#East Jaintia Hills

Dead Fish Found in Meghalaya's Apha River Spark Pollution Fears

Villagers in Umkiang are demanding an investigation after finding mass fish deaths and suspected chemical containers along the Apha River banks.

NEWire Desk • 20 Oct 2026

Star Cement Trucker Strike Hits Two-Week Mark

Local truck drivers in East Jaintia Hills continue a 15-day strike against Star Cement, demanding higher pay and better management cooperation.

NEWire Desk • 16 Oct 2026

Meghalaya Police Seize 1.5 Crore in Heroin from Ambulance

Meghalaya Police arrested four people after finding 409 grams of heroin hidden inside an ambulance during a Monday morning traffic stop.

NEWire Desk • 12 Oct 2026

Meghalaya Panel Sets Hearing for Contested Shree Cement Project

A government committee will review disputed land records and claims regarding the proposed Shree Cement project in East Jaintia Hills on October 13.

Walrik Marak • 11 Oct 2026

East Jaintia Hills Cracks Down on Illegal Courier Fees

Officials in Meghalaya are warning courier firms against charging illegal delivery fees following a spike in consumer complaints about hidden costs.

Walrik Marak • 30 Sep 2026

One dead after power line drops on vehicle in Meghalaya

An 11-KV power line fell on a passenger vehicle in Meghalaya, killing at least one person and sparking a massive fire on the highway.

NEWire Desk • 29 Sep 2026

Jaintia Students Movement Honors 81 High Achievers in Khliehriat

Eighty-one students received academic awards from the Jaintia Students Movement at a ceremony held Saturday at Jaintia Eastern College in Khliehriat.

Walrik Marak • 27 Sep 2026

East Jaintia Hills Police Set October 10 Road Safety Crackdown

East Jaintia Hills Police are launching strict vehicle inspections on October 10. Drivers must fix illegal modifications and carry all valid documents.

Walrik Marak • 26 Sep 2026

JNC Halts School Construction Over Undocumented Laborers

JNC leaders shut down a school construction site in East Jaintia Hills after catching hundreds of undocumented non-tribal workers on the job.

NEWire Desk • 22 Sep 2026

East Jaintia Hills Ranks Most Vulnerable to Climate Change

Researchers identify East Jaintia Hills as Meghalaya's most climate-vulnerable district, citing poor infrastructure and limited credit for local farmers.

NEWire Desk • 19 Sep 2026

Meghalaya Panel Probes East Jaintia Hills Cement Project

Meghalaya officials are investigating a failed cement plant hearing, inviting public input before the September 29 deadline for the new committee.

NEWire Desk • 16 Sep 2026

Jaintia National Council challenges Shree Cement project progress

The JNC claims government officials are ignoring a status quo order by advancing environmental clearances for the contested Shree Cement project.

Walrik Marak • 13 Sep 2026

Jaintia National Council Challenges Shree Cement Expansion in Meghalaya

The Jaintia National Council demands a stop to Shree Cement work in East Jaintia Hills, citing concerns over a shadowy government investigation.

Walrik Marak • 11 Sep 2026

State Commission Seeks Evidence in Deadly Thangsko Mine Probe

Seven months after a fatal coal mine disaster in East Jaintia Hills, a state commission is calling for public evidence to fuel its ongoing investigation.

Walrik Marak • 10 Sep 2026

KSU Files FIR Against Top Officials Over Disputed Shree Cement Hearing

The Khasi Students' Union filed an FIR against East Jaintia Hills officials, alleging suppression and violence during a contested Shree Cement hearing.

NEWire Desk • 8 Sep 2026

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.