#Shillong
Meghalaya Cabinet Approves EV Policy and New Urban Authority
Meghalaya introduces Rs 25,000 EV incentives, funds power infrastructure, and upgrades the New Shillong Township development body to oversee city expansion.
NEWire Desk • 28 Jul 2026
Police recover body of missing fisherman in East Khasi Hills
Search crews recovered the body of Mordar Kurkalang from a stream in East Khasi Hills two weeks after he vanished while fishing.
NEWire Desk • 28 Jul 2026
NEHU teachers demand end to shadow administration
NEHUTA leaders are calling for reforms and an end to shadow governance as new Vice-Chancellor Prof SK Barik takes control of the Shillong university.
Walrik Marak • 28 Jul 2026
NEHU Students Demand Review of Shukla-Era Appointments
NEHU student unions have presented a five-point reform charter to the new Vice-Chancellor, seeking a review of past appointments and campus improvements.
Walrik Marak • 28 Jul 2026
East Khasi Hills Police Launch Operation Free Flow to Clear Shillong Traffic
East Khasi Hills police deployed the new Shillong Traffic Enforcement Team to clear illegal parking and fix city traffic bottlenecks through Operation Free Flow
NEWire Desk • 28 Jul 2026
New NEHU Chief Vows to End Administrative Gridlock
Incoming Vice-Chancellor Prof SK Barik aims to restart stalled hiring and review past decisions to restore NEHU to its former academic standing.
NEWire Desk • 28 Jul 2026
One Dead, Two Hospitalized After Brutal Mawkasiang Abduction
Six masked men abducted three people in a taxi, killing one and injuring two others. Police are investigating the motive behind the Mawkasiang attack.
NEWire Desk • 28 Jul 2026
Three Killed in Separate Hit and Run Crashes Near Shillong
Three youths died Monday in two hit-and-run crashes in Shillong and Umiam. Police are hunting for the drivers involved in both fatal road accidents.
NEWire Desk • 28 Jul 2026
IIM Shillong Honors Dr. Abdul Kalam With Bronze Statue
IIM Shillong installed an eight-foot bronze statue of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on his 11th death anniversary, marking the site of his final 2015 lecture.
Walrik Marak • 28 Jul 2026
Assam Rifles Hosts Naga History Documentary Screening
Assam Rifles screened a new documentary on Naga oral history at its Shillong headquarters, featuring music and discussions on community reconciliation.
NEWire Desk • 27 Jul 2026
NPP Pushes Tax Waiver Scheme in Shillong By-Election Bid
The NPP is promoting a Rs 850 crore vehicle tax waiver while campaigning for candidate Dr. DRL Nonglait in the upcoming Shillong parliamentary by-election.
Walrik Marak • 27 Jul 2026
Central Puja Committee Elects New Leadership for 2026-2029 Term
Meghalaya's Central Puja Committee held a triennial meeting in Shillong, electing new executive leadership to serve through the 2026-2029 term.
Walrik Marak • 27 Jul 2026
Creative Cardboard Signs Take Center Stage at Shillong Protest
Protesters at Shillong's Don Bosco Square ditched traditional chants for creative cardboard signs to demand accountability and democratic expression.
Walrik Marak • 27 Jul 2026
Shillong Launches Rs 25 Crore Revamp for Ward’s Lake
Shillong’s iconic Ward’s Lake enters a Rs 25-crore makeover to fix water quality, restore heritage bridges, and upgrade visitor amenities.
Walrik Marak • 27 Jul 2026
NPP Pushes Scientific Coal Mining to Win East Jaintia Hills Vote
Ten years after the coal ban hit East Jaintia Hills, the NPP promises a mining revival to secure the Shillong Lok Sabha seat for candidate Dr. DRL Nonglait.
Walrik Marak • 27 Jul 2026
Young Dancers Compete at Shillong Cultural Event
The 16th Inter Shillong Cultural Event showcased traditional dance and music competitions this Sunday at the Laban Bengalee Boys Higher Secondary School.
Walrik Marak • 27 Jul 2026
Buyer-Seller Meet Wraps Up in Shillong to Boost Northeast Agriculture
The National Buyer-Seller Meet in Shillong concluded Saturday, aiming to link local agricultural producers with new markets and boost regional trade.
NEWire Desk • 27 Jul 2026
Taj Umiam Resort construction slated for autumn start
Tata Group expects to start building the five-star Taj Umiam Resort & Spa this September after removing a controversial island from the project site.
NEWire Desk • 26 Jul 2026
Assam Rifles hosts screening of Naga history documentary in Shillong
Assam Rifles screened a new documentary on Naga oral history at its Laitkor headquarters to promote cultural preservation and social unity in the region.
NEWire Desk • 26 Jul 2026
Shillong Police Net 85,000 Rupees in Late-Night Traffic Crackdown
Shillong police collected 85,000 rupees in fines from 71 traffic violations during a late-night operation targeting drunk and reckless drivers.
Walrik Marak • 26 Jul 2026
