#Shillong
Government Defends Khyndai Lad Vendor Relocation Plan
West Shillong MLA Paul Lyngdoh says the Khyndai Lad vendor relocation project prioritizes organized urban space and proper rehabilitation for hawkers.
NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Assembly sets five-day Autumn session
Meghalaya’s assembly will meet from August 24 to 28. Lawmakers plan to formalize the state's opposition to uranium mining during the brief session.
NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026
Shillong’s New Bus Fleet Wins Over Commuters
Meghalaya’s Ka Bos Jong Ngi initiative brings reliable, air-conditioned bus travel to Shillong as riders praise the service's efficiency and comfort.
NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026
Minister Lyngdoh Defends Shillong Ropeway Amid Protests
Cabinet Minister Paul Lyngdoh defends the Shillong Ropeway Project, claiming all environmental checks passed before work started on the state venture.
Walrik Marak • 1 Aug 2026
Police Arrest Four Vigilantes After Lawyer Paraded Through Shillong
Police arrested four HNYF members for parading an accused lawyer, while the High Court probes police inaction and systemic surveillance failures in Meghalaya.
Walrik Marak • 1 Aug 2026
Man killed, woman wounded in West Khasi Hills stabbing
An unidentified attacker killed 60-year-old Elbin Kharbani and critically wounded Seldaris Kharsyntiew during a home invasion in West Khasi Hills.
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
Meghalaya Assembly Sets Five-Day Autumn Session Schedule
The Meghalaya Legislative Assembly will convene from August 24 to 28. Speaker Thomas A. Sangma promised time for all members to address public issues.
NEWire Desk • 31 Jul 2026
Shillong Sets August 17 Deadline for Hawker Relocation
Meghalaya High Court closed a hawker relocation case after the Shillong Municipal Board promised to finish new vending zones by August 17.
Walrik Marak • 31 Jul 2026
Monkeys Invade Shillong Neighborhood in Search of Food
Monkeys are raiding homes in Shillong's Lawsohtun Block 6, sparking safety fears and concerns over habitat loss in nearby Lum Shillong forests.
Walrik Marak • 31 Jul 2026
Indian Armed Forces Host Two-Day Weapons Exhibit in Shillong
The Indian Armed Forces are bringing a military hardware exhibition to the Shillong Polo Ground parking lot for two days of public viewing.
NEWire Desk • 31 Jul 2026
Bivar Road Resident Files Police Complaint Against Neighbors Over Harassment
Anjana Jhunjhunwala Saraf filed a police complaint against four neighbors for two years of harassment, property damage, and invasive surveillance.
NEWire Desk • 31 Jul 2026
Meghalaya High Court Slams State Police Over Broken CCTV Network
Meghalaya High Court demands action after police report nearly 180 broken CCTV cameras across the state. The next hearing is set for August 20.
Walrik Marak • 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
High Court to Review Vigilante Parade of Shillong Lawyer
Meghalaya High Court will review the public parading of a lawyer accused of molesting an intern as local bar associations condemn vigilante justice.
Walrik Marak • 31 Jul 2026
Shillong Ropeway Costs Hit 151 Crore Amid Ecological Outcry
The Shillong Ropeway project faces backlash over rising costs, ecological risks to water sources, and missing tribal trading licenses.
Walrik Marak • 31 Jul 2026
Police Bypass Arrest for Accused Advocate as High Court Reviews Vigilantism
Police avoided arresting advocate AH Hazarika under new laws, while the Meghalaya High Court will review his public parading by vigilantes.
NEWire Desk • 31 Jul 2026
East Khasi Hills Officials Target Unverified Tenancy in Shillong Cantonment
East Khasi Hills officials plan door-to-door tenancy checks in Mawprem and Jhalupara to enforce the Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security Act.
Walrik Marak • 31 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Orders Police Crackdown on Reckless Drivers
Meghalaya officials ordered police to crack down on reckless driving after a recent spike in serious road accidents left several people injured.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
East Khasi Hills Police Set Traffic Rules for Durand Cup Opener
East Khasi Hills police have set traffic diversions and parking zones for the Durand Cup opening match in Shillong this Friday.
Walrik Marak • 30 Jul 2026
