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USTM Honors PA Sangma at Annual Memorial Lecture

The University of Science and Technology Meghalaya honored the late PA Sangma at the 10th memorial lecture held in the NKC Auditorium on Tuesday.

Walrik Marak • 2 Sep 2026

New Garo Literary Works Debut in Tura

Author Dr. Viola Sonachi B. Sangma released two new books in Tura, bringing complex literary theory and one-act plays to the Garo language.

Walrik Marak • 30 Aug 2026

NEHU Shillong Hiring Researchers for 2026 Soil Project

North-Eastern Hill University seeks applicants for two project roles by August 29, 2026, to study soil bacteria and biofertilizers in Meghalaya.

NEWire Desk • 17 Aug 2026

NEHU Shillong Seeks Research Associate for Himalayan Fermented Food Study

North Eastern Hill University is hiring a Research Associate to study Gundruk under a Department of Biotechnology project. Deadline is August 24, 2026.

NEWire Desk • 12 Aug 2026

NEHU Clears Professors to Run in Shillong By-Election

NEHU faculty members Dr. D.R.L. Nonglait and Prof. Batskhem Myrboh get the green light to run in the upcoming Shillong Lok Sabha by-election.

NEWire Desk • 6 Aug 2026

NEHU Tura and KV NEPA Announce New Job Openings in Meghalaya

North Eastern Hill University and KV NEPA in Meghalaya are hiring for research and teaching positions with upcoming application and interview deadlines.

NEWire Desk • 5 Aug 2026

NEHU Professors Square Off in Shillong Lok Sabha Bypoll

Two NEHU professors cleared to run for the Shillong Lok Sabha seat, marking a unique electoral contest between faculty colleagues.

Walrik Marak • 4 Aug 2026

HYC Challenges NEHU Leadership Appointment

The HYC has challenged NEHUTA and NEHUSU to a public debate regarding the legality of Saroj Kanta Barik’s appointment as NEHU Vice-Chancellor in charge.

NEWire Desk • 4 Aug 2026

NEHU Professors Face Off in Shillong Lok Sabha Bypoll

Two North Eastern Hill University professors are running for the Shillong Lok Sabha seat in a rare by-election following the death of an incumbent MP.

NEWire Desk • 3 Aug 2026

Eco-Ri Turns Meghalaya Plastic Waste into Products

Meghalaya start-up Eco-Ri converts plastic waste into furniture and sheets, scaling operations through local university partnerships and incubation.

Walrik Marak • 3 Aug 2026

NEHUTA Defends NEHU Vice-Chancellor Appointment Amid Resignation Demands

NEHUTA rejects calls to oust VC Saroj Kanta Barik, confirming the senior-most professor turned down the role three times before Barik accepted it.

NEWire Desk • 3 Aug 2026

NEHU and IIM Shillong Open New Research and Project Roles

Academic institutions in Meghalaya are hiring for research and project positions. Applications are open until early August for roles at NEHU and IIM Shillong.

NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026

Hynniewtrep Youth Council Protests NEHU Leadership Appointment

Members of the HYC demonstrated at North-Eastern Hill University to demand the resignation of the newly appointed Vice-Chancellor-in-Charge, Prof Barik.

NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026

Hynniewtrep Youth Council Demands Resignation of NEHU VC-in-Charge

Members of the HYC protested at the NEHU campus, claiming the appointment of Prof Saroj Kanta Barik as VC-in-Charge violates university regulations.

Walrik Marak • 1 Aug 2026

NEHU Student Union Rejects HYC Demand to Oust Acting Vice-Chancellor

The NEHU student union has criticized the HYC for demanding the resignation of acting VC Prof. Saroj Kanta Barik, calling for continued campus stability.

Walrik Marak • 1 Aug 2026

Bishal Pun Earns PhD from North-Eastern Hill University

Bishal Pun earned his PhD from North-Eastern Hill University for research on the bioactivity of fungi found in Meghalaya's medicinal orchids.

NEWire Desk • 31 Jul 2026

NEHU Senior Professor Challenges VC Appointment Amid Student Protests

NEHU’s senior professor claims he was bypassed for the VC chair as the Hynniewtrep Youth Council demands current lead Prof. Saroj Kanta Barik resign.

NEWire Desk • 31 Jul 2026

HYC Challenges Appointment of NEHU Vice-Chancellor

The HYC wants the Meghalaya Governor to review the appointment of S.K. Barik as NEHU's acting VC, citing a breach of university statutes.

NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026

NEHU teachers demand end to shadow administration

NEHUTA leaders are calling for reforms and an end to shadow governance as new Vice-Chancellor Prof SK Barik takes control of the Shillong university.

Walrik Marak • 28 Jul 2026

NEHU Students Demand Review of Shukla-Era Appointments

NEHU student unions have presented a five-point reform charter to the new Vice-Chancellor, seeking a review of past appointments and campus improvements.