Meghalaya
Shillong Prepares to Host Durand Cup 2026 Matches
Shillong will host eight matches for the 135th Durand Cup as local teams and national clubs gear up for the tournament starting July 31.
Walrik Marak • 11 Jul 2026
Manipur CM Promises Justice in Leilon Vaiphei Abduction Case
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh confirmed two arrests in the Leilon Vaiphei kidnapping case as the state works to restore public order.
Walrik Marak • 11 Jul 2026
East Khasi Hills Officials Order Illegal Highway Eateries to Close
Illegal roadside eateries in Upper Shillong must clear out within 15 days following a Supreme Court order focused on national highway safety.
Walrik Marak • 11 Jul 2026
Conrad Sangma: Meghalaya Growth Depends on Local Jobs
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma says state progress must be measured by job creation and keeping youth within their home villages.
NEWire Desk • 11 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Cracks Down on Border Cattle Smuggling
Meghalaya is launching new task forces and checkpoints to stop cattle smuggling, forcing better coordination between police and border guards.
NEWire Desk • 11 Jul 2026
Health camp flags risks for dozens in Shillong
The Rotary Club of Orchid City Shillong screened 250 residents for lifestyle diseases, identifying health concerns in 53 participants during the event.
Walrik Marak • 11 Jul 2026
New School Building Opens in Kambakpara Village
The South West Garo Hills village of Kambakpara has opened a new government primary school building, replacing a facility that first opened in 1957.
NEWire Desk • 11 Jul 2026
HYC Slams Shillong Government Over Untamed Drug Crisis
The Hynniewtrep Youth Council demands urgent state action as rampant drug use and peddling cripple business activity across Shillong’s commercial hubs.
NEWire Desk • 11 Jul 2026
Police Hunt Shillong Man Accused of Serial Sexual Assault
Police are tracking a Shillong man accused of sexually exploiting multiple women after social media posts triggered public outrage and a formal investigation.
NEWire Desk • 11 Jul 2026
VPP Facing Backlash Over Protests at Behdienkhlam Festival
The VPP faces heavy criticism from the BJP and festival organizers for protesting Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's attendance at the Behdienkhlam Festival.
NEWire Desk • 11 Jul 2026
NITI Aayog Report Exposes Major Gaps in Meghalaya School System
Meghalaya shows administrative progress but faces deep school system failures, including hundreds of single-teacher schools and zero-enrolment facilities.
NEWire Desk • 11 Jul 2026
Meghalaya to Track All Tourists with New Mandatory Registration
Meghalaya is launching a mandatory digital registration system for all visitors to monitor movement and improve safety across the state.
NEWire Desk • 11 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Bans Autonomous Councils from Collecting Livestock Entry Fees
Meghalaya officials have ordered all autonomous district councils to stop charging illegal entry fees on livestock entering the state.
Walrik Marak • 11 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Pineapple Festival Launches in Delhi to Boost Exports
The fourth Meghalaya Pineapple Festival at Dilli Haat targets global market growth and higher farmer incomes through new retail and digital partnerships.
Walrik Marak • 10 Jul 2026
NEIGRIHMS Hiring Data Entry Operator in Meghalaya
NEIGRIHMS is hiring a Data Entry Operator for an ICMR project in Meghalaya. Interested candidates should attend a walk-in interview on July 17, 2026.
Walrik Marak • 10 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Government Bans Livestock Entry Tolls Collected by KHADC
The Meghalaya government has outlawed livestock entry tolls collected by the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council, calling the practice illegal.
NEWire Desk • 10 Jul 2026
Garo Hills Teachers Demand MBOSE Calendar Revision
Garo Hills teachers are pushing the Meghalaya education board to rework the academic calendar, citing unrealistic deadlines and heavy administrative burdens.
NEWire Desk • 10 Jul 2026
Meghalaya hits 84 percent water coverage as project payments stall
Meghalaya reached 84 percent tap water coverage under Jal Jeevan Mission, but contractors face delays in receiving over 900 crore in payments.
Walrik Marak • 10 Jul 2026
Garo Hills to Get First Doppler Weather Radar for Disaster Alerts
Officials have picked a site in Rongram for the first Doppler weather radar in Garo Hills to help warn residents about flash floods and landslides.
NEWire Desk • 10 Jul 2026
State Government to Negotiate with KSU over Stalled Umling Project
Officials plan talks with KSU activists to restart a stalled construction project at the Umling entry point amid local disputes over its purpose.
NEWire Desk • 10 Jul 2026
