#Ri-Bhoi
Child dies in Meghalaya landslide as flash floods cripple Ri Bhoi
Heavy rains triggered a deadly landslide in Meghalaya, killing a child and injuring three. Authorities issued alerts as floods hit roads and infrastructure.
Walrik Marak • 21 Jul 2026
Child dies in Meghalaya landslide after heavy rains
A child died and three others were injured after a landslide hit Meghalaya's Ri Bhoi district Monday following a night of heavy, destructive rainfall.
NEWire Desk • 20 Jul 2026
Mawlyndep residents protest soaring power bills and outages
Mawlyndep villagers are hitting back at the MeECL over faulty meters, surging monthly electricity bills, and constant power outages in the region.
NEWire Desk • 20 Jul 2026
Marmain Villagers Demand Urgent Action to Halt Ri Bhoi Deforestation
Residents of Marmain village in Meghalaya are calling for government and community action to save disappearing wildlife and dying forests in Ri Bhoi.
Walrik Marak • 18 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Power Utility Faces Negligence Claims After Three Children Die
MeECL faces heavy scrutiny after ignoring warnings about a dangerous power line that electrocuted three children in Umtangling village on Wednesday.
Walrik Marak • 17 Jul 2026
Three children killed by downed power line in Ri-Bhoi
Three children died Wednesday in Umtangling village after touching a snapped 11 kV power line. Locals had warned MeECL about the faulty equipment.
Walrik Marak • 16 Jul 2026
Satellite Mapping to Tackle Northeast Border Disputes
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh says satellite mapping will settle Northeast border disputes while boosting regional development and flood warnings.
NEWire Desk • 15 Jul 2026
Meghalaya High Court Quashes POCSO Case for Couple Living Under Khasi Custom
The Meghalaya High Court dropped a POCSO case against a man, citing his stable family life and local customs to protect the welfare of his wife and kids.
NEWire Desk • 14 Jul 2026
