#Meghalaya
Meghalaya Urges Center to Acquire Border Land to Protect Villagers
Meghalaya officials want the Center to buy 150 yards of border land to keep local villages and farms from being cut off by new fencing projects.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
NPP unsure if Centre honored FCRA amendment pledges
NPP leaders await clarity on whether New Delhi accepted proposed changes to the FCRA Bill, leaving their support for the legislation in limbo.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
GSMC Demands Immediate Codification of Garo Customary Law
The GSMC urges the GHADC to codify Garo Customary Law and implement a separate electoral roll to protect tribal interests in the region.
Walrik Marak • 30 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Orders Police Crackdown on Reckless Drivers
Meghalaya officials ordered police to crack down on reckless driving after a recent spike in serious road accidents left several people injured.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Taps Solar Tech to Clear Byrnihat Smog
Meghalaya is launching a solar-powered air purifier pilot project in Byrnihat to combat persistent industrial pollution and monitor air quality.
Walrik Marak • 30 Jul 2026
NECTAR Meghalaya Opens Hiring for 2026 Administrative and Technical Roles
NECTAR Meghalaya is hiring for five positions including finance and technical roles. Submit your application via email by August 2, 2026.
Walrik Marak • 30 Jul 2026
Conrad Sangma Defends Fund Distribution for Meghalaya Development Projects
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma explains the role of the Special Development Fund in supporting local community projects while ensuring equitable distribution.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Tourism Group Demands Ban on Roadside Cooking
The Meghalaya Rural Tourism Forum wants a state-wide ban on roadside cooking to stop littering and protect local ecosystems from tourist waste.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
NPP and HYC Press Government on FCRA Amendments and State Demands
Meghalaya leaders seek clarity on FCRA bill changes while the Hynniewtrep Youth Council pressures the Governor on five core state security and labor issues.
Walrik Marak • 30 Jul 2026
Opposition Mounts Against Shillong Ropeway Project
Officials and residents clash over environmental damage, tree removal, and licensing issues surrounding the controversial Shillong Ropeway project.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
Meghalaya High Court Quashes POCSO Case Following Couple's Marriage
The Meghalaya High Court dropped a POCSO case against a 27-year-old man, citing his marriage to the survivor and the welfare of their young daughter.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Launches First Digital Grievance Portal in East Khasi Hills
Deputy CM Prestone Tynsong launched a digital portal in East Khasi Hills to streamline public grievance tracking and administrative accountability.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
HYC Challenges Appointment of NEHU Vice-Chancellor
The HYC wants the Meghalaya Governor to review the appointment of S.K. Barik as NEHU's acting VC, citing a breach of university statutes.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
Assam Reports Over 3,400 Hectares Occupied by Meghalaya
Assam officials claim Meghalaya occupies over 3,400 hectares of land as border disputes across four neighbouring states remain a point of heated contention.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Bans Political Felicitation Ceremonies at Official Events
Meghalaya has banned government-funded felicitation ceremonies for the Chief Minister and state ministers, shifting the focus to public members.
Walrik Marak • 30 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Government Defends Security Act Amid Incomplete Border Infrastructure
Home Minister Prestone Tynsong claims the MRSSA is active, but the KSU disputes this, citing stalled amendments and ineffective border security at Umling.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
High Court Delays Shillong-Dawki Road Hearing Amid Ongoing Safety Work
Meghalaya High Court pushed the Shillong-Dawki road hearing to August 11 while safety assessments and subway construction continue to fix landslide damage.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Assembly Autumn Session Returns to Rilbong
The Meghalaya Legislative Assembly will hold its Autumn Session in Rilbong on August 24 as the new building remains unfinished.
Walrik Marak • 30 Jul 2026
Shillong Municipal Board Sets August Deadline for Laitumkhrah Vendors
Shillong clears Polo pavements for vendors and sets an August 17 deadline for Laitumkhrah relocations under the Meghalaya Street Vendors Scheme.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
Sonam Raghuvanshi Surrenders in Meghalaya Honeymoon Murder Case
Sonam Raghuvanshi surrendered to a Shillong court after the Supreme Court revoked her bail for the alleged murder of her husband during their honeymoon.
Walrik Marak • 30 Jul 2026
