#Sohra
Sohra Resident Kyrda Sing Nongkynrih Dies at Age
Kyrda Sing Nongkynrih of Pdeng Shnong Sohra died Tuesday. His family scheduled cremation services for Thursday at Lum Jingthang Seng Khasi Sohra.
NEWire Desk • 16 Sep 2026
Sohra Police Station Ranked Among India's Top Six
Meghalaya’s oldest police station in Sohra earned sixth place in a national Ministry of Home Affairs ranking for performance and public service.
Walrik Marak • 9 Sep 2026
Sohra Half Marathon Draws Record Crowd of 11,672 Runners
The 5th Sohra International Half Marathon hosted 11,672 runners in Meghalaya, marking a massive surge in participation for the sporting event.
NEWire Desk • 4 Sep 2026
Shillong Traffic Police Issues Sohra Marathon Travel Restrictions
Shillong Traffic Police will stagger vehicles toward Sohra this Wednesday for the 5th International Half Marathon starting at 4:30 AM.
NEWire Desk • 3 Sep 2026
Road Closures Announced for Sohra Half Marathon on September 4
Sohra will close seven major roads for the 5th International Half Marathon on September 4. Traffic restrictions run from 4:30 am to 10 am.
Walrik Marak • 1 Sep 2026
Sohra Man Sentenced to Five Years for 2023 Stabbing
A Sohra court handed a five-year prison term to Stephan Khongtim for a 2023 stabbing. He must pay fines or face additional time behind bars.
Walrik Marak • 28 Aug 2026
Titoswell Chyne Challenges KHADC on Illegal Toll Gates and Sohra Syiem
Opposition leader Titoswell Chyne slams KHADC for illegal toll gate tenders and demands the immediate installation of a full-fledged Sohra Syiem.
NEWire Desk • 19 Aug 2026
Sohra Youth Leader Joins National Climate Fellowship
Carmel Fedrick Malngiang of Sohra joins the 2026 Climate Champions Fellowship to push local environmental projects on a national scale.
NEWire Desk • 10 Aug 2026
Sohra MLA reports Dympep Skywalk project hits 30 percent mark
Sohra MLA Gavin Miguel Mylliem says the Dympep Skywalk is 30 percent complete. The 51 crore rupee tourism project remains on schedule for completion.
NEWire Desk • 9 Aug 2026
Sohra MLA Blames Human Activity for Record Rainfall Deficit
Sohra MLA Gavin M. Mylliem links local rainfall drops to environmental damage, highlighting community-led conservation efforts in Meghalaya.
Walrik Marak • 7 Aug 2026
Sohra Tourist Sites Shut Down Over Violent Village Land Dispute
Meghalaya officials banned all tourism at four Sohra sites after a land dispute between four villages threatened public safety and law and order.
NEWire Desk • 6 Aug 2026
Sohra Shuts Popular Tourist Sites Over Village Land Disputes
Authorities closed four Sohra tourist spots after a heated ownership feud between four villages threatened to trigger public disorder and violence.
Walrik Marak • 5 Aug 2026
Authorities Shut Down Sohra Tourist Spots Over Village Land Dispute
Sohra officials closed four popular waterfalls and viewpoints to stop a brewing conflict between local villages over site ownership and fees.
NEWire Desk • 5 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Bans Roadside Cooking and Fires in Sohra
Meghalaya officials banned roadside cooking and open fires in the Sohra sub-division to curb littering and fire risks amid rising tourist pollution.
Walrik Marak • 4 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Bans Roadside Cooking and Open Fires Near Sohra
Officials banned open fires and cooking along the Shillong-Sohra route to curb pollution and fire risks. Violators now face strict legal enforcement.
NEWire Desk • 3 Aug 2026
Zoological Survey of India Leads Bumblebee Protection Drive in Sohra
The ZSI hosted an awareness event at Sohra Government College to highlight the critical role of Himalayan bumblebees in local biodiversity.
Walrik Marak • 1 Aug 2026
Meghalaya farmers fight middleman reliance with new tech-driven organic hub
NECTAR is launching a 1,000-acre organic hub in Sohra, using drones and certification to help 5,000 Meghalaya farmers reach premium global markets.
NEWire Desk • 28 Jul 2026
