#Meghalaya

National Law University Meghalaya Hiring Assistant Librarian

NLU Meghalaya is accepting applications for one Assistant Librarian role. Apply online by August 15, 2026, to join the university staff.

NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026

Hynniewtrep Youth Council Protests NEHU Leadership Appointment

Members of the HYC demonstrated at North-Eastern Hill University to demand the resignation of the newly appointed Vice-Chancellor-in-Charge, Prof Barik.

NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026

HCG Brings Specialist Cancer Care to Shillong

Healthcare Global Enterprises teamed up with Woodland Hospitals to launch a new cancer outpatient department in Shillong for local patients.

NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026

VPP Plans August 6 March to Shillong Secretariat

The Voice of the People Party will march on the Secretariat August 6 to protest government inaction on 10 key issues affecting Meghalaya.

Walrik Marak • 1 Aug 2026

Hynniewtrep Youth Council Demands Resignation of NEHU VC-in-Charge

Members of the HYC protested at the NEHU campus, claiming the appointment of Prof Saroj Kanta Barik as VC-in-Charge violates university regulations.

Walrik Marak • 1 Aug 2026

Protests Rock Meghalaya as Shree Cement Holds Mining Hearing

Tensions flared in Meghalaya during a Shree Cement mining hearing as clashes, road blockades, and police tear gas interventions marked the event.

NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Targets West Khasi Hills as Muga Silk Hub

Meghalaya officials met in Riangdo to launch a new sericulture roadmap aimed at turning West Khasi Hills into a major Muga silk seed production center.

Walrik Marak • 1 Aug 2026

West Asia conflict stalls Meghalaya Assembly project

Meghalaya's new Assembly building faces delays as the West Asia conflict halts essential material imports, forcing a wait on final installation.

Walrik Marak • 1 Aug 2026

VPP Youth Wing Retracts Accusations Against Ampareen Lyngdoh

The VPP youth wing dropped recruitment scam claims against Ampareen Lyngdoh after a High Court ruling, but still hit her record on education.

NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026

Government Defends Khyndai Lad Vendor Relocation Plan

West Shillong MLA Paul Lyngdoh says the Khyndai Lad vendor relocation project prioritizes organized urban space and proper rehabilitation for hawkers.

NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Targets Ten More Traffickers for Detention

Meghalaya authorities plan to detain ten drug traffickers under the PIT NDPS Act to curb narcotics trade and protect youth from substance abuse.

NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026

John Abraham Demands Crackdown on Narcotics Kingpins in Meghalaya

Actor John Abraham calls for dismantling drug networks in Meghalaya, while the state launches a new anti-substance abuse initiative called Pulse of the Hills.

Walrik Marak • 1 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Assembly sets five-day Autumn session

Meghalaya’s assembly will meet from August 24 to 28. Lawmakers plan to formalize the state's opposition to uranium mining during the brief session.

NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026

Shillong’s New Bus Fleet Wins Over Commuters

Meghalaya’s Ka Bos Jong Ngi initiative brings reliable, air-conditioned bus travel to Shillong as riders praise the service's efficiency and comfort.

NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026

Minister Lyngdoh Defends Shillong Ropeway Amid Protests

Cabinet Minister Paul Lyngdoh defends the Shillong Ropeway Project, claiming all environmental checks passed before work started on the state venture.

Walrik Marak • 1 Aug 2026

Northeast Leaders Fight Proposed FCRA Bill Asset Seizure

Northeast regional leaders and church groups are fighting the FCRA Amendment Bill 2026, fearing government seizure of hospitals, schools, and charities.

NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026

Woman Gives Birth on Road During Pro-Cement Project Blockade

A woman delivered her baby in an ambulance after cement project supporters blocked a road, forcing her to trek across a trench for medical care.

NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026

Police and Protesters Clash at Meghalaya Mining Hearing

Tear gas and road blockades marred a Shree Cement project hearing in Meghalaya as officials and local groups spar over the project's legitimacy.

NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026

Forgery Claims Rock Garo Hills District Council Budget Session

Meghalaya’s GHADC faces scandal after forgery claims and questions over a Rs 200 crore loan proposal and suspicious payments to a Delhi-based firm.

Walrik Marak • 31 Jul 2026

Meghalaya Student Represents India at Commonwealth Youth Parliament in Sydney

Nandini Ishvi O. Sangma represented India at the 13th Commonwealth Youth Parliament in Sydney, advocating for equality and responsible AI use.

NEWire Desk • 31 Jul 2026