Meghalaya
Meghalaya struggles to open Polo Shopping Mall one year after launch
Nearly a year after its high-profile inauguration, the 100-crore Polo Shopping Mall in Shillong remains shuttered as officials work to attract bidders.
NEWire Desk • 1 Jun 2026
Language Glitch on Meghalaya Transport Portal Blocks English Access to Vehicle Laws
A technical error on the Meghalaya Transport Department website is forcing critical vehicle laws to display in Hindi, hindering access for local users.
Walrik Marak • 1 Jun 2026
USTM’s Dr Nibedita Paul Receives Prestigious National NSS Award
Dr Nibedita Paul of USTM has been honored with a national NSS award for her outstanding contributions to youth development and community service.
NEWire Desk • 1 Jun 2026
Meghalaya CM Calls for Improved Execution to Boost Early Childhood Development
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma opened a national workshop in Shillong, stressing that effective implementation is key to child development success.
NEWire Desk • 1 Jun 2026
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma Calls for Release of Manipur Hostages
NPP leader Conrad Sangma is urging the immediate release of 20 civilians held hostage in Manipur, calling for peace and dialogue amid ongoing ethnic unrest.
NEWire Desk • 1 Jun 2026
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Reviews Development Projects in Meghalaya
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya assessed progress on key government schemes and development initiatives during a visit to Meghalaya’s Ri-Bhoi district.
Walrik Marak • 1 Jun 2026
Students and Livestock Share Dilapidated Classroom in South Garo Hills
Balwat Ronchanggre Government LP School in Meghalaya faces a crisis as students and cattle share a crumbling building due to severe systemic neglect.
Walrik Marak • 1 Jun 2026
UDP candidate Vivanstone Kharngapkynta eyes judicial reform and Khasi language rights
Shillong by-election candidate Vivanstone Kharngapkynta advocates for using the Khasi language in courts to help rural litigants understand judicial process.
NEWire Desk • 1 Jun 2026
Stunt bikers relocate to New Shillong Township following police crackdown
Stunt bikers are now performing dangerous maneuvers in New Shillong Township after Ri-Bhoi police cracked down on reckless riding along the national highway.
NEWire Desk • 1 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Opens First Cold Storage Facility for Fish and Livestock in Shillong
Shillong has launched its first dedicated cold storage facility for fish and livestock, aiming to boost local supply chains and support sustainable growth.
Walrik Marak • 1 Jun 2026
Kalam Foundation Hosts Student Contests and Gorkha Pathshala Updates Alumni Records
The Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Foundation plans local student competitions, while Gorkha Pathshala Higher Secondary School seeks to update its alumni database.
NEWire Desk • 1 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Boosts Eri Silk Sector Through Clean Energy Innovation
Meghalaya concluded SILK LINK 2.0, an initiative focused on integrating clean energy and new technology to grow the local Eri silk industry.
NEWire Desk • 1 Jun 2026
Garo Hills Council Faces Criticism Over Misspelled Tourist Site Plaque
The GHADC is under fire after a misspelling of the Wari Chora tourist site was discovered on a new commemorative stone at the recently opened facility.
NEWire Desk • 1 Jun 2026
Parent to File Contempt Case Against St. Edmund’s School Over Admission Ruling
A father is filing a contempt petition against St. Edmund’s School for failing to reinstate his son's admission as ordered by the Meghalaya High Court.
Walrik Marak • 1 Jun 2026
VIP Sirens and Hawkers Persist Despite Shillong Official Crackdowns
Shillong residents report that VIP sirens and illegal street hawkers remain common despite government attempts to regulate road use and clear footpaths.
NEWire Desk • 1 Jun 2026
Meghalaya farmers boost profits by bypassing middlemen for global export
Meghalaya farmers are increasing their incomes by using a new cooperative model to bypass middlemen and export high-value produce to European markets.
Walrik Marak • 1 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Grants Official Heritage Status to Shillong's Lok Bhavan
The Meghalaya government has designated the historic Lok Bhavan in Shillong as a protected heritage building to preserve its cultural and architectural value.
NEWire Desk • 1 Jun 2026
Shillong Inter-State Bus Terminus Faces Urgent Repair Calls After Reopening
The Shillong ISBT needs urgent repairs and better connectivity after its recent reopening, despite ongoing efforts by officials to improve the facility.
NEWire Desk • 1 Jun 2026
Vincent Pala Predicts BJP Downfall Over Religious Policies
Meghalaya Congress leader Vincent Pala launched his campaign, warning that BJP policies threaten religious minorities and national economic stability.
NEWire Desk • 1 Jun 2026
Mansukh Mandaviya Promotes Fit India Cycling Drive and Reviews Ri-Bhoi Development Projects
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya joined a cycling event in Shillong and assessed development progress and local infrastructure proposals in Ri-Bhoi.
NEWire Desk • 1 Jun 2026
