#Meghalaya

Meghalaya Cabinet Delays Garo Hills Council Polls Again

The Meghalaya cabinet has extended the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council term by six months, exhausting the legal limit for delaying local elections.

Walrik Marak • 7 Oct 2026

Conrad Sangma Pledges Stakeholder Consensus for Assam Border Talks

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma vows to settle the Assam border dispute only after gaining broad public support and stakeholder consensus.

NEWire Desk • 7 Oct 2026

National Review Meeting Set for Rural Training Institutes in Meghalaya

The Ministry of Rural Development and MSRLS are hosting a two-day national review of Rural Self Employment Training Institutes in Meghalaya.

Walrik Marak • 7 Oct 2026

Conrad Sangma Rejects Claims of Stalemate with KSU

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma insists dialogue continues with the KSU despite recent reports of attacks on government buildings in Shillong.

NEWire Desk • 7 Oct 2026

ASPF files FIR after cattle smuggling confrontation in North Garo Hills

ASPF members filed an FIR after a violent clash with suspected cattle smugglers in North Garo Hills on October 5 while investigating local grievances.

NEWire Desk • 7 Oct 2026

Tourist Forced to Apologize After Filming Women at Mawsawa Falls

A tourist from Uttar Pradesh faced a public confrontation after being caught filming women at Mawsawa Falls in Meghalaya, leading to his apology.

Walrik Marak • 7 Oct 2026

Meghalaya Presses Centre to Slash Minimum Coal Mining Lease Size

Chief Minister Conrad Sangma is pushing the central government to lower coal mining lease requirements from 100 hectares to five for local operators.

NEWire Desk • 7 Oct 2026

Meghalaya Battles 50 Percent Rainfall Deficit

Meghalaya faces a severe 50 percent rainfall drop. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma is ramping up water security projects to combat the climate crisis.

Walrik Marak • 7 Oct 2026

Meghalaya to Establish Sixth Pay Commission for State Employees

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma confirmed the Sixth Pay Commission is coming soon to review salary structures and employee service benefits.

NEWire Desk • 7 Oct 2026

Meghalaya Shifts Durga Puja Holiday Dates for 2026

The Meghalaya government has officially rescheduled state holidays for Maha Navami and Maha Dashami from October 2026 to new dates.

Walrik Marak • 7 Oct 2026

Meghalaya Tourism Struggles Following August Violence

Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma says Meghalaya's tourism sector is struggling after August 19 violence caused massive booking cancellations.

Walrik Marak • 7 Oct 2026

Meghalaya Lawyers Plan Protest to Demand Advocate General’s Ouster

The Meghalaya High Court Bar Association plans a protest Wednesday to push for the removal of Advocate General Amit Kumar from his government position.

NEWire Desk • 7 Oct 2026

KSU Vice-President Pynkmenlang Sanmiet Granted Medical Bail

Shillong court grants KSU leader Pynkmenlang Sanmiet 20 days of interim medical bail to undergo necessary procedures at Bethany Hospital.

NEWire Desk • 7 Oct 2026

Meghalaya Election Officials Scrub Rolls Ahead of Final October Deadline

Meghalaya election officials have purged 1,510 ineligible voters from the rolls, clearing nearly 20 lakh citizens for the upcoming October 26 publication.

Walrik Marak • 7 Oct 2026

Tourist apologizes after filming women at Meghalaya waterfall

A tourist from Uttar Pradesh faced a confrontation after filming women bathing at Mawsawa Falls. The man apologized, and no police complaint followed.

Timungpi Terang • 6 Oct 2026

Meghalaya Chief Minister Rejects Foreign Interference in FCRA Debate

Conrad K Sangma slams appeals for foreign intervention regarding FCRA changes, urging domestic dialogue to resolve concerns over the proposed laws.

Walrik Marak • 6 Oct 2026

Tura MP Saleng Sangma Reviews Development Schemes in South West Garo Hills

Tura MP Saleng Sangma reviewed central government schemes at a DISHA meeting in Ampati to improve local project implementation and departmental coordination.

NEWire Desk • 6 Oct 2026

Congress Accuses Meghalaya Deputy CM of Bribery Ahead of By-election

Meghalaya Congress leader Vincent Pala alleges Deputy CM Sniawbhalang Dhar paid villagers 20 lakh rupees to secure votes for the NPP in upcoming polls.

Walrik Marak • 6 Oct 2026

Ri-Bhoi Youth Parliament Kicks Off at Union Christian College

Meghalaya Legislative Assembly sponsors a two-day youth parliament at Union Christian College to teach students about democratic processes.

Walrik Marak • 6 Oct 2026

Two Shillong Eateries Crack India’s Top 50 List

Shillong restaurants Rynsan and Nonna Mei have secured spots on the prestigious India’s Top 50 Restaurants 2026 list, marking a win for Northeast cuisine.

NEWire Desk • 6 Oct 2026