#Jaintia Hills

Arson Destroys Harvest for West Jaintia Hills Farmer

A farmer in West Jaintia Hills lost Rs 40,000 in paddy after arsonists torched her harvest shed. She has filed a police report naming local suspects.

Walrik Marak • 11 Oct 2026

Jaintia Hills Charity Builds Home for Seven Orphaned Siblings

A Jaintia Hills charity group built a new house for seven orphaned siblings in Tum Tum village after their parents passed away.

Walrik Marak • 20 Sep 2026

Jaintia Photo and Video Fest Wraps Up in Jowai

The Jaintia Photographers and Videographers Association held its three-day anniversary festival, concluding Friday at Chutwakhu Indoor Hall in Jowai.

NEWire Desk • 22 Aug 2026

SPARK Initiative Tackles Student Confidence Gap in Jaintia Hills

Meghalaya’s SPARK program is boosting student confidence through talent discovery events, now reaching 12,000 students across the state.

NEWire Desk • 18 Aug 2026

Jaintia Hills Groups Demand Cancellation of Shree Cement Project Hearing

Youth groups and councils demand the state void a chaotic Shree Cement project hearing, citing violence, environmental neglect, and farmer rights.

Walrik Marak • 17 Aug 2026

Three Arrested After Tracing Murder Victim's Car to Assam

Police arrested three men for the murder of Damehi Mulieh after recovering his stolen Maruti Alto K10 in Cachar, Assam. Legal proceedings are underway.

NEWire Desk • 5 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Pledges More Support for Indigenous Festivals

CM Conrad Sangma pledged state support for tribal festivals as thousands gathered in East Jaintia Hills for the conclusion of the annual Behdeiñkhlam event.

Walrik Marak • 18 Jul 2026

Jaintia Groups Escalate Protests Against Shree Cement and JHADC

JNC and JSU vow to ramp up protests against JHADC and the Shree Cement project after being ignored by the Chief Executive Member during a recent rally.

NEWire Desk • 16 Jul 2026

Meghalaya News Roundup: Infrastructure Reviews, Border Talks, and Local Developments

Meghalaya officials push infrastructure projects and border talks as district authorities manage water releases, drug missions, and local disputes.

NEWire Desk • 15 Jul 2026