#Shillong

Meghalaya Police Bust Heroin Ring in Shillong

Meghalaya police seized 40 grams of heroin worth Rs 7 lakh in Shillong, arresting two men linked to a trafficking route from Assam.

NEWire Desk • 22 Sep 2026

Eriben Presbyterian Students Stage Variety Show in Shillong

Students at Eriben Presbyterian Secondary School showcased music, dance, and a folk play during their recent biennial concert at U Soso Tham Auditorium.

Walrik Marak • 21 Sep 2026

East Khasi Hills Officials Target Shillong River Pollution and Illegal Building

Shillong authorities are cracking down on illegal construction and pollution threatening the Wahumkrah and Umkaliar rivers to ensure public health.

Walrik Marak • 21 Sep 2026

Voice of the People Party Gears Up for Shillong Lok Sabha Bypoll

The Voice of the People Party is preparing for the Shillong Lok Sabha by-election while building momentum for the 2028 Meghalaya Assembly polls.

NEWire Desk • 21 Sep 2026

Nongkrem School Denies Misuse of MLA Funds

St. Peter Secondary School rejects claims of mismanaging Rs 15 lakh in MLA funds, citing clear expenses for new classrooms and facility repairs.

NEWire Desk • 21 Sep 2026

Shillong residents fed up with failing mobile networks

Shillong locals face constant dropped calls and dead zones despite rising bills. Major providers are failing to deliver stable mobile or 5G service.

NEWire Desk • 21 Sep 2026

Meghalaya BJP Spokesman Warns of Serial Impersonator

BJP spokesperson Mariahom Kharkrang filed a police complaint after a fake Facebook account used his identity to solicit money and personal data.

NEWire Desk • 21 Sep 2026

East Khasi Hills Police Ordered to Ramp Up Vice and Liquor Raids

East Khasi Hills officials ordered police to launch sustained raids against illegal liquor sales and public vice following resident complaints.

Walrik Marak • 21 Sep 2026

Meghalaya Honors Cultural Icon Zubeen Garg With Special Tributes

Meghalaya held city-wide events to honor singer Zubeen Garg. The Assamese Community and USTM gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of the late icon.

NEWire Desk • 20 Sep 2026

Shillong Ceremony Honors Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam and Zubeen Garg

Shillong hosted a dual tribute event for Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam and singer Zubeen Garg, featuring an address from Air Marshal Devendra P. Hirani.

Walrik Marak • 20 Sep 2026

Kur Kharpran Honors Former Leaders in Shillong

The Kur Kharpran group held a special event in Shillong to recognize the past contributions of former president Bring Kharpran and MLA Heavingstone Kharpran.

Walrik Marak • 20 Sep 2026

Students Debate Social Media Impact on Democracy in Shillong

Students from 13 schools gathered in Shillong to debate whether social media helps or harms democratic discourse and the spread of information.

NEWire Desk • 20 Sep 2026

Sanbor Shullai honors U Tirot Sing with new statue in Shillong

Arts and Culture Minister Sanbor Shullai installed a life-size statue of freedom fighter U Tirot Sing Syiem in Lumshatsngi to honor his historical legacy.

NEWire Desk • 20 Sep 2026

Shillong Police Intensify Citywide Checkpoints Following Violent Attacks

Police increased checkpoints across Shillong after an officer was injured and government sites were hit by petrol bomb attacks and property damage.

Walrik Marak • 20 Sep 2026

Assam Dominates North East Badminton Championship in Shillong

Assam dominated the North East Zone Inter-State Badminton Championship in Shillong, claiming five individual titles after a clean sweep of team events.

Walrik Marak • 20 Sep 2026