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Meghalaya Jumps Two Spots in National Education Rankings

8 Jul 2026

Meghalaya moved from the lowest education tier to Akanshi-1 in the latest national Performance Grading Index, citing years of targeted school reforms.

AL Hek Rules Out Shillong By-Poll Bid, Backs Sanbor Shullai

8 Jul 2026

Pynthorumkhrah MLA AL Hek confirmed he will not run in the upcoming Shillong Lok Sabha by-election, proposing Sanbor Shullai as the BJP candidate.

Northeast NGOs face massive FCRA license cuts

8 Jul 2026

Ministry of Home Affairs data shows only one in five NGOs in the Northeast currently hold active Foreign Contribution Regulation Act licences.

Jaiñtia National Council Demands Probe into Failed Nutrition Program

8 Jul 2026

The Jaiñtia National Council is demanding an investigation into the East Jaiñtia Hills nutrition program, citing frequent supply shortages for families.

BJP Leader Homnath Gautam Sets Record Straight on Shillong Constituency

8 Jul 2026

BJP leader Homnath Gautam clarifies his constituency status following a recent reporting error regarding his candidacy for the West Shillong seat.

Clan Elders and Synjuk Demand KHADC Scrap Land Bill

8 Jul 2026

Traditional leaders are fighting the KHADC Land Amendment Bill, claiming the council ignored customary rights and bypassed democratic input.

Meghalaya Fans Trade Sleep for World Cup Action

8 Jul 2026

Football fans in Meghalaya are sacrificing sleep to watch World Cup matches live, turning the tournament into a month-long state-wide festival.

Police Probe Serial Rape Allegations Against Shillong Youth

8 Jul 2026

Shillong police are investigating viral social media allegations of serial rape and blackmail against a local man despite no formal complaint yet.

New Financial Scandal Rocks Meghalaya Cricket Association

8 Jul 2026

Suspended MCA secretary Rayonald Kharkamni faces heat over 1.55 crore in payments to a blacklisted vendor despite audit warnings.

Church Leaders Oppose New FCRA Bill Over Asset Seizure Risks

8 Jul 2026

Church leaders are fighting a proposed FCRA bill that could allow the government to seize assets of institutions if their foreign funding registration lapses.