#Shillong
Street Artists Turn Shillong's Khyndai Lad Into a Vibrant Stage
Street performers, including people with disabilities, earn a living and find dignity performing for crowds at Shillong’s busy Khyndai Lad marketplace.
Walrik Marak • 6 Sep 2026
NEIGRIHMS Radiology Chief Earns National Teaching Award
Dr. C Daniala of NEIGRIHMS received an IRIA Certificate of Honour for his commitment to training the next generation of medical radiologists.
Walrik Marak • 6 Sep 2026
Threatening Note and Burning Tyre Found on Shillong Road
Police found a burning tyre and a threatening note in Shillong early Saturday, hours after the Khasi Students' Union issued an ultimatum to the government.
Walrik Marak • 5 Sep 2026
Anti-Narcotics Task Force Raids Lum Survey Drug Den
Police arrested one person and seized narcotics and packaging materials during a raid in Lum Survey on Friday afternoon.
NEWire Desk • 5 Sep 2026
NEIGRIHMS Performs Northeast India's First Public Sector Endoscopic Spine Surgery
NEIGRIHMS surgeons in Shillong completed the first government-led UBE spinal surgery in Northeast India, marking a milestone in keyhole medical care.
NEWire Desk • 5 Sep 2026
Historic Shillong Temple Reopens After Major Reconstruction
The 121-year-old Gorkha Thakurbari Radha Krishna Mandir in Shillong has reopened following a complete reconstruction finished in 2026.
NEWire Desk • 5 Sep 2026
MLA Hek demands action on Shillong construction flooding
BJP MLA AL Hek is calling for urgent government intervention to fix flooding caused by debris from the ongoing Shillong Bypass road construction project.
Walrik Marak • 5 Sep 2026
Meghalaya BJP Defers Shillong Bypoll Candidate Selection
Meghalaya BJP says it will wait for revised electoral rolls before picking a candidate, citing strong party machinery to handle a short campaign window.
Walrik Marak • 5 Sep 2026
Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Lineup Sparks Debate in Shillong
Shillong’s Cherry Blossom Festival draws mixed reviews over its 2026 international lineup featuring Khalid, Swae Lee, and Boys Like Girls.
NEWire Desk • 4 Sep 2026
Shillong lawyers end strike after government promises review
Shillong lawyers resumed court duties on Thursday after Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong promised to review demands to remove the Advocate General.
Walrik Marak • 4 Sep 2026
NLU Meghalaya Hosts Child Protection Panel and Unitarian Church Sets Memorial
NLU Meghalaya hosts a Saturday panel on child protection laws, followed by a Sunday memorial service at the Unitarian Church in Madan Laban, Shillong.
Walrik Marak • 4 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Tourism Rebounds After August Unrest
Meghalaya tourism is recovering as visitors return despite an online boycott campaign following the August 19 violence in Shillong.
Walrik Marak • 4 Sep 2026
Standoff intensifies between Meghalaya lawyers and Advocate General
Meghalaya lawyers are demanding the removal of Advocate General Amit Kumar following a heated courtroom dispute over professional conduct.
NEWire Desk • 4 Sep 2026
Vice President Radhakrishnan to Visit Shillong for Two-Day Trip
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan heads to Shillong this week. Officials have grounded all drones around his event and residence for security.
Walrik Marak • 4 Sep 2026
Police Arrest Fifth KSU Leader Over CBI Office Attack
Shillong police arrested KSU general secretary Mihngi Samuel Kharbani for his role in the August 19 violence at the local CBI office.
NEWire Desk • 4 Sep 2026
Shillong Traffic Police Issues Sohra Marathon Travel Restrictions
Shillong Traffic Police will stagger vehicles toward Sohra this Wednesday for the 5th International Half Marathon starting at 4:30 AM.
NEWire Desk • 3 Sep 2026
KSU Leaders Seek Bail After Rapid Court Appearances
Khasi Students’ Union leaders are seeking bail after facing multiple court appearances in five days over August rally vandalism charges in Shillong.
NEWire Desk • 3 Sep 2026
Meghalaya High Court Rips Police Over Shillong Rally Arrests
The Meghalaya High Court ordered police to expand their probe into Shillong violence after only four arrests were made following a chaotic bike rally.
NEWire Desk • 2 Sep 2026
North-Eastern Hill University Opens 27 Guest Faculty Roles
NEHU Shillong is hiring 27 guest faculty for its ITEP program. Candidates must apply online by September 7, 2026, to earn up to 50,000 per month.
Walrik Marak • 2 Sep 2026
Rilbong Puja Committee Launches Centenary Cultural Contests
The Rilbong Durga Puja Committee has set dates for centenary cultural contests in September. Registration closes on September 14, 2026.
Walrik Marak • 2 Sep 2026
