The BJP is set to pick former police officer Mariahom Kharkrang as its candidate for the upcoming Shillong Parliamentary by-election.
Walrik Marak • 6 Oct 2026
BJP spokesperson Mariahom Kharkrang filed a police complaint after a fake Facebook account used his identity to solicit money and personal data.
NEWire Desk • 21 Sep 2026
Meghalaya's jails are packed, housing 1,406 inmates in spaces built for 860. Officials warn the congestion hampers prisoner rehabilitation efforts.
NEWire Desk • 17 Aug 2026