#Shillong

Residents Nab Thief as Car Vandals Strike Shillong

Laban residents caught a man stealing a car part on Friday. Meanwhile, vandals hit three parked vehicles in a separate crime spree at Barik.

Walrik Marak • 26 Jul 2026

Lyngdoh Targets KHADC Oversight in Cabbage Price Crisis

Ampareen Lyngdoh demands accountability from the KHADC as cabbage farmers give away crops for free due to plummeting market prices in Shillong.

Walrik Marak • 26 Jul 2026

Experts Push for Local UPSC Coaching Ecosystem in Meghalaya

Panelists at the Meghalaya UPSC Vision Conclave 2026 call for local mentorship and financial support to boost the state's Civil Services representation.

Walrik Marak • 26 Jul 2026

Three Schools Clinch State Subroto Mukherjee Cup Titles in Shillong

North Liberty, Little Star, and OM Roy Memorial won state football titles in Shillong on July 25, moving on to compete in the national tournament.

NEWire Desk • 26 Jul 2026

East Shillong MLA Defends Hawker Relocation Process in Laitumkhrah

East Shillong MLA Ampareen Lyngdoh says the government is legally clearing Laitumkhrah hawkers to protect public space and vendor rights.

Walrik Marak • 26 Jul 2026

Shillong Police Net 85,000 in Traffic Crackdown

Shillong police collected 85,000 rupees in fines during a weekend operation targeting drunk driving and illegal vehicle modifications.

Walrik Marak • 25 Jul 2026

Women Artisans Gather in Shillong to Boost Northeast Craft Market

Shillong hosts a two-day national meet connecting women artisans with investors to transform regional heritage crafts into sustainable businesses.

Walrik Marak • 25 Jul 2026

Small Savings Groups Merge; East Khasi Hills Sets Population Day Event

Meghalaya small savings agents join a national body while the East Khasi Hills health office prepares for an upcoming World Population Day event.

Walrik Marak • 25 Jul 2026

Documentary honors legacy of Bhupen Hazarika in Shillong

St. Edmund’s College hosted a screening of the documentary Bhupen Da Uncut to celebrate the life and enduring cultural impact of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika.

NEWire Desk • 25 Jul 2026

Zoological Survey of India Launches Bumblebee Protection Push in Shillong

ZSI researchers visited two Shillong schools to educate students on protecting Himalayan bumblebees from climate change and habitat loss.

NEWire Desk • 25 Jul 2026

Shillong Police Launch Operation Free Flow to Tackle Parking Gridlock

Shillong Traffic Police launched Operation Free Flow to clear clogged city streets and stop illegal parking by creating a specialized enforcement team.

NEWire Desk • 25 Jul 2026

NEHU Shillong Seeks Junior Research Fellow for Brahmaputra Basin Study

North Eastern Hill University is hiring a Junior Research Fellow for a 2026 project. Applicants must apply by August 9 to join the Brahmaputra Basin study.

Walrik Marak • 24 Jul 2026

Meghalaya Groups and Citizens Back NEET Protests Against Education Minister

Opposition parties, students, and citizens in Meghalaya are joining national protests against NEET irregularities, demanding accountability and resignations.

NEWire Desk • 24 Jul 2026

Record Participation at Meghalaya Karate Meet as State Preps for National Games

A record 802 students compete in the Meghalaya karate tournament as state officials review training plans for the upcoming 2027 National Games.

Walrik Marak • 24 Jul 2026

Supercare Hospital Launches Four-Day Liver Health Campaign in Shillong

Supercare Hospital in Shillong begins a four-day liver health campaign on July 24, offering free screenings and consultations for World Hepatitis Day.

Walrik Marak • 24 Jul 2026

Experts Call to Save Khasi Language at Memorial Lecture

Scholars at the Rev Dr John Roberts Annual Memorial Lecture urged immediate action to preserve the Khasi language as a core pillar of cultural identity.

Walrik Marak • 24 Jul 2026

Prof. Saroj Kanta Barik to Lead NEHU as Interim VC

President Murmu appointed Prof. Saroj Kanta Barik to lead NEHU starting July 27 after the current Vice-Chancellor finishes his term on July 26.

Walrik Marak • 24 Jul 2026

Meghalaya Voter Verification Process Targets 74,000 Entries

Meghalaya officials are cleaning electoral rolls, targeting 74,000 suspect entries while dismissing fears of Bangladeshi nationals hijacking the process.

Walrik Marak • 24 Jul 2026

Police Investigation Stalls in Suspected Double Murder of Hajong Couple

Forty days after Prinomi and Simanta Hajong were found dead in a shed, police lack results as families continue to wait for a vital post-mortem report.

Walrik Marak • 24 Jul 2026

Meghalaya Inter-School Karate Tournament Draws Record Crowds

The 32nd Meghalaya Inter-School Karate Tournament kicked off in Shillong with 802 students, marking the highest participation in the event's history.

Walrik Marak • 24 Jul 2026