#Meghalaya

Assam Accuses Meghalaya of Flooding Guwahati Via Hill Construction

Assam blames Meghalaya's hill-cutting in Jorabat for severe Guwahati floods, while Meghalaya officials claim they are still reviewing the allegations.

NEWire Desk • 28 Jul 2026

Meghalaya farmers fight middleman reliance with new tech-driven organic hub

NECTAR is launching a 1,000-acre organic hub in Sohra, using drones and certification to help 5,000 Meghalaya farmers reach premium global markets.

NEWire Desk • 28 Jul 2026

Nongkseh defeats Mylliem in tense Shillong Premier League opener

Nongkseh edged Mylliem 1-0 in a foul-heavy Shillong Premier League match as Aibiangmame Nongneng scored the decisive goal at SSA Stadium.

Walrik Marak • 28 Jul 2026

SDRF Recovers Body From Wahniangleng River After Four-Day Search

Meghalaya SDRF crews ended a four-day search for a Phra Mer resident, retrieving a body from the Wahniangleng River near Mylliem after delays from currents.

Walrik Marak • 28 Jul 2026

HYC Demands Meghalaya Fellowship Quota for Local Youth Only

The HYC wants the Meghalaya government to scrap a quota that reserves one-third of CM LEAD Fellowship spots for out-of-state candidates.

Walrik Marak • 28 Jul 2026

Meghalaya Approves EV Policy With Cash Incentives

Meghalaya introduces a Rs 25,000 EV subsidy and registration waivers, while restructuring urban planning agencies and upgrading power grid infrastructure.

Walrik Marak • 27 Jul 2026

Meghalaya High Court Demands Strict Action Against Byrnihat Polluters

The Meghalaya High Court ordered officials to produce detailed pollution control reports for the industrial hub of Byrnihat by August 10.

NEWire Desk • 27 Jul 2026

Conrad Sangma Honors WCOPA Medalist Kitkupar Nongsiej

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma met with Kitkupar Nongsiej to celebrate his three gold medals and Top 5 finish at the 2026 WCOPA in Las Vegas.

Walrik Marak • 27 Jul 2026

Meghalaya Officials Issue Food Safety Warning During Monsoon Season

Meghalaya health officials warn residents against eating wild forest greens or polluting water sources with pesticides during the monsoon season.

NEWire Desk • 27 Jul 2026

NPP Pushes Tax Waiver Scheme in Shillong By-Election Bid

The NPP is promoting a Rs 850 crore vehicle tax waiver while campaigning for candidate Dr. DRL Nonglait in the upcoming Shillong parliamentary by-election.

Walrik Marak • 27 Jul 2026

Central Puja Committee Elects New Leadership for 2026-2029 Term

Meghalaya's Central Puja Committee held a triennial meeting in Shillong, electing new executive leadership to serve through the 2026-2029 term.

Walrik Marak • 27 Jul 2026

Meghalaya hits 99 percent mark in electoral roll revision

Meghalaya nears total distribution of electoral forms as officials prepare for the August 5 draft roll publication.

NEWire Desk • 27 Jul 2026

VPP fights border fencing policy and AI-generated hit pieces

The VPP challenges border fencing plans in Pynursla while condemning a fake viral image claiming their candidate dropped out of the Shillong by-election.

Walrik Marak • 27 Jul 2026

NPP Pushes Scientific Coal Mining to Win East Jaintia Hills Vote

Ten years after the coal ban hit East Jaintia Hills, the NPP promises a mining revival to secure the Shillong Lok Sabha seat for candidate Dr. DRL Nonglait.

Walrik Marak • 27 Jul 2026

State BJP Claims Pradhan Exit Was Voluntary Move

Meghalaya BJP says Dharmendra Pradhan resigned voluntarily to stop outside forces, rejecting claims his departure was a win for student protesters.

Walrik Marak • 27 Jul 2026

TMC Blasts National Entrance Exams as Barriers for Tribal Students

Meghalaya TMC leader Richard M Marak calls NEET and CUET systemic barriers for tribal students, demanding local exam centers and urgent policy reform.

Walrik Marak • 27 Jul 2026

Meghalaya Launches Mission Golden Spice to Boost Lakadong Turmeric Exports

Meghalaya is investing Rs 175 crore in a five-year mission to transform its Lakadong turmeric industry and boost income for 17,500 farming households.

NEWire Desk • 27 Jul 2026

Meghalaya SDRF recovers missing person from Wahniangleng River

Meghalaya SDRF crews ended a four-day search by recovering a body from the Wahniangleng River on Sunday morning following hazardous water conditions.

Walrik Marak • 27 Jul 2026

Meghalaya SPARK Program Certifies Over 1,400 Students

Meghalaya officials awarded certificates to 1,476 students as the SPARK education initiative expanded its reach across ten campuses in the state.

NEWire Desk • 27 Jul 2026

ICAR Official Inspects Agricultural Research Sites in Meghalaya

ICAR Secretary Gyanendra Dev Tripathi toured research and academic sites in Umiam and Kyrdemkulai to boost regional agricultural technology and education.

Walrik Marak • 27 Jul 2026