#East Jaintia Hills

KSU Sets Three Day Deadline for Arrests in Cement Plant Vandalism

The KSU gave the state government 72 hours to arrest suspects linked to limestone mining violence in East Jaintia Hills or face renewed protests.

NEWire Desk • 4 Sep 2026

Police Stalled on Thangsko Mine Blast Investigation

Six months after a fatal East Jaintia Hills mine blast, police are still missing post-mortem reports for 34 victims as the legal probe drags on.

NEWire Desk • 4 Sep 2026

Ambrose Secondary Student Wins East Jaintia Hills Science Seminar

Suhana Paul won the district-level science seminar in Khliehriat and will now advance to compete at the state level.

NEWire Desk • 21 Aug 2026

Suspected Foreign Nationals Rob East Jaintia Hills Home

Suspected Bangladeshi nationals robbed a former village headman's house in East Jaintia Hills, stealing cash and goods before fleeing toward the border.

NEWire Desk • 21 Aug 2026

Justice Katakey Questions East Jaintia Hills Police Chief Transfer

The Katakey committee is challenging the sudden transfer of an East Jaintia Hills SP who worked to stop illegal coal mining after a fatal February accident.

Walrik Marak • 18 Aug 2026

KSU Demands Action on Cement Plant and Security Laws

The KSU has issued a 15-day ultimatum to the Meghalaya government, demanding a cancelled cement plant hearing and new safety law enforcement.

NEWire Desk • 12 Aug 2026

JNC Demands Meghalaya Scrap Shree Cement Hearing After Violent Clashes

The JNC joined the KSU to demand a new probe and the cancellation of a July 31 public hearing for a Shree Cement project plagued by violent confrontations.

Walrik Marak • 5 Aug 2026

JSU and Congress demand voiding of Shree Cement hearing

Groups demand a new public hearing for a Shree Cement project, citing violence, rigged attendance, and blocked roads during the July 31 event.

NEWire Desk • 4 Aug 2026

Jaintia Students’ Union Demands Cancellation of Shree Cement Public Hearing

The JSU demands a new public hearing for a Shree Cement project in Meghalaya, citing 46 minutes of irregularities and a 10-day government ultimatum.

Walrik Marak • 3 Aug 2026

Jaintia National Council Slams Police Crackdown at Shree Cement Hearing

The Jaintia National Council reports police violence and mass detention against protesters opposing a new Shree Cement project in East Jaintia Hills.

NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026

Protests Rock Meghalaya as Shree Cement Holds Mining Hearing

Tensions flared in Meghalaya during a Shree Cement mining hearing as clashes, road blockades, and police tear gas interventions marked the event.

NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026

KSU and HYC slam Shree Cement hearing as rigged

KSU and HYC leaders call East Jaintia Hills public hearing a sham, alleging authorities used blockades and detentions to silence project opponents.

NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026

Woman Gives Birth on Road During Pro-Cement Project Blockade

A woman delivered her baby in an ambulance after cement project supporters blocked a road, forcing her to trek across a trench for medical care.

NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026

Jaintia Students Demand Release of Four Arrested JNC Leaders

The JSM is threatening agitation unless authorities release four JNC leaders arrested while opposing a controversial Shree Cement public hearing.

NEWire Desk • 31 Jul 2026

Police Fire Tear Gas During East Jaintia Hills Cement Plant Protest

Tear gas and arrests marked a protest against a Shree Cement project in East Jaintia Hills as officials insist the mandatory public hearing must proceed.

NEWire Desk • 31 Jul 2026

NPP Pushes Scientific Coal Mining to Win East Jaintia Hills Vote

Ten years after the coal ban hit East Jaintia Hills, the NPP promises a mining revival to secure the Shillong Lok Sabha seat for candidate Dr. DRL Nonglait.

Walrik Marak • 27 Jul 2026

HNYF Delivers Aid to Struggling Families in East Jaintia Hills

The HNYF East Jaintia Zone provided aid to two families in Wapung Shnong facing severe physical disabilities and financial hardship.

Walrik Marak • 26 Jul 2026