#Meghalaya

Journalist and Musician Rabiul Islam Dies at 70

Rabiul Islam, a former Shillong Times editor and social worker, died at 70. He leaves a legacy in journalism, music, and addiction recovery work.

Walrik Marak • 9 Aug 2026

Police Seize Heroin Worth Rs 7 Lakh in Meghalaya Drug Bust

Meghalaya police arrested two men after finding 48.78 grams of heroin on a bus in West Jaintia Hills during an intelligence-led operation Saturday.

NEWire Desk • 9 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Trains 65 Educators to Lead Mental Health Initiative

Sixty-five master trainers are set to teach 1,729 teachers in Meghalaya about mental health, life skills, and finance after completing a new program.

Walrik Marak • 9 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Breaks Ground on New State House in Navi Mumbai

Meghalaya is building a new state house in Kharghar to accommodate growing numbers of residents traveling to Mumbai for healthcare, education, and business.

Walrik Marak • 9 Aug 2026

Wave of Thefts and Fraud Sweeps Shillong and Beyond

Thieves and scammers are targeting residents across Shillong and Meghalaya, leaving locals with stolen vehicles, electronics, and empty bank accounts.

Walrik Marak • 9 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Launches Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign to Mark Vande Mataram Anniversary

Meghalaya kicks off the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign today, featuring special Eri silk flags to honor the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram.

Walrik Marak • 9 Aug 2026

Sohra MLA reports Dympep Skywalk project hits 30 percent mark

Sohra MLA Gavin Miguel Mylliem says the Dympep Skywalk is 30 percent complete. The 51 crore rupee tourism project remains on schedule for completion.

NEWire Desk • 9 Aug 2026

Officials and Local Leaders Inspect Shillong Ropeway Site

State officials and community leaders inspected the Shillong Ropeway site on Saturday to address environmental concerns regarding tree felling and water.

NEWire Desk • 9 Aug 2026

Meghalaya BJP Lobbies Union Coal Ministry for Small Miners

Meghalaya BJP leaders are pressuring the Union Coal Ministry to address the ongoing struggles of small-scale miners across the state.

NEWire Desk • 9 Aug 2026

KSU Defies Ban on Khliehriat Public Meeting

The Khasi Students’ Union plans a five-day protest tour across Meghalaya, defying an official ban to demand government action on five major issues.

Walrik Marak • 9 Aug 2026

VPP Leader Accuses Meghalaya Government of Silencing Opposition

Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit claims the Meghalaya government is silencing opposition voices and reducing elected representatives to mere spectators.

Walrik Marak • 9 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Farmers Market Hits Milestone With 5,000 Visitors

Meghalaya’s monthly Farmers Market reached 5,000 total visitors by its eighth edition, connecting local growers directly to city buyers in Shillong.

NEWire Desk • 9 Aug 2026

Officials Inspect Shillong Ropeway Site Amid Environmental Concerns

State officials inspected the Shillong Ropeway site after residents voiced fears over tree felling and water supply impacts in Madan Laban.

NEWire Desk • 8 Aug 2026

NEIGRIHMS Hiring for Tuberculosis Research Project in Meghalaya

NEIGRIHMS in Shillong is hiring for five technical project roles in 2026 for a clinical study focused on pulmonary tuberculosis treatment.

NEWire Desk • 8 Aug 2026

Police seize Rs 7 lakh in heroin from bus in West Jaintia Hills

Authorities intercepted a bus in Meghalaya, seizing 48.78 grams of heroin and arresting two suspects tied to a suspected drug trafficking network.

Walrik Marak • 8 Aug 2026

Congress Demands Environmental Transparency for Shillong Ropeway Project

Meghalaya Congress demands the state government release environmental impact studies for the Shillong Ropeway, citing concerns over tree felling and ecology.

NEWire Desk • 8 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Launches Handloom Week to Boost Local Weavers

Meghalaya marks Handloom Week to support 50,000 rural households, emphasizing cultural heritage and economic growth for the state's artisan sector.

Walrik Marak • 8 Aug 2026

East Khasi Hills Sets Saturday Deadline for Shillong-Dawki Road Diversion

Officials have ordered the NHIDCL to finish a safe temporary diversion on the Shillong-Dawki road by Saturday to restore public traffic.

Walrik Marak • 8 Aug 2026

Traditional leaders press Meghalaya government to block controversial KHADC land bill

Meghalaya leaders seek to block a KHADC land amendment they claim weakens traditional institutions and ignores mandatory consultation requirements.

Walrik Marak • 8 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