#Meghalaya
Team Meghalaya Dominates at Rally of the Himalayas
Team Meghalaya secured the Best Team Award at the Rally of the Himalayas, while Phoebe Nongrum earned the Best Female Driver title after a brutal race.
NEWire Desk • 1 Oct 2026
Meghalaya Grapples With Record Monsoon Rainfall Shortfall
Meghalaya reports a 60 percent monsoon rainfall deficit, sparking urgent concerns over water security as natural springs dry up across the state.
Walrik Marak • 1 Oct 2026
KSU Stops Bus Carrying 42 Undocumented Workers in Ri-Bhoi
KSU members intercepted a bus on National Highway 6, sending 42 undocumented migrant workers back to Assam after they failed to provide valid papers.
NEWire Desk • 1 Oct 2026
Meghalaya Labour Department Cracks Down on Fake Migrant Worker Documents
Meghalaya officials warn against fake migrant worker registration documents, threatening heavy fines and jail time for employers using fraudulent papers.
Walrik Marak • 1 Oct 2026
VPP Demands Overhaul of Meghalaya Agriculture Policy
The VPP Youth Wing submitted a nine-point plan to the state government, urging for price protections, improved market access, and better infrastructure.
NEWire Desk • 1 Oct 2026
Meghalaya Governor Honors Riti Academy’s 35-Year Creative Legacy
Governor CH Vijayashankar celebrated Riti Academy's 35th anniversary by awarding local artists and praising the institution's role in cultural growth.
NEWire Desk • 1 Oct 2026
Shillong Prepares for Milestone Durga Puja Celebrations
Rilbong marks a century of Durga Puja as the Central Puja Committee oversees 142 celebrations across the state this year.
NEWire Desk • 1 Oct 2026
Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival Returns to Madan Kurkalang for 2026
Organizers moved the 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival back to Madan Kurkalang after public demand, abandoning plans for the New Shillong Highland Grounds.
Walrik Marak • 1 Oct 2026
Meghalaya Targets AI and GCC Investment with New IT Policy
Meghalaya is drafting an IT policy to lure global tech firms, focusing on AI and new infrastructure like the Shillong Tech Park-II to boost growth.
NEWire Desk • 1 Oct 2026
Meghalaya Artist Displays Digital Work at Navi Mumbai Airport
Artist Jasan Sangma’s digital installation, Seemant, now greets travelers at the new Navi Mumbai International Airport as part of the Maha Swagat project.
NEWire Desk • 1 Oct 2026
Northeast India Suffers Driest Monsoon in 125 Years
Northeast India hit a historic rainfall low between June and September, marking the driest monsoon season since records began in 1901.
Rinchen K • 1 Oct 2026
Meghalaya Imposes No-Fly Zone for Amit Shah Visit
Ri Bhoi district bans all drones and low-altitude aircraft during Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to Meghalaya on October 4 and 5.
NEWire Desk • 1 Oct 2026
Meghalaya Tightens Hospital Billing Audits Under MHIS
Meghalaya has upgraded its health insurance audit system to digital and risk-based checks, aiming for better accountability despite new hurdles.
NEWire Desk • 1 Oct 2026
KSU Accuses Shillong Police of Extorting Truckers on Bypass
Khasi Students’ Union alleges police are shaking down truck drivers for cash on the Shillong Bypass and is calling for a full, independent inquiry.
NEWire Desk • 1 Oct 2026
Meghalaya Government Offers Re-inspection of Border Facilitation Centres
Meghalaya officials are open to re-inspecting border facilitation centers in Umling and Ratacherra following pushback from student unions.
Walrik Marak • 1 Oct 2026
Meghalaya Lawyers Resume Strike Over Advocate General Dispute
Meghalaya lawyers will stop work starting Thursday to protest Advocate General Amit Kumar continuing to represent the state despite government promises.
Walrik Marak • 1 Oct 2026
A·Chik Group Demands Ban on Momin Biri Over Legal Violations
The A·Chik State Peoples Front is calling for a total ban on Momin Biri, citing trademark disputes, child exploitation, and missing health warnings.
Walrik Marak • 30 Sep 2026
Meghalaya to Purge Silent Ration Cards Starting October 1
Meghalaya officials are set to deactivate inactive ration cards starting October 1, 2026, to cut fraud and streamline the state distribution system.
NEWire Desk • 30 Sep 2026
IIM Shillong Opens Faculty Recruitment for 2026
IIM Shillong is hiring professors and assistant professors across multiple academic departments. Submit your online application by October 31, 2026.
Walrik Marak • 30 Sep 2026
NEIGRIHMS Seeks Project Nurse for 2026 Maternal Health Study
NEIGRIHMS in Meghalaya is hiring a Project Nurse II for a pregnancy research project funded by the ICMR. Apply by October 25, 2026, via Google Form.
Walrik Marak • 30 Sep 2026
