Meghalaya
NIA Granted 45-Day Extension in Bangladesh Activist Murder Probe
A Delhi court has granted the NIA more time to investigate the murder of activist Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, involving three suspects caught near the border.
NEWire Desk • 20 Jun 2026
Nirmala Sitharaman Wraps Meghalaya Visit to Boost Regional Growth
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman concluded a two-day Meghalaya tour, focusing on infrastructure, project funding, and local development initiatives.
Walrik Marak • 20 Jun 2026
Opposition Walks Out of KHADC Over Blocked Service Rules Debate
Opposition members staged a walkout at the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council after being denied a debate on new 2026 service rule amendments.
NEWire Desk • 20 Jun 2026
NIT Meghalaya Opens Applications for Mathematics Guest Faculty Position
NIT Meghalaya is hiring a Guest Faculty member for its Mathematics department. Interested candidates should submit their applications by July 9, 2026.
NEWire Desk • 20 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Opens North East India's Largest Organic Spice Processing Plant
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated a major organic spice hub in Meghalaya, aimed at boosting regional exports and farmer incomes.
Walrik Marak • 20 Jun 2026
RBI Monetary Policy Committee Maintains Status Quo Amid Global Economic Uncertainty
The RBI has kept interest rates steady at 5.25 percent, citing concerns over inflation and global instability following recent MPC meeting minutes.
Walrik Marak • 20 Jun 2026
Indian Stock Indices Snap Five-Day Rally Amid Global Sell-Off
Sensex and Nifty fell on Friday after IT stocks tumbled and geopolitical tensions rose. The market break ends a five-day winning streak for Indian equities.
Walrik Marak • 20 Jun 2026
Pakistan Appeals to UN Security Council Over Indus Waters Treaty Dispute
Pakistan's Deputy PM Ishaq Dar has asked the UN Security Council to address alleged Indian violations of the Indus Waters Treaty concerning the Chenab River.
Walrik Marak • 20 Jun 2026
MPYC Criticizes Lack of Government Support for Meghalaya NEET Candidates
The MPYC has voiced concern over insufficient support for Meghalaya students facing NEET re-examination hurdles, calling for urgent government intervention.
Walrik Marak • 20 Jun 2026
NIFT Shillong to Host Summer Boot Camp for School Students on 27th June 2026
The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Shillong, is set to host a one-day Summer Boot Camp on June 27, aimed at students from grades 8 to 12 who
NEWire Desk • 20 Jun 2026
Tourists face access restrictions at Shillong Peak for Defence Minister visit
Authorities have restricted access to Shillong Peak this Saturday due to a scheduled visit by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to the local air base.
Walrik Marak • 20 Jun 2026
East Khasi Hills Launches Drug Awareness Campaign with Street Plays and Rallies
East Khasi Hills is hosting a series of anti-drug awareness events, including street plays and bike rallies, to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse.
NEWire Desk • 20 Jun 2026
Internal Friction Rocks VPP as Executive Member Resigns
The Voice of the People Party faces instability in the KHADC following the sudden resignation of an Executive Member amid rumors of potential defections.
NEWire Desk • 20 Jun 2026
ADE Demands Better NEET Exam Protocols in Meghalaya
The ADE committee has urged the NTA to tighten NEET exam procedures after previous administrative lapses caused delays and stress for students in the region.
Walrik Marak • 20 Jun 2026
Four injured after speeding car with press sticker causes head-on crash in Ri-Bhoi
A collision between two vehicles in Ri-Bhoi left four people injured after a car reportedly veered into the wrong lane, prompting the driver to flee.
NEWire Desk • 20 Jun 2026
Shillong Polo Mall remains empty one year after inauguration by Nirmala Sitharaman
Nearly a year after its grand inauguration, Shillong’s Rs 100-crore Polo Shopping Mall remains closed due to a lack of interested retail operators.
NEWire Desk • 20 Jun 2026
Meghalaya CM Urges Centre to Lift Funding Caps for Northeast Projects
Conrad K. Sangma has asked the Centre to remove EAP funding ceilings for northeastern states that demonstrate high implementation capacity.
NEWire Desk • 20 Jun 2026
KSU Ranikor President Attacked in Knife Assault
KSU Ranikor Circle president Marconi Thongni was stabbed in the chest by two men on Friday. He sustained minor injuries, and police are investigating.
NEWire Desk • 20 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Government Rejects Claims of New Small-Scale Coal Mining Policy
The Meghalaya government denied discussing a new small-scale coal mining policy while union leaders continue an indefinite hunger strike over lease rules.
Walrik Marak • 20 Jun 2026
Finance Minister Launches Rs 1,246 Crore Infrastructure Projects in Meghalaya
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has launched Rs 1,246 crore in infrastructure and development projects to boost Meghalaya's economic potential.
NEWire Desk • 20 Jun 2026
