#Shillong
Meghalaya Lawyers Resume Strike Over Advocate General Dispute
Meghalaya lawyers will stop work starting Thursday to protest Advocate General Amit Kumar continuing to represent the state despite government promises.
Walrik Marak • 1 Oct 2026
Army and BSF Tighten Security Along Bangladesh Border
The Army and BSF held a seminar in Shillong to boost intelligence sharing and security along the complex 4,096 km border with Bangladesh.
Walrik Marak • 30 Sep 2026
Students Demand New Anti-Infiltration Gate on Jowai-Dawki Road
Pnar Students Movement wants the government to reopen a defunct border check gate to curb illegal crossings from Bangladesh into the Jaintia Hills.
Walrik Marak • 30 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Courts Hand Down Heavy Sentences in Separate POCSO Cases
Meghalaya courts handed down 10-year and 20-year sentences to two men convicted of sexual assault under the POCSO Act in separate East Khasi Hills cases.
Walrik Marak • 30 Sep 2026
Neglected Link Road Stalls Traffic in Shillong
Commuters demand repairs for a broken link road in Shillong as the PWD leaves the vital bypass in shambles, causing heavy congestion and safety hazards.
Walrik Marak • 30 Sep 2026
HNYF Demands Shillong Roads Remain Clear During Durga Puja
The HNYF urges East Khasi Hills officials to keep main roads clear of Durga Puja pandals to prevent massive traffic congestion in Shillong.
Walrik Marak • 30 Sep 2026
Postal Officials to Host Grievance Hearing in Shillong
Meghalaya postal officials will host a public hearing on October 9 to address service complaints. Submissions are due by October 8.
NEWire Desk • 30 Sep 2026
BAC Infratech Snags Rs 924 Crore Shillong Water Project Amid Scrutiny
The PHE Department handed a Rs 924 crore water contract to BAC Infratech, fueling ongoing allegations of favoritism despite the firm's past budget spikes.
NEWire Desk • 30 Sep 2026
Former Nartiang MLA Kharshiing Joins BJP With 200 Supporters
Former Nartiang MLA Draison Kharshiing and 200 supporters joined the BJP in Shillong, bolstering the party's presence in West Jaintia Hills.
Walrik Marak • 30 Sep 2026
Shillong Residents Call Public Meeting to Block Ropeway Project
The Joint Action Committee will meet October 2 to discuss protecting Lum Shyllong from a proposed ropeway project amid environmental concerns.
Walrik Marak • 29 Sep 2026
Shillong Literary Festival Returns This November with New Writing Prize
The Shillong Literary Festival hits Ward's Lake in November, offering a new prize for Northeast writers and career workshops ahead of the main event.
NEWire Desk • 29 Sep 2026
KHNAM Party Recruits Former Leaders for 2028 Election Bid
KHNAM working president Thomas Passah is urging former party stars Paul Lyngdoh and Adelbert Nongrum to rejoin ahead of the 2028 Assembly elections.
NEWire Desk • 29 Sep 2026
Clans Fight Move to Rename Legendary Ruler U Tirot Sing
Clan leaders are challenging a proposal to change the surname of Hima Nongkhlaw ruler U Tirot Sing, citing a need for verified historical evidence.
NEWire Desk • 28 Sep 2026
Shillong Traffic Rules Ignored as Cabs Overload and Bikers Run Wild
Shillong motorists are flouting safety rules as overcrowded taxis and reckless bike-taxi riders endanger the public amid lax police enforcement.
NEWire Desk • 28 Sep 2026
Shillong Residents Confront Urban Challenges at First Neighborhoods Forum
Shillong residents met to tackle traffic, waste, and governance issues. The forum aims to bridge the gap between community concerns and local action.
NEWire Desk • 28 Sep 2026
NEHU Shillong Hiring Biomedical Engineering Guest Faculty
North-Eastern Hill University seeks three guest faculty members for its M.Tech Medical Devices program. Apply online by October 9, 2026.
Walrik Marak • 28 Sep 2026
Shillong Questions Need for Sunday Bank Openings Ahead of Strike
Shillong residents challenge the Sunday bank opening mandate, citing digital banking convenience as the nationwide strike approaches later this month.
Walrik Marak • 28 Sep 2026
Tura MP Blames State Government for Shillong Unrest
Tura MP Saleng A. Sangma blames the Meghalaya government for recent Shillong violence, citing a failure to address deep-seated public grievances.
Walrik Marak • 28 Sep 2026
Fire Destroys Four Shops on GS Road
Firefighters battled a blaze that destroyed four shops on GS Road in Shillong on Sunday. No injuries occurred during the 45-minute emergency operation.
NEWire Desk • 28 Sep 2026
Jaintia Muster Roll Union Secures Back Pay, Eyes Provident Fund
PHE muster roll workers received four months of back pay, but the union is now pushing the government to expedite mandatory Employees' Provident Fund coverage.
NEWire Desk • 28 Sep 2026
