#Shillong
East Khasi Hills Arms Licence Holders Face September Deadline
East Khasi Hills officials report low turnout for gun licence renewals as the September 20 deadline nears for thousands of local owners.
Walrik Marak • 18 Sep 2026
High Court Rejects Nongstoin Jail as Foreigner Detention Site
Meghalaya judges blocked a plan to use a prison as a detention center, ordering officials to provide a compliant alternative by September 21.
NEWire Desk • 18 Sep 2026
KSU Leader Granted Interim Bail Following Father’s Death
Reuben Najiar of the KSU secured a 14-day interim bail to attend his father's funeral as legal proceedings continue against several union leaders.
NEWire Desk • 18 Sep 2026
Residents Warn of Rising Crime at Shillong ISBT
Shillong residents report that the Mawiong bus terminal becomes a hotspot for alcohol consumption and public nuisance once night falls and buses stop.
Walrik Marak • 17 Sep 2026
Zenith Jubelieth Club Sets Shillong Debate Tournament
The Zenith Jubelieth Club hosts its 27th memorial debate competition on September 19 in Laban to discuss the impact of social media on democracy.
Walrik Marak • 17 Sep 2026
HSPDP Maintains RDA Ties Despite Election Split
The HSPDP will not back the UDP in the upcoming Shillong bye-election, yet insists their regional political alliance remains firm.
Walrik Marak • 17 Sep 2026
Petrol Bombs Hit Shillong Mining Office as Arson Spree Continues
Three suspects firebombed a Shillong DMR office, sparking a government security review after a string of violent attacks across the city since August.
Walrik Marak • 17 Sep 2026
Synod College Meghalaya Announces Seven Job Openings for 2026
Synod College in Shillong is hiring seven staff members across teaching and non-teaching roles. Applications are due by September 30, 2026.
NEWire Desk • 16 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Launches Rs 24.27 Crore Malki Market Overhaul
Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma kicked off the Rs 24.27 crore Malki Market redevelopment, aiming to modernize trade infrastructure across Shillong.
NEWire Desk • 16 Sep 2026
New Study Warns of High Earthquake Risk in Shillong
Scientists report high seismic stress in Shillong, while a building survey reveals over half of the city's structures may fail in a major earthquake.
NEWire Desk • 16 Sep 2026
Sangma monitors border tension and Shillong attacks
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma addresses twin-bomb attacks in Shillong and alleged forced enrollment of border villagers by Assam officials.
Walrik Marak • 16 Sep 2026
Ri-Bhoi Leads Medal Race at Meghalaya Athletics Championship
Ri-Bhoi maintains its lead at the Meghalaya State Senior Athletics Championship in Shillong as competition heats up for final spots.
NEWire Desk • 16 Sep 2026
Shillong Welcomes North East Badminton Championship After Decade Gap
Shillong hosts 250 athletes for the four-day North East Interstate Badminton Championship, marking the regional event's return after a ten-year hiatus.
Walrik Marak • 16 Sep 2026
VPP Leader Blasts Short Assembly Sessions
Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit claims limited Assembly time forces the VPP to take public grievances to social media instead of the House floor.
NEWire Desk • 16 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Tourism Workers Threaten Month-Long Sit-In Over Job Status
MTDC union workers threaten a month-long protest starting October 21 if the state fails to provide a timeline for permanent employment status.
Walrik Marak • 15 Sep 2026
Shillong Prepares for Durga Puja Security Blitz
Shillong prepares for Durga Puja from October 16 to 20, with officials deploying police and CCTV across 60 pandals to ensure public safety.
Walrik Marak • 15 Sep 2026
Shillong Hands Cash Grants to Relocated Street Vendors
Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma issued Rs 20,000 grants to 785 street vendors to support their transition into new, regulated city vending zones.
Walrik Marak • 15 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Senior Athletics Championship Returns After 18-Year Hiatus
Meghalaya's senior athletics championship is back after 18 years. Ri-Bhoi district leads the medal count at the three-day Shillong event.
Walrik Marak • 15 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Converts Ministerial Bungalow Into Vending Hub
Meghalaya’s government is repurposing prime real estate to give Shillong street vendors organized, permanent locations to conduct business.
NEWire Desk • 14 Sep 2026
Church leaders push for lay partnership at Shillong seminar
Church leaders gathered in Shillong to urge for active co-responsibility, pushing for the laity to become full partners in the mission of the Church.
Walrik Marak • 14 Sep 2026
