#Meghalaya
Meghalaya Completes Voter Enumeration as 2.24 Lakh Face Verification
Meghalaya finished its 2026 electoral roll revision, hitting 100% coverage. Now, authorities face a high-stakes verification of unmapped and ASDD voters.
Walrik Marak • 31 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Assembly Presses CMJ Breweries on 29 Crore Debt
Meghalaya lawmakers are pushing for debt recovery from CMJ Breweries while investigating power scheme lapses flagged by the auditor.
Walrik Marak • 31 Jul 2026
High Court Orders Reopening of Contested Liquor Shop in Tura
The Meghalaya High Court ruled that a West Garo Hills liquor store must reopen, citing full legal compliance despite local moral objections.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Wraps Electoral Roll Revision Ahead of August Draft
Meghalaya officials finalize enumeration for the 2026 electoral roll, targeting an August 5th publication after verifying over 2.3 million voter records.
Walrik Marak • 30 Jul 2026
Sangma Grants Land Titles to Tura Families
Meghalaya CM Conrad K. Sangma handed land documents to Tura families, ending years of legal uncertainty for hundreds of households in the region.
Walrik Marak • 30 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Urges Center to Acquire Border Land to Protect Villagers
Meghalaya officials want the Center to buy 150 yards of border land to keep local villages and farms from being cut off by new fencing projects.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
NPP unsure if Centre honored FCRA amendment pledges
NPP leaders await clarity on whether New Delhi accepted proposed changes to the FCRA Bill, leaving their support for the legislation in limbo.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
GSMC Demands Immediate Codification of Garo Customary Law
The GSMC urges the GHADC to codify Garo Customary Law and implement a separate electoral roll to protect tribal interests in the region.
Walrik Marak • 30 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Orders Police Crackdown on Reckless Drivers
Meghalaya officials ordered police to crack down on reckless driving after a recent spike in serious road accidents left several people injured.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Taps Solar Tech to Clear Byrnihat Smog
Meghalaya is launching a solar-powered air purifier pilot project in Byrnihat to combat persistent industrial pollution and monitor air quality.
Walrik Marak • 30 Jul 2026
NECTAR Meghalaya Opens Hiring for 2026 Administrative and Technical Roles
NECTAR Meghalaya is hiring for five positions including finance and technical roles. Submit your application via email by August 2, 2026.
Walrik Marak • 30 Jul 2026
Conrad Sangma Defends Fund Distribution for Meghalaya Development Projects
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma explains the role of the Special Development Fund in supporting local community projects while ensuring equitable distribution.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Tourism Group Demands Ban on Roadside Cooking
The Meghalaya Rural Tourism Forum wants a state-wide ban on roadside cooking to stop littering and protect local ecosystems from tourist waste.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
NPP and HYC Press Government on FCRA Amendments and State Demands
Meghalaya leaders seek clarity on FCRA bill changes while the Hynniewtrep Youth Council pressures the Governor on five core state security and labor issues.
Walrik Marak • 30 Jul 2026
Opposition Mounts Against Shillong Ropeway Project
Officials and residents clash over environmental damage, tree removal, and licensing issues surrounding the controversial Shillong Ropeway project.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
Meghalaya High Court Quashes POCSO Case Following Couple's Marriage
The Meghalaya High Court dropped a POCSO case against a 27-year-old man, citing his marriage to the survivor and the welfare of their young daughter.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Launches First Digital Grievance Portal in East Khasi Hills
Deputy CM Prestone Tynsong launched a digital portal in East Khasi Hills to streamline public grievance tracking and administrative accountability.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
HYC Challenges Appointment of NEHU Vice-Chancellor
The HYC wants the Meghalaya Governor to review the appointment of S.K. Barik as NEHU's acting VC, citing a breach of university statutes.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
Assam Reports Over 3,400 Hectares Occupied by Meghalaya
Assam officials claim Meghalaya occupies over 3,400 hectares of land as border disputes across four neighbouring states remain a point of heated contention.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Bans Political Felicitation Ceremonies at Official Events
Meghalaya has banned government-funded felicitation ceremonies for the Chief Minister and state ministers, shifting the focus to public members.
Walrik Marak • 30 Jul 2026
