#Mawkyrwat
Four Students Honored with Maniwell Jahrin Academic Awards
Four high-achieving students in Mawkyrwat received the 20th annual Maniwell Jahrin Awards for scoring over 75 percent in their SSLC examinations.
Walrik Marak • 28 Sep 2026
Mawkyrwat Women Targeted by Catapult-Wielding Assailants During Patrols
Assailants attacked women patrolling Mawkyrwat to curb substance abuse. Village leaders are demanding immediate police action against the culprits.
NEWire Desk • 25 Sep 2026
Police Probe Suspicious Death of Man Found at Market
Nobartis Sohphoh, 50, was found dead with head injuries at Umjarain Market on Wednesday. Police are investigating the case as a potential homicide.
Walrik Marak • 10 Sep 2026
Man killed in South West Khasi Hills vehicle crash
Plidorlang Iawphniaw died Tuesday night when his vehicle hit a stone in South West Khasi Hills. Police are investigating the fatal road accident.
Walrik Marak • 3 Sep 2026
Decomposed Body Found in Southwest Khasi Hills River
Authorities recovered a decomposed male body from the Photpyntoh River near Mawkyrwat. Officials have sent the remains to Shillong for an autopsy.
Walrik Marak • 1 Sep 2026
Mawkyrwat MLA Pushes for Aid After African Swine Fever Outbreak
Mawkyrwat MLA Renikton L Tongkhar vows to lobby the state government for aid following a surge of deadly African Swine Fever among local pig herds.
Walrik Marak • 31 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Breaks Ground on New Jakrem Water and Mawbasa Road Projects
Officials launched a 15-crore water scheme and a new road project in South West Khasi Hills to boost local infrastructure and water access.
Walrik Marak • 11 Aug 2026
Violent Clash Breaks Out at Hima Langrin Dorbar
Seven officers and one civilian were hurt after a heated Dorbar turned violent in Phlangdiloin village. Police used tear gas to disperse the mob.
Walrik Marak • 8 Aug 2026
Mawkyrwat MLA Renikton Tongkhar Targets Jakrem Road Upgrades
MLA Renikton Tongkhar plans road upgrades in Jakrem to prep for major religious events held in 2028 and 2029 following a local request for improvements.
NEWire Desk • 3 Aug 2026
Police Probe Murder After Missing Jakrem Woman Found Dead
The 16-day search for Joit Kharlyngdoh ended when her body was found in a remote jungle. Police now suspect foul play and await post-mortem results.
NEWire Desk • 21 Jul 2026
KHADC Reinstates Nangtei Sing Syiemiong as Hima Langrin Chief
Nangtei Sing Syiemiong returns as Syiem of Hima Langrin after the KHADC cleared him of all administrative and financial misconduct charges.
NEWire Desk • 20 Jul 2026
Villagers Capture South West Khasi Hills Man Accused of Murdering Sister
South West Khasi Hills villagers caught Bailing Wahlang after he allegedly killed his sister, Snity Wahlang, during a property dispute on Tuesday.
Walrik Marak • 16 Jul 2026
Manhunt underway after fatal stabbing in South West Khasi Hills
Police are searching for a 62-year-old man who allegedly stabbed his sister to death in Pyndenumsaw village on Tuesday morning.
NEWire Desk • 15 Jul 2026
Hima Maharam traditional leaders fight land bill amendments
Traditional leaders in Mawkyrwat are pushing back against a new land bill they claim weakens their authority by removing mandatory consultation clauses.
NEWire Desk • 14 Jul 2026
