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Meghalaya High Court Slams Sluggish Probe Into August 19 Violence
Meghalaya judges demand case diaries after condemning slow police progress in the August 19 city violence investigation.
NEWire Desk • 25 Aug 2026
Two Deaths Reported in Shillong Over Sunday
Two Shillong residents, Banylla Kharir and Torun Diengdoh, passed away Sunday. Funeral services are scheduled for this coming Wednesday afternoon.
NEWire Desk • 25 Aug 2026
Meghalaya to Host National Conference on Natural Farming
Ri-Bhoi district will host a three-day national conference on natural farming this September to drive innovation and sustainable rural development.
Naro Jamir • 24 Aug 2026
USTM and NESAC Mark National Space Day with Week of Scientific Events
USTM and NESAC hosted a week of events for National Space Day 2026, featuring exhibitions, workshops, and solar training to highlight India’s space success.
Walrik Marak • 24 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Appoints Nodal Officers to Clear Border Transit Standoff
Meghalaya and Assam officials are coordinating to clear travel delays for commuters and freight vehicles stuck at the shared state border.
Walrik Marak • 24 Aug 2026
State officials audit Nongstoin Civil Hospital services
Meghalaya Health Secretary Ramkumar S. inspected Nongstoin Civil Hospital to review local healthcare infrastructure, staffing, and service delivery.
NEWire Desk • 24 Aug 2026
Mob Attacks Trio Over Alleged Car Theft in Mylliem
A mob assaulted three people at 11th Mile after they allegedly tried to steal a car music system early Sunday morning. Police intervened to save them.
Walrik Marak • 24 Aug 2026
Taj Resorts to Start Construction at Umiam After Monsoon Season
Taj Resorts and Spa will begin building 150 luxury villas at Umiam after the monsoon. Developers scrapped plans to build on the protected Lumpongdeng Island.
Walrik Marak • 24 Aug 2026
Fuel and Food Shortages Stall Life in Shillong
Blockades on the Meghalaya-Assam route have caused food shortages and halted Shillong’s weekend travel as fuel supplies dry up.
NEWire Desk • 24 Aug 2026
Former Rajya Sabha MP WR Kharlukhi Quits Meghalaya NPP
Dr. WR Kharlukhi resigns from the National People's Party in Meghalaya. He submitted his letter to state president Prestone Tynsong on Monday.
NEWire Desk • 24 Aug 2026
Garo Hills Groups Demand Full Government Control of Tura Medical College
Civil society groups in Garo Hills are fighting a proposed PPP model for Tura Medical College, demanding it remain fully state-owned and operated.
Walrik Marak • 24 Aug 2026
West Jaintia Hills Recruitment Scrutiny Grows After Court Stay
Meghalaya High Court halts interviews as fresh allegations of rigging, including blank OMR sheets, shadow the upcoming Grade IV recruitment exams.
Walrik Marak • 24 Aug 2026
KSU Rally Violence Tops Meghalaya Assembly Session Agenda
Meghalaya lawmakers head into a five-day assembly session Monday, with the Opposition ready to grill the government over recent violent KSU protests.
NEWire Desk • 24 Aug 2026
TUR Slams Shillong Rally Violence and Use of Preventive Detention Laws
Thma U Rangli-Juki condemns recent rally violence in Shillong but warns the state government against using preventive detention laws to silence dissent.
Walrik Marak • 24 Aug 2026
Security Tightens in Shillong as Normalcy Returns
Police increase patrols in Shillong as the city settles down. The KSU plans a sit-in near Civil Hospital on Monday to push its five-point list of demands.
Walrik Marak • 24 Aug 2026
Ri-Bhoi Bans Road Blockades Following Transit Unrest
Officials banned blockades and traffic disruptions in Ri-Bhoi for 60 days to prevent further conflict between Assam and Meghalaya transport operators.
Walrik Marak • 24 Aug 2026
Inside Kongthong: The Meghalaya Village That Uses Melodies Instead of Names
In Kongthong, Meghalaya, villagers identify each other through unique, mother-composed melodies known as Jingrwai Lawbei rather than using personal names.
Walrik Marak • 24 Aug 2026
Jowai Hosts World Folklore Day to Protect Meghalaya Traditions
Experts gathered in Jowai to push for the preservation of Meghalaya's indigenous culture and heritage among the younger generation.
Walrik Marak • 24 Aug 2026
Gorkha Association Marks 140 Years as Minister Pledges Support
The Gorkha Association Shillong celebrated 140 years of community service with calls for unity and promises of government funding for local culture.
NEWire Desk • 24 Aug 2026
SPARK Meghalaya Talent Events Spotlight Youth in Ri-Bhoi and SWKH
SPARK Meghalaya showcased 42 student acts across Ri-Bhoi and South West Khasi Hills, selecting district stars for the upcoming state summit.
NEWire Desk • 24 Aug 2026
