Meghalaya
Meghalaya Launches HIV Campaign to Combat Stigma and Patient Dropout
Meghalaya launched a massive two-month HIV awareness campaign to reach rural areas as health officials struggle with patient dropouts caused by stigma.
NEWire Desk • 13 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Government Claims Compliance in Byrnihat Pollution Case
The Meghalaya government states it is following High Court orders on Byrnihat pollution, though officials report no formal health complaints yet.
Walrik Marak • 13 Aug 2026
Shillong Hawkers Protest Relocation Amid Licensing Dispute
Vendors in Laitumkhrah protest a government relocation plan, citing missing licenses and poor site conditions ahead of an August 17 deadline.
NEWire Desk • 13 Aug 2026
Meghalaya School Association Demands Meeting with CM Over Unresolved Issues
Meghalaya schools threaten action if the government fails to address six long-pending demands before the Teachers’ Day deadline on September 5.
NEWire Desk • 13 Aug 2026
Amit Shah Urges Review of Meghalaya Safety Law
Union Home Minister Amit Shah asks Meghalaya to revise key security law provisions while reviewing demands for the Inner Line Permit and language status.
NEWire Desk • 13 Aug 2026
Polish Guitarist Marcin Performs With Local Talent in Shillong
Polish guitarist Marcin Patrzałek teamed up with Meghalaya musicians in Shillong for his 2026 tour, highlighting the state's local talent and music scene.
Walrik Marak • 13 Aug 2026
South West Khasi Hills Dominates Indian Round at State Archery Meet
South West Khasi Hills leads the Indian Round medal tally at the Meghalaya State Archery Championship after a strong second day of competition.
NEWire Desk • 13 Aug 2026
East Garo Hills Opens Electoral Roll for Public Review
Meghalaya officials are accepting claims and objections for electoral rolls in three East Garo Hills constituencies until the September 4 deadline.
Walrik Marak • 13 Aug 2026
Local Meghalaya Facility Drives Sustainable Farming Shift
Larry Organic in South West Garo Hills is cutting chemical dependence by producing regional bio-inputs to boost soil health and local farm productivity.
NEWire Desk • 13 Aug 2026
Meghalaya CM Backs JPC Review for FCRA Bill
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma supports sending the FCRA Amendment Bill to a JPC to address concerns from churches and religious institutions.
NEWire Desk • 13 Aug 2026
Assam Congress Demands National Crisis Status for State Flooding
Assam Congress leaders petitioned the Governor to declare the state's chronic flooding and erosion a national problem to secure permanent funding.
NEWire Desk • 12 Aug 2026
Manipur Chief Minister Demands Surrender of Illegal Weapons in 15 Days
Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh orders residents to hand over illegal firearms within 15 days or face legal action following ongoing recovery efforts.
NEWire Desk • 12 Aug 2026
Assam and Meghalaya Forest Departments Host Elephant Cup Football Tournament
Assam and Meghalaya held the fourth Elephant Cup on World Elephant Day to promote cross-border conservation and community ties through football matches.
Walrik Marak • 12 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Launches Ascent 2026 to Boost National Exam Success
Meghalaya debuted the Ascent 2026 initiative in Shillong, offering financial support to UPSC aspirants to bolster national-level exam performance.
NEWire Desk • 12 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Coke Plants Face Scrutiny Over Illegal Coal Sourcing
Auditors are investigating coke plants in Meghalaya for using illegal coal, prompting fresh inspections and strict compliance checks across the state.
Walrik Marak • 12 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Government Relocates Shillong Street Vendors to New Polo Market
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma distributed grants to Shillong street vendors relocated to a new 132-stall facility to ease city traffic.
NEWire Desk • 12 Aug 2026
Shillong Tibetans Rally for Activist After Deadly Protest
Shillong Tibetans held a vigil for activist Lobga Rangzen, who died after a self-immolation protest at the UN headquarters, and decried Chinese policy.
NEWire Desk • 12 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Tourism Department Launches Verified Taxi Booking App
Meghalaya is rolling out a secure taxi booking app for tourists featuring GPS tracking and police-verified drivers to improve transport safety.
Walrik Marak • 12 Aug 2026
Students gather in Shillong for Bystander Debate 2026
Students from across Northeast India met in Shillong for the Bystander Debate 2026 to discuss how to shift from passive bystanders to active upstanders.
NEWire Desk • 12 Aug 2026
NEHU Shillong Seeks Research Associate for Himalayan Fermented Food Study
North Eastern Hill University is hiring a Research Associate to study Gundruk under a Department of Biotechnology project. Deadline is August 24, 2026.
NEWire Desk • 12 Aug 2026
