#Meghalaya
Three Notable Shillong Residents Pass Away Monday
Shillong mourns the loss of three community members this week. Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday following recent deaths.
NEWire Desk • 11 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Bar Associations Demand Advocate General Sacking
Meghalaya lawyers issued a one-week ultimatum to the Chief Minister to fire Advocate General Amit Kumar over allegations of defamation and cronyism.
Walrik Marak • 11 Aug 2026
Governor Vijayashankar Hands Out Smart Glasses to Visually Impaired
Governor CH Vijayashankar gave smart glasses to 15 visually impaired people in Shillong to boost their daily independence and accessibility.
Walrik Marak • 11 Aug 2026
KSU Pushes for Khasi Language Classes in Laban Schools
The Khasi Students’ Union is demanding that two Laban schools add Khasi to their curriculum starting in the 2027 academic session.
Walrik Marak • 11 Aug 2026
Army schedules Agniveer recruitment rally in Shillong
Meghalaya candidates will face physical trials in Shillong from August 22 to 25. The Army is filling spots for general duty, technical, and tradesmen.
Walrik Marak • 11 Aug 2026
JJM Contractors Demand Payment for Long-Overdue Projects
Contractors in Meghalaya are demanding payment for Jal Jeevan Mission projects after years of waiting and unclear explanations from officials.
Walrik Marak • 11 Aug 2026
Garo Hills Council Bans Non-Tribals from Voting
The GHADC approved new rules barring non-tribals from voting or running in council elections to protect indigenous interests in Meghalaya.
NEWire Desk • 10 Aug 2026
Government Greenlights Shillong Peak Ropeway Despite Environmental Pushback
Meghalaya officials approved the Shillong Peak ropeway project after addressing local environmental concerns and revising the design to save trees.
NEWire Desk • 10 Aug 2026
Nagaland University Study Maps Economic Power of Forest Goods
Researchers identified 47 forest products in Nagaland and Meghalaya that provide essential income and food security for local tribal households.
Kiyeto Swu • 10 Aug 2026
Conrad Sangma Pushes Finance Ministry to Relax EAP Funding Caps
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma met with Nirmala Sitharaman to demand higher project funding limits and keep exchange-rate gains for the Northeast.
Walrik Marak • 10 Aug 2026
Forest goods drive income and food security in India's Northeast
Nagaland University research reveals how non-timber forest products support rural livelihoods and food security across Nagaland and Meghalaya.
NEWire Desk • 10 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Congress Protests Proposed FCRA Overhaul
Meghalaya Congress members marched in Shillong to oppose proposed FCRA changes, warning the bill threatens church and NGO assets.
Walrik Marak • 10 Aug 2026
Missing Meghalaya Man Found in Karnataka After Two-Week Search
Kwis Sumer returned home to Muktapur village after police from Meghalaya and Karnataka tracked him down in the Tumakuru district.
NEWire Desk • 10 Aug 2026
KSU Upper Shillong Circle Elects New Leadership Team
The Khasi Students’ Union Upper Shillong Circle has selected its new executive team to lead the organization for the 2026-29 term.
Walrik Marak • 10 Aug 2026
Majai Residents Revolt Against Ousting of Acting Sordar
Residents in Majai-Bholaganj are fighting back after Hima Sohra officials fired their acting Sordar, sparking a local rebellion and a high-level resignation.
Walrik Marak • 10 Aug 2026
Jowai village leaders fund legal fight to clean Myntdu River
Jowai's Lion Mission Compound Dorbar Shnong is funding a legal battle at the National Green Tribunal to restore the polluted Myntdu River.
Walrik Marak • 10 Aug 2026
Social Worker Warns Against Garo Hills Regional Council Split
Cherian G. Momin warns that creating a separate Regional Council in Garo Hills requires careful study of legal, territorial, and constitutional risks.
NEWire Desk • 10 Aug 2026
Meghalaya School Association Demands Meeting with CM Sangma
The MSWDA-CB has set a one-month deadline to meet CM Conrad K. Sangma to resolve six major issues facing the state's education system before Teachers’ Day.
NEWire Desk • 10 Aug 2026
Shillong Farmers Market Draws Crowds and Boosts Local Produce
The eighth edition of Shillong's monthly Farmers' Market attracted nearly 1,000 visitors, cementing its role as a key hub for local organic growers.
Walrik Marak • 10 Aug 2026
Jaintia Group Battles Alleged Illegal Farming and Police Post in Lapangap
JSM leaders are demanding state intervention to halt illegal cultivation and prevent a disputed police outpost in West Jaintia Hills village land.
Walrik Marak • 10 Aug 2026
