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Meghalaya and Assam Border Talks Stall Over Scheduling

Joint border inspections between Meghalaya and Assam remain paused as officials struggle to agree on a firm timeline for the second phase of talks.

Walrik Marak • 23 Oct 2026

NPP Denies Cabinet Deals for Incoming UDP Lawmakers

Meghalaya Deputy CM Prestone Tynsong says the three UDP legislators joining the NPP were not promised any Cabinet positions after their move.

NEWire Desk • 23 Oct 2026

KHADC Blocks Land Bill Debate Despite Government Confirmation

KHADC Chairman Strong Pillar Kharjana barred debate on a controversial land bill return, ignoring public confirmation from the Deputy Chief Minister.

Walrik Marak • 16 Oct 2026

Garo Hills Council Elections Delayed Pending Boundary Reforms

Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong confirms GHADC elections remain on hold until delimitation and electoral roll revisions are finished.

Walrik Marak • 9 Oct 2026

KSU Slams Tynsong for Linking August Rally to Police Extortion Claims

The KSU rejected Deputy CM Prestone Tynsong's attempt to connect an August 19 rally to police extortion, demanding a probe into departmental misconduct.

NEWire Desk • 9 Oct 2026

Governor Rejects KHADC Land Amendment Bill

The Meghalaya Governor returned a contentious land Bill to the KHADC, stalling efforts to bypass traditional consultation requirements on land deals.

Walrik Marak • 9 Oct 2026

Meghalaya Deputy CM: Police Need Public Help to Stop Crime

Prestone Tynsong says police cannot protect women alone and urges community cooperation while stepping up the state's fight against drug trafficking.

NEWire Desk • 9 Oct 2026

BJP Leader Demands Probe Into Failed Garo Hills Planning Campaign

Bernard N Marak demands a tripartite meeting after officials failed to hold mandatory development planning sessions in Garo Hills on October 2.

NEWire Desk • 5 Oct 2026

East Khasi Hills Police Probe Viral Deepfake Targeting SP and Deputy CM

East Khasi Hills SP Vivek Syiem is investigating a deepfake video connecting him to Deputy CM Prestone Tynsong amid a rise in digital misinformation.

NEWire Desk • 2 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

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

Tynsong blasts VPP for undermining Khasi traditional institutions

Deputy CM Prestone Tynsong accused the VPP of eroding traditional governance in the KHADC while campaigning for NPP candidate Dr. D.R.L. Nonglait.

Walrik Marak • 28 Sep 2026

Tynsong Pushes NPP Record Ahead of Shillong By-election

NPP leader Prestone Tynsong is asking voters to ignore social media rumors and focus on the MDA government's infrastructure and education track record.

NEWire Desk • 18 Sep 2026

Meghalaya Government Issues Stern Warning to KSU Over Law and Order

Meghalaya Home Minister Prestone Tynsong warned the KSU against creating unrest while confirming that facilitation centers in Umling are moving ahead.

Walrik Marak • 10 Sep 2026

Residents Back Tynghor as Site for New Ri Mooliang Block Office

Local leaders support the Meghalaya government's plan to build the permanent Ri Mooliang C&RD Block headquarters at Tynghor village.

NEWire Desk • 10 Sep 2026

Church group pushes for state holiday to honor Rev JJM Nichols-Roy

The Church of God is asking the Meghalaya government to declare November 1 a state holiday to mark the death of Rev JJM Nichols-Roy.

NEWire Desk • 3 Sep 2026

Meghalaya Government Eyes Next Steps for Them Iew Mawlong Relocation

Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong promises a meeting to finalize relocating Them Iew Mawlong residents pending ongoing High Court proceedings.

NEWire Desk • 2 Sep 2026

New Shillong PWD Office Opens Five Months Early

Shillong's new PWD office building in Madanrting is open for business. The Rs 21.54 crore facility finished five months ahead of the January 2027 deadline.

Walrik Marak • 1 Sep 2026

Meghalaya Leaders Defend Tourism Amid Online Hate Campaign

Officials push back against a #BoycottMeghalaya social media campaign, insisting the state is safe for tourists following recent violence.

NEWire Desk • 29 Aug 2026