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Shillong to Mark Partition Horrors Remembrance Day at Lok Bhavan
The Governor’s Secretariat and the Department of Arts and Culture will host a remembrance event in Shillong this morning to honor Partition victims.
NEWire Desk • 14 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Lawyers Expel Advocate General Amid Safety Dispute
Meghalaya bar associations have removed Advocate General Amit Kumar from their rolls following his controversial remarks regarding lawyer safety.
NEWire Desk • 14 Aug 2026
Family Demands Justice Five Years After Thangkhiew Killing
Five years after the fatal police raid on Cheristerfield Thangkhiew, his family continues their legal battle for accountability in Meghalaya High Court.
NEWire Desk • 14 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Electoral Roll Revision Highlights Urban Voter Disparities
Meghalaya’s voter roll revision reveals major gaps. Urban hubs like South Shillong face high exclusions, potentially altering future election results.
Walrik Marak • 14 Aug 2026
Hima Langrin Blames Mining Interests for Public Meeting Chaos
Officials allege coal and limestone mining businessmen orchestrated a violent disruption at an August 7 meeting to avoid paying royalties.
Walrik Marak • 13 Aug 2026
Shillong Tibetans Shave Heads in Vigil for Self-Immolated Activist
Tibetans in Shillong gathered to mourn activist Lobga Rangzen and protest Chinese policies threatening their cultural identity and heritage.
Walrik Marak • 13 Aug 2026
Shillong Hawkers Protest Relocation Amid Licensing Dispute
Vendors in Laitumkhrah protest a government relocation plan, citing missing licenses and poor site conditions ahead of an August 17 deadline.
NEWire Desk • 13 Aug 2026
Polish Guitarist Marcin Performs With Local Talent in Shillong
Polish guitarist Marcin Patrzałek teamed up with Meghalaya musicians in Shillong for his 2026 tour, highlighting the state's local talent and music scene.
Walrik Marak • 13 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Government Relocates Shillong Street Vendors to New Polo Market
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma distributed grants to Shillong street vendors relocated to a new 132-stall facility to ease city traffic.
NEWire Desk • 12 Aug 2026
Shillong Tibetans Rally for Activist After Deadly Protest
Shillong Tibetans held a vigil for activist Lobga Rangzen, who died after a self-immolation protest at the UN headquarters, and decried Chinese policy.
NEWire Desk • 12 Aug 2026
Students gather in Shillong for Bystander Debate 2026
Students from across Northeast India met in Shillong for the Bystander Debate 2026 to discuss how to shift from passive bystanders to active upstanders.
NEWire Desk • 12 Aug 2026
NEHU Shillong Seeks Research Associate for Himalayan Fermented Food Study
North Eastern Hill University is hiring a Research Associate to study Gundruk under a Department of Biotechnology project. Deadline is August 24, 2026.
NEWire Desk • 12 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Opens Lok Bhavan Doors for Independence Day Celebrations
Meghalaya turns the former Raj Bhavan into a public venue for two days to mark India's 80th Independence Day with cultural shows and exhibitions.
Walrik Marak • 12 Aug 2026
Meghalaya High Court Demands Answers on Forensic DNA Testing Halt
The Meghalaya High Court is demanding answers from the state government after a chemical shortage stalled all DNA testing at the Shillong forensic lab.
Walrik Marak • 12 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Students Shine at SPARK District Talent Showcase
Meghalaya's SPARK initiative showcases student talent in East Khasi Hills, marking the first of 12 district events for 20,532 students statewide.
Walrik Marak • 12 Aug 2026
Former Shillong Times Editor Rabiul Islam Dies
Rabiul Islam, the former Chief Sub-Editor of The Shillong Times, has died. The SSASA honored his career and support for the local student organization.
NEWire Desk • 12 Aug 2026
Anti-Narcotic Task Force Arrests Suspected Drug Dealer in Umiam
Police caught Jaziel Nongjop Syiem with over 21 grams of heroin during a Tuesday night sting operation in Umiam.
Walrik Marak • 12 Aug 2026
Election Commission Silent on Shillong Lok Sabha Bypoll Delay
Meghalaya's Shillong seat remains vacant six months after Ricky A.J. Syngkon died. Officials cite electoral roll updates for the delay until November.
Walrik Marak • 12 Aug 2026
Polish Guitarist Marcin Patrzałek Lands in Shillong for Concert
Guitarist Marcin Patrzałek arrives in Shillong for an August 12 concert and workshops under the state's grassroots music program.
Walrik Marak • 11 Aug 2026
KSU Demands Demolition of Unauthorized CBI Campus Temple
The KSU has given authorities a seven-day deadline to tear down an unauthorized temple built inside the CBI campus in New Shillong.
Walrik Marak • 11 Aug 2026
