#Meghalaya
High Court Demands Answers After Lawyer Publicly Paraded
Meghalaya High Court probes police inaction following the assault and public parading of an advocate by members of the Hynniewtrep National Youth Front.
NEWire Desk • 3 Aug 2026
CoMSO Slams Police Arrests Over East Jaintia Hills Mining Project
The CoMSO is protesting the arrest of activists opposing a limestone mining project by Shree Cement in East Jaintia Hills, citing heavy-handed policing.
NEWire Desk • 3 Aug 2026
Pressure Mounts on Centre Over Foreign Contribution Amendment Bill
Meghalaya leaders and activists are pushing the Centre to pause the 2026 FCRA Bill, fearing it will shutter vital schools, hospitals, and charity work.
NEWire Desk • 3 Aug 2026
Professional Makeup Masterclass Draws Crowd in Shillong
Sixty aspiring makeup artists gathered in Shillong for a masterclass led by industry experts to sharpen their technical skills and professional polish.
NEWire Desk • 2 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Health Teams Push Night Outreach to Boost Maternal Care
Meghalaya medical teams are holding early morning and late-night awareness drives in remote villages to improve maternal and child health outcomes.
NEWire Desk • 2 Aug 2026
State plans 10.5 crore elevator project for Shillong
Shillong will soon feature a new elevator and stairs connecting the NPP office to Polo road, a 10.5 crore project set for completion within 12 months.
Walrik Marak • 2 Aug 2026
USTM to Host Live PM Modi Interaction on Anti-Drug Campaign
The University of Science and Technology Meghalaya will host a live session with PM Narendra Modi regarding the national drug-free India initiative.
Walrik Marak • 2 Aug 2026
Nathaniel Osbert Rymmai Quits Meghalaya Congress
Nathaniel Osbert Rymmai has resigned from the Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee, citing family obligations and personal circumstances.
Walrik Marak • 2 Aug 2026
SBI Opens ATM at Shillong Airport
Shillong Airport gains an SBI ATM to serve travelers. Retail options are coming soon as passengers continue to demand better taxi and transport links.
Walrik Marak • 2 Aug 2026
Thieves and Scammers Hit Shillong in Recent Crime Spree
Police investigate a string of vehicle thefts, online scams, and break-ins across Shillong and surrounding areas reported between July 18 and 22.
Walrik Marak • 2 Aug 2026
Hajong Groups Demand Fix to Meghalaya Job Portal
Hajong community leaders are fighting an inaccurate recruitment portal label that ignores their long-standing status as a recognized Scheduled Tribe.
NEWire Desk • 2 Aug 2026
USTM and NIT Meghalaya Rank Among Nation's Greenest Universities
USTM and NIT Meghalaya earned top spots in the 2026 National Green University Ranking, showcasing the region's commitment to campus sustainability.
Walrik Marak • 2 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Sees Historic July Dry Spell as Rainfall Deficits Mount
Meghalaya records an unusually dry July, with nearly all districts facing massive rainfall deficits that threaten the state's vital Kharif crop season.
Walrik Marak • 2 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Cuts Rent to Rescue Empty Polo Commercial Complex
The Meghalaya government slashed rent prices for the vacant Polo Commercial Complex in a fourth attempt to attract a single operator for the entire site.
Walrik Marak • 2 Aug 2026
Senior BJP Leader Pushes for Shillong Bypoll Contest
MLA AL Hek warns Meghalaya BJP workers will revolt if the party skips the upcoming Shillong Lok Sabha by-election after failing to run in 2024.
NEWire Desk • 2 Aug 2026
Centre Sends Meghalaya Rs 688 Crore in Advance Tax Funds
Meghalaya received Rs 688 crore from the Union Government to boost infrastructure and welfare spending as part of a nationwide Rs 1.09 lakh crore release.
Walrik Marak • 2 Aug 2026
Jaintia Pressure Groups File FIRs After Violent Cement Project Hearing
Jaintia groups report state-backed violence and police brutality at a controversial Shree Cement project public hearing in Meghalaya.
Walrik Marak • 2 Aug 2026
VPP to March on Meghalaya Secretariat Over Public Grievances
Voice of the People Party members plan an August 6 protest at the Meghalaya Secretariat to demand action on ten unresolved public issues.
Walrik Marak • 2 Aug 2026
NEHU and IIM Shillong Open New Research and Project Roles
Academic institutions in Meghalaya are hiring for research and project positions. Applications are open until early August for roles at NEHU and IIM Shillong.
NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Records Severe Rainfall Deficit Throughout July
The IMD reports a massive rainfall drop across Meghalaya in July, with only one district avoiding a deficit as agricultural experts voice concerns.
Walrik Marak • 1 Aug 2026
