#Shillong
Football Fans Brave Assam-Meghalaya Border Blockade for Durand Cup
Football fans reached Shillong for the Durand Cup semi-final despite an intense transport blockade and civil unrest between Assam and Meghalaya.
NEWire Desk • 21 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Enforces Public Order Act Following Violent Protest
Meghalaya officials invoked the Public Order Act after a Khasi Students’ Union rally turned violent, damaging property and prompting calls for calm.
NEWire Desk • 21 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Update: Secretariat Build Ahead of Schedule as Local Agencies Launch Key Drives
The Meghalaya Secretariat project eyes a 2027 finish as the state tackles cable clutter, fishery protections, and prosecutor training across the region.
Walrik Marak • 20 Aug 2026
St. Edmund’s College Launches Research Journal and Honors Top Students
St. Edmund’s College honored top students and launched its first research journal, VERITAS, during an annual awards ceremony in Shillong on Wednesday.
Walrik Marak • 20 Aug 2026
UDP leaders scramble to patch internal rifts before by-election
Meghalaya's UDP calls an emergency meeting to calm internal dissent, address a rift with the HSPDP, and secure its future before the Shillong by-election.
NEWire Desk • 20 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Tourism Groups Decry Rally Violence Amid Booking Cancellations
Meghalaya tourism leaders condemn August 19 rally violence, warning that vandalism and travel disruptions threaten the state's industry and reputation.
NEWire Desk • 20 Aug 2026
Transport Workers Block Meghalaya Vehicles at Assam Border Following Shillong Violence
Tensions spike at the Assam-Meghalaya border as transport workers block traffic after a violent KSU rally in Shillong injured a child and damaged vehicles.
Timungpi Terang • 20 Aug 2026
Four Accused in Advocate Parading Case Released on Bail
Meghalaya officials confirmed four suspects arrested for parading an advocate are out on bail as the High Court investigation into the assault continues.
NEWire Desk • 20 Aug 2026
Conrad Sangma Pushes Cultural Unity at Baniun Ceremony
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma calls for unity as he breaks ground on a new cultural headquarters project in Upper Shillong costing over 41 lakh rupees.
NEWire Desk • 20 Aug 2026
Violence erupts in Shillong as government remains silent
Shillong fell into chaos Wednesday as KSU protesters attacked commuters and property while authorities provided minimal security for the general public.
NEWire Desk • 20 Aug 2026
Vandalism Sparks Outrage in Shillong Following KSU Rally
Statues of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and Swami Vivekananda were damaged during a Khasi Students’ Union bike rally in Rynjah, Shillong, on Wednesday.
Walrik Marak • 20 Aug 2026
Shillong Relocates 750 Street Vendors to Regulated Zones
Shillong officials moved 750 street vendors to new zones to organize the city, offering grants to those with valid certificates under a 2023 scheme.
NEWire Desk • 19 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Lawyers Demand Removal of Advocate General Amit Kumar
Meghalaya legal groups demand the Advocate General's removal after a heated clash over courtroom remarks and state hiring practices.
Walrik Marak • 19 Aug 2026
Shillong Clears Streets of Messy Overhead Cables
Shillong officials have begun removing disorganized, overhanging utility cables across the city following orders from CM Conrad K Sangma.
Walrik Marak • 19 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Scouts and Guides Hold 29th State Council Meeting
Meghalaya Bharat Scouts and Guides leaders met in Shillong to set youth development goals and release the organization's latest annual report.
Walrik Marak • 19 Aug 2026
Central Pensioners to Protest in Shillong Over Benefits
Meghalaya pensioners will protest Wednesday in Shillong to demand pension reforms, healthcare improvements, and a return to the Old Pension Scheme.
NEWire Desk • 19 Aug 2026
Conrad Sangma to Break Ground on New Shillong Veterinary Hospital
Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma kicks off construction for a new state veterinary facility in Upper Shillong this afternoon at the Indo-Danish Project.
Walrik Marak • 19 Aug 2026
Prime Minister Modi Mourns Death of Meghalaya Leader Bir Bahadur Chettri
Prime Minister Modi expressed condolences following the death of Meghalaya leader and educator Bir Bahadur Chettri, who passed away on August 15.
NEWire Desk • 19 Aug 2026
East Khasi Hills Targets Umkaliar Pollution With New SOP
Officials are drafting a new standard operating procedure to stop waste from polluting the Umkaliar river and choking the Umkhrah waterway.
NEWire Desk • 19 Aug 2026
KSU Detains Ten People at Umshyrpi Bridge
Khasi Students' Union members handed ten individuals, including children, to police in Shillong on Tuesday after they failed to provide identity proof.
NEWire Desk • 19 Aug 2026
