#Meghalaya
Meghalaya UDP Faces Existential Threat as MLAs Eye BJP Jump
Meghalaya’s United Democratic Party faces a potential collapse as nine of its 12 MLAs weigh a move to the BJP, threatening the party’s future.
NEWire Desk • 11 Sep 2026
High Court Dismisses Meghalaya College Teachers Provident Fund Dispute
Meghalaya High Court has closed a long-running legal battle over teacher provident funds, ruling the state met its core obligations under the 1969 Act.
NEWire Desk • 11 Sep 2026
South West Garo Hills Launches Suicide Prevention Task Force After 18 Deaths
Officials in Meghalaya are launching block-level task forces to combat suicide after 18 deaths were reported in South West Garo Hills.
Walrik Marak • 11 Sep 2026
New Meghalaya Assembly Building Set for Mid-November Opening
Meghalaya Speaker Thomas A. Sangma expects the new Assembly building to open in mid-November, confirming the project budget remains on track.
Walrik Marak • 11 Sep 2026
Pnar Language Faces Digital Exclusion as AI Translation Struggles
A new research study shows that the indigenous Pnar language lacks the digital data required to compete effectively in the modern AI ecosystem.
Walrik Marak • 11 Sep 2026
Meghalaya High Court Demands Water Tests in Byrnihat Pollution Probe
Meghalaya judges ordered river water testing and confirmed 19 cancer cases as the court probes industrial pollution plaguing the Byrnihat region.
Walrik Marak • 11 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Pig Farmers Protest Against ASF Crisis and Loan Burdens
Meghalaya pig farmers marched with their livestock to demand loan waivers and better disease control following devastating African Swine Fever losses.
Walrik Marak • 11 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Tobacco-Free Village Drive Reaches 531 Communities
Meghalaya hits a major milestone as 531 villages officially curb tobacco use through a community-led grassroots health initiative.
Walrik Marak • 10 Sep 2026
Nagaland Minister Temjen Imna Along Addresses USTM Students
Nagaland Minister Temjen Imna Along spoke at the USTM Orientation Programme 2026, urging new students to focus on character and regional contribution.
Walrik Marak • 10 Sep 2026
Five Monkeys Die After Electrocution in Tura
Five monkeys have died in Tura after coming into contact with high-voltage power lines, sparking calls for urgent action from wildlife officials.
Walrik Marak • 10 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Accelerates Health Center Expansion to 700 Locations
Meghalaya targets 700 health sub-centers by 2027 to boost rural care, citing lower infant mortality and rising insurance coverage in the state.
Walrik Marak • 10 Sep 2026
Conrad Sangma Brings Government Closer to People at Rongara Event
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma held a CM Connect program in Rongara, launching development kits and new administrative blocks for the region.
NEWire Desk • 10 Sep 2026
DRI Busts International Wildlife Trafficking Ring Across India
DRI agents seized leopard pelts, tortoises, and pangolin scales in six raids, arresting 13 suspects involved in an illegal cross-border wildlife network.
Timungpi Terang • 10 Sep 2026
Shillong commuters urge expansion of crowded Ka Bos Jong Ngi bus fleet
Shillong's Ka Bos Jong Ngi bus service faces overcrowding despite popularity. Passengers want more routes and better maintenance to avoid past failures.
NEWire Desk • 10 Sep 2026
State Commission Seeks Evidence in Deadly Thangsko Mine Probe
Seven months after a fatal coal mine disaster in East Jaintia Hills, a state commission is calling for public evidence to fuel its ongoing investigation.
Walrik Marak • 10 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Study Explores Khasi Farming Wisdom and Climate Resilience
Researchers examine how traditional Khasi agricultural practices and folklore in Meghalaya could inform modern climate adaptation strategies.
Walrik Marak • 10 Sep 2026
KSU Blocks NEIGRIHMS Governing Council Meeting Over Recruitment and Abuse Claims
The KSU demands NEIGRIHMS address recruitment irregularities and a molestation case before holding its upcoming Governing Council meeting.
Walrik Marak • 10 Sep 2026
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma Named Chairman of National Muay Thai Association
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma will lead India's national Muay Thai governing body to boost the sport ahead of the 2027 National Games.
Walrik Marak • 10 Sep 2026
Police detain three in Assam-Meghalaya border dispute
Assam police detained three men for unauthorized school construction near the Meghalaya border, sparking a brief rise in regional tensions.
Timungpi Terang • 10 Sep 2026
DRI Seizes Protected Wildlife Across Assam and Meghalaya
The DRI seized 24kg of pangolin scales and other protected wildlife in raids across Assam and Meghalaya, resulting in 13 arrests across six operations.
NEWire Desk • 10 Sep 2026
