Amjad Ali Khan
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama was formally presented with his first Grammy Award in Dharamshala by sarod legend Ustad Amjad Ali Khan.
NEWire Desk • 3 Jun 2026
West Bengal Government Downgrades Sourav Ganguly's Security Cover
The West Bengal government has reduced former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly's security from Z category to Y category following a statewide security review.
NEWire Desk • 3 Jun 2026
At Least 20 Dead After Massive Fire Hits Delhi Restaurant
At least 20 people died after a major fire at Delhi's Lemon Green Restaurant. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has promised support as rescue operations continue.
Walrik Marak • 3 Jun 2026
North Eastern Council Meeting to Prioritize Regional Development and Tourism
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma announces the annual NEC meeting in Shillong, focusing on regional cooperation and unified tourism strategies.
NEWire Desk • 3 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Targets Education Reform After Record Low PGI Ranking
Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has ordered a strategy shift to boost Meghalaya's education standards following a last-place finish in national rankings.
Walrik Marak • 3 Jun 2026
Amit Shah to Lead NEC Session in Shillong Focusing on Northeast Development
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair the 73rd NEC plenary session in Shillong to review key infrastructure and economic projects for the Northeast.
Walrik Marak • 3 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Imposes Strict ASF Controls as Outbreak Hits Four Districts
Meghalaya has declared new infected zones and banned pork transport after African Swine Fever outbreaks were confirmed across four districts.
NEWire Desk • 3 Jun 2026
Mamata Banerjee leads protest in Kolkata against attacks on TMC members
TMC leader Mamata Banerjee held a sit-in protest in Kolkata on Tuesday to condemn recent violence directed at her party's workers and officials.
Walrik Marak • 3 Jun 2026
North Eastern Hill University Awards PhD to Phibadeity S Marwein
Phibadeity S Marwein earned her PhD from North Eastern Hill University for her research on intelligent load balancing within the Internet of Vehicles.
Walrik Marak • 3 Jun 2026
Sanyukta Gorkha Manch to Honor Top Shillong Students
The Sanyukta Gorkha Manch Shillong is hosting a special event on June 7 to celebrate and reward outstanding Gorkha students for their academic achievements.
NEWire Desk • 3 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Border Forum Presses Government to Formally Recognize Block-I Villages
The HBDRF is urging the Meghalaya government to recognize Block-I border villages to help residents access essential services and state welfare benefits.
Walrik Marak • 3 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Contractors Demand Payment for Pending Jal Jeevan Mission Projects
The Khasi Jaintia Government Contractors and Suppliers Association is calling for the release of Rs 900 crore in unpaid bills for state water projects.
NEWire Desk • 3 Jun 2026
HYDC Demands Stricter Employment Policies and Oversight in Meghalaya
The Hynniewtrep Youth Development Council is pushing for new state employment policies, local hiring quotas, and audits of government properties in Meghalaya.
NEWire Desk • 3 Jun 2026
Police Arrest Two Suspected Motorcycle Thieves in Shillong
Authorities in Shillong apprehended two men linked to a series of motorcycle thefts, allegedly involving smuggling activities near the Bangladesh border.
Walrik Marak • 3 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Government Defends Excise Reforms Amid Retailer Pushback
Meghalaya officials defend new excise reforms and margin cuts as essential steps to boost transparency and protect state revenue from illicit activities.
Walrik Marak • 3 Jun 2026
East Khasi Hills Officials Deny Fuel and LPG Shortage
East Khasi Hills officials have dismissed online rumors of fuel and LPG shortages, urging residents to avoid panic buying and ignore misinformation.
NEWire Desk • 3 Jun 2026
Rajya Sabha MP WR Kharlukhi Urges Privatisation to Boost Meghalaya’s Economy
MP WR Kharlukhi is calling for increased private sector involvement in Meghalaya, specifically targeting the power sector to improve service efficiency.
Walrik Marak • 3 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Leaders Urge Practical Coal Mining Policies Amid Local Protests
Rajya Sabha member WR Kharlukhi and Minister Wailadmiki Shylla are calling for ground-level policy changes to support Meghalaya's coal mining community.
NEWire Desk • 3 Jun 2026
Meghalaya High Court Challenges KHADC Ruling on Deputy Syiem Disqualification
The Meghalaya High Court has questioned a KHADC order barring a Deputy Syiem from serving as Acting Syiem due to his family ties with the incumbent.
Walrik Marak • 3 Jun 2026
Shillong Police Rescue Four Missing Minors Found in City Hotel
Shillong police located four missing minors from Assam at a local hotel. The teenagers were reunited with their families after a brief investigation.
NEWire Desk • 3 Jun 2026
