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India repatriates 274 fugitives as Northeast insurgent space shrinks

6 Aug 2026

Since 2019, the government has extradited 274 fugitives and seized 17,874 crore in assets to dismantle insurgent networks operating from foreign soil.

East Garo Hills schools battle crumbling infrastructure

6 Aug 2026

Meghalaya schools in Rongmil face severe infrastructure decay, forcing frequent cancellations as classrooms leak and lack basic facilities like toilets.

VPP Supporters March on Meghalaya Secretariat Demanding Policy Changes

6 Aug 2026

Thousands of VPP supporters marched to the Meghalaya Secretariat in Shillong on August 6, demanding government action on ten major public policy issues.

Meghalaya Publishes 2026 Draft Electoral Roll, Millions Face Verification

6 Aug 2026

Meghalaya’s Chief Electoral Officer released the 2026 draft electoral rolls. Over 1.8 lakh voters are flagged for removal amid a statewide verification drive.

Meghalaya Tax Amnesty Scheme Hits 20 Crore Milestone

6 Aug 2026

Meghalaya's one-time settlement scheme for commercial vehicle tax debts has topped 20 crore rupees ahead of the August 31 deadline.

NEHU Clears Professors to Run in Shillong By-Election

6 Aug 2026

NEHU faculty members Dr. D.R.L. Nonglait and Prof. Batskhem Myrboh get the green light to run in the upcoming Shillong Lok Sabha by-election.

Meghalaya Plans Internal Review of Them Iew Mawlong Relocation

6 Aug 2026

Meghalaya will hold an inter-departmental meeting in late August to review the long-delayed relocation of Them Iew Mawlong residents.

Jirang MLA Claims Byrnihat Is No Longer India's Most Polluted Town

6 Aug 2026

Jirang MLA Sosthenes Sohtun says Byrnihat has improved, citing government regulations and cross-border cooperation with Assam to fix air quality.

Meghalaya High Court Orders Merger of Five Hate Speech Cases Against TMC Leader

6 Aug 2026

Meghalaya High Court directs police to consolidate five hate speech FIRs against TMC leader S.G. Esmatur Mominin into a single investigation.

Sohra Tourist Sites Shut Down Over Violent Village Land Dispute

6 Aug 2026

Meghalaya officials banned all tourism at four Sohra sites after a land dispute between four villages threatened public safety and law and order.