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Group demands Khasi and Garo language options for state recruitment exams
The AKHAJAC is demanding language equality in District Selection Committee exams to support Garo candidates living in the Khasi-Jaintia Hills region.
Walrik Marak • 12 Oct 2026
Meghalaya Delegation Finds Three Lost Garo WWI Graves in Malta
Meghalaya officials identified three long-lost WWI graves of Garo men at a Malta cemetery, bringing total known burials from the unit to four.
NEWire Desk • 26 Sep 2026
Garo Groups Challenge Meghalaya Local Language Hiring Rules
The AKHAJAC wants the Meghalaya government to scrap mandatory local language tests for DSC jobs to stop discrimination against long-term Garo residents.
Walrik Marak • 25 Sep 2026
Garo Residents Protest Mandatory Khasi Language Test for Jobs
Over 2,000 Garo protesters in West Khasi Hills demand the government allow Garo as an alternative to the mandatory Khasi language test for DSC jobs.
Walrik Marak • 20 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Assembly Wraps Budget Session With Key Language Bill
Meghalaya lawmakers concluded their five-day budget session Friday, passing the Official Languages Bill to elevate Khasi and Garo to full status.
Walrik Marak • 29 Aug 2026
Garo Community Honors Leader Pa Sonaram R. Sangma
The Garo community marked the 110th death anniversary of resistance leader Pa Sonaram R. Sangma at a memorial event in Goalpara, Assam, on August 28.
Timungpi Terang • 28 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Moves to Elevate Khasi and Garo Languages
Meghalaya introduces 10 Bills to grant official status to Khasi and Garo languages and overhaul state money-lending and forest oversight laws.
Walrik Marak • 25 Aug 2026
