Meghalaya
Meghalaya Radiologists Meet in Shillong to Advance Diagnostic Tech
Meghalaya radiologists met in Shillong to discuss medical imaging updates, celebrate clinical excellence, and review new diagnostic breakthroughs.
Walrik Marak • 6 Jul 2026
Meghalaya lawmakers set 45-day deadline to settle Assam border dispute
Meghalaya has launched a fresh 45-day effort to solve its long-standing border dispute with Assam by prioritizing local residents over political games.
NEWire Desk • 6 Jul 2026
Internal BJP struggle erupts over South Shillong seat
BJP internal friction grows as newcomer Homnath Gautam targets the South Shillong seat, sparking a turf war that threatens the party's 2028 election plans.
NEWire Desk • 6 Jul 2026
Ranikor farmers demand aid after elephant raids wipe out crops
NPP officials are pushing the state government for compensation after wild elephant herds destroyed crops and ruined livelihoods in Ranikor.
NEWire Desk • 6 Jul 2026
St. Peter’s School Forms Official Alumni Association
St. Peter’s Higher Secondary School in East Khasi Hills has launched a formal alumni group to boost school development and keep graduates connected.
Walrik Marak • 6 Jul 2026
Unusual Heatwave Hits Shillong as Temperatures Climb
Shillong faces unseasonable heat as temperatures stay well above average. Relief is expected by mid-week with rain set to cool the hill station.
NEWire Desk • 6 Jul 2026
Garo Hills Group Demands Four-Lane Highway Linking Tura and Shillong
The Achik Holistic Awakening Movement is pushing for a four-lane highway between Shillong and Tura to replace dangerous, outdated mountain roads.
Walrik Marak • 6 Jul 2026
Khasi Students Union Ramps Up Fight Against Uranium Mining
The KSU is demanding official resolutions to block uranium mining in Meghalaya amid allegations of land grabs and intimidation by outside interests.
NEWire Desk • 6 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Targets HIV Support for 500 Infants
Meghalaya AIDS Control Society aims to support 500 HIV-positive infants as state infection rates double the national average.
Walrik Marak • 6 Jul 2026
Meghalaya farmers stick with bamboo knup for rain protection
While urbanites buy umbrellas, farmers in Meghalaya rely on the traditional bamboo knup to keep dry and hands-free during the state's heavy monsoon.
NEWire Desk • 6 Jul 2026
Rasong farmers ditch broom grass for black cardamom
Twenty-three farming families in Rasong are switching to black cardamom to escape falling broomstick prices and build more stable livelihoods.
NEWire Desk • 6 Jul 2026
Sohra Tourism Surge Strains Fragile Natural Sites
Record visitor numbers in Sohra are overwhelming local infrastructure and threatening natural landmarks. Leaders are calling for strict regulation.
Walrik Marak • 6 Jul 2026
East Khasi Hills Voter Revision Drive Stays On Track
Officials are pushing through the Special Intensive Revision in East Khasi Hills, with over 167,000 voter forms handed out despite one local dispute.
NEWire Desk • 6 Jul 2026
Meghalaya CM Presses Amit Shah Over FCRA Amendment Concerns
Meghalaya's Chief Minister led a church delegation to meet Amit Shah, seeking safeguards for schools and hospitals against new FCRA asset seizure rules.
NEWire Desk • 6 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Swimming Championship Draws Over 100 Competitors
More than 100 athletes competed in the 19th Meghalaya State Swimming Championship as the sport continues to grow in popularity across the state.
NEWire Desk • 6 Jul 2026
Maple Grove Baking Contest Ends in Friendship
A sugar shortage at the Maple Grove School dessert competition sparked a surprise act of kindness between two rivals, forging a new friendship.
Walrik Marak • 6 Jul 2026
Five Practical Ways to Make Your Clothes Last Longer
Fast fashion leaves clothes in landfills too soon. Here are five simple ways to fix, wash, and store your wardrobe to make your garments last longer.
Walrik Marak • 6 Jul 2026
Why Modern Parenting Risks Raising Entitled Adults
Over-parenting and constant sacrifice often backfire, creating entitled adults instead of resilient individuals capable of navigating life's challenges.
Walrik Marak • 6 Jul 2026
BBS College Seniors Mark Final Year with Parting Social
VI Semester students at BBS College in Shillong gathered Saturday to celebrate the end of their three-year academic journey and look toward the future.
Walrik Marak • 6 Jul 2026
Daily Wage Workers Struggle With Sky-High Living Costs in Shillong
Daily wage earners in Shillong face mounting financial pressure as rising inflation and unstable incomes force residents to cut back on basic needs.
NEWire Desk • 6 Jul 2026
