#Meghalaya
Four Accused in Advocate Parading Case Released on Bail
Meghalaya officials confirmed four suspects arrested for parading an advocate are out on bail as the High Court investigation into the assault continues.
NEWire Desk • 20 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Mourns Death of First Khasi Woman Chief Secretary Rebecca Suchiang
Meghalaya pays tribute to Rebecca V. Suchiang, the state's first Khasi woman Chief Secretary and a 1988-batch IAS officer, who died recently.
Walrik Marak • 20 Aug 2026
Conrad Sangma Pushes Cultural Unity at Baniun Ceremony
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma calls for unity as he breaks ground on a new cultural headquarters project in Upper Shillong costing over 41 lakh rupees.
NEWire Desk • 20 Aug 2026
Correction Issued for Bir Bahadur Chettri Obituary
The newspaper corrected a college name mentioned in its August 19 report regarding the death of Meghalaya leader Bir Bahadur Chettri.
Walrik Marak • 20 Aug 2026
HITO Demands Action on Uranium Mining Ban
HITO warns Meghalaya officials to act on the proposed uranium mining ban, citing a long history of ignored assembly resolutions.
Walrik Marak • 20 Aug 2026
Meghalaya government pays compensation to families of Tarapith fire victims
Meghalaya officials delivered Rs 2 lakh to each family of five Dalu residents killed in a deadly West Bengal hotel fire earlier this week.
NEWire Desk • 20 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Power Minister Rules Out Scheduled Load Shedding
Power Minister Metbah Lyngdoh says Meghalaya will avoid scheduled blackouts, blaming recent spotty service on maintenance and localized technical faults.
Walrik Marak • 20 Aug 2026
Six Meghalaya Men Robbed of 5 Lakhs in Assam Vehicle Scam
Six men from Meghalaya were lured to Assam, beaten with sticks, and robbed of 5 lakh rupees during a fake vehicle deal in Bongaigaon district.
Bibar Daimary • 20 Aug 2026
Violence erupts in Shillong as government remains silent
Shillong fell into chaos Wednesday as KSU protesters attacked commuters and property while authorities provided minimal security for the general public.
NEWire Desk • 20 Aug 2026
KSU Issues Ultimatum to Meghalaya Government Over Stalled Demands
KSU leaders say they will only end their ongoing agitation if the Meghalaya government stops stalling and meets all five of their long-standing demands.
Walrik Marak • 20 Aug 2026
Vandalism Sparks Outrage in Shillong Following KSU Rally
Statues of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and Swami Vivekananda were damaged during a Khasi Students’ Union bike rally in Rynjah, Shillong, on Wednesday.
Walrik Marak • 20 Aug 2026
Shillong Relocates 750 Street Vendors to Regulated Zones
Shillong officials moved 750 street vendors to new zones to organize the city, offering grants to those with valid certificates under a 2023 scheme.
NEWire Desk • 19 Aug 2026
NEIGRIHMS Seeks Scientist-B for Meghalaya Research Project
NEIGRIHMS in Meghalaya is hiring a Scientist-B for a lab project. Interested candidates should attend a walk-in interview on September 1, 2026.
NEWire Desk • 19 Aug 2026
St. Anthony’s College in Meghalaya Hiring Lecturers for 2026
St. Anthony’s College in Meghalaya is hiring two lecturers for Zoology and Political Science. Candidates must meet NET or PhD requirements to apply.
NEWire Desk • 19 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Lawyers Demand Removal of Advocate General Amit Kumar
Meghalaya legal groups demand the Advocate General's removal after a heated clash over courtroom remarks and state hiring practices.
Walrik Marak • 19 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Cabinet Overhauls Private University Laws and Scraps Inactive Act
Meghalaya officials are repealing an inactive university act and amending laws for three private institutions to meet federal regulatory standards.
Walrik Marak • 19 Aug 2026
Shillong Clears Streets of Messy Overhead Cables
Shillong officials have begun removing disorganized, overhanging utility cables across the city following orders from CM Conrad K Sangma.
Walrik Marak • 19 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Targets Data Gaps in Water Mission Rollout
Meghalaya officials are pushing for accurate water project reporting to close persistent data gaps in the state's Har Ghar Jal infrastructure program.
NEWire Desk • 19 Aug 2026
Congress Overhauls Meghalaya Leadership to Rebuild Party Base
Meghalaya Congress appoints new leaders across committees and districts to restore its political influence after holding zero assembly seats.
NEWire Desk • 19 Aug 2026
BJP Omits Meghalaya Leaders from New National Team
The BJP appointed 64 new national office bearers but excluded all representatives from Meghalaya despite their role in the state government.
NEWire Desk • 19 Aug 2026
