#Meghalaya

Supreme Court Challenges Bail for Woman Accused in Honeymoon Murder

The Supreme Court gave Sonam Raghuvanshi two options: surrender or face a merits hearing in the case of her husband's 2025 murder in Meghalaya.

NEWire Desk • 22 Jul 2026

Meghalaya BJP Silent After Youth Leader Calls to Shoot Protesters

Meghalaya BJP leaders stay silent after youth chief Mewaker Lyngdoh Pakma called for shooting protesters, sparking backlash from Congress and the CBCI.

NEWire Desk • 22 Jul 2026

Meghalaya News Roundup: Infrastructure, Politics, and Cultural Events

Meghalaya officials push development projects, screen a Bhupen Hazarika documentary, and manage political by-election bids and water board drafts.

NEWire Desk • 22 Jul 2026

VPP Demands Changes to Meghalaya Vehicle Scrapping Bid Rules

The VPP is pushing the Meghalaya government to lower financial hurdles for local entrepreneurs in the state's upcoming vehicle scrapping project.

Walrik Marak • 22 Jul 2026

Night Closures and Diversions Set for Shillong-Dawki Highway

Authorities will restrict the Shillong-Dawki road starting July 22 to accommodate construction and monsoon hazards, enforcing night closures.

Walrik Marak • 22 Jul 2026

Meghalaya Waterfall Named After Sitting Deputy CM Sniawbhalang Dhar

Meghalaya's Deputy CM Sniawbhalang Dhar has had a waterfall named after him in West Jaintia Hills to honor his regional development work.

NEWire Desk • 22 Jul 2026

Meghalaya Election Officials Push to Finalize Electoral Rolls by August 5

Meghalaya has distributed 98% of electoral forms ahead of the August 5 draft. The CEO ruled out deadline extensions for the intensive revision process.

NEWire Desk • 22 Jul 2026

Father rejects glass-eating claim in son’s death

Netnobiweit Khongsdoh demands justice after the MHRC rejected his complaint regarding his son's death following an alleged village assault.

Walrik Marak • 22 Jul 2026

State BJP Targets Meghalaya Government Over Stalled Garo Hills Education Projects

State BJP leader Bernard Marak claims the government abandoned Garo Hills education projects and failed to fulfill the 2014 Tripartite Agreement promises.

NEWire Desk • 22 Jul 2026

Vigilante Groups Patrol Shillong Streets Over Unregulated Bike Rentals

Meghalaya rental associations are policing Keating Road after state authorities failed to crack down on unlicensed scooter operators following a murder.

Walrik Marak • 22 Jul 2026

Meghalaya Election Officials Race to Digitise Rolls Before August Deadline

Meghalaya election officials have digitised over 1.4 million voter forms as they prepare to publish the state's draft electoral roll on August 5.

NEWire Desk • 21 Jul 2026

NEIGRIHMS and NEHU Announce New Job Openings in Meghalaya

NEIGRIHMS seeks nursing tutors and NEHU needs a research assistant for a biotech project in Meghalaya. Applications are due in August 2026.

Walrik Marak • 21 Jul 2026

Meghalaya Waterfall Named After Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar

Meghalaya has named a waterfall in West Jaintia Hills after Deputy CM Sniawbhalang Dhar, who also launched a major tree-planting initiative in the region.

Walrik Marak • 21 Jul 2026

Government Launches Rs 175 Crore Mission to Boost Meghalaya Lakadong Turmeric

Officials launched a Rs 175.45-crore, five-year plan to scale up Meghalaya’s Lakadong turmeric production, aiming for global markets and higher farmer income.

Walrik Marak • 21 Jul 2026

East Jaintia Hills Launches Three-Month Health and HIV Screening Drive

Meghalaya officials started a three-month health campaign in East Jaintia Hills to provide HIV testing, general screenings, and government welfare access.

NEWire Desk • 21 Jul 2026