Meghalaya
Women Hit the Streets in Shillong for HIV Awareness Run
Nearly 200 women joined a unique DJ-led run in Shillong to boost HIV awareness and promote early health screenings through an NGO-led initiative.
Walrik Marak • 6 Jul 2026
UDP Candidate Promises Absolute Loyalty to Meghalaya in Bypoll Run
UDP candidate Vivanstone G Kharngapkynta vows to defend Meghalaya's indigenous rights and natural resources at any cost in upcoming Lok Sabha by-election.
NEWire Desk • 6 Jul 2026
Authorities Close Weisawdong Falls Amid Village Land Dispute
Meghalaya officials have closed Weisawdong Falls to tourists due to rising tensions between Laitduh and Umblai villages over control of the site.
Walrik Marak • 5 Jul 2026
Meghalaya CM Urges Amit Shah to Review FCRA Rules
Conrad Sangma met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah to voice concerns over new FCRA rules affecting schools, hospitals, and churches in Meghalaya.
Walrik Marak • 5 Jul 2026
Villagers Slam South West Garo Hills Water Project Failures
Residents in South West Garo Hills claim the Jal Jeevan Mission project has failed, leaving homes without water despite repeated pleas for repairs.
NEWire Desk • 5 Jul 2026
Tura Renames Road to Honor Late Bishop George Mamalassery
Minister Marcuise Marak renamed a Tura road for the late Bishop George Mamalassery to honor his decades of service to the Garo Hills community.
Walrik Marak • 5 Jul 2026
Tura road renamed to honor late Bishop George Mamalassery
Tura officials renamed a major road after Bishop George Mamalassery to honor his decades of service to healthcare, education, and social work in Garo Hills.
Walrik Marak • 5 Jul 2026
Rabindranath Tagore Club Sets Dates for 16th Inter-Shillong Cultural Event
The Rabindranath Tagore Club brings back its month-long cultural festival this summer, featuring contests in music, dance, and arts across Shillong.
NEWire Desk • 5 Jul 2026
CBI Nabs NHAI Director Over 12 Lakh Bribe Demand
CBI agents arrested an NHAI official in Shillong after he demanded a bribe to clear a multi-crore contractor bill. He used hawala channels for payment.
NEWire Desk • 5 Jul 2026
Sohkha Government Higher Secondary Wins Amlarem Golden Jubilee Quiz
Sohkha Government Higher Secondary School took first place at the Amlarem Golden Jubilee quiz competition held Friday in West Jaintia Hills.
NEWire Desk • 5 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Launches MECON to Overhaul Education Communication
Meghalaya has formed the MECON team to streamline communication between the state government, educators, parents, and local communities.
Walrik Marak • 5 Jul 2026
Elephant Herds Ravage Farms and Schools in South West Khasi Hills
Wild elephant herds from Balpakram are destroying crops and homes in South West Khasi Hills, leaving desperate farmers awaiting government aid.
Walrik Marak • 5 Jul 2026
Crime Wave Sweeps Through Meghalaya as Thefts and Fraud Surge
Meghalaya police report a spike in crime, including a massive KFC franchise scam, multiple vehicle thefts, church break-ins, and a homicide investigation.
Walrik Marak • 5 Jul 2026
Kris Srikkanth challenges students to chase dreams with discipline
Former cricket star Kris Srikkanth addressed hundreds of students in Shillong during a youth convention at the Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Cultural Centre.
NEWire Desk • 5 Jul 2026
Nongrim Hills Officials Defend Blinkit Outlet Approval
Nongrim Hills leaders defend approving a Blinkit outlet, citing lower prices for families and the need for local market competition in Shillong.
Walrik Marak • 5 Jul 2026
Sohra Officials Ban Tourists From Weisawdong Falls Amid Border Dispute
Authorities shut down Weisawdong Falls after a bitter land dispute between two villages sparked fears of violence. Tourists are barred until further notice.
Walrik Marak • 5 Jul 2026
Arun Mohan Sherry Named New Director of IIM Shillong
Prof Arun Mohan Sherry takes over as IIM Shillong Director for a five-year term, focusing on artificial intelligence and expanded business education.
Walrik Marak • 5 Jul 2026
Civil rights group demands probe into Meghalaya excise system
Meghalaya Civil Rights & Accountability Forum questions the state's excise system, citing opaque contracts, financial losses, and extra-legal influence.
NEWire Desk • 5 Jul 2026
Shillong Drivers Struggle With Government Mandated Ethanol Fuel
Maruti Suzuki and Toyota claim E20 fuel is safe, but Shillong drivers report engine failures and rising repair bills in the humid hill terrain.
NEWire Desk • 5 Jul 2026
India and Bangladesh Traders Push for Border Trade Expansion
Trade groups from India and Bangladesh are pushing to diversify goods moving through the Majai Land Customs Station to boost regional growth.
NEWire Desk • 5 Jul 2026
