#Meghalaya
Protests Rock Meghalaya as Shree Cement Holds Mining Hearing
Tensions flared in Meghalaya during a Shree Cement mining hearing as clashes, road blockades, and police tear gas interventions marked the event.
NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Targets West Khasi Hills as Muga Silk Hub
Meghalaya officials met in Riangdo to launch a new sericulture roadmap aimed at turning West Khasi Hills into a major Muga silk seed production center.
Walrik Marak • 1 Aug 2026
West Asia conflict stalls Meghalaya Assembly project
Meghalaya's new Assembly building faces delays as the West Asia conflict halts essential material imports, forcing a wait on final installation.
Walrik Marak • 1 Aug 2026
VPP Youth Wing Retracts Accusations Against Ampareen Lyngdoh
The VPP youth wing dropped recruitment scam claims against Ampareen Lyngdoh after a High Court ruling, but still hit her record on education.
NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026
Government Defends Khyndai Lad Vendor Relocation Plan
West Shillong MLA Paul Lyngdoh says the Khyndai Lad vendor relocation project prioritizes organized urban space and proper rehabilitation for hawkers.
NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Targets Ten More Traffickers for Detention
Meghalaya authorities plan to detain ten drug traffickers under the PIT NDPS Act to curb narcotics trade and protect youth from substance abuse.
NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026
John Abraham Demands Crackdown on Narcotics Kingpins in Meghalaya
Actor John Abraham calls for dismantling drug networks in Meghalaya, while the state launches a new anti-substance abuse initiative called Pulse of the Hills.
Walrik Marak • 1 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Assembly sets five-day Autumn session
Meghalaya’s assembly will meet from August 24 to 28. Lawmakers plan to formalize the state's opposition to uranium mining during the brief session.
NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026
Shillong’s New Bus Fleet Wins Over Commuters
Meghalaya’s Ka Bos Jong Ngi initiative brings reliable, air-conditioned bus travel to Shillong as riders praise the service's efficiency and comfort.
NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026
Minister Lyngdoh Defends Shillong Ropeway Amid Protests
Cabinet Minister Paul Lyngdoh defends the Shillong Ropeway Project, claiming all environmental checks passed before work started on the state venture.
Walrik Marak • 1 Aug 2026
Northeast Leaders Fight Proposed FCRA Bill Asset Seizure
Northeast regional leaders and church groups are fighting the FCRA Amendment Bill 2026, fearing government seizure of hospitals, schools, and charities.
NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026
Woman Gives Birth on Road During Pro-Cement Project Blockade
A woman delivered her baby in an ambulance after cement project supporters blocked a road, forcing her to trek across a trench for medical care.
NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026
Police and Protesters Clash at Meghalaya Mining Hearing
Tear gas and road blockades marred a Shree Cement project hearing in Meghalaya as officials and local groups spar over the project's legitimacy.
NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026
Forgery Claims Rock Garo Hills District Council Budget Session
Meghalaya’s GHADC faces scandal after forgery claims and questions over a Rs 200 crore loan proposal and suspicious payments to a Delhi-based firm.
Walrik Marak • 31 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Student Represents India at Commonwealth Youth Parliament in Sydney
Nandini Ishvi O. Sangma represented India at the 13th Commonwealth Youth Parliament in Sydney, advocating for equality and responsible AI use.
NEWire Desk • 31 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Assembly Sets Five-Day Autumn Session Schedule
The Meghalaya Legislative Assembly will convene from August 24 to 28. Speaker Thomas A. Sangma promised time for all members to address public issues.
NEWire Desk • 31 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Board Launches New Skill-Based Assessment Pilot
MBoSE has launched a pilot program for the Holistic Progress Card, shifting focus from rote memorization to skill-based learning across Meghalaya schools.
Walrik Marak • 31 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Panel Demands Accountability for Unpaid Loans and Power Scheme Lapses
A Meghalaya legislative panel is probing a Rs 29 crore brewery debt and irregularities in rural electrification schemes following a state audit.
NEWire Desk • 31 Jul 2026
Bishal Pun Earns PhD from North-Eastern Hill University
Bishal Pun earned his PhD from North-Eastern Hill University for research on the bioactivity of fungi found in Meghalaya's medicinal orchids.
NEWire Desk • 31 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Assembly sets five-day autumn session for August
The Meghalaya Legislative Assembly scheduled a five-day session starting August 24, focusing on government business and private member motions.
NEWire Desk • 31 Jul 2026
