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Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma Calls for Release of Manipur Hostages

1 Jun 2026

NPP leader Conrad Sangma is urging the immediate release of 20 civilians held hostage in Manipur, calling for peace and dialogue amid ongoing ethnic unrest.

UDP candidate Vivanstone Kharngapkynta eyes judicial reform and Khasi language rights

1 Jun 2026

Shillong by-election candidate Vivanstone Kharngapkynta advocates for using the Khasi language in courts to help rural litigants understand judicial process.

Stunt bikers relocate to New Shillong Township following police crackdown

1 Jun 2026

Stunt bikers are now performing dangerous maneuvers in New Shillong Township after Ri-Bhoi police cracked down on reckless riding along the national highway.

Kalam Foundation Hosts Student Contests and Gorkha Pathshala Updates Alumni Records

1 Jun 2026

The Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Foundation plans local student competitions, while Gorkha Pathshala Higher Secondary School seeks to update its alumni database.

Meghalaya Boosts Eri Silk Sector Through Clean Energy Innovation

1 Jun 2026

Meghalaya concluded SILK LINK 2.0, an initiative focused on integrating clean energy and new technology to grow the local Eri silk industry.

Garo Hills Council Faces Criticism Over Misspelled Tourist Site Plaque

1 Jun 2026

The GHADC is under fire after a misspelling of the Wari Chora tourist site was discovered on a new commemorative stone at the recently opened facility.

VIP Sirens and Hawkers Persist Despite Shillong Official Crackdowns

1 Jun 2026

Shillong residents report that VIP sirens and illegal street hawkers remain common despite government attempts to regulate road use and clear footpaths.

Meghalaya Grants Official Heritage Status to Shillong's Lok Bhavan

1 Jun 2026

The Meghalaya government has designated the historic Lok Bhavan in Shillong as a protected heritage building to preserve its cultural and architectural value.

Shillong Inter-State Bus Terminus Faces Urgent Repair Calls After Reopening

1 Jun 2026

The Shillong ISBT needs urgent repairs and better connectivity after its recent reopening, despite ongoing efforts by officials to improve the facility.

Vincent Pala Predicts BJP Downfall Over Religious Policies

1 Jun 2026

Meghalaya Congress leader Vincent Pala launched his campaign, warning that BJP policies threaten religious minorities and national economic stability.