Meghalaya
Meghalaya High Court Sets August 31 Deadline for Illegal Coal Mining Reports
Meghalaya's High Court will review state compliance with Justice BP Katakey's coal mining reports on August 31 after multiple filing delays.
Walrik Marak • 11 Aug 2026
Pilgrimage to Mawsynram cave concludes under police watch
Devotees finished their annual trek to the Krem Mawjymbuin cave shrine in Meghalaya on Sunday, following strict High Court orders and security protocols.
NEWire Desk • 11 Aug 2026
Activists Demand Fresh Public Hearing for Shillong Ropeway Project
The Joint Action Committee challenges the legitimacy of public consent for the Shillong Ropeway, urging officials to pause and hold a new hearing.
NEWire Desk • 11 Aug 2026
Northeast MPs Demand Probe Into Brahmaputra Board Official
Northeast lawmakers are demanding an investigation into Brahmaputra Board official Abhay Kumar over alleged bribery and recruitment irregularities.
Walrik Marak • 11 Aug 2026
Three Notable Shillong Residents Pass Away Monday
Shillong mourns the loss of three community members this week. Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday following recent deaths.
NEWire Desk • 11 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Bar Associations Demand Advocate General Sacking
Meghalaya lawyers issued a one-week ultimatum to the Chief Minister to fire Advocate General Amit Kumar over allegations of defamation and cronyism.
Walrik Marak • 11 Aug 2026
Governor Vijayashankar Hands Out Smart Glasses to Visually Impaired
Governor CH Vijayashankar gave smart glasses to 15 visually impaired people in Shillong to boost their daily independence and accessibility.
Walrik Marak • 11 Aug 2026
KSU Pushes for Khasi Language Classes in Laban Schools
The Khasi Students’ Union is demanding that two Laban schools add Khasi to their curriculum starting in the 2027 academic session.
Walrik Marak • 11 Aug 2026
Army schedules Agniveer recruitment rally in Shillong
Meghalaya candidates will face physical trials in Shillong from August 22 to 25. The Army is filling spots for general duty, technical, and tradesmen.
Walrik Marak • 11 Aug 2026
JJM Contractors Demand Payment for Long-Overdue Projects
Contractors in Meghalaya are demanding payment for Jal Jeevan Mission projects after years of waiting and unclear explanations from officials.
Walrik Marak • 11 Aug 2026
Garo Hills Council Bans Non-Tribals from Voting
The GHADC approved new rules barring non-tribals from voting or running in council elections to protect indigenous interests in Meghalaya.
NEWire Desk • 10 Aug 2026
Government Greenlights Shillong Peak Ropeway Despite Environmental Pushback
Meghalaya officials approved the Shillong Peak ropeway project after addressing local environmental concerns and revising the design to save trees.
NEWire Desk • 10 Aug 2026
Conrad Sangma Pushes Finance Ministry to Relax EAP Funding Caps
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma met with Nirmala Sitharaman to demand higher project funding limits and keep exchange-rate gains for the Northeast.
Walrik Marak • 10 Aug 2026
Forest goods drive income and food security in India's Northeast
Nagaland University research reveals how non-timber forest products support rural livelihoods and food security across Nagaland and Meghalaya.
NEWire Desk • 10 Aug 2026
Aaranyak Deploys 15,000 Seed Balls to Restore Assam Elephant Habitats
Conservationists in Assam are using seed balls and invasive plant removal to restore degraded forest patches for elephants in the Khalingduar Reserve.
Walrik Marak • 10 Aug 2026
Police Arrest Former JPSC Chairman L. Khiangte in Merit Scam Probe
Jharkhand CID arrested former JPSC chairman L. Khiangte over a 2 crore rupee bribery scandal linked to a blacklisted outsourcing firm.
Walrik Marak • 10 Aug 2026
Manipur Pushes to Restart Interstate Bus Routes as Security Situation Improves
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh is coordinating with top security officials to resume vital interstate bus services following ethnic unrest.
NEWire Desk • 10 Aug 2026
Gabil Boldil SSA School Remains Unusable Despite Repairs
Repairs at Gabil Boldil SSA School fell short, forcing 53 students to continue cramming into a tiny kitchen shed for their daily lessons.
Walrik Marak • 10 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Congress Protests Proposed FCRA Overhaul
Meghalaya Congress members marched in Shillong to oppose proposed FCRA changes, warning the bill threatens church and NGO assets.
Walrik Marak • 10 Aug 2026
Missing Meghalaya Man Found in Karnataka After Two-Week Search
Kwis Sumer returned home to Muktapur village after police from Meghalaya and Karnataka tracked him down in the Tumakuru district.
NEWire Desk • 10 Aug 2026
