#Meghalaya
Meghalaya Waterfall Named After Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar
Meghalaya has named a waterfall in West Jaintia Hills after Deputy CM Sniawbhalang Dhar, who also launched a major tree-planting initiative in the region.
Walrik Marak • 21 Jul 2026
Government Launches Rs 175 Crore Mission to Boost Meghalaya Lakadong Turmeric
Officials launched a Rs 175.45-crore, five-year plan to scale up Meghalaya’s Lakadong turmeric production, aiming for global markets and higher farmer income.
Walrik Marak • 21 Jul 2026
East Jaintia Hills Launches Three-Month Health and HIV Screening Drive
Meghalaya officials started a three-month health campaign in East Jaintia Hills to provide HIV testing, general screenings, and government welfare access.
NEWire Desk • 21 Jul 2026
Meghalaya and Centre Launch Rs 175 Crore Lakadong Turmeric Mission
Meghalaya and the Centre have launched a Rs 175.45-crore project to boost Lakadong turmeric production and global exports by the year 2030.
NEWire Desk • 21 Jul 2026
Supreme Court Orders Sonam Raghuvanshi to Surrender or Face Bail Review
The Supreme Court gave murder accused Sonam Raghuvanshi an ultimatum: surrender to custody or face a merit-based hearing regarding her bail.
Walrik Marak • 21 Jul 2026
NEIGRIHMS Shillong Seeks Nursing Tutors for 2026
NEIGRIHMS in Shillong is hiring two nursing tutors for 2026. Applicants must submit their paperwork by the August 16 deadline via mail and email.
Walrik Marak • 21 Jul 2026
Shillong Business Centre Nears Completion to Ease Police Bazar Gridlock
Shillong's Rs 216-crore business and tourism hub is 99% complete, aiming to resolve chronic traffic issues in Police Bazar.
Walrik Marak • 21 Jul 2026
Muster Roll Workers Threaten Water Supply Strike Over Unpaid Wages
PHE muster roll workers demand three months of back pay by July 31 or face a state-wide strike starting August 3 that will halt water services.
NEWire Desk • 21 Jul 2026
State Secretariat deserted as leaders head to New Delhi
Meghalaya officials abandoned the State Secretariat on a football holiday to attend a political swearing-in ceremony in New Delhi, leaving citizens stranded.
Walrik Marak • 21 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Starts Rabies-Free Pilot Program in Shillong
Meghalaya officials launched a pilot project in Shillong’s Laitumkhrah area to eliminate dog-mediated rabies through mass vaccination and surveillance.
Walrik Marak • 21 Jul 2026
North Garo Hills Police Seek Public Help After Newborn Found in River
Police in North Garo Hills are searching for the parents of a newborn girl discovered floating in the Rongdal River five days ago.
NEWire Desk • 21 Jul 2026
Meghalaya High Court Drops POCSO Case to Preserve Matrilineal Family
The Meghalaya High Court quashed a POCSO case against a man, citing matrilineal customs and the stability of his marriage and young child.
NEWire Desk • 21 Jul 2026
Meghalaya School Cooks Threaten Strike Over Stagnant Wages
Over 20,000 Meghalaya meal workers threaten a statewide kitchen shutdown, demanding a wage hike from their current Rs 900 monthly central honorarium.
Walrik Marak • 21 Jul 2026
High Court Slams State Pollution Report on Byrnihat
Meghalaya High Court judges blasted a state report on Byrnihat's pollution as sketchy, demanding better data by July 23 to address health crisis reports.
NEWire Desk • 21 Jul 2026
France and Meghalaya Target Deeper Sports and Cultural Ties
France and Meghalaya officials met in Kolkata to discuss athlete exchanges, technical sports partnerships, and future cultural cooperation initiatives.
Walrik Marak • 21 Jul 2026
James Sangma Sworn In as Rajya Sabha Member
James Sangma began his term as Meghalaya's Rajya Sabha representative on Monday after taking his oath of office in New Delhi.
NEWire Desk • 21 Jul 2026
Child dies in Meghalaya landslide as flash floods cripple Ri Bhoi
Heavy rains triggered a deadly landslide in Meghalaya, killing a child and injuring three. Authorities issued alerts as floods hit roads and infrastructure.
Walrik Marak • 21 Jul 2026
Road Between Mendipathar and Songsak Deteriorates Into Dangerous Pothole Nightmare
The 40 km road connecting Mendipathar and Songsak is in ruins due to heavy coal trucks and lack of maintenance. A Rs 150 crore overhaul is currently planned.
NEWire Desk • 21 Jul 2026
Child dies in Meghalaya landslide after heavy rains
A child died and three others were injured after a landslide hit Meghalaya's Ri Bhoi district Monday following a night of heavy, destructive rainfall.
NEWire Desk • 20 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Scales Wangala Festival to 1,000 Drums for Golden Jubilee
Meghalaya marks the Wangala Festival Golden Jubilee with 1,000 drums, expecting over one lakh visitors and major infrastructure upgrades to boost tourism.
Walrik Marak • 20 Jul 2026
