#Meghalaya
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
Assam and Meghalaya Chiefs Push for Federal Infrastructure Funding
Assam and Meghalaya leaders met with Nirmala Sitharaman to demand faster federal backing for international development projects in the Northeast.
Timungpi Terang • 10 Sep 2026
Meghalaya challenges Assam over Langpih voter enrollment
Meghalaya officials are confronting Assam after reports that state workers tried to register residents in a disputed border area for local elections.
NEWire Desk • 10 Sep 2026
Women Lawyers Demand Removal of Meghalaya Advocate General
Meghalaya lawyers are pushing for the Advocate General's removal, citing concerns over his remarks regarding the treatment of female attorneys.
Walrik Marak • 10 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Cabinet Stays Put Amidst UDP Defection Rumors
Meghalaya leaders deny cabinet changes despite reports that eight UDP MLAs may join the BJP, which could shift power dynamics in the ruling coalition.
NEWire Desk • 10 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Government Issues Stern Warning to KSU Over Law and Order
Meghalaya Home Minister Prestone Tynsong warned the KSU against creating unrest while confirming that facilitation centers in Umling are moving ahead.
Walrik Marak • 10 Sep 2026
VPP Targets Meghalaya Government Over Teacher Pay Policy
The Voice of the People Party slams the government's Structured Pay Framework, claiming it hurts teachers, students, and the state education system.
NEWire Desk • 10 Sep 2026
Truckers Sound Alarm Over Missing Highway Parking in Ri-Bhoi
Meghalaya truckers warn that strict roadside parking bans without rest areas threaten driver safety and increase the risk of road accidents.
NEWire Desk • 10 Sep 2026
Residents Back Tynghor as Site for New Ri Mooliang Block Office
Local leaders support the Meghalaya government's plan to build the permanent Ri Mooliang C&RD Block headquarters at Tynghor village.
NEWire Desk • 10 Sep 2026
NHIDCL Leads Rs 5,342 Crore Road Expansion Across Meghalaya
NHIDCL is building 213 kilometers of new roads in Meghalaya. The massive infrastructure project is set to cost over 5,000 crore rupees by late 2027.
Walrik Marak • 10 Sep 2026
Meghalaya News Roundup: Urban Planning Protests, Infrastructure Work, and Regional Events
Meghalaya sees protests over urban planning, upcoming traffic blocks in Shillong, a BSF pension event, and academic competitions across the state.
NEWire Desk • 10 Sep 2026
CMs Sangma and Sarma Press Sitharaman for Massive EAP Funding Boost
Meghalaya and Assam leaders met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to demand increased funding for externally aided projects in the Northeast.
NEWire Desk • 9 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Tightens Migrant Worker Rules With New Registration System
Meghalaya has introduced amended MIRSS rules to track migrant workers, improve safety, and streamline emergency assistance through a new digital portal.
NEWire Desk • 9 Sep 2026
Zikzak Hosts Youth Engagement Program in South West Garo Hills
The Zikzak block held the 2026 Chief Minister’s Youth Engagement Program, featuring talent shows and competitions for local students.
Walrik Marak • 9 Sep 2026
BJP Prepares for First Major Shillong Lok Sabha Test
The BJP readies its first candidate for the Shillong Lok Sabha by-election as political shifts gain momentum across Meghalaya ahead of the vote.
NEWire Desk • 9 Sep 2026
East Khasi Hills Launches 90-Day Aadhaar Drive
East Khasi Hills officials launched a 90-day Aadhaar drive to boost enrollment and link residents to government welfare schemes and essential services.
NEWire Desk • 9 Sep 2026
CoMSO Slams Meghalaya Government Over Endless Committee Cycles
CoMSO blasts the Meghalaya government for replacing concrete action with endless committees, resolutions, and broken promises regarding indigenous rights.
Walrik Marak • 9 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Election Officials Scrub Voters as Deadline Extended
Election officials have flagged 384 ineligible voters in Meghalaya and extended the electoral roll revision deadline to September 18.
Walrik Marak • 9 Sep 2026
Meghalaya High Court Demands Answers on Stalled DNA Lab Testing
Meghalaya High Court probes why DNA testing stopped at the Shillong Forensic Science Laboratory due to a critical shortage of necessary chemicals.
NEWire Desk • 9 Sep 2026
