#Meghalaya
KHNAM demands open tenders for KHADC check gate contracts
KHNAM wants the KHADC to cancel non-tendered work orders for 11 trade check gates and move to an open bidding system to ensure transparent governance.
Walrik Marak • 28 Jul 2026
Shillong Citizens Protest Tree Felling for New Ropeway
Mothers and citizens in Shillong are fighting a new ropeway project, fearing mass tree felling at Lum Shillong will destroy the area's natural environment.
NEWire Desk • 28 Jul 2026
Meghalaya High Court Demands Strict Action on Byrnihat Industrial Pollution
Meghalaya High Court orders state officials to detail pollution control efforts in Byrnihat and East Jaintia Hills by the August 10 hearing.
NEWire Desk • 28 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Cabinet Approves EV Policy and New Urban Authority
Meghalaya introduces Rs 25,000 EV incentives, funds power infrastructure, and upgrades the New Shillong Township development body to oversee city expansion.
NEWire Desk • 28 Jul 2026
Assam Accuses Meghalaya of Flooding Guwahati Via Hill Construction
Assam blames Meghalaya's hill-cutting in Jorabat for severe Guwahati floods, while Meghalaya officials claim they are still reviewing the allegations.
NEWire Desk • 28 Jul 2026
Meghalaya farmers fight middleman reliance with new tech-driven organic hub
NECTAR is launching a 1,000-acre organic hub in Sohra, using drones and certification to help 5,000 Meghalaya farmers reach premium global markets.
NEWire Desk • 28 Jul 2026
Nongkseh defeats Mylliem in tense Shillong Premier League opener
Nongkseh edged Mylliem 1-0 in a foul-heavy Shillong Premier League match as Aibiangmame Nongneng scored the decisive goal at SSA Stadium.
Walrik Marak • 28 Jul 2026
SDRF Recovers Body From Wahniangleng River After Four-Day Search
Meghalaya SDRF crews ended a four-day search for a Phra Mer resident, retrieving a body from the Wahniangleng River near Mylliem after delays from currents.
Walrik Marak • 28 Jul 2026
HYC Demands Meghalaya Fellowship Quota for Local Youth Only
The HYC wants the Meghalaya government to scrap a quota that reserves one-third of CM LEAD Fellowship spots for out-of-state candidates.
Walrik Marak • 28 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Approves EV Policy With Cash Incentives
Meghalaya introduces a Rs 25,000 EV subsidy and registration waivers, while restructuring urban planning agencies and upgrading power grid infrastructure.
Walrik Marak • 27 Jul 2026
Meghalaya High Court Demands Strict Action Against Byrnihat Polluters
The Meghalaya High Court ordered officials to produce detailed pollution control reports for the industrial hub of Byrnihat by August 10.
NEWire Desk • 27 Jul 2026
Conrad Sangma Honors WCOPA Medalist Kitkupar Nongsiej
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma met with Kitkupar Nongsiej to celebrate his three gold medals and Top 5 finish at the 2026 WCOPA in Las Vegas.
Walrik Marak • 27 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Officials Issue Food Safety Warning During Monsoon Season
Meghalaya health officials warn residents against eating wild forest greens or polluting water sources with pesticides during the monsoon season.
NEWire Desk • 27 Jul 2026
NPP Pushes Tax Waiver Scheme in Shillong By-Election Bid
The NPP is promoting a Rs 850 crore vehicle tax waiver while campaigning for candidate Dr. DRL Nonglait in the upcoming Shillong parliamentary by-election.
Walrik Marak • 27 Jul 2026
Central Puja Committee Elects New Leadership for 2026-2029 Term
Meghalaya's Central Puja Committee held a triennial meeting in Shillong, electing new executive leadership to serve through the 2026-2029 term.
Walrik Marak • 27 Jul 2026
Meghalaya hits 99 percent mark in electoral roll revision
Meghalaya nears total distribution of electoral forms as officials prepare for the August 5 draft roll publication.
NEWire Desk • 27 Jul 2026
VPP fights border fencing policy and AI-generated hit pieces
The VPP challenges border fencing plans in Pynursla while condemning a fake viral image claiming their candidate dropped out of the Shillong by-election.
Walrik Marak • 27 Jul 2026
NPP Pushes Scientific Coal Mining to Win East Jaintia Hills Vote
Ten years after the coal ban hit East Jaintia Hills, the NPP promises a mining revival to secure the Shillong Lok Sabha seat for candidate Dr. DRL Nonglait.
Walrik Marak • 27 Jul 2026
State BJP Claims Pradhan Exit Was Voluntary Move
Meghalaya BJP says Dharmendra Pradhan resigned voluntarily to stop outside forces, rejecting claims his departure was a win for student protesters.
Walrik Marak • 27 Jul 2026
TMC Blasts National Entrance Exams as Barriers for Tribal Students
Meghalaya TMC leader Richard M Marak calls NEET and CUET systemic barriers for tribal students, demanding local exam centers and urgent policy reform.
Walrik Marak • 27 Jul 2026
