#Meghalaya
TMC Urges Assam Border Talks After Voter Roll Complaints
Meghalaya TMC leader Charles Pyngrope wants official verification after residents in Langpih claimed Assam is forcing them to enroll in state voter rolls.
Walrik Marak • 14 Sep 2026
TMC Demands Arrests Following Petrol Bomb Attack on Shillong Station
Meghalaya Trinamool Congress leader Charles Pyngrope urged police to arrest attackers who threw petrol bombs at Laban Police Station early Saturday.
NEWire Desk • 14 Sep 2026
Teachers Back Education Secretary Mantri Amid Calls for Removal
Meghalaya teacher associations are defending Education Secretary Vijay Kumar Mantri, crediting his reforms with fixing long-standing pay disparities.
Walrik Marak • 14 Sep 2026
Eight Meghalaya UDP Lawmakers Eye High-Stakes Switch to BJP
Eight UDP MLAs weigh joining the BJP, testing voter loyalty and regional identity ahead of the 2028 Meghalaya Assembly elections.
Walrik Marak • 14 Sep 2026
Local Farmers Pack Out Shillong Monthly Market
Meghalaya farmers sell out produce at the monthly Shillong market, now connecting directly with urban buyers via the quick-commerce platform SOMOI.
NEWire Desk • 14 Sep 2026
Tura Government College Tops Anti-Drug Music Contest
Tura Government College won an anti-drug music contest in Meghalaya. Eight bands performed at the District Auditorium to promote a drug-free message.
NEWire Desk • 13 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Remembers Former Chief Minister DD Lapang
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma honors former CM DD Lapang, who died at 91, on the first anniversary of his passing.
NEWire Desk • 13 Sep 2026
BJP targets Meghalaya expansion as UDP faces internal turmoil
BJP eyes growth in Meghalaya ahead of 2028 polls, recruiting regional leaders as UDP struggles with grassroots resignations and potential MLA defections.
NEWire Desk • 13 Sep 2026
National Lok Adalat Resolves 500 Legal Disputes in Meghalaya
The National Lok Adalat settled 500 cases across Meghalaya on September 12, recovering Rs 2.97 crore to help clear backlogged court dockets.
Walrik Marak • 13 Sep 2026
BSF Chief Inspects Bangladesh Border Security in Meghalaya
BSF Director General Praveen Kumar toured the Meghalaya frontier to review border defenses and coordinate with state officials on security strategies.
Walrik Marak • 13 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma Ranks 21st in National Social Media Reach
Meghalaya's Conrad Sangma holds 21st place in national social media rankings. He commands a following of 847,500 across three major digital platforms.
NEWire Desk • 13 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Imposes Strict Building Limits Near Waterways
Meghalaya introduces new building setbacks near rivers, while Shillong celebrates community milestones, student innovation, and education awards.
NEWire Desk • 13 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Unveils Draft Policy to Boost Farmer Profits
Meghalaya's new draft agriculture policy aims to shift focus from crop volume to farmer income through regulated markets, cold chains, and insurance.
NEWire Desk • 13 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Farmers’ Market Draws Crowds in Ninth Edition
The ninth monthly Farmers' Market in Shillong connected rural producers with city shoppers, selling out fresh seasonal harvests like local wild cherries.
Walrik Marak • 13 Sep 2026
SSA Teachers Union Defends Education Secretary Amid Pay Framework Dispute
Meghalaya teachers defend official Vijay Kumar Mantri against removal calls while demanding pay reforms and equal treatment for all staff members.
Walrik Marak • 13 Sep 2026
Sixth KSU Leader Arrested After Violent Shillong Bike Rally
Police arrested a sixth KSU leader following an August 19 bike rally in Shillong that left 18 injured and 31 vehicles damaged amid rising regional tensions.
NEWire Desk • 12 Sep 2026
IIM Shillong Hiring Managers for 2026
IIM Shillong seeks a Manager for Admissions and an Assistant Manager for Accounts. Apply online by October 3, 2026, to join the institute team.
NEWire Desk • 12 Sep 2026
Assailants hurl petrol bombs at Shillong police station
Unidentified attackers threw two petrol bombs at the Laban police station in Shillong early Saturday morning. No injuries were reported by authorities.
Walrik Marak • 12 Sep 2026
Three Meghalaya Health Centres Secure National Quality Certification
Three Meghalaya primary health centres earned national certification for meeting strict service standards across departments and patient care.
NEWire Desk • 12 Sep 2026
International Shillong Shopping Carnival Draws Global Traders Despite Early Uncertainty
The 16th International Shillong Shopping Carnival at Madan Iewrynghep runs through Sept 20, bringing global exhibitors to the city amid shifting markets.
NEWire Desk • 12 Sep 2026
