#Meghalaya
Garo Hills Marks 80th Independence Day with State Pride
Meghalaya celebrated India's 80th Independence Day across the state, highlighting economic growth, infrastructure projects, and education reforms.
Walrik Marak • 17 Aug 2026
Overcrowding Crisis Plagues Meghalaya District Jails
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
Mission Nethralaya Hits 1.5 Lakh Screenings Milestone
Mission Nethralaya has screened 150,000 people across Meghalaya, providing free eye care, glasses, and surgery to those in remote, underserved areas.
NEWire Desk • 17 Aug 2026
Dhar Questions Household Spending Priorities Amid Rising Education Costs
Deputy CM Sniawbhalang Dhar warns of a disconnect in household priorities as families struggle with school fees while students carry expensive phones.
Walrik Marak • 17 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
Meghalaya Aims for Rs 1.35 Lakh Crore Economy by 2032
Meghalaya targets a Rs 1.35 lakh crore economy by 2032 through major infrastructure, tourism, and agriculture projects outlined by Thomas A. Sangma.
NEWire Desk • 17 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Prepares to Host 39th National Games
Meghalaya will host the 39th National Games next year, featuring 10,000 athletes across 39 disciplines in Shillong, Tura, and Jowai.
NEWire Desk • 17 Aug 2026
Local Entrepreneurs Report Big Sales at Shillong Independence Day Exhibition
Meghalaya entrepreneurs see high demand at the Colors of India event in Shillong, showcasing local goods and traditional cultural performances.
Walrik Marak • 17 Aug 2026
Meghalaya High Court to Hear KHADC Appeal on Mylliem Syiemship
The Meghalaya High Court hears a KHADC appeal today regarding the reinstatement of Ainam Manik Syiem as the Syiem of Hima Mylliem.
NEWire Desk • 17 Aug 2026
Shillong Authorities Set to Evict Laitumkhrah Street Vendors
State officials plan to relocate Laitumkhrah vendors today despite ongoing protests from hawker associations regarding unresolved vending rights.
Walrik Marak • 17 Aug 2026
KSU Launches Shillong Campaign to Force Government Action on Five Demands
The KSU is holding eight public meetings in Shillong on August 17 and 18 to pressure the Meghalaya government over its five-point list of demands.
Walrik Marak • 17 Aug 2026
CM Sangma Touts Eight Years of Meghalaya Growth
CM Conrad K. Sangma marked Independence Day by highlighting eight years of infrastructure, healthcare, and economic progress in Meghalaya.
NEWire Desk • 17 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Grapples With Severe Doctor Shortage
A new study reveals Meghalaya has only one doctor for every 4,200 people, falling well short of national standards and leaving rural residents underserved.
NEWire Desk • 16 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Economy Doubles as State Hits Growth Milestone
Chief Minister Conrad Sangma reports Meghalaya is India's third fastest-growing state, with its economy doubling since 2018.
NEWire Desk • 15 Aug 2026
Jaintia National Council Demands Protection for Lum Syrman Farmers
The Jaintia National Council is demanding the Meghalaya government protect Lum Syrman farmers from land disputes linked to a new Shree Cement project.
NEWire Desk • 15 Aug 2026
Forgotten Heroes: Meghalaya's Fierce Fight Against British Rule
Discover the indigenous leaders who battled British colonial expansion in Meghalaya long before India gained independence in 1947.
Walrik Marak • 15 Aug 2026
Shillong Water Project Nears Completion
Meghalaya’s PHE Minister Marcuise N. Marak says the Greater Shillong Water Supply Scheme is 90% complete and will start operations in March next year.
Walrik Marak • 15 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Forum Demands Return to Paper Ballots
The For Genuine Citizens of Meghalaya Forum has petitioned the Chief Electoral Officer to replace electronic voting machines with traditional paper ballots.
NEWire Desk • 15 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Plans New Water Utility Board for Urban Centers
The Meghalaya government intends to launch a Jal Board-style authority to manage water and sewerage services in Shillong and Tura by next year.
Walrik Marak • 15 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Truckers Fight Non-Local Hiring and Cargo Weight Fraud
Meghalaya truck drivers are protesting lost jobs to out-of-state operators and illegal weight skimming practices in government grain shipments.
Walrik Marak • 15 Aug 2026
