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Teenager found dead in Shillong room
Police are investigating the death of 18-year-old Sajan Borman after his body was recovered from a rented room in Shillong early Friday morning.
Walrik Marak • 2 Oct 2026
BSNL Employees Threaten Strike Over Stalled Pay Hikes
BSNL staff are staging protests to demand a long-overdue wage revision pending since 2017. Executives and non-executives claim DoT is blocking the plan.
Walrik Marak • 2 Oct 2026
Manipuri community to hold annual memorial ritual in Shillong
Shillong's Manipuri community gathers Sunday at Manipur Bhavan to honor their dead during the annual Langban Heikat-Leikat, Tara Luklen Tamba ritual.
Walrik Marak • 2 Oct 2026
Gorkha Pathshala Celebrates 150 Years of History
Gorkha Pathshala Higher Secondary School concludes its 150th-anniversary celebrations in Shillong this Saturday with a formal ceremony and cultural events.
NEWire Desk • 2 Oct 2026
Online Shopping Dents Puja Sales in Shillong
Shillong shop owners report declining Puja sales as younger consumers swap physical visits to Police Bazar for the convenience of online apps.
Walrik Marak • 2 Oct 2026
East Khasi Hills Police Probe Viral Deepfake Targeting SP and Deputy CM
East Khasi Hills SP Vivek Syiem is investigating a deepfake video connecting him to Deputy CM Prestone Tynsong amid a rise in digital misinformation.
NEWire Desk • 2 Oct 2026
BJP MLA Hek Urges JPC to Prioritize Stakeholders in FCRA Review
Pynthorumkhrah MLA A.L. Hek wants the JPC to consider the needs of groups relying on foreign funding when reviewing the FCRA.
Walrik Marak • 2 Oct 2026
KSU General Secretary Accepts Responsibility for August 19 Rally Violence
KSU leader Reuben Najiar accepted responsibility for violence during an August 19 rally while questioning the complete absence of police presence.
Walrik Marak • 2 Oct 2026
Meghalaya Officials Push for Faster Aadhaar Enrollment
Meghalaya officials met to accelerate Aadhaar coverage, focusing on mandatory biometric updates in schools and child registrations at health centers.
Walrik Marak • 1 Oct 2026
Shillong Pension Adalat Tackles Government Backlog
Officials in Shillong held a Pension Adalat on Friday to clear long-pending government cases from the South West and West Khasi Hills districts.
Walrik Marak • 1 Oct 2026
Meghalaya News Roundup: PWD Extends Tender Deadline, Delivery Scams Targeted, and Public Awareness Drives
Meghalaya state updates include an extended PWD tender deadline, a crackdown on delivery surcharges, and various youth and public awareness initiatives.
NEWire Desk • 1 Oct 2026
Scooty Rider Injured in Shillong Crash
A scooter rider was hospitalized after a head-on collision with a tourist vehicle in Shillong on Tuesday night. Police are investigating the crash.
NEWire Desk • 1 Oct 2026
Shillong Prepares for Milestone Durga Puja Celebrations
Rilbong marks a century of Durga Puja as the Central Puja Committee oversees 142 celebrations across the state this year.
NEWire Desk • 1 Oct 2026
Shillong Literary Festival Returns This November
The sixth Shillong Literary Festival hits Ward's Lake in November. Organizers added a new writing contest and career workshops to the event lineup.
NEWire Desk • 1 Oct 2026
East Khasi Hills Tightens Safety Rules for Durga Puja
East Khasi Hills officials mandated strict safety and crowd control measures for upcoming Durga Puja celebrations to ensure public security.
Walrik Marak • 1 Oct 2026
Rilbong Marks Centenary with Citywide Celebration
Rilbong is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a year-long program honoring historical figures and planning the future of Shillong.
NEWire Desk • 1 Oct 2026
Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival Returns to Madan Kurkalang for 2026
Organizers moved the 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival back to Madan Kurkalang after public demand, abandoning plans for the New Shillong Highland Grounds.
Walrik Marak • 1 Oct 2026
Shillong Hawkers Expose Major Failures in MUDA Market Management
More than 250 hawkers confronted auditors in Shillong regarding botched stall allocations and missing documentation at the Khyndailad MUDA Complex.
Walrik Marak • 1 Oct 2026
KSU Accuses Shillong Police of Extorting Truckers on Bypass
Khasi Students’ Union alleges police are shaking down truck drivers for cash on the Shillong Bypass and is calling for a full, independent inquiry.
NEWire Desk • 1 Oct 2026
Amit Shah to Present President’s Colour to Meghalaya Police in Shillong
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Shillong on October 5 to honor the Meghalaya Police with the prestigious President’s Colour award.
Walrik Marak • 1 Oct 2026
