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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.
Walrik Marak • 28 Jul 2026
New NEHU Chief Vows to End Administrative Gridlock
Incoming Vice-Chancellor Prof SK Barik aims to restart stalled hiring and review past decisions to restore NEHU to its former academic standing.
NEWire Desk • 28 Jul 2026
NEHU Shillong Seeks Junior Research Fellow for Brahmaputra Basin Study
North Eastern Hill University is hiring a Junior Research Fellow for a 2026 project. Applicants must apply by August 9 to join the Brahmaputra Basin study.
Walrik Marak • 24 Jul 2026
Prof. Saroj Kanta Barik Appointed Acting VC of NEHU
Prof. Saroj Kanta Barik will lead North-Eastern Hill University as acting Vice-Chancellor starting July 27 following the departure of Prabha Shankar Shukla.
Walrik Marak • 24 Jul 2026
Prof. Saroj Kanta Barik to Lead NEHU as Interim VC
President Murmu appointed Prof. Saroj Kanta Barik to lead NEHU starting July 27 after the current Vice-Chancellor finishes his term on July 26.
Walrik Marak • 24 Jul 2026
