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Opposition Mounts Against Shillong Ropeway Project
Officials and residents clash over environmental damage, tree removal, and licensing issues surrounding the controversial Shillong Ropeway project.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Bans Political Felicitation Ceremonies at Official Events
Meghalaya has banned government-funded felicitation ceremonies for the Chief Minister and state ministers, shifting the focus to public members.
Walrik Marak • 30 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Assembly Autumn Session Returns to Rilbong
The Meghalaya Legislative Assembly will hold its Autumn Session in Rilbong on August 24 as the new building remains unfinished.
Walrik Marak • 30 Jul 2026
Shillong Municipal Board Sets August Deadline for Laitumkhrah Vendors
Shillong clears Polo pavements for vendors and sets an August 17 deadline for Laitumkhrah relocations under the Meghalaya Street Vendors Scheme.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
Shillong Briefs: Hindu Mission, NIFT Orientation, Awards, and USTM Recognition
Meghalaya sees major academic updates with new USTM status, NIFT orientation, student awards for South Shillong, and Hindu Mission home anniversary plans.
Walrik Marak • 30 Jul 2026
St. Anthony’s College Hosts Nano Jatha 2026 Science Roadshow
NECTAR and CeNS brought a two-day nanotechnology roadshow to Shillong, training students for the upcoming Bengaluru India Nano 2026 conference.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Hotels Battle Vandalism and Hostile Tourist Demands
Rising tourism in Meghalaya brings property damage and unruly behavior, as hotels struggle against aggressive guests and retaliatory online reviews.
Walrik Marak • 30 Jul 2026
Sonam Raghuvanshi Surrenders in Shillong After Supreme Court Revokes Bail
Sonam Raghuvanshi surrendered to a Shillong court after the Supreme Court revoked her bail in the murder case of her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi.
Walrik Marak • 29 Jul 2026
East Khasi Hills moves driving tests to block level
East Khasi Hills district will hold driving tests at four block headquarters starting in August to help rural residents avoid travel to Shillong.
Walrik Marak • 29 Jul 2026
Brake Failure Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash in Mawlai
A Bolero pick-up collision in Mawlai left three people injured Tuesday morning. Police are investigating the crash following reported brake failure.
NEWire Desk • 29 Jul 2026
Shillong Lawyer Investigated After Intern Alleges Molestation
A Shillong law intern accused a senior advocate of molestation and bribery. The case sparked calls for immediate disciplinary action against the lawyer.
Walrik Marak • 29 Jul 2026
VPP Youth Wing Targets Ampareen Lyngdoh Over Recruitment Scandals
The VPP Youth Wing is challenging East Shillong MLA Ampareen Lyngdoh over past recruitment scandals and demanding transparency in state government hiring.
Walrik Marak • 29 Jul 2026
Hima Mylliem blocks Shillong Peak ropeway over clan consent
Traditional authorities demand clan consent for a Rs 151-crore ropeway project in Shillong, citing water catchment threats and missing environmental permits.
Walrik Marak • 29 Jul 2026
Shillong Relocates Street Vendors to New Zones
Meghalaya officials moved street vendors to new zones in Polo and Jail Road. The government is offering cash grants to support the transition.
Walrik Marak • 29 Jul 2026
Search party recovers missing youth from Upper Shillong gorge
Rescuers pulled the body of Wellbornstar Lyngdoh Nongbsap from a gorge in Upper Shillong on Tuesday after he went missing four days earlier.
NEWire Desk • 29 Jul 2026
Shillong Launches Massive Relief Drive for Flood-Stricken Assam
The Shillong Socio-Cultural Assamese Students’ Association is collecting supplies and cash to support families devastated by ongoing floods in Assam.
Walrik Marak • 29 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Moves Shillong Street Vendors to New Zones
Meghalaya has relocated Shillong street vendors to new zones in Polo and Jail Road. The state is offering financial aid to support the transition.
Walrik Marak • 28 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Defends Shillong Peak Ropeway Amid Environmental Concerns
Meghalaya officials defend the ₹151-crore Shillong Peak ropeway project, asserting full legal and environmental compliance following local public opposition.
Walrik Marak • 28 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Approves EV Policy, Renames Development Agency
Meghalaya introduces Rs 25,000 EV incentives, renovates urban planning authorities, and funds major power transmission upgrades.
NEWire Desk • 28 Jul 2026
Shillong Citizens Protest Tree Felling for New Ropeway
Mothers and citizens in Shillong are fighting a new ropeway project, fearing mass tree felling at Lum Shillong will destroy the area's natural environment.
NEWire Desk • 28 Jul 2026
