#Meghalaya
East Khasi Hills Police Charge KSU Leaders Over High Court Vehicle Arson
Police have charged three top KSU leaders for vandalizing High Court vehicles during August 19 riots ahead of a court status report deadline.
NEWire Desk • 31 Aug 2026
VPP Leader Demands Concrete Action on Uranium and Industry
VPP chief Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit questions the government's resolve on uranium mining, industrial projects, and civil service recruitment reforms.
Walrik Marak • 31 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Political Shakeup: Nine UDP MLAs Linked to BJP Switch
Nine UDP MLAs may jump to the BJP as party leader Metbah Lyngdoh reaches Delhi. The move could reshape Meghalaya politics ahead of 2028 elections.
Walrik Marak • 31 Aug 2026
St. Xavier’s College seminar examines Meghalaya’s tribal roots and resistance
St. Xavier’s College held a seminar in Umoid to explore Meghalaya’s tribal heritage and the state's historical resistance against British colonial rule.
Walrik Marak • 31 Aug 2026
Unusual Dry Spell and Thinning Traffic Transform Shillong
Shillong experiences a quiet August as a lack of monsoon rain and a reduction in out-of-state traffic leave the city feeling strangely unhurried.
Walrik Marak • 31 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Economy Booms While State Revenue Receipts Slump
Meghalaya's economy grew 12 percent in 2024-25, but state revenue dropped sharply due to a major fall in central government grants.
NEWire Desk • 30 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Police Kill Four Alleged Gang Members in East Garo Hills Shootout
Police shot and killed four suspected interstate gang members during an early-morning operation near Songsak on August 30.
NEWire Desk • 30 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Pitches Regional Talent and OTT Platform to Film Industry
Meghalaya is courting national filmmakers with new production incentives, a film-specific policy, and its own digital streaming platform.
Walrik Marak • 30 Aug 2026
West Garo Hills Hosts 10-km Run for National Sports Day
Tura runners hit the pavement Saturday for a 10-km race celebrating National Sports Day, with local athletes taking top honors in both divisions.
NEWire Desk • 30 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Food Chief Demands Fixes to Distribution Network
Meghalaya State Food Commission head DP Wahlang is pushing for better food security delivery following identified gaps in the West Garo Hills system.
Walrik Marak • 30 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Election Officials Flag 180,000 Voters for Removal
Election officials flagged 180,000 Meghalaya voters for deletion, impacting 32 constituencies where cuts exceed previous winning vote margins.
Walrik Marak • 30 Aug 2026
Lawyers Urge Meghalaya Governor to Fire Advocate General
Meghalaya lawyers met the Governor to demand Advocate General Amit Kumar's removal, rejecting claims that the dispute is tied to pending court cases.
NEWire Desk • 30 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Debt Load Nearly Doubles in Five Years
Meghalaya’s public debt jumped 95 percent since 2020, reaching Rs 26,601 crore as the state relies heavily on central loans and internal borrowing.
Walrik Marak • 30 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Cement Firms Evade Rs 43 Crore in Tribal Welfare Dues
Meghalaya cement giants exploited mining loopholes to dodge Rs 43 crore in tribal welfare payments, a new government audit confirms.
NEWire Desk • 30 Aug 2026
KSU Leaders Face Continued Detention as Union Suspects New Charges
Khasi Students’ Union leaders remain in custody, sparking concerns of new charges. The union insists they will continue pursuing their ongoing grievances.
Walrik Marak • 30 Aug 2026
Security Forces Withdraw as Shillong Returns to Normal
Shillong life restarts as police pull security forces. Tourism shows early recovery signs while the government guarantees visitor safety across the state.
Walrik Marak • 30 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Political Shakeup: BJP Eyes Absorption of Regional Allies
Nine UDP legislators are reportedly in talks with Amit Shah, sparking fears of a BJP takeover while the TMC denies any plans to join the national party.
NEWire Desk • 30 Aug 2026
Gasuapara School Cooks to Begin Indefinite Strike Over Pay
School cooks in Gasuapara will strike starting September 1 to demand higher pay and job stability, citing severe financial hardship.
Walrik Marak • 30 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Officials Push Public Service Awareness Campaigns
Officials in South West Garo Hills and West Jaintia Hills are educating citizens on their legal rights to timely delivery of government services.
NEWire Desk • 30 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Power Projects Face Delays as Farmers Demand Elephant Damage Payouts
Meghalaya targets a 2026 completion for Umiam-Umtru Stage-III. Meanwhile, local farmers issued an ultimatum over unpaid elephant damage compensation.
NEWire Desk • 30 Aug 2026
