Meghalaya
Supercare Hospital Founder Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. RS Thangkhiew earned a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 6th North-East Medicon 2026 for his long-standing work improving regional healthcare.
Walrik Marak • 28 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Coal Mining Future Depends on Delhi
MLA Kyrmen Shylla says the fate of Meghalaya coal mining is now in the hands of the central government as officials seek rule changes for local miners.
NEWire Desk • 28 Jun 2026
East Khasi Hills BDOs Empowered to Handle Birth and Death Registrations
East Khasi Hills BDOs now handle birth and death registrations, shifting power away from Shillong to speed up processing for local residents.
NEWire Desk • 28 Jun 2026
Jaintia National Council Demands Answers on Rs 400 Crore Coal Fund
The JNC is pressuring the Meghalaya government to disclose how 400 crore rupees in coal restoration funds were spent after RTI requests yielded no data.
NEWire Desk • 28 Jun 2026
Meghalaya turns anti-drug mission into public movement
Chief Minister Conrad Sangma says the DREAM mission now drives Meghalaya's fight against drugs. A new recovery center also opened in Shillong on Friday.
NEWire Desk • 28 Jun 2026
Rescued Pangolin and Civet Returned to Wild in Meghalaya
Meghalaya wildlife officials released a rescued Chinese Pangolin and an Asian Palm Civet into the Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary after months of rehab.
NEWire Desk • 28 Jun 2026
State Commission Blasts Meghalaya Cricket Association Over Harassment Lapses
The women's commission blames former Meghalaya Cricket Association officials for failing to address sexual harassment complaints from players.
Walrik Marak • 28 Jun 2026
PM Modi Offers Condolences Following Death of Bernard Marak’s Mother
Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent a letter of condolence to BJP leader Bernard N. Marak after the passing of his mother, Alpana N. Marak.
NEWire Desk • 28 Jun 2026
BJP Meghalaya Accuses Rivals of Using Religion to Sabotage Growth
Meghalaya BJP leaders claim opposition parties weaponize religion to block their growth, asserting that central welfare schemes ignore religious divides.
Walrik Marak • 28 Jun 2026
High Court Delays Ruling on Mawkhar Church Sacrament Dispute
Meghalaya High Court pushed back the Mawkhar Church hearing after parties failed to agree on who should lead upcoming baptism and communion services.
NEWire Desk • 28 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Cricket Association Fires Coach and Manager Over Harassment
Meghalaya Cricket Association permanently removes two staff members following sexual harassment findings involving the Under-23 women’s team.
Walrik Marak • 28 Jun 2026
VPP Takes NEHU to Court Over Bypoll Candidate Clearance
The VPP has moved the Meghalaya High Court after NEHU delayed an NOC for its bypoll candidate, Batskhem Myrboh, to contest the upcoming election.
NEWire Desk • 28 Jun 2026
Experts Survey Shillong-Dawki Highway Damage After Slide
Engineers are studying a landslide that hit the Shillong-Dawki road. Officials have diverted traffic and prepped emergency funds for more heavy rain.
Walrik Marak • 28 Jun 2026
TMC Boss Demands Probe Into Foreigners Using Khasi Surnames
TMC president Charles Pyngrope wants an investigation into how non-locals use Khasi surnames to gain official Indian status and benefits in Meghalaya.
Walrik Marak • 28 Jun 2026
Police Log: Stabbings, Scams and Border Crimes Across Meghalaya
Recent reports across Meghalaya include a fatal stabbing, multiple cyber scams, drug busts, and cattle smuggling incidents along the border.
NEWire Desk • 28 Jun 2026
Shillong and Ri-Bhoi mobilize to fight drug abuse
Organizations in Shillong and Ri-Bhoi held rallies and workshops on International Day Against Drug Abuse to promote sobriety and community action.
Walrik Marak • 28 Jun 2026
Wave of Thefts Hits Meghalaya
Thieves are targeting everything from motorcycles to electrical cables across Meghalaya, prompting a surge of police investigations into recent crimes.
Walrik Marak • 28 Jun 2026
Shillong Students Join Fight Against Drug Abuse
Students in Shillong held yoga sessions and took a digital pledge to support the national Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan campaign against drug abuse.
NEWire Desk • 28 Jun 2026
Global Summit of Women Farmers Wraps Up in Shillong
International experts and local growers concluded a two-day conference in Shillong, focusing on sustainable organic farming and women's empowerment.
Walrik Marak • 28 Jun 2026
Shillong police and students learn life-saving medical skills
Shillong health officials trained traffic police and students in CPR and first aid to ensure faster emergency responses during accidents.
Walrik Marak • 28 Jun 2026
