#Meghalaya
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
Meghalaya Tracks Rare Small Cats Using 161 Camera Traps
Meghalaya officials are using 161 camera traps to map rare wild cats and create a state-level conservation action plan for elusive mammal species.
Walrik Marak • 6 Oct 2026
NEHU Launches Ten-Day Research Course for PhD Scholars
NEHU's journalism department kicked off a ten-day research course for 30 PhD scholars, focusing on modern tools, ethics, and academic publication standards.
NEWire Desk • 6 Oct 2026
Meghalaya Hosts Second Reverse Buyer-Seller Meet for Local Businesses
Meghalaya hosts RBSM 2.0 on October 8-9 at the State Convention Centre, connecting local MSMEs with buyers to boost exports and business partnerships.
Walrik Marak • 6 Oct 2026
Adelbert Nongrum Defies VPP Suspension, Claims Membership
North Shillong MLA Adelbert Nongrum refuses to leave the VPP, calling his suspension illegal and citing procedural errors in the party's order.
NEWire Desk • 6 Oct 2026
Meghalaya Escalates Health Response as Byrnihat Pollution Spike Triggers Respiratory Crisis
Meghalaya officials await a health report as respiratory infection cases surge in the polluted industrial hub of Byrnihat, prompting a clinic upgrade.
Walrik Marak • 6 Oct 2026
