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Shillong vendors face August 17 relocation deadline
Shillong officials ordered street vendors to vacate several busy areas and move to new notified zones by August 17 to clear traffic congestion.
NEWire Desk • 17 Jul 2026
East Khasi Hills Hits 81 Percent Mark in Voter Roll Revision
East Khasi Hills officials report 81.50 percent distribution of voter enumeration forms as the district pushes for full participation by July 18.
Walrik Marak • 17 Jul 2026
Shillong student surrenders after nationwide manhunt for alleged rape
Jonathan L. Pachau, 21, surrendered to Shillong police on Thursday following accusations of rape and POCSO violations after a week-long manhunt.
NEWire Desk • 17 Jul 2026
NEHU Professor Named Vice Chancellor of National Law University Meghalaya
Prof. Jyoti J. Mozika takes over as Vice Chancellor of NLU Meghalaya this August, ending a vacancy left by the retirement of Prof. Indrajit Dube.
NEWire Desk • 17 Jul 2026
KSU Locks CBI Office Temple Over Unauthorized Construction Claims
Khasi students locked an alleged illegal temple at a Shillong CBI office, triggering a heated clash between local groups and politicians.
Walrik Marak • 16 Jul 2026
Magisterial Inquiry Launched Following Fatal Lapalang Reservoir Poisoning
Authorities probe a deadly reservoir cleaning accident in Lapalang that killed five men, focusing on pump safety and potential compensation for the families.
NEWire Desk • 16 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Settles Dispute Over Shillong Streetlight Maintenance
Shillong has resolved a jurisdictional standoff between state departments, promising to fix broken streetlights across the capital city.
NEWire Desk • 16 Jul 2026
Bomb scare brings downtown Shillong to a standstill
Police cordoned off Khyndai Lad after an unattended bag sparked a bomb hoax. The area cleared once the owner claimed the bag at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Walrik Marak • 16 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Update: Infrastructure Reviews, Resource Protests, and Agency Inquiries
Meghalaya officials push infrastructure projects and drug initiatives while facing regional protests over land rights, illegal structures, and job concerns.
NEWire Desk • 15 Jul 2026
How Shillong Turned Its Music Scene Into a Growing Business
Shillong’s music scene is evolving from a rock legacy into a diverse creative industry, blending traditional culture with digital growth and tourism.
NEWire Desk • 15 Jul 2026
Meghalaya News Roundup: Infrastructure, Industry, and Administration
Meghalaya officials push infrastructure, investigate job fraud, and manage environmental concerns amid industrial and traditional mining debates.
Walrik Marak • 15 Jul 2026
PHE Workers Demand Three Months of Unpaid Wages
PHE muster roll workers in Jaintia are demanding three months of back pay after the department ignored state orders to release their wages.
Walrik Marak • 15 Jul 2026
School Waives Fees for Son of Local Hero
Hill Crest Higher Secondary School will cover all education costs for the son of Sunil Thakuri, who died rescuing labourers from a well.
Walrik Marak • 15 Jul 2026
KSU Demands Removal of AMD Office Over Uranium Mining Fears
The Khasi Students’ Union is pressing the Meghalaya government to remove the AMD office in Shillong and pass a formal resolution against uranium mining.
NEWire Desk • 15 Jul 2026
KSU Locks CBI Campus Temple After Illegal Construction
KSU members locked an unauthorized temple inside the Shillong CBI office and demanded its total removal within one week to avoid further protests.
Walrik Marak • 15 Jul 2026
Meghalaya CM Threatens to Scrap Assembly Project After Contractor Blowup
Conrad Sangma stormed out of a construction site review, threatening to cancel the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly project over chronic delays.
NEWire Desk • 15 Jul 2026
Meghalaya News Roundup: Infrastructure Reviews, Border Talks, and Local Developments
Meghalaya officials push infrastructure projects and border talks as district authorities manage water releases, drug missions, and local disputes.
NEWire Desk • 15 Jul 2026
Police Launch Nationwide Manhunt for Accused Shillong Rapist
Meghalaya Police issued a nationwide lookout for a student accused of raping a minor and exploiting multiple women after social media sparked outrage.
Walrik Marak • 14 Jul 2026
Government Launches Next-Generation Administrative Reforms in Shillong
Union Minister Jitendra Singh and CM Conrad K. Sangma opened a national conference in Shillong to modernize governance using AI and digital infrastructure.
NEWire Desk • 14 Jul 2026
KSU Demands NEIGRIHMS Reforms and Arrest After Assault Allegations
The KSU is threatening protests over broken recruitment promises and demanding the arrest of a nurse accused of assaulting a 15-year-old girl.
Walrik Marak • 14 Jul 2026
