Meghalaya
Argentina Win Draws Record Crowd at Shillong Fan Park
Over 3,000 football fans packed the Shillong fan park on Tuesday to watch Argentina defeat Egypt in a dramatic late finish during the FIFA World Cup.
NEWire Desk • 8 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Pineapple Festival Returns to Delhi to Boost Farmer Sales
Meghalaya brings its premium pineapples to Delhi's Dilli Haat this July, aiming to expand market access and support local farmers with the annual festival.
NEWire Desk • 8 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Approves Five-Star Resort Upgrade and Reviews Water Mission
Meghalaya officials cleared a five-star resort upgrade in Mawkasiang and launched a rigorous audit of the state's household tap water supply project.
Walrik Marak • 8 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Approves St. Xavier’s University Campus
The Meghalaya government greenlit a new St. Xavier’s University campus, allotting 50 acres of land to boost higher education in the Northeast region.
NEWire Desk • 8 Jul 2026
NSTIW Tura Hires Guest Faculty for 2026 Session
National Skill Training Institute for Women in Tura seeks 12 guest instructors for CTS and CITS courses. Apply online by July 24, 2026.
NEWire Desk • 8 Jul 2026
Election Commission Trains Officials to Battle Digital Misinformation
The ECI trained 200 media officers to tackle misinformation and deepfakes while ensuring transparent communication during the entire electoral process.
Walrik Marak • 8 Jul 2026
Flash flood sweeps car away on National Highway-6
Heavy monsoon rains flooded National Highway-6 in Jorabat, trapping vehicles and sweeping a car away in waist-high water, halting traffic to Shillong.
Walrik Marak • 8 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Chief Justice Challenges Law Students to Prioritize Integrity
High Court Chief Justice Revati Mohite Dere urges law students to pair hard work with grassroots experience at National Law University Meghalaya.
NEWire Desk • 8 Jul 2026
Centre to Review Meghalaya Coal Mining Control Proposal
The Centre will form a committee to study Meghalaya's request for local control over coal mining approvals, a bid to restart stalled operations.
NEWire Desk • 8 Jul 2026
EPFO Shifts to Centralized Database to Speed Up Claims
EPFO has migrated all member records to a new centralized system to automate interest credits, claim settlements, and fund transfers nationwide.
Walrik Marak • 8 Jul 2026
Senior SMS Medical College Professor Dies by Suicide in Jaipur
Dr. N.L. Disania, head of forensic medicine at SMS Medical College, died by suicide at his Jaipur home. Police are currently investigating the circumstances.
NEWire Desk • 8 Jul 2026
BJP Plans Solo Run for 2028 Meghalaya Assembly Election
Senior BJP leader AL Hek says the party will contest Meghalaya's 2028 polls alone. He also backed Sanbor Shullai for the upcoming Shillong by-election.
NEWire Desk • 8 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Clinches Historic First Gold Medals at National Pencak Silat Championship
Meghalaya secured its first gold medals ever at the National Pencak Silat Championship in Shillong as local fighters dominated on the second day.
NEWire Desk • 8 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Jumps Two Spots in National Education Rankings
Meghalaya moved from the lowest education tier to Akanshi-1 in the latest national Performance Grading Index, citing years of targeted school reforms.
NEWire Desk • 8 Jul 2026
South West Garo Hills Declares Holiday for Labour Corps Day
Meghalaya officials announced a local holiday for July 16, 2026, in South West Garo Hills to commemorate the historic service of the Garo Labour Corps.
Walrik Marak • 8 Jul 2026
AL Hek Rules Out Shillong By-Poll Bid, Backs Sanbor Shullai
Pynthorumkhrah MLA AL Hek confirmed he will not run in the upcoming Shillong Lok Sabha by-election, proposing Sanbor Shullai as the BJP candidate.
NEWire Desk • 8 Jul 2026
Northeast NGOs face massive FCRA license cuts
Ministry of Home Affairs data shows only one in five NGOs in the Northeast currently hold active Foreign Contribution Regulation Act licences.
NEWire Desk • 8 Jul 2026
Meghalaya kicks off massive welfare program audit
Meghalaya will audit 12 major welfare schemes starting July 8 to ensure public funds reach the people and programs run effectively.
Walrik Marak • 8 Jul 2026
Jaiñtia National Council Demands Probe into Failed Nutrition Program
The Jaiñtia National Council is demanding an investigation into the East Jaiñtia Hills nutrition program, citing frequent supply shortages for families.
NEWire Desk • 8 Jul 2026
BJP Leader Homnath Gautam Sets Record Straight on Shillong Constituency
BJP leader Homnath Gautam clarifies his constituency status following a recent reporting error regarding his candidacy for the West Shillong seat.
NEWire Desk • 8 Jul 2026
