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Vivekananda Sangha Honors Ten Top Shillong Students

6 Jul 2026

Vivekananda Sangha honored ten high-achieving Shillong students with cash awards and certificates during a ceremony held this Saturday.

Over 100 Athletes Compete in 19th Meghalaya State Swimming Championship

6 Jul 2026

More than 100 athletes gathered for the 19th Meghalaya State Swimming Championship to compete for medals and gain experience in regional swimming events.

Meghalaya lawmakers set 45-day deadline to settle Assam border dispute

6 Jul 2026

Meghalaya has launched a fresh 45-day effort to solve its long-standing border dispute with Assam by prioritizing local residents over political games.

Internal BJP struggle erupts over South Shillong seat

6 Jul 2026

BJP internal friction grows as newcomer Homnath Gautam targets the South Shillong seat, sparking a turf war that threatens the party's 2028 election plans.

Ranikor farmers demand aid after elephant raids wipe out crops

6 Jul 2026

NPP officials are pushing the state government for compensation after wild elephant herds destroyed crops and ruined livelihoods in Ranikor.

Unusual Heatwave Hits Shillong as Temperatures Climb

6 Jul 2026

Shillong faces unseasonable heat as temperatures stay well above average. Relief is expected by mid-week with rain set to cool the hill station.

Khasi Students Union Ramps Up Fight Against Uranium Mining

6 Jul 2026

The KSU is demanding official resolutions to block uranium mining in Meghalaya amid allegations of land grabs and intimidation by outside interests.

Meghalaya farmers stick with bamboo knup for rain protection

6 Jul 2026

While urbanites buy umbrellas, farmers in Meghalaya rely on the traditional bamboo knup to keep dry and hands-free during the state's heavy monsoon.

Rasong farmers ditch broom grass for black cardamom

6 Jul 2026

Twenty-three farming families in Rasong are switching to black cardamom to escape falling broomstick prices and build more stable livelihoods.

East Khasi Hills Voter Revision Drive Stays On Track

6 Jul 2026

Officials are pushing through the Special Intensive Revision in East Khasi Hills, with over 167,000 voter forms handed out despite one local dispute.