Meghalaya
Clan Elders Challenge KHADC Over Land Control Bill
Khasi clan leaders are fighting a new KHADC land bill that removes mandatory local consultation, warning it threatens traditional authority.
Walrik Marak • 5 Jul 2026
KHADC Targets Non-Tribal Workers with New Licensing Bill
The KHADC seeks to control non-tribal labor in the unorganized sector through a new bill, sparking a heated political row over jurisdiction and state power.
Walrik Marak • 5 Jul 2026
Unauthorised collectors fleece motorists on Shillong city streets
Anonymous parking collectors are extorting cash from drivers across Shillong, using fake receipts as authorities ignore the growing parking scam.
Walrik Marak • 5 Jul 2026
Taxi Driver Murder Sparks Vigilante Crackdown in East Jaintia Hills
The murder of a cab driver in East Jaintia Hills has triggered unauthorized residency checks and a dispute over the suspects' origins.
NEWire Desk • 5 Jul 2026
AL Hek Defends Meghalaya Police Despite Murder Case Failures
BJP MLA AL Hek backs state police after a court ripped their investigation into the murder of Raja Raghuvanshi, despite clear procedural errors.
Walrik Marak • 5 Jul 2026
Nongrim Hills Challenges KHADC Ban on Blinkit
Local leaders are fighting a council ban on Blinkit, arguing the service lowers high grocery prices and breaks the monopoly held by area shopkeepers.
Walrik Marak • 5 Jul 2026
Modi Marks 250 Years of US Independence as Indian Navy Joins Celebration
Prime Minister Modi congratulated the US on its 250th anniversary. The Indian Navy sent INS Sudarshini to join international celebrations in New York.
NEWire Desk • 5 Jul 2026
Adani Group Breaks Ground on 2,500 Crore Defence Plant in Madhya Pradesh
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia will launch a new 2,500 crore Adani defence plant in Shivpuri to boost local jobs and boost indigenous production.
NEWire Desk • 5 Jul 2026
West Bengal Halts Hawker Evictions Until Durga Puja
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari has ordered a freeze on all state-led hawker evictions until October, offering relief to thousands of street vendors.
NEWire Desk • 5 Jul 2026
Government agencies push for better public outreach in Meghalaya
Officials met in Shillong to boost communication strategies for government schemes and services, targeting better engagement in remote rural areas.
NEWire Desk • 5 Jul 2026
Jaintia National Council Demands Strict Resident Checks Following Murder
The JNC is pushing for tighter resident verification in Meghalaya villages after the brutal murder of Kyrshan Lamurong sparked widespread community anger.
Walrik Marak • 4 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Expands Shillong Bus Fleet With New Route
Meghalaya added 14 new buses to its Ka Bos Jong Ngi service, launching a new route between ISBT and Lad Smit to improve transport for Shillong commuters.
Walrik Marak • 4 Jul 2026
Corroded poles leave Byrnihat without power in sweltering heat
Aging electricity poles collapsed in Ri Bhoi, leaving residents in the dark for hours during a brutal summer heatwave.
Walrik Marak • 4 Jul 2026
NEIAH Shillong Hiring for 21 Medical and Teaching Roles
NEIAH Shillong is recruiting for 21 faculty and specialist positions. Interested candidates must submit their applications by August 17, 2026.
NEWire Desk • 4 Jul 2026
Shillong Medical College Hiring Professors and Associate Professors
Shillong Medical College seeks applicants for nine medical faculty roles. Submit your documents via email by July 10, 2026, to be considered.
Walrik Marak • 4 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Boosts One Health Strategy to Fight Climate-Linked Disease
Meghalaya officials are linking human, animal, and environmental health efforts to build a stronger defense against climate-driven disease outbreaks.
NEWire Desk • 4 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Chief Minister Warns of Severe Rainfall Shortfall
Meghalaya faces an 80 percent rainfall deficit. Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma is calling for urgent action to secure the state's food and water supplies.
NEWire Desk • 4 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Women Farmers Boost Global Reach of Local Crops
Women farmers in Meghalaya are driving a push to bring local produce like pineapples and ginger to international markets, boosting the state's rural economy.
NEWire Desk • 4 Jul 2026
NEHU Awards Doctorate to Audreyna Syngkli
Audreyna Syngkli earned her PhD from North-Eastern Hill University after finishing a study on leadership styles within Meghalaya's higher education sector.
NEWire Desk • 4 Jul 2026
Sarada Sangha to mark Swami Vivekananda’s death anniversary with lunch service
Members of Shillong’s Sarada Sangha will honor Swami Vivekananda this Saturday by serving lunch to Aahar attendees at the Jhalupara taxi stand.
NEWire Desk • 4 Jul 2026
