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Meghalaya CM Sangma Pushes for Speed on New Shillong Projects
CM Conrad K. Sangma toured New Shillong construction sites on Tuesday, demanding quality and speed for key administrative, commercial, and sports projects.
Walrik Marak • 14 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Government Weighs Aid for Lapalang Well Tragedy Families
CM Conrad Sangma considers aid for five families after a fatal Lapalang well accident despite a lack of formal compensation provisions.
NEWire Desk • 14 Jul 2026
Police Launch Nationwide Manhunt for Accused Shillong Rapist
Meghalaya Police issued a nationwide lookout for a student accused of raping a minor and exploiting multiple women after social media sparked outrage.
Walrik Marak • 14 Jul 2026
Supreme Court to Review Bail for Murder Accused Sonam Raghuvanshi
The Supreme Court will hear Meghalaya’s appeal on July 21 regarding Sonam Raghuvanshi’s bail in the murder case of her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi.
Walrik Marak • 14 Jul 2026
Conrad Sangma Eyes Legal Fix for Meghalaya Entry Points
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma plans to amend the MRSSA to authorize the operation of entry-exit points across the state for security.
Walrik Marak • 14 Jul 2026
Hima Maharam traditional leaders fight land bill amendments
Traditional leaders in Mawkyrwat are pushing back against a new land bill they claim weakens their authority by removing mandatory consultation clauses.
NEWire Desk • 14 Jul 2026
NGT Orders Fresh Probe into Myntdu River Pollution
The National Green Tribunal ordered a third inspection of the Myntdu river and fined the Meghalaya PWD Rs 31.25 lakh for illegal dumping of road debris.
NEWire Desk • 14 Jul 2026
East Khasi Hills Police Probe Tourist Vandalism, Teen Death, and Sexual Misconduct Claims
Police in East Khasi Hills are investigating a string of incidents including tourist vandalism, the death of a teen girl, and sexual exploitation claims.
Walrik Marak • 14 Jul 2026
New Building Rules Proposed for Shillong Cantonment
Shillong Cantonment residents may finally see construction reforms as new draft building bye-laws face public review until August 3.
Walrik Marak • 14 Jul 2026
Police Track Down Shillong Airbnb Vandals in West Bengal
Five tourists from Uttar Pradesh were arrested for wrecking a Shillong homestay. They were released on bail in Alipurduar after a viral social media video.
NEWire Desk • 14 Jul 2026
Meghalaya High Court Demands Barik Hawkers Relocation Plan
Meghalaya High Court orders Shillong Municipal Board to detail relocation plans for street vendors at the Brightwell Bungalow Compound by July 29.
Walrik Marak • 14 Jul 2026
Three Die in Fatal Water Pump Job Near Shillong
Three men died after a water pump repair job in Lapalang. Families in rural Meghalaya now face grief and extreme poverty following the tragedy.
Walrik Marak • 14 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Uranium Mining Remains Deadlocked as Centre Keeps Options Open
Union Minister Jitendra Singh avoids confirming uranium mining in Meghalaya while CM Conrad Sangma shuts down any project proposals in the state.
NEWire Desk • 14 Jul 2026
East Khasi Hills Police Say Murder Case Remains Strong Despite Bail Setback
Bail for murder suspect Sonam Raghuvanshi follows a clerical error in Uttar Pradesh police documents. Officials say the trial continues as planned.
Walrik Marak • 14 Jul 2026
Conrad Sangma Says Legal Backing Key to Umling Entry Checks
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma argues a physical gate at Umling is insufficient for regulating entry without the necessary legal framework for enforcement.
Walrik Marak • 14 Jul 2026
Union Minister Jitendra Singh Opens Governance Reform Conference in Shillong
Union Minister Jitendra Singh launched a national governance conference in Shillong, prioritizing AI, cybersecurity, and digital public services.
NEWire Desk • 13 Jul 2026
