#Meghalaya
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
Bulls Trek Emerges as Meghalaya's New Nature Retreat
Tucked away near Shillong, Bulls Trek offers a quiet escape through hilly trails. A clear mountain stream greets those who finish the 1.8 km walk.
Walrik Marak • 10 Aug 2026
New Mushroom Species Identified in Meghalaya
Researchers identified a new mushroom species, Russula griseopurpurata, found growing under sal trees in Meghalaya and West Bengal.
NEWire Desk • 10 Aug 2026
Congress Demands 24-Hour Pollution Monitoring in Byrnihat
Meghalaya Congress leaders push for real-time industrial emission monitoring in Byrnihat to replace ineffective, predictable government inspections.
Walrik Marak • 10 Aug 2026
Congress Demands Joint Meghalaya-Assam Plan to Fix Jorabat Flooding
Meghalaya Congress urges Assam to stop the blame game and form a joint strategy to fix recurring, paralyzing floods on the vital Guwahati-Shillong road.
NEWire Desk • 10 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Congress Challenges Mandatory E20 Fuel Policy
Meghalaya Mahila Congress opposes mandatory E20 petrol, citing potential engine damage and financial burdens for older vehicle owners.
NEWire Desk • 10 Aug 2026
Opposition Leader Mukul Sangma Warns FCRA Changes May Cripple Welfare Groups
Mukul Sangma warns that proposed FCRA amendments could disrupt essential welfare services across India by imposing impossible record-keeping requirements.
NEWire Desk • 10 Aug 2026
Thma u Rangli Juki Slams Shillong Ropeway Project
Activists oppose the Rs 151-crore Shillong ropeway project, citing grave environmental risks, water shortages, and landslide dangers.
Walrik Marak • 10 Aug 2026
Opposition leader backs calls for longer Assembly sessions in Meghalaya
Mukul Sangma joins the VPP in demanding longer Assembly sessions to ensure proper government accountability and scrutiny of public spending.
NEWire Desk • 10 Aug 2026
Shillong-Dawki Road Reopens After Landslide Repairs
The Laitlyngkot-Lyngkyrdem stretch of NH-206 reopens today after landslide closures, though night-time travel restrictions remain in effect for motorists.
Walrik Marak • 10 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Runner Dakahi Kyndait Wins Ladakh World Championship
Meghalaya's Dakahi Kyndait took first place in the 100K Ladakh Trail to Heaven championship. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma praised her performance.
NEWire Desk • 10 Aug 2026
Meghalaya trains 65 master teachers to lead statewide classroom reforms
Sixty-five master trainers completed a six-day program in Shillong to prepare for training 1,729 teachers in mental health and essential life skills.
Walrik Marak • 9 Aug 2026
Centre Clears Backlogged SSA Teacher Salaries in Meghalaya
Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui confirmed the Centre released pending SSA teacher salaries for May, June, and July following high-level meetings.
Walrik Marak • 9 Aug 2026
NESFAS Marks Indigenous Peoples Day with Focus on Local Food Systems
NESFAS celebrated indigenous knowledge and local food systems in Shillong, highlighting community-led school meals and honoring traditional farmers.
Walrik Marak • 9 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Handloom Sector Supports 50,000 Households
Meghalaya officials marked the 12th National Handloom Day by celebrating weavers who sustain the state's rural economy and cultural heritage.
NEWire Desk • 9 Aug 2026
Congress Predicts Tough Road Ahead for Meghalaya TMC
Meghalaya Congress says the TMC will survive recent losses but faces major internal shifts as it struggles to maintain its foothold in the Northeast.
Walrik Marak • 9 Aug 2026
