Meghalaya
Ri-Bhoi Headmen Battle KHADC Over Land Authority Bill
Ri-Bhoi traditional leaders are pushing back against a new KHADC land bill that threatens to strip them of their long-standing authority.
NEWire Desk • 12 Jul 2026
Organized Gang Steals Nine Motorcycles Across Meghalaya in Six Days
Thieves have stolen nine two-wheelers across Meghalaya in less than a week, sparking police investigations into a coordinated state-wide spree.
Walrik Marak • 12 Jul 2026
Meghalaya on high alert as monsoon rains hit 32 villages
Heavy rains triggered landslides and flooding across 32 Meghalaya villages. CM Conrad Sangma has ordered emergency crews to clear roads and assist residents.
Walrik Marak • 11 Jul 2026
Shillong Prepares to Host 135th Durand Cup Matches
Shillong will host eight Durand Cup matches this summer. The tournament features 24 teams starting July 31 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
NEWire Desk • 11 Jul 2026
Modi pushes for stronger trade ties with New Zealand
Prime Minister Modi met with New Zealand business leaders to double bilateral trade to 7 billion New Zealand dollars by 2030 through new economic partnerships.
Walrik Marak • 11 Jul 2026
India and New Zealand Push to Double Bilateral Trade by 2030
India and New Zealand are fast-tracking their free trade deal to double bilateral trade to NZ$7 billion by 2030 through new cooperation agreements.
Walrik Marak • 11 Jul 2026
Five Die After Suffocation Accident at Shillong Construction Site
Five people died in a Shillong well after generator fumes caused suspected suffocation. Police have launched an investigation into the construction accident.
Walrik Marak • 11 Jul 2026
Five Workers Die After Carbon Monoxide Exposure in Shillong Well
Five workers died from carbon monoxide poisoning after running a fuel-powered water pump inside a 33-foot well in Shillong, Meghalaya.
Walrik Marak • 11 Jul 2026
Air Force School Shillong Hiring Teachers for 2026
Air Force School Upper Shillong is now accepting job applications for teachers, a headmistress, and special educators. Submit your materials by July 18, 2026.
NEWire Desk • 11 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Bans Livestock Entry Tolls Across State
Meghalaya officials have outlawed livestock entry tolls, ordering all Autonomous District Councils to stop collecting animal taxes immediately.
Walrik Marak • 11 Jul 2026
Assam Pushes for UNESCO Status to Boost Cultural Heritage
Assam aims for UNESCO recognition for Bihu and Majuli to boost tourism, while pledging funds for Ahom-era monuments and iconic cultural icons.
NEWire Desk • 11 Jul 2026
Laban Dorbar Defends Roadside Parking Fees Amid Public Backlash
Laban Dorbar defends its paid parking system in Shillong. Residents remain split on fees, accountability, and the need for a uniform city policy.
NEWire Desk • 11 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Pineapple Festival Hits New Delhi With Tech Partnerships
Meghalaya’s Pineapple Festival returns to New Delhi, pairing high-value organic exports with new e-commerce deals to boost state farming.
Walrik Marak • 11 Jul 2026
Jaintia Students Back Move to Restart Coal Mining
The Jaintia Students’ Movement supports state-led coal regulation but insists on protecting Sixth Schedule rights and local tribal land customs.
Walrik Marak • 11 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Targets Water Reliability in Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0
Meghalaya officials are gearing up for the next phase of the Jal Jeevan Mission, prioritizing long-term water infrastructure and household tap access.
NEWire Desk • 11 Jul 2026
Police Seek Identity of Man Found Dead in Byrnihat
Authorities are working to identify a man found dead in the old Sales Tax Building in Byrnihat. He is described as a homeless person aged 35 to 40.
NEWire Desk • 11 Jul 2026
Shillong Hawkers Protest Forced Relocation to Anjalee
Shillong street vendors marched to the Municipal Board on Friday to demand a new vending committee and halt plans to move traders to Anjalee.
NEWire Desk • 11 Jul 2026
Traffic chaos grips Police Bazar as scooters clog streets
Gridlock hit Police Bazar Friday as reckless two-wheelers squeezed through narrow lanes and forced vehicles into oncoming traffic.
NEWire Desk • 11 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Government Blocks District Council Livestock Tolls
Meghalaya officials have blocked the KHADC from charging tolls on livestock trucks at Byrnihat, citing that such collections are illegal.
Walrik Marak • 11 Jul 2026
Road upgrades boost access for Swer students as Rotary Club appoints new leaders
Swer residents get a new access road while the Rotary Club of Shillong installs Osmand Nongbri as president for the 2026-27 term.
Walrik Marak • 11 Jul 2026
