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Meghalaya Launches Mission Clouded Leopard to Secure State Animal
Meghalaya launched Mission Clouded Leopard on August 4 to protect the vulnerable species via habitat restoration, research, and community action.
Walrik Marak • 5 Aug 2026
Authorities Shut Down Sohra Tourist Spots Over Village Land Dispute
Sohra officials closed four popular waterfalls and viewpoints to stop a brewing conflict between local villages over site ownership and fees.
NEWire Desk • 5 Aug 2026
Hills Farmer Union demands answers on Byrnihat police extortion
The Hills Farmer Union gave Byrnihat police ten days to explain alleged illegal fees collected from livestock transporters or face suspension demands.
NEWire Desk • 5 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Pushes AI Tools to Boost Workplace Inclusion
Social Welfare Adviser Paul Lyngdoh backs AI-powered assistive tech to help visually impaired staff work independently across government offices.
NEWire Desk • 5 Aug 2026
Three Arrested for Murder of West Jaintia Hills Man
Police have arrested three suspects in the murder of 28-year-old Damehi Mulieh after tracking his stolen car into the state of Assam.
NEWire Desk • 5 Aug 2026
Ri-Bhoi Officials Launch Flood Fight at Jorabat Junction
Ri-Bhoi officials are tackling recurring floods at Jorabat by ordering constant police patrols, clearing drains, and planning major road upgrades.
Walrik Marak • 5 Aug 2026
Former News Worker Found Dead at Shillong Bridge
Raj Kiran Gupta died by suicide at Umshyrpi bridge on Monday following a domestic dispute. His funeral is scheduled for Wednesday.
NEWire Desk • 5 Aug 2026
UDP Demands Changes to FCRA Amendment Bill to Protect Church Assets
Meghalaya's UDP pushes to reform the FCRA Amendment Act, 2026, fearing the new rules will cripple essential social services and minority institutions.
NEWire Desk • 5 Aug 2026
Centre Earmarks Rs 336 Crore for Meghalaya Water Projects
The Centre allocated Rs 336.62 crore for Meghalaya's Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, aiming to settle contractor dues and accelerate rural water infrastructure.
Walrik Marak • 5 Aug 2026
PHE Strike Threat Looms Over Meghalaya Water Supply
Meghalaya water supply faces disruption as PHE muster roll workers threaten a strike on Thursday unless months of unpaid wages are finally cleared.
NEWire Desk • 5 Aug 2026
VPP Calls for Mass Protest March Against MDA Government
VPP President Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit is urging citizens to march to the Main Secretariat on August 6 to protest the MDA government's policies.
NEWire Desk • 5 Aug 2026
Khasi Leaders Fight Move to Strip Land Control
Traditional Khasi leaders want the Governor to block a land bill they claim destroys their authority over community and Raid land holdings.
Walrik Marak • 5 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Launches New Initiative to Protect State Animal
Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma started Mission Clouded Leopard on August 4 to protect the vulnerable species across Meghalaya's key forest habitats.
NEWire Desk • 4 Aug 2026
Pregnant Mother and Daughter Critical After Assam Border Crash
A pregnant woman and her daughter were critically injured in a head-on collision between their scooter and a pickup truck near the Assam-Meghalaya border.
Bibar Daimary • 4 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Donates Rs 1 Crore to Aid Assam Flood Relief
Meghalaya sent Rs 1 crore to Assam for flood relief as the state battles a crisis that has left 87 people dead and over 1.2 lakh residents affected.
Timungpi Terang • 4 Aug 2026
NEHU Tura Hiring Junior Research Fellow for Biotech Project
North Eastern Hill University is hiring a Junior Research Fellow for a Sohiong fruit biotech project. Apply by August 9, 2026, for the Tura campus role.
Walrik Marak • 4 Aug 2026
Meghalaya to Pay July Salaries for Former MGNREGA Staff
Meghalaya's State Rural Employment Society will release July salaries for former MGNREGA staff within two days following central administrative approval.
NEWire Desk • 4 Aug 2026
Centre Grants Meghalaya Rs 336 Crore for Jal Jeevan Mission
Meghalaya secured Rs 336.62 crore from the Centre for the Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 to boost rural water projects and settle pending contractor payments.
NEWire Desk • 4 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Donates Rs 1 Crore to Assam Flood Relief
Meghalaya sent Rs 1 crore to the Assam Chief Minister's Relief Fund to aid recovery efforts as the state struggles with a major ongoing flood crisis.
Bibar Daimary • 4 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Starts Mission Clouded Leopard to Save State Animal
Meghalaya launched Mission Clouded Leopard to protect the state animal, focusing on habitat restoration, population monitoring, and community action.
Walrik Marak • 4 Aug 2026
