Meghalaya
NEIGRIHMS nurses pause protest as strike deadline looms
NEIGRIHMS nurses delayed a mass leave strike by one week after talks with administration, but warned a full walkout begins September 17 without progress.
Walrik Marak • 10 Sep 2026
Truckers Sound Alarm Over Missing Highway Parking in Ri-Bhoi
Meghalaya truckers warn that strict roadside parking bans without rest areas threaten driver safety and increase the risk of road accidents.
NEWire Desk • 10 Sep 2026
Ri-Bhoi Police Seek Help Identifying Body Found on Roadside
Police found an unidentified man's body on the Umtyrnga-Barapathar road Tuesday. Officials now need public help to identify the deceased man.
NEWire Desk • 10 Sep 2026
Residents Back Tynghor as Site for New Ri Mooliang Block Office
Local leaders support the Meghalaya government's plan to build the permanent Ri Mooliang C&RD Block headquarters at Tynghor village.
NEWire Desk • 10 Sep 2026
State Minister Demands Tighter Grip on Food Prices
Methodius Dkhar orders officials to ramp up price monitoring for 41 essential commodities to protect consumers from unfair, unjustified hikes.
Walrik Marak • 10 Sep 2026
NHIDCL Leads Rs 5,342 Crore Road Expansion Across Meghalaya
NHIDCL is building 213 kilometers of new roads in Meghalaya. The massive infrastructure project is set to cost over 5,000 crore rupees by late 2027.
Walrik Marak • 10 Sep 2026
Meghalaya News Roundup: Urban Planning Protests, Infrastructure Work, and Regional Events
Meghalaya sees protests over urban planning, upcoming traffic blocks in Shillong, a BSF pension event, and academic competitions across the state.
NEWire Desk • 10 Sep 2026
Delhi High Court Presses WFI on Vinesh Phogat’s Competition Eligibility
The Delhi High Court ordered the WFI to clarify Vinesh Phogat’s eligibility for upcoming World Championship trials following her maternity-related absence.
NEWire Desk • 9 Sep 2026
BJP Shifts Youth Strategy Toward Entrepreneurship and Global Leadership
The BJP is rebranding Indian youth from government beneficiaries to national growth drivers, focusing on startups, sports, and economic leadership.
Walrik Marak • 9 Sep 2026
Major Political Parties Disclose Campaign Finances to Election Commission
The BJP and Congress have filed financial reports with the Election Commission detailing receipts and spending during the March to May election cycle.
NEWire Desk • 9 Sep 2026
Sturdflex Expands Waterproofing Business Into Northeast India
Kolkata-based Sturdflex enters the Northeast market with construction chemicals to combat high rainfall, humidity, and UV damage in the region.
Walrik Marak • 9 Sep 2026
CMs Sangma and Sarma Press Sitharaman for Massive EAP Funding Boost
Meghalaya and Assam leaders met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to demand increased funding for externally aided projects in the Northeast.
NEWire Desk • 9 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Tightens Migrant Worker Rules With New Registration System
Meghalaya has introduced amended MIRSS rules to track migrant workers, improve safety, and streamline emergency assistance through a new digital portal.
NEWire Desk • 9 Sep 2026
Zikzak Hosts Youth Engagement Program in South West Garo Hills
The Zikzak block held the 2026 Chief Minister’s Youth Engagement Program, featuring talent shows and competitions for local students.
Walrik Marak • 9 Sep 2026
BJP Prepares for First Major Shillong Lok Sabha Test
The BJP readies its first candidate for the Shillong Lok Sabha by-election as political shifts gain momentum across Meghalaya ahead of the vote.
NEWire Desk • 9 Sep 2026
East Khasi Hills Launches 90-Day Aadhaar Drive
East Khasi Hills officials launched a 90-day Aadhaar drive to boost enrollment and link residents to government welfare schemes and essential services.
NEWire Desk • 9 Sep 2026
House destroyed by early morning fire in Ri-Bhoi
A residential fire in Umran, Ri-Bhoi, destroyed a home early Tuesday. One man escaped through a window as firefighters arrived to douse the blaze.
Walrik Marak • 9 Sep 2026
CoMSO Slams Meghalaya Government Over Endless Committee Cycles
CoMSO blasts the Meghalaya government for replacing concrete action with endless committees, resolutions, and broken promises regarding indigenous rights.
Walrik Marak • 9 Sep 2026
Conrad Sangma Slams Delhi Bias After Musician Murder
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma seeks justice after the fatal assault of Manipuri musician Chongtham Vikram Singh in southeast Delhi.
NEWire Desk • 9 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Election Officials Scrub Voters as Deadline Extended
Election officials have flagged 384 ineligible voters in Meghalaya and extended the electoral roll revision deadline to September 18.
Walrik Marak • 9 Sep 2026
