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Meghalaya Launches Mass Recruitment Drive for 20,000 Jobs

12 Aug 2026

Meghalaya is kicking off a massive hiring effort to fill 20,000 jobs. The drive starts August 17 in East Khasi Hills for youth across all districts.

Former Shillong Times Editor Rabiul Islam Dies

12 Aug 2026

Rabiul Islam, the former Chief Sub-Editor of The Shillong Times, has died. The SSASA honored his career and support for the local student organization.

Meghalaya BJP leadership dodges questions on youth leader's violent post

12 Aug 2026

Meghalaya BJP stays silent on a youth leader's violent social media post while slamming the Jharkhand government for police action against students.

Meghalaya Tests Filterless Air Purifiers to Clean Up Byrnihat

12 Aug 2026

Byrnihat will pilot filterless outdoor air purifiers following a successful trial that cut particulate pollution by nearly 45 percent.

Meghalaya Power Grid Remains Stable Despite Rainfall Deficit

12 Aug 2026

Meghalaya officials report a stable power supply despite low rainfall, maintaining a streak of zero scheduled shutdowns over the past three years.

Meghalaya pays 7.5 lakh to families of three children killed by power lines

12 Aug 2026

The Meghalaya government issued 2.5 lakh each to families of three children electrocuted by high-voltage lines in Ri-Bhoi district last month.

Government to Refer Contentious FCRA Bill to Joint Parliamentary Committee

12 Aug 2026

The Centre plans to send the controversial FCRA Amendment Bill to a Joint Parliamentary Committee following intense pushback from opposition and allies.

State reviews contested KHADC land bill amid backlash

12 Aug 2026

Officials are reviewing a controversial land bill after traditional groups protested the removal of a key consultation clause in the legislation.

BJP Blasts Rahul Gandhi Over Parliament Stalls and Jharkhand Protests

11 Aug 2026

Meghalaya BJP and Union ministers condemn Rahul Gandhi for parliamentary disruptions and alleged silence on police crackdowns against Jharkhand students.

Assam Schools Eye Mid-August Reopening Following Severe Floods

11 Aug 2026

Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu plans to reopen schools in flood-hit Sivasagar, Nazira, and Charaideo after August 15, pending site restoration.