Meghalaya

Supreme Court Denies TET Exemption for Pre-2010 Teachers

The Supreme Court has rejected a plea to exempt veteran teachers from the Teacher Eligibility Test, though it extended the compliance deadline to 2028.

NEWire Desk • 2 Jun 2026

Umiam Power Project Halted After Violent Raid on Workers

Renovation work at the Umiam-Umtru power station is suspended after a group assaulted staff, prompting safety fears and calls for government intervention.

NEWire Desk • 2 Jun 2026

South West Garo Hills Schools Mark World No Tobacco Day

Officials visited Bidamong Educational Foundation School to educate students on tobacco risks and provide essential health screenings.

Walrik Marak • 2 Jun 2026

Bengali poet Kazi Nazrul Islam honored at Bongiya Sahitya Parishad

Performers gathered at the Bongiya Sahitya Parishad on Sunday to commemorate the birth anniversary of the celebrated Bengali poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.

NEWire Desk • 2 Jun 2026

PM Modi Celebrates Six Years of PM SVANidhi Scheme for Street Vendors

PM Modi marked six years of the PM SVANidhi scheme, highlighting its role in providing credit and growth opportunities to over 75 lakh street vendors.

NEWire Desk • 1 Jun 2026

Two Arrested for Poaching Endangered Musk Deer in Bandipora

Police in Jammu and Kashmir have arrested two suspects for the poaching of an endangered musk deer, with one individual still on the run.

Walrik Marak • 1 Jun 2026

Fire Breaks Out at Ministry of Education Office in Delhi

Emergency crews are battling a fire at the Ministry of Education office in Delhi's ITO area after officials evacuated all occupants from the building.

NEWire Desk • 1 Jun 2026

Meghalaya Government Sets Requirements for Bike Taxi Permits

The Meghalaya government is ready to issue bike taxi permits, provided operators secure the mandatory trading licence from the District Council.

NEWire Desk • 1 Jun 2026

Meghalaya Introduces Unified Regulatory Framework for Private Nursing Schools

Meghalaya has launched a new regulatory authority to standardize nursing education, cap student fees, and improve job placement for local graduates.

Walrik Marak • 1 Jun 2026

IIM Shillong Welcomes New Doctoral and Executive Cohorts

IIM Shillong has officially launched its latest Doctoral and Executive education batches, focusing on academic excellence and industry-aligned leadership.

Walrik Marak • 1 Jun 2026

NEHUTA President Prof Lakhon Kma Rules Himself Out of NEHU Vice Chancellor Race

NEHUTA president Prof Lakhon Kma has withdrawn from the NEHU Vice Chancellor race, citing that he lacks the required ten years of experience as a professor.

NEWire Desk • 1 Jun 2026

NEHUSU Urges NEHU to Fast-Track Fourth-Year Undergraduate Program

NEHUSU is calling on NEHU to speed up preparations for the fourth-year undergraduate program under the NEP 2020 to ensure a smooth transition for students.

NEWire Desk • 1 Jun 2026

United Democratic Party selects V.G.K. Kynta for Shillong by-election

The United Democratic Party has selected senior lawyer V.G.K. Kynta as its candidate for the upcoming Shillong Parliamentary by-election.

NEWire Desk • 1 Jun 2026

New Toad Species Discovered in Meghalaya Sacred Groves

Scientists have identified a new toad species, Duttaphrynus dhara, in the sacred groves of Mawphlang, highlighting the region's rich biodiversity.

NEWire Desk • 1 Jun 2026

Meghalaya CM Shifts Stance on Uniform Civil Code

Conrad Sangma signals a softer approach to the UCC after tribal customary protections were included in legislation passed in Assam and Uttarakhand.

Walrik Marak • 1 Jun 2026

CM Sangma Defends Major Infrastructure Contracts Awarded to BAC Infratech

Chief Minister Conrad Sangma defends awarding Rs 1,900 crore in infrastructure projects to BAC Infratech, citing strict adherence to government procedures.

Walrik Marak • 1 Jun 2026

Tension Persists in Lapangap Despite High-Level Meghalaya-Assam Talks

Meghalaya and Assam leaders are struggling to resolve border tensions in Lapangap, where local villagers continue to face agricultural obstructions.

NEWire Desk • 1 Jun 2026

Conrad Sangma Launches Workshop to Boost Early Childhood Development in Meghalaya

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has launched a workshop aimed at improving early childhood support through inter-departmental collaboration.

NEWire Desk • 1 Jun 2026

Meghalaya POCSO Court Sentences Man to 15 Years in Prison

A special POCSO court in Meghalaya has sentenced Rephius Thamar to 15 years in prison for a 2019 child sexual abuse case following a lengthy trial.

Walrik Marak • 1 Jun 2026

Meghalaya officials push for youth-focused tobacco prevention

Health officials in South West Garo Hills are urging communities to protect youth from tobacco marketing and addiction during World No Tobacco Day events.

Walrik Marak • 1 Jun 2026