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NECTAR Pitches Saffron and Mobile Tech to Boost Northeast Farming
NECTAR showcases new mobile processing units and regional saffron projects in Shillong to help farmers boost income and handle harvests.
Walrik Marak • 19 Aug 2026
East Khasi Hills Police Honors Traffic Officers for Road Safety Work
East Khasi Hills Police recognized traffic personnel and Home Guards for their commitment to public safety during a Tuesday ceremony in Shillong.
Walrik Marak • 19 Aug 2026
Shillong Hoteliers Demand Restored Regional Flights
The Federation of Shillong Hotels wants the government to bring back regional flights to Umroi Airport to boost tourism while runway expansion continues.
Walrik Marak • 18 Aug 2026
Shillong mourns passing of prominent community leader BB Chettri
The Gorkha Association of Shillong held a meeting to honor the life and community contributions of the late social worker BB Chettri.
NEWire Desk • 18 Aug 2026
Commuters blast construction quality of new Shillong-Dawki highway
Commuters slam the crumbling 350-crore Shillong-Dawki road, citing poor construction, rampant encroachments, and dangerous traffic safety violations.
Walrik Marak • 18 Aug 2026
Viral Video Sparks Shillong Bar Shutdown and Liquor Raid
Authorities shut down a Shillong bar and seized illegal liquor after a viral video showed staff washing utensils in the polluted Umkhrah River.
NEWire Desk • 18 Aug 2026
East Khasi Hills Officials Target Drug Activity in Shillong
Officials inspected Shillong's Lum Survey area Tuesday to address rising drug concerns and poor living conditions for vulnerable residents.
NEWire Desk • 18 Aug 2026
Khasi Students Union Plans Protests After Government Ignores Ultimatum
The KSU will launch statewide protests Wednesday after the Meghalaya government ignored a 15-day ultimatum regarding five key demands.
NEWire Desk • 18 Aug 2026
NEHU Shillong Hiring Researchers for 2026 Soil Project
North-Eastern Hill University seeks applicants for two project roles by August 29, 2026, to study soil bacteria and biofertilizers in Meghalaya.
NEWire Desk • 17 Aug 2026
Independence Day Crowds Overwhelm Shillong
Record tourist numbers on Independence Day spark local debate over the changing character and overcrowding of Shillong as a destination.
NEWire Desk • 17 Aug 2026
Local Entrepreneurs Report Big Sales at Shillong Independence Day Exhibition
Meghalaya entrepreneurs see high demand at the Colors of India event in Shillong, showcasing local goods and traditional cultural performances.
Walrik Marak • 17 Aug 2026
Shillong Authorities Set to Evict Laitumkhrah Street Vendors
State officials plan to relocate Laitumkhrah vendors today despite ongoing protests from hawker associations regarding unresolved vending rights.
Walrik Marak • 17 Aug 2026
KSU Launches Shillong Campaign to Force Government Action on Five Demands
The KSU is holding eight public meetings in Shillong on August 17 and 18 to pressure the Meghalaya government over its five-point list of demands.
Walrik Marak • 17 Aug 2026
Shillong Water Project Nears Completion
Meghalaya’s PHE Minister Marcuise N. Marak says the Greater Shillong Water Supply Scheme is 90% complete and will start operations in March next year.
Walrik Marak • 15 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Plans New Water Utility Board for Urban Centers
The Meghalaya government intends to launch a Jal Board-style authority to manage water and sewerage services in Shillong and Tura by next year.
Walrik Marak • 15 Aug 2026
Shillong Marks Independence Day With Rallies and Exhibits
Shillong hosts an Independence Day lineup featuring a motorcycle rally, a religious freedom signature campaign, and an open house at the IMD center.
Walrik Marak • 14 Aug 2026
Shillong Police Still Hunting Petrol Bomb Attackers
Police have made no arrests following two petrol bomb attacks on the Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board office in Shillong on August 3.
NEWire Desk • 14 Aug 2026
East Khasi Hills Tightens Security for 80th Independence Day
East Khasi Hills Police increase security for Independence Day while the state prepares for parades, free public events, and official award ceremonies.
NEWire Desk • 14 Aug 2026
Shillong Marks Partition Horrors Remembrance Day
Shillong residents gathered at Lok Bhavan to honor the victims of the 1947 Partition, focusing on human stories over political borders.
NEWire Desk • 14 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Magar Samaj Mourns Founding President Binod Rana
The Meghalaya Magar Samaj Shillong honors founding president Binod Rana, who died at age 74 on August 4, 2026.
Walrik Marak • 14 Aug 2026
