Meghalaya
Khasi Hills Council Warns Violators of Lineage Act Will Lose Community Status
The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council warned that residents who violate local lineage laws risk losing their official Khasi community status.
NEWire Desk • 17 Jun 2026
Pressure Mounts to Mandate ST Certificates for KHADC Elections in Meghalaya
Meghalaya leaders are pushing to require ST certificates for KHADC candidates, following a similar rule change recently implemented for the GHADC elections.
NEWire Desk • 17 Jun 2026
Top Maoist leader Shakuntala Mahato surrenders to Kolkata Police
Senior Maoist leader Shakuntala Mahato has surrendered to police in Kolkata. She turned in weapons and appealed for others to join the mainstream.
Walrik Marak • 17 Jun 2026
Assam Enforces Strict Security for NEET-UG Re-Examination
Assam is implementing rigorous security measures, including military transport and CCTV, for the upcoming NEET-UG re-examination on June 21.
Walrik Marak • 17 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Teachers Receive Sustainability Training Under NEP 2020
Teachers in Meghalaya's East Garo Hills district recently completed an intensive sustainability education training program aligned with NEP 2020.
NEWire Desk • 17 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Government to Address Border Fencing Concerns with Centre
Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong plans to discuss border fence alignment concerns with the Centre to protect local homes and farmland.
Walrik Marak • 17 Jun 2026
GAMSME and Meghalaya Rural Bank Partner to Expand Rural Credit Access
GAMSME and Meghalaya Rural Bank have signed a pact to help local small businesses and self-help groups access formal credit through new support channels.
NEWire Desk • 17 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Mandates Strict GST Compliance for Government Contracts
Meghalaya is tightening tax rules for government contracts, requiring GST registration and tax clearance to prevent state revenue losses.
Walrik Marak • 17 Jun 2026
Tipra Motha Leader Urges Local Inclusion in Northeast Infrastructure Projects
Pradyot Debbarma warns that Northeast infrastructure growth must benefit local communities directly to prevent alienation and ensure sustainable development.
NEWire Desk • 17 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Police Arrest Three Traffickers in Major Drug Bust
The Anti-Narcotics Task Force seized narcotics worth ₹9 lakh and arrested three individuals during an operation in the West Garo Hills district.
NEWire Desk • 17 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Eyes Rs 653 Crore Investment Boost Through UNNATI Program
Meghalaya's Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar announced a Rs 653 crore investment potential for the state, bolstered by the UNNATI and PRIME initiatives.
NEWire Desk • 17 Jun 2026
University of Science and Technology Meghalaya Hoists State’s Tallest National Flag
The University of Science and Technology Meghalaya has unveiled a 150-foot National Flag, becoming the first hill institution in the country to host one.
Walrik Marak • 17 Jun 2026
Modi and Trump Hold First Brief Meeting in 16 Months at G7 Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump met at the G7 summit to ease strained relations ahead of formal talks on trade and defense cooperation.
Walrik Marak • 17 Jun 2026
Nationwide Nasha Mukt Saptah Campaign Launches to Combat Drug Abuse
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is launching a week-long anti-drug campaign across India, culminating on June 26 with national awareness events.
NEWire Desk • 17 Jun 2026
Delhi Police Dismantle ISI-Linked Terror and Crime Syndicate
Delhi Police arrested seven individuals linked to a cross-border terror network, seizing weapons and narcotics smuggled via drones from Pakistan.
Walrik Marak • 17 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Domestic Workers Union Demands Fair Pay and Legal Protections
The All Meghalaya Domestic Workers Union is pushing for a Rs 600 daily minimum wage and a dedicated welfare board to protect the state's domestic workforce.
NEWire Desk • 17 Jun 2026
West Garo Hills Police Arrest Three in Major Heroin Bust
The Anti-Narcotics Task Force arrested three men from Assam and seized 53 grams of heroin following an operation in Tikrikilla on June 15.
NEWire Desk • 17 Jun 2026
Government Announces Heliport Expansion to Boost Northeast India Connectivity
Union Ministers unveiled plans for district-level heliports and infrastructure growth at the NEIINFRA 2026 summit to drive economic development in the region.
Walrik Marak • 17 Jun 2026
Pradyot Debbarma Calls for Economic and Social Focus in Northeast India
Tipra Motha leader Pradyot Debbarma argues that long-term progress in Northeast India requires prioritizing education and identity over partisan politics.
Walrik Marak • 17 Jun 2026
JICA Funding Targets Major Road Network Improvements in Meghalaya
The Japan International Cooperation Agency is investing ₹1,592 crore into Meghalaya highway projects to improve connectivity and boost regional trade.
NEWire Desk • 17 Jun 2026
