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Meghalaya Chief Minister Launches New Mini Secretariat and Facilities in Patharkhmah
Meghalaya CM Conrad K. Sangma inaugurated a new Mini Secretariat, block office, and college in Patharkhmah to improve rural access to government services.
NEWire Desk • 12 Oct 2026
Meghalaya Opens New Jirang Block Office and Funds Mawhati Project
Chief Minister Conrad Sangma opened a new development office in Ri-Bhoi district and greenlit Rs 4.5 crore for construction in Mawhati.
NEWire Desk • 12 Oct 2026
Truck Vanishes With 34 Tonnes of TMT Bars in Meghalaya
A 16-wheeler truck carrying Rs 20 lakh in TMT bars disappeared in Ri-Bhoi district. The owner seeks police intervention to recover the missing load.
NEWire Desk • 10 Oct 2026
Husband Arrested Following Wife's Death in Eastern West Khasi Hills
Police arrested Kursur L Mawlong after his wife, Sperly Syngkli, was found dead. Authorities are investigating the case as murder.
NEWire Desk • 9 Oct 2026
Jirang Fish Farmers Target Higher Yields Through New Cluster Initiative
Meghalaya officials are organizing 993 Jirang fish farmers into a cluster to boost local production and shrink the state's 12,000-tonne fish deficit.
NEWire Desk • 9 Oct 2026
Ri-Bhoi Youth Parliament Kicks Off at Union Christian College
Meghalaya Legislative Assembly sponsors a two-day youth parliament at Union Christian College to teach students about democratic processes.
Walrik Marak • 6 Oct 2026
Truck Driver Flees After Striking Two-Wheeler in Ri-Bhoi
Two people were injured after a truck hit their motorbike on NH-6 in Ri-Bhoi district. The driver escaped and police are currently investigating.
Walrik Marak • 4 Oct 2026
Landslide Crushes Petrol Pump in Ri-Bhoi
A major landslide hit an Indian Oil Corporation station in Ri-Bhoi district on Friday morning, causing property damage but zero injuries.
Walrik Marak • 3 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 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
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
59-Year-Old Man Returns to School Under Meghalaya Second Chance Program
Sylvester Shadap, 59, joins 9,767 others in Meghalaya returning to school for the SSLC exam after decades away from the classroom.
Walrik Marak • 29 Sep 2026
Ri-Bhoi Police Seek Identity of Man Found Dead at Petrol Pump
Police in Ri-Bhoi are working to identify an elderly man found dead at a local gas station. He is believed to be a ragpicker who remains unclaimed.
Walrik Marak • 28 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Shyntor Festival Returns Amid Calls for Infrastructure
The Shyntor Festival returns to Ri-Bhoi district this December, highlighting urgent infrastructure needs for the remote Shyntorbulia village.
NEWire Desk • 18 Sep 2026
Ri-Bhoi residents get new grievance portal as community mourns death of long-time secretary
Ri-Bhoi residents can now file complaints online or in person. Meanwhile, members of Sanatan Dharmasabha Harisabha are mourning the loss of Shyamol Biswas.
Walrik Marak • 18 Sep 2026
KSU slams government talks over Umling facilitation center
The Khasi Students’ Union says meeting with Meghalaya government regarding the Umling facilitation center failed to address key security concerns.
Walrik Marak • 17 Sep 2026
Ri-Bhoi Claims Victory as Meghalaya Athletics Championship Returns After 18 Years
Ri-Bhoi district took the top spot at the Meghalaya State Senior Athletics Championship, ending an 18-year hiatus for the three-day sporting event.
NEWire Desk • 17 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Government Promises Smooth Travel at New Umling Centre
Meghalaya officials pledge the new Umling Facilitation Centre won't harass tourists when it opens this winter. Guides will be mandated for safety.
Walrik Marak • 16 Sep 2026
Ri-Bhoi Leads Medal Race at Meghalaya Athletics Championship
Ri-Bhoi maintains its lead at the Meghalaya State Senior Athletics Championship in Shillong as competition heats up for final spots.
NEWire Desk • 16 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Senior Athletics Championship Returns After 18-Year Hiatus
Meghalaya's senior athletics championship is back after 18 years. Ri-Bhoi district leads the medal count at the three-day Shillong event.
Walrik Marak • 15 Sep 2026
