#Meghalaya
Jaintia Miners Threaten Protests Over Stalled Coal Industry
Meghalaya coal miners are threatening protests against the MDA government, citing 12 years of economic hardship caused by the ongoing mining ban.
NEWire Desk • 16 Jul 2026
KSU Demands Government Scrap Umling Food Court Project
The Khasi Students’ Union refuses government talks, demanding the Umling food court be abandoned in favor of an original 2019 facilitation center plan.
NEWire Desk • 16 Jul 2026
Minister Promises Inspection as New Shillong Township Projects Face Delays
Deputy CM Sniawbhalang Dhar blames heavy rains for project delays in New Shillong Township and plans a site inspection on July 30 to speed up work.
NEWire Desk • 16 Jul 2026
KSU Locks CBI Office Temple Over Unauthorized Construction Claims
Khasi students locked an alleged illegal temple at a Shillong CBI office, triggering a heated clash between local groups and politicians.
Walrik Marak • 16 Jul 2026
Three children killed by downed power line in Ri-Bhoi
Three children died Wednesday in Umtangling village after touching a snapped 11 kV power line. Locals had warned MeECL about the faulty equipment.
Walrik Marak • 16 Jul 2026
KSU Targets Ex-MLAs Over Secret Uranium Land Deals
The KSU is gathering evidence to expose former MLAs allegedly buying land in Domiasiat to push forward controversial uranium mining projects.
NEWire Desk • 16 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Settles Dispute Over Shillong Streetlight Maintenance
Shillong has resolved a jurisdictional standoff between state departments, promising to fix broken streetlights across the capital city.
NEWire Desk • 16 Jul 2026
Sangma and Shullai set for July 18 public project inaugurations
Meghalaya officials open new development and market facilities on July 18, while East Garo Hills launches voter help desks to update electoral rolls.
NEWire Desk • 16 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Identifies 46 Crematorium Sites as Construction Funds Released
Meghalaya officials identified 46 crematorium sites across four districts, releasing Rs 46 lakh to local authorities to push construction projects forward.
NEWire Desk • 16 Jul 2026
North Eastern Council Pumps 13 Crore into Meghalaya Projects
The NEC released over Rs 13.58 crore for Meghalaya development projects and Rs 18.93 crore to regional institutions during May and June 2026.
Walrik Marak • 16 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Commission Probes Trafficking Claims at Pune Massage Spa
Officials are investigating reports that women from Meghalaya were lured to a Pune spa under false pretenses for massage work instead of training.
NEWire Desk • 16 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Plans Massive 1,000 Drum Festival for Wangala Golden Jubilee
Meghalaya plans a 1,000 drum Wangala festival celebration. The state anticipates over one lakh visitors and is currently upgrading local infrastructure.
Walrik Marak • 16 Jul 2026
North Eastern Council Pumps 13.58 Crore into Meghalaya Infrastructure
The North Eastern Council released over 32 crore in total to fund Meghalaya healthcare, road, and education projects throughout May and June 2026.
NEWire Desk • 15 Jul 2026
Entrepreneur Alleges Theft at Delhi Pineapple Festival
Meghalaya entrepreneur Roshni Kharshiing reports theft of cash and documents at the Dilli Haat pineapple festival, demanding action from Delhi Police.
NEWire Desk • 15 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Update: Infrastructure Reviews, Resource Protests, and Agency Inquiries
Meghalaya officials push infrastructure projects and drug initiatives while facing regional protests over land rights, illegal structures, and job concerns.
NEWire Desk • 15 Jul 2026
Assam and Meghalaya Border Talks Poised for Next Round
Boundary talks between Assam and Meghalaya await the formation of Assam's regional committees before negotiations can officially move forward.
Walrik Marak • 15 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Chief Minister Threatens to Terminate Assembly Project Contract
Conrad Sangma stormed out of a review meeting at the new Assembly complex, threatening to fire contractors over ongoing construction delays and defects.
NEWire Desk • 15 Jul 2026
How Shillong Turned Its Music Scene Into a Growing Business
Shillong’s music scene is evolving from a rock legacy into a diverse creative industry, blending traditional culture with digital growth and tourism.
NEWire Desk • 15 Jul 2026
Conrad Sangma to Open Sohiong Development Complex
Chief Minister Conrad Sangma will open new development facilities in Sohiong on July 18 before attending a local community outreach program.
NEWire Desk • 15 Jul 2026
Meghalaya News Roundup: Infrastructure, Industry, and Administration
Meghalaya officials push infrastructure, investigate job fraud, and manage environmental concerns amid industrial and traditional mining debates.
Walrik Marak • 15 Jul 2026
