Meghalaya

Assam Solar Initiative Eliminates Power Bills for Thousands

Over 17 percent of Assam households using the PM Surya Ghar solar scheme now pay zero electricity bills, marking a major win for state renewable energy.

NEWire Desk • 25 Jun 2026

Katta Beel Tourist Centre Handed Over to Local Cooperative

Officials handed the Katta Beel Tourist Facilitation Centre to a local cooperative society to boost regional development and tourism in Garo Hills.

NEWire Desk • 25 Jun 2026

Indian Stocks Rally as Markets Rebound by One Percent

Sensex and Nifty climbed Wednesday as lower oil prices and foreign buying fueled a recovery across banking, financial, and IT sectors.

Walrik Marak • 25 Jun 2026

Shillong Outreach Center to Mark International Anti-Drug Day

The Good Samaritan Society will host an anti-drug event at the Mission Compound in Shillong this June to mark International Day Against Drug Abuse.

Walrik Marak • 25 Jun 2026

Work Moves Forward on Shillong Western Bypass

Construction on the 38-km Shillong Western Bypass hits major milestones as crews work across three packages to ease traffic gridlock in the city.

Walrik Marak • 25 Jun 2026

Meghalaya Health Department Wins National Award for AI Cancer Screening

Meghalaya’s AI-driven breast cancer detection project earned a national SKOCH Award for bringing quality diagnostic care to the state's remote regions.

NEWire Desk • 25 Jun 2026

KSU Challenges Meghalaya Government Over School Exam Exemptions

The Khasi Students’ Union is demanding answers from Meghalaya's Education department regarding inconsistent exam policies and minority school exemptions.

Walrik Marak • 25 Jun 2026

Police Bust Pair for Fake Charity Scam in Shillong

Laitumkhrah police arrested two men for running a fake donation scheme using the name of a Mumbai NGO to scam residents out of money.

Walrik Marak • 25 Jun 2026

Mukul Sangma Urges Meghalaya Interns to Lead

Opposition leader Mukul Sangma told students at the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly that they should aim for leadership roles across all professions.

NEWire Desk • 25 Jun 2026

East Garo Hills Residents Fight Illegal Land Grab

Villagers in Dagal Bolmedang have petitioned the MHRC over the illegal transfer of 114 hectares of land to the Forest Department without their consent.

NEWire Desk • 25 Jun 2026

Activist Demands Restoration of Autonomy to Garo Hills Council Branding

Activist Greneth Sangma slams the Garo Hills Council for dropping the word Autonomous from its official logos, claiming it threatens tribal rights.

NEWire Desk • 25 Jun 2026

KSU slams plan to turn Umling border post into food court

The Khasi Students’ Union opposes turning the Umling entry checkpoint into a commercial food court, citing failed efforts to monitor border migration.

NEWire Desk • 25 Jun 2026

Police hunt for poisoner after dogs die in Shillong

Police are scouring CCTV for a suspect after stray animals were poisoned in Laban. No arrests have been made, but one dog is recovering from the attack.

Walrik Marak • 25 Jun 2026

KHADC Blocks Blinkit to Save Local Grocery Shops

The KHADC has blocked Blinkit from returning to Shillong, citing threats to thousands of local jobs and a commitment to protecting indigenous business owners.

NEWire Desk • 25 Jun 2026

Road closures set for Shillong-Dawki route construction

Authorities in Pynursla are diverting traffic on the Laitlyngkot-Lyngkyrdem road due to construction work scheduled throughout the day and night.

NEWire Desk • 25 Jun 2026

Vandals Target Shillong Pastor's Vehicle for Second Time

Rev. Macdonald Pyngrope's car was trashed again in Shillong. Police are investigating links to his recent questions about local church funds.

Walrik Marak • 25 Jun 2026

Jaintia Hills Council Demands End to Decade-Long Coal Mining Ban

Jaintia Hills council members demand an end to the NGT coal mining ban, seeking to restore local revenue and protect tribal mineral rights.

NEWire Desk • 25 Jun 2026

Meghalaya Launches Electoral Roll Overhaul to Purify Voter Lists

Meghalaya kicks off a voter roll revision using the 2005 list as a baseline to clear out ineligible voters and verify citizenship ahead of 2026 elections.

NEWire Desk • 25 Jun 2026

Modi spotlights Meghalaya turmeric at G7 Summit

Prime Minister Modi promoted Meghalaya’s Lakadong turmeric to world leaders at the G7 Summit, boosting the global profile of the region's golden spice.

NEWire Desk • 25 Jun 2026

Mukul Sangma Admits West Bengal Crisis Will Hit Meghalaya TMC

Meghalaya opposition leader Mukul Sangma says the West Bengal TMC crisis will impact the state unit as he weighs future political moves.

Walrik Marak • 25 Jun 2026