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MLCU Inducts 442 New Healthcare Professionals in Shillong
Martin Luther Christian University welcomed 442 students into its allied healthcare programs during a formal induction ceremony in Shillong on Monday.
NEWire Desk • 8 Sep 2026
JSU Pauses Protest as JNC Demands Halt to Shree Cement Project
The Jaintia Students' Union halts protests over a cement project as the JNC demands the government stop regulatory approvals pending court review.
Walrik Marak • 8 Sep 2026
High Court Quashes FIR Against Students After Shillong Vandalism Settlement
Six Uttar Pradesh students paid Rs 2.5 lakh and agreed to community service to settle a vandalism case after a Meghalaya High Court ruling.
Walrik Marak • 8 Sep 2026
Meghalaya High Court Appoints Amicus Curiae in Rally Violence Case
The Meghalaya High Court appointed Philemon Nongbri as Amicus Curiae to help monitor the investigation into the August 19 Shillong rally violence.
Walrik Marak • 8 Sep 2026
Vice President Radhakrishnan Launches ₹1,042 Crore Infrastructure Push in Meghalaya
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan launched ₹1,042 crore in infrastructure projects for Meghalaya to boost water, power, health, and road connectivity.
NEWire Desk • 7 Sep 2026
Residents Fume as Illegal Dumping Plagues Laban and Rilbong
Garbage piles persist in Laban and Rilbong despite regular collection services, sparking outrage from local residents over deteriorating hygiene.
Walrik Marak • 7 Sep 2026
Rilbong Prepares for Week-Long Centenary Milestone
Rilbong marks 100 years with a series of events starting October 2, featuring a marathon, food festival, and posthumous honors for local contributors.
NEWire Desk • 7 Sep 2026
Shillong Traffic Restrictions Set for Vice President Visit
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan visits Shillong Monday. Expect traffic delays between 1:30 pm and 6 pm as he launches infrastructure projects worth Rs 1,010cr.
Walrik Marak • 7 Sep 2026
Shillong Streets Face Growing Conflict Over Stray Dog Population
Shillong residents struggle to balance affection for street dogs with safety concerns as the animals occupy busy roads and public spaces.
NEWire Desk • 7 Sep 2026
Martle Mukhim Warns Regional Politics in Meghalaya Is Collapsing
Veteran leader Martle Mukhim claims Meghalaya's regional politics are dying as local parties succumb to national influence and internal betrayal.
NEWire Desk • 7 Sep 2026
Paul Lyngdoh Warns of Mass Defections from UDP to BJP
West Shillong MLA Paul Lyngdoh says the United Democratic Party faces a potential collapse as legislators pursue direct links with national BJP leaders.
NEWire Desk • 7 Sep 2026
Dhar Splits Religion from Politics in Mawshynrut Campaign
Deputy CM Sniawbhalang Dhar urges voters to back NPP candidate Dr. DRL Nonglait, arguing that political alliances with the BJP do not threaten faith.
Walrik Marak • 7 Sep 2026
Meghalaya BJP Delays Shillong Bypoll Candidate Selection
The Meghalaya BJP will name its Shillong bypoll candidate only after the Election Commission publishes the updated electoral rolls.
Walrik Marak • 6 Sep 2026
National Scouts Workshop Wraps Up in Shillong
Seventy participants gathered in Shillong for a five-day workshop on environmental responsibility and self-defense led by the Bharat Scouts and Guides.
Walrik Marak • 6 Sep 2026
Shillong to Dawki Road Project Hits Major Delay
The JICA-funded Shillong-Dawki road project misses its August deadline. Officials now target December 2026 for completion of the vital trade corridor.
Walrik Marak • 6 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Teachers Celebrate 65th Annual Milestone
Meghalaya marked the 65th Teachers’ Day with state-wide honors, education reform updates, and community service initiatives for underprivileged youth.
Walrik Marak • 6 Sep 2026
Teachers Union Slams Government Plan to Cut Sanctioned School Posts
The Khasi Jaintia Deficit School Teachers’ Association demands answers after the government moves to abolish sanctioned teaching positions.
Walrik Marak • 6 Sep 2026
Military denies illegal dumping claims in viral video
The Defence PRO in Shillong dismissed viral footage of waste dumping as misleading, claiming soldiers were disposing of garden clippings.
Walrik Marak • 6 Sep 2026
Vice President Radhakrishnan to Launch Rs 1,011 Crore Projects in Meghalaya
VP CP Radhakrishnan visits Meghalaya September 7 to launch five major infrastructure projects worth over Rs 1,010 crore across the state.
Walrik Marak • 6 Sep 2026
KSU ultimatum sparks arson and petrol bomb attacks in Shillong
Arson and a petrol bomb attack hit Shillong as the KSU issues a three-day deadline to the government following violence at a mining project site.
Walrik Marak • 6 Sep 2026
