#West Garo Hills
Tura Youth Congress Seeks Probe Into Doctored Video of MP Saleng A Sangma
The District Youth Congress in Tura filed a police complaint regarding a manipulated video of MP Saleng A Sangma circulating on Facebook.
Walrik Marak • 13 Oct 2026
Tura Driver Found Dead in West Garo Hills Murder Probe
Police suspect murder after a missing Tura driver was found dead. Meanwhile, authorities investigate the discovery of an injured teen and a second body.
NEWire Desk • 5 Oct 2026
West Garo Hills Authorities Tighten Durga Puja Security in Tura
Tura officials have mandated strict safety and noise rules for 33 Durga Puja pandals to ensure orderly celebrations and safe idol immersion processions.
NEWire Desk • 26 Sep 2026
4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Meghalaya
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck Meghalaya's West Garo Hills on September 11. No damage or injuries were reported following the afternoon tremors.
Walrik Marak • 11 Sep 2026
Tura Hosts 900 Students for Second District Inter-School Games
Around 900 students from 42 schools in West Garo Hills kicked off the 2nd District-Level Inter-School Games in Tura, competing in eight distinct sports.
Walrik Marak • 31 Aug 2026
West Garo Hills Hosts 10-km Run for National Sports Day
Tura runners hit the pavement Saturday for a 10-km race celebrating National Sports Day, with local athletes taking top honors in both divisions.
NEWire Desk • 30 Aug 2026
State Food Commission Audits West Garo Hills Nutrition Programs
State Food Commission officials inspected schools, shops, and nutrition centers in Dadenggre to verify food quality and program distribution standards.
Walrik Marak • 28 Aug 2026
West Garo Hills Marks International Youth Day With Focus on Drug Awareness
Tura observed International Youth Day 2026, with officials urging students to combat drug abuse and engage with government empowerment schemes.
Walrik Marak • 13 Aug 2026
Rajabala Residents Demand Inquiry Into Alleged Electricity Extortion Racket
Residents in Rajabala are calling for an inquiry into a power franchisee employee accused of running an extortion racket involving cash, rice, and paddy.
NEWire Desk • 9 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Election Officials Issue Draft Electoral Rolls
Officials in West and East Garo Hills released draft electoral rolls today, starting a revision process that concludes with a final list on October 7.
Walrik Marak • 5 Aug 2026
High Court Orders Reopening of Contested Liquor Shop in Tura
The Meghalaya High Court ruled that a West Garo Hills liquor store must reopen, citing full legal compliance despite local moral objections.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
Meghalaya High Court Rejects Moral Objections to Licensed Liquor Shop
The Meghalaya High Court ruled that church-led moral objections cannot shutter a legally licensed liquor store operating within state law.
Walrik Marak • 29 Jul 2026
Meghalaya High Court Rules Moral Objections Cannot Close Licensed Liquor Shops
Meghalaya High Court orders authorities to allow a licensed liquor shop to operate, ruling that moral objections do not override state excise law.
Walrik Marak • 28 Jul 2026
TMC MLA Demands Action Over West Garo Hills Negligence
TMC MLA Mizanur Rahman Kazi threatens public protests over alleged government failures in infrastructure, safety, and local elections in West Garo Hills.
Walrik Marak • 24 Jul 2026
Short-Circuit Sparks Deadly Blaze in Rajabala
Two people died and two remain critical following a fire in Rajabala. Authorities suspect an electrical short circuit caused the fatal house-shop blaze.
Walrik Marak • 24 Jul 2026
West Garo Hills Preps for Ganol Dam Emergency Drill
Officials and local leaders held a tabletop exercise in Tura to prepare for a simulated dam emergency drill at Ganol Dam scheduled for Thursday at 11 AM.
NEWire Desk • 23 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Electoral Roll Update: Millions of Forms Processed Across Districts
Meghalaya election officials report significant progress in electoral roll revisions, with high form distribution and digitisation across three key districts.
NEWire Desk • 18 Jul 2026
West Garo Hills Police Bust Bike Theft Ring
Police arrested three suspects and recovered three stolen motorcycles across West Garo Hills following a week-long operation.
Walrik Marak • 15 Jul 2026
