Meghalaya
Clans Fight Move to Rename Legendary Ruler U Tirot Sing
Clan leaders are challenging a proposal to change the surname of Hima Nongkhlaw ruler U Tirot Sing, citing a need for verified historical evidence.
NEWire Desk • 28 Sep 2026
Shillong Traffic Rules Ignored as Cabs Overload and Bikers Run Wild
Shillong motorists are flouting safety rules as overcrowded taxis and reckless bike-taxi riders endanger the public amid lax police enforcement.
NEWire Desk • 28 Sep 2026
Shillong Residents Confront Urban Challenges at First Neighborhoods Forum
Shillong residents met to tackle traffic, waste, and governance issues. The forum aims to bridge the gap between community concerns and local action.
NEWire Desk • 28 Sep 2026
Meghalaya to Launch e-Challan Traffic System on November 1
Meghalaya will launch a new digital e-Challan traffic system on November 1 to crack down on vehicle offenses and improve compliance across the state.
NEWire Desk • 28 Sep 2026
East Khasi Hills Reports Over 8,000 Dog Bites This Year
Meghalaya health officials report 8,403 dog-bite cases in East Khasi Hills so far in 2026 as they push for mandatory pet vaccinations and owner accountability.
Walrik Marak • 28 Sep 2026
Hills Farmers Union Clears Byrnihat Police of Extortion Claims
The HFU says police are not extorting livestock transporters in Byrnihat, citing a lack of evidence for illegal fee collections at the station.
NEWire Desk • 28 Sep 2026
Oil India Director Calls for Energy Independence Amid Global Disruptions
Oil India Director Abhijit Majumder urged for domestic energy security as global market instability threatens economic stability across India.
Walrik Marak • 28 Sep 2026
Centre Earmarks 94 Crore for Meghalaya Tribal Scholarships
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs approved 94 crore for Meghalaya's post-matric scholarship scheme for the 2026-27 financial year to support ST students.
NEWire Desk • 28 Sep 2026
NEHU Shillong Hiring Biomedical Engineering Guest Faculty
North-Eastern Hill University seeks three guest faculty members for its M.Tech Medical Devices program. Apply online by October 9, 2026.
Walrik Marak • 28 Sep 2026
Students Complete First Phase of Ri-Bhoi Air Pollution Study
Students from three institutions wrapped up initial fieldwork on air quality in Nongpoh and Byrnihat to gauge health risks in the industrial zone.
NEWire Desk • 28 Sep 2026
Sri Lankan Police Seize Statue of LTTE Leader in Jaffna
Police removed a bronze statue of Thileepan in Jaffna on Sunday after complaints that the memorial honored a banned insurgent group leader.
Walrik Marak • 28 Sep 2026
Java Sea Ferry Disaster Death Toll Hits 64
Rescue crews recovered more bodies from the sunken Virgo Transport 8 ferry. The death toll stands at 64 with 71 people still missing.
NEWire Desk • 28 Sep 2026
Gaza Death Toll Surpasses 74,000 as Conflict Grinds On
Gaza's Health Ministry reports 74,016 Palestinian deaths as conflict continues despite a ceasefire. Israeli forces and Hamas remain at a stalemate.
NEWire Desk • 28 Sep 2026
MLCU Hosts National Student Tourism Conclave in October
Martin Luther Christian University will host a national student tourism event in Meghalaya from October 1 to 3, focusing on sustainable travel models.
NEWire Desk • 28 Sep 2026
KHADC Demands Rs 70 Crore Owed by Meghalaya Government
KHADC leadership rejects state government conditional aid, demanding the release of Rs 70 crore in unpaid statutory dues to cover operational costs.
NEWire Desk • 28 Sep 2026
USTM Wins State-Level Heritage Quiz at Shillong College
The University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya, secured first place in a state-level heritage quiz hosted by Shillong College on Friday.
NEWire Desk • 28 Sep 2026
Shillong Questions Need for Sunday Bank Openings Ahead of Strike
Shillong residents challenge the Sunday bank opening mandate, citing digital banking convenience as the nationwide strike approaches later this month.
Walrik Marak • 28 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Prepares for Historic 1,000-Drum Wangala Festival
Meghalaya readies for the 50th Golden Jubilee of the Garo community's Wangala harvest festival, featuring a massive 1,000-drum performance at Chibragre.
NEWire Desk • 28 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Pressure Groups Force Bank Closures Over Sunday Work Mandate
Civil society groups shut down banks across Meghalaya on Sunday, opposing a work mandate that conflicts with religious and social traditions.
Walrik Marak • 28 Sep 2026
Congress MP Doubts Center Will Heed Meghalaya Concerns on FCRA Bill
Tura MP Saleng A. Sangma fears the Centre will ignore regional concerns regarding the proposed FCRA Amendment Bill despite ongoing committee reviews.
NEWire Desk • 28 Sep 2026
