#Meghalaya
Police Bust Drug Courier with Heroin in Ri-Bhoi
Meghalaya police arrested David Marwein after seizing nearly 10 grams of heroin from his scooter at a Ri-Bhoi toll gate on September 29.
Walrik Marak • 30 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Mandates Strict Registration for All Migrant Workers
Meghalaya now requires mandatory registration for migrant workers. Employers face heavy fines and jail time for failing to comply with the 2026 rules.
NEWire Desk • 30 Sep 2026
East Jaintia Hills Cracks Down on Illegal Courier Fees
Officials in Meghalaya are warning courier firms against charging illegal delivery fees following a spike in consumer complaints about hidden costs.
Walrik Marak • 30 Sep 2026
AHAM Demands Immediate Action on Unfinished Schools and Teacher Vacancies in East Garo Hills
AHAM has urged the East Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner to complete the Dobu Chitimbing school building and fill a teacher vacancy at Dobu Rimding LP school.
NEWire Desk • 30 Sep 2026
Meghalaya High Court Rejects Plea to Accelerate GHADC Polls
The Meghalaya High Court dismissed a PIL seeking early GHADC elections, citing ongoing delimitation efforts and a government term extension until 2026.
Walrik Marak • 30 Sep 2026
Students Demand New Anti-Infiltration Gate on Jowai-Dawki Road
Pnar Students Movement wants the government to reopen a defunct border check gate to curb illegal crossings from Bangladesh into the Jaintia Hills.
Walrik Marak • 30 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Courts Hand Down Heavy Sentences in Separate POCSO Cases
Meghalaya courts handed down 10-year and 20-year sentences to two men convicted of sexual assault under the POCSO Act in separate East Khasi Hills cases.
Walrik Marak • 30 Sep 2026
Road Conditions Cripple Travel in South West Garo Hills
Residents of South West Garo Hills demand urgent road repairs as dangerous monsoon conditions cause frequent accidents and hamper daily travel.
Walrik Marak • 30 Sep 2026
JNC Demands Independent Probe into Shree Cement Project Land Deal
The Jaiñtia National Council demands a state probe into Shree Cement's Lum Syrman project, citing land record discrepancies and past public hearing violence.
NEWire Desk • 30 Sep 2026
Neglected Link Road Stalls Traffic in Shillong
Commuters demand repairs for a broken link road in Shillong as the PWD leaves the vital bypass in shambles, causing heavy congestion and safety hazards.
Walrik Marak • 30 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Shifts Foreigner Detention Site to Officers Quarters
Meghalaya officials moved the foreigner detention center to the Officers Quarters in Shillong, leaving six Bangladeshi nationals in Tura Jail.
NEWire Desk • 30 Sep 2026
Deputy CM Prestone Tynsong Backs Review of FCRA Amendment Bill
Meghalaya Deputy CM Prestone Tynsong supports a JPC review of the FCRA Amendment Bill to address concerns from NGOs over foreign funding rules.
NEWire Desk • 30 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Orders Crackdown on Border Infiltration
Meghalaya officials ordered security forces to tighten border control after daily reports of illegal crossings from Bangladesh into the state.
Walrik Marak • 30 Sep 2026
Farmers Union Doubles Down on Byrnihat Extortion Claims
The Hills Farmers Union rejects police denials, alleging continued illegal collections from livestock transporters at Byrnihat check-points.
NEWire Desk • 30 Sep 2026
39 Rural Meghalaya Students Advance to SPARK State Summit
Thirty-nine rural students qualified for the SPARK State Summit following a 12-district talent hunt aimed at boosting soft skills in Meghalaya schools.
Walrik Marak • 30 Sep 2026
Postal Officials to Host Grievance Hearing in Shillong
Meghalaya postal officials will host a public hearing on October 9 to address service complaints. Submissions are due by October 8.
NEWire Desk • 30 Sep 2026
BAC Infratech Snags Rs 924 Crore Shillong Water Project Amid Scrutiny
The PHE Department handed a Rs 924 crore water contract to BAC Infratech, fueling ongoing allegations of favoritism despite the firm's past budget spikes.
NEWire Desk • 30 Sep 2026
Meghalaya High Court Mandates Expert Oversight for Hill Road Projects
Meghalaya High Court orders NHIDCL to secure expert reports before cutting hills for road projects to prevent hazards and environmental damage.
NEWire Desk • 30 Sep 2026
Former Nartiang MLA Kharshiing Joins BJP With 200 Supporters
Former Nartiang MLA Draison Kharshiing and 200 supporters joined the BJP in Shillong, bolstering the party's presence in West Jaintia Hills.
Walrik Marak • 30 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Chief Justice Urges Law Students to Prioritize Public Service
Chief Justice Revati Mohite Dere challenged law students to pursue public service over profit at the 3rd NEHU National Moot Court Competition in Shillong.
NEWire Desk • 30 Sep 2026
