Meghalaya
Meghalaya struggles to stem drug flow despite record seizures
Record drug seizures and new government missions in Meghalaya are failing to stop the influx of narcotics due to porous borders and rising local demand.
Walrik Marak • 17 Jun 2026
Garo Hills farmers join training to boost Muga silk production
A two-day workshop in Jengjal Bolbokgre trains farmers in scientific organic methods to increase the production of the region's signature Muga silk.
NEWire Desk • 17 Jun 2026
Coal Protest Leader Hospitalized After Two-Week Hunger Strike
Marshall SB Biam, president of the JCOMSWA, was hospitalized on the 16th day of an indefinite hunger strike demanding the resumption of coal mining operations.
NEWire Desk • 17 Jun 2026
Shillong Drivers Struggle with E20 Fuel Performance Issues
Shillong motorists report that E20 ethanol-blended petrol is damaging engines and reducing fuel efficiency, creating financial strain for local taxi drivers.
NEWire Desk • 17 Jun 2026
Aadhaar mandates blocking emergency healthcare for rural children in Meghalaya
The FKJGP is urging the Meghalaya government to end healthcare denials for children lacking Aadhaar cards, which are hindering access to vital medical services.
Walrik Marak • 17 Jun 2026
Police investigate mysterious death of young couple in Shillong
The community is mourning the deaths of 21-year-old Simanta Hajong and 22-year-old Prinomi Hajong, who were found dead in a shed near their workplaces.
NEWire Desk • 17 Jun 2026
Student Unions Challenge Official Suicide Finding in Meghalaya Deaths
Student unions reject police findings that two Hajong youths died by suicide, demanding a transparent investigation into the suspicious discovery of bodies.
NEWire Desk • 17 Jun 2026
JICA Backs Major Highway Projects to Boost Meghalaya Economy
JICA is investing Rs 1,592 crore in three Meghalaya highway corridors to improve regional connectivity, trade with Bangladesh, and local job opportunities.
NEWire Desk • 17 Jun 2026
NEHU Tura staff launch indefinite strike over long-standing pay grievances
Tura Campus Staff Welfare Association members have launched an indefinite protest, demanding pay parity and resolution of long-standing administrative issues.
NEWire Desk • 17 Jun 2026
Meghalaya BJP Criticizes Dynastic Politics as a Threat to Meritocracy
Meghalaya BJP leaders are pushing against dynastic political structures, arguing that family inheritance undermines democratic merit and public service.
NEWire Desk • 17 Jun 2026
Justice Katakey Committee Demands Closure of All Rat-Hole Mines in Meghalaya
The Katakey Committee has urged the Meghalaya government to permanently close all rat-hole coal mines to prevent further loss of human life and livestock.
NEWire Desk • 17 Jun 2026
Justice Katakey Panel Calls for Verification of All South West Khasi Hills Coke Plants
The Katakey committee has ordered a physical verification of all coke oven plants in South West Khasi Hills following concerns over illegal coal sourcing.
NEWire Desk • 17 Jun 2026
Meghalaya TMC Faces Uncertainty Amid National Party Crisis
Meghalaya TMC leaders remain in limbo as the party's central leadership battles a major rebellion and potential merger with the Indian National Congress.
NEWire Desk • 17 Jun 2026
Jaintia Clan Elders Demand Codification of Matrilineal Laws by June 30
The Dorbar Ki Waheh Kur Ri Jaintia has set a June 30 deadline for the Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council to enact laws protecting matrilineal traditions.
Walrik Marak • 17 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Mandates Strict TDS Compliance to Prevent Revenue Loss
Meghalaya has ordered all government departments to enforce TDS rules on contracts to curb revenue leakage, holding individual officers liable for any failures.
NEWire Desk • 17 Jun 2026
West Garo Hills Resident Files Complaint Against 17 After Alleged Assault
A West Garo Hills man has filed a police complaint against 17 people, alleging he was assaulted for reporting corruption in a local employment council.
Walrik Marak • 17 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Audit Office Hosts Hindi Training Workshop
The Office of the Principal Accountant General in Shillong held a workshop to improve Hindi drafting and translation skills among its staff members.
NEWire Desk • 17 Jun 2026
Meghalaya Unveils State's Tallest National Flag at USTM Campus
The University of Science & Technology Meghalaya has installed a 150-foot national flag, becoming the first institution in the region to host the monument.
Walrik Marak • 17 Jun 2026
BAKDIL Clarifies Leadership Behind Garo Hills Cashew Success
An NGO has corrected a recent report, identifying Fr. Sunny Joseph Mavelil as the true leader behind the successful cashew farming revival in the Garo Hills.
Walrik Marak • 17 Jun 2026
Shillong Vigil Honors Six Naga Victims of Manipur Violence
Hundreds gathered in Shillong for a candlelight vigil to honor six Naga civilians killed in Manipur and demand immediate peace and justice.
NEWire Desk • 16 Jun 2026
