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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
Tynsong blasts VPP for undermining Khasi traditional institutions
Deputy CM Prestone Tynsong accused the VPP of eroding traditional governance in the KHADC while campaigning for NPP candidate Dr. D.R.L. Nonglait.
Walrik Marak • 28 Sep 2026
Shillong Literary Event Celebrates Khasi Scholar Streamlet Dkhar
The Prabha Khaitan Foundation honored Khasi author Streamlet Dkhar in Shillong, celebrating her translations and extensive work in regional literature.
NEWire Desk • 27 Sep 2026
Shillong lecture links indigenous wisdom to Vidyasagar legacy
Prof. Shobhonlal Datta Gupta discussed the role of indigenous knowledge and Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar's legacy during a recent Shillong endowment lecture.
Walrik Marak • 27 Sep 2026
Shillong Group Honors 48 Students for Academic Excellence
The Shillong Shreehatta Sammilanee honored 48 Bengali students during a ceremony marking Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar's 206th birth anniversary.
NEWire Desk • 27 Sep 2026
Mizo Students Union Welcomes New Students in Shillong
Mizoram Health Minister joined the Mizo Students Union at NEIGRIHMS on Friday to welcome new students with cultural performances and music.
Walrik Marak • 27 Sep 2026
New 10-Bed Health Center Opens in Lumparing
Residents in Lumparing now have a local 10-bed health center. The facility cost 4.13 crore rupees and will offer maternity and child health services.
NEWire Desk • 27 Sep 2026
Shillong News Roundup: Education, Energy, Crime and Culture Updates
Meghalaya leaders address teacher grievances, while NEHU marks NSS Day. Regional power updates, drug convictions, and student events round out the news.
NEWire Desk • 27 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Tourism Surges as Infrastructure Struggles to Keep Pace
Record visitor numbers in Meghalaya are straining local resources, prompting officials to focus on better destination management and infrastructure.
Walrik Marak • 27 Sep 2026
Itsy Bitsy Opens First Art and Craft Store in Shillong
India's retail giant Itsy Bitsy opened a new DIY and craft supply store in Shillong's Ma-I-Khia Complex, featuring workshops and a diverse product range.
Walrik Marak • 27 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Enforces Four-Stream Waste Sorting Rules
Meghalaya must adopt four-stream waste segregation by 2026 under new federal rules aimed at improving scientific processing and environmental oversight.
Walrik Marak • 26 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Moves 785 Vendors to Clear Shillong Streets
Meghalaya officials have relocated 785 street vendors to six designated markets in Shillong, offering financial grants to help with the transition.
NEWire Desk • 26 Sep 2026
Water Pipeline Bursts During Pressure Test in Shillong
A high-pressure pipe failure flooded the Golf Links-Lumshyiap road, damaging the street and raising questions about the long-delayed water project.
NEWire Desk • 26 Sep 2026
Police Search for Missing Man as Shillong Reports Community Updates
Police search for a man missing since 2018 while local schools and civic groups host new initiatives across Shillong and Jowai.
NEWire Desk • 26 Sep 2026
Shillong Book Fair returns with 80 stalls at Central Library
The third Shillong Book Fair kicks off Friday at the State Central Library, offering a week of discounted books and events for local readers.
NEWire Desk • 25 Sep 2026
KHADC Mandates Biometric Attendance to Boost Staff Discipline
The KHADC has implemented biometric tracking and pay raises for casual staff to improve administrative efficiency after 18 months of reform.
NEWire Desk • 25 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Teachers and Staff Plan Massive Shillong Protest
Garo Hills deficit school staff will rally in Shillong on September 25 to demand better pay, pension benefits, and an increase in Dearness Allowance.
Walrik Marak • 24 Sep 2026
Deficit Teachers Plan Protest March in Shillong
Khasi Jaintia deficit school teachers will rally in Shillong on September 25 to demand pension reforms and better pay after government silence.
Walrik Marak • 24 Sep 2026
BJP Re-enters Khasi Hills District Council with Two Sitting MDCs
The BJP returns to the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council after a decade as two sitting MDCs switch parties, weakening the UDP's position.
NEWire Desk • 24 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Opens Phase Two of Shillong Technology Park
Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma launched the new Rs 121 crore technology hub, aiming to boost the state's economy and create jobs for local youth.
NEWire Desk • 23 Sep 2026
