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DNA Evidence Closes Williamnagar Murder Case

16 Jul 2026

East Garo Hills police confirmed the death of murder suspect James R. Sangma via DNA testing, officially closing the investigation into a 2025 killing.

Jaintia Groups Escalate Protests Against Shree Cement and JHADC

16 Jul 2026

JNC and JSU vow to ramp up protests against JHADC and the Shree Cement project after being ignored by the Chief Executive Member during a recent rally.

High Court Denies Bid to Toss Police Assault Case

16 Jul 2026

Meghalaya High Court judges denied a request to scrap an FIR against four men accused of assaulting police officers at a limestone quarry.

The Paradox of Educational Migration: Why Students from Manipur and Nagaland Leave for Shillong Despite Having Quality Teachers at Home

16 Jul 2026

A 2015 study of migrant students in Shillong recorded the experience of a twenty-year-old from Mokokchung sitting in a private hostel in her second year of a

Assam Earmarks 150 Crore to Fix Jorabat Flooding

16 Jul 2026

Assam is spending 150 crore to stop flash floods at the Jorabat gateway. The project aims to fix the chronic traffic and drainage issues by next monsoon.

Jaintia Miners Threaten Protests Over Stalled Coal Industry

16 Jul 2026

Meghalaya coal miners are threatening protests against the MDA government, citing 12 years of economic hardship caused by the ongoing mining ban.

KSU Demands Government Scrap Umling Food Court Project

16 Jul 2026

The Khasi Students’ Union refuses government talks, demanding the Umling food court be abandoned in favor of an original 2019 facilitation center plan.

Minister Promises Inspection as New Shillong Township Projects Face Delays

16 Jul 2026

Deputy CM Sniawbhalang Dhar blames heavy rains for project delays in New Shillong Township and plans a site inspection on July 30 to speed up work.

Magisterial Inquiry Launched Following Fatal Lapalang Reservoir Poisoning

16 Jul 2026

Authorities probe a deadly reservoir cleaning accident in Lapalang that killed five men, focusing on pump safety and potential compensation for the families.

KSU Targets Ex-MLAs Over Secret Uranium Land Deals

16 Jul 2026

The KSU is gathering evidence to expose former MLAs allegedly buying land in Domiasiat to push forward controversial uranium mining projects.