#Meghalaya
East Khasi Hills Opens Applications for Youth Development Grants
East Khasi Hills is accepting grant applications for the 2025-26 CM Youth Development Scheme. Organizations must submit their proposals by September 15.
NEWire Desk • 21 Aug 2026
Meghalaya High Court Halts Hima Sohra Election Process
The Meghalaya High Court blocked electoral roll preparations for the Hima Sohra chieftaincy until September following a legal stalemate.
NEWire Desk • 21 Aug 2026
HNYF Backs KSU Demand for Meghalaya Security Law
HNYF slams the Meghalaya government for failing to implement the security act, citing the controversial conversion of a check post into a food court.
Walrik Marak • 21 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Health Minister Pushes for Better NEIGRIHMS Access
Health Minister Wailadmiki Shylla wants more locals using NEIGRIHMS as officials plan facility expansions and improved outreach for the state.
NEWire Desk • 21 Aug 2026
MLA Nongrum Challenges Rejection of Vande Mataram Resolution
North Shillong MLA Adelbert Nongrum is pushing Assembly Speaker Thomas Sangma to allow a vote on mandatory Vande Mataram singing rules.
NEWire Desk • 21 Aug 2026
South West Garo Hills hosts public service rights awareness camp
Residents in Rerapara learned about the Meghalaya Right to Public Services Act during a recent government awareness camp held in the district.
Walrik Marak • 21 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Launches Massive Drive to Fill 10,000 Jobs
Meghalaya officials launched a recruitment drive in Khliehriat targeting 10,000 roles for local youth across domestic and international markets.
Walrik Marak • 21 Aug 2026
State Officials Meet in Shillong to Boost Disability Education Support
Meghalaya officials and ALIMCO gather Friday in Shillong to improve education support and assistive device access for children with disabilities.
NEWire Desk • 21 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Midday Meal Cooks Threaten September Strike Over Pay
Meghalaya cooks for the PM POSHAN scheme plan an indefinite strike on September 1, pushing the government to boost their long-stagnant honorariums.
Walrik Marak • 21 Aug 2026
Football Fans Brave Assam-Meghalaya Border Blockade for Durand Cup
Football fans reached Shillong for the Durand Cup semi-final despite an intense transport blockade and civil unrest between Assam and Meghalaya.
NEWire Desk • 21 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Enforces Public Order Act Following Violent Protest
Meghalaya officials invoked the Public Order Act after a Khasi Students’ Union rally turned violent, damaging property and prompting calls for calm.
NEWire Desk • 21 Aug 2026
Violence Spreads in Meghalaya as Assam Border Blockade Strands Hundreds
Petrol bombs and arson hit Meghalaya following a KSU rally, while protesters in Assam block highway traffic and demand safety guarantees for drivers.
Walrik Marak • 21 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Update: Secretariat Build Ahead of Schedule as Local Agencies Launch Key Drives
The Meghalaya Secretariat project eyes a 2027 finish as the state tackles cable clutter, fishery protections, and prosecutor training across the region.
Walrik Marak • 20 Aug 2026
Ri-Bhoi District Outlaws Roadside Cooking and Littering
Ri-Bhoi officials have banned roadside cooking and waste dumping at tourist sites to combat environmental damage and public safety hazards.
NEWire Desk • 20 Aug 2026
Garo Hills Off-Road Rally Boosts Meghalaya Adventure Tourism
Sixty off-road enthusiasts tackled rugged Garo Hills trails during the Tribal Torque 4x4 Expedition 2026 event on August 15.
NEWire Desk • 20 Aug 2026
UDP leaders scramble to patch internal rifts before by-election
Meghalaya's UDP calls an emergency meeting to calm internal dissent, address a rift with the HSPDP, and secure its future before the Shillong by-election.
NEWire Desk • 20 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Partners with Spices Board to Expand Crop Production
The Meghalaya Basin Management Agency and the Spices Board signed a deal to improve local spice farming through technical guidance and expert support.
Walrik Marak • 20 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Tourism Groups Decry Rally Violence Amid Booking Cancellations
Meghalaya tourism leaders condemn August 19 rally violence, warning that vandalism and travel disruptions threaten the state's industry and reputation.
NEWire Desk • 20 Aug 2026
Transport Workers Block Meghalaya Vehicles at Assam Border Following Shillong Violence
Tensions spike at the Assam-Meghalaya border as transport workers block traffic after a violent KSU rally in Shillong injured a child and damaged vehicles.
Timungpi Terang • 20 Aug 2026
Rural Students Excel in Meghalaya SPARK Talent Hunt
Students from 12 rural schools across two Khasi Hills districts competed in the SPARK talent hunt, with six stars advancing to the state summit.
NEWire Desk • 20 Aug 2026
