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Meghalaya performer wins big at world stage in Las Vegas

24 Jul 2026

Kitkupar Nongsiej earned three gold medals and two bronze at the World Championships of Performing Arts in Las Vegas. He was India’s sole finalist.

UDP Urges Action as Meghalaya Farmers Face Market Price Collapse

24 Jul 2026

Titosstarwell Chyne wants the state to enforce the 2020 Agri Marketing Act to stop farmers from dumping unsold crops due to crashing vegetable prices.

East Jaintia Hills Man Sentenced to 22 Years for Rape

24 Jul 2026

Jimi Bareh received a 22-year prison sentence for raping a minor in East Jaintia Hills. The court also hit him with a fine of Rs 50,000.

Assam CM Blames Hill Construction for Guwahati Floods

24 Jul 2026

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma claims illegal building in Meghalaya's Jorabat hills triggers severe flash floods in Guwahati, citing a Supreme Court report.

Meghalaya Rolls Out First Statewide School Grading System

24 Jul 2026

Meghalaya has launched a new performance index to assess 11,443 schools across 12 districts, aiming to drive evidence-based educational planning.

Indian Railways Admits Only One Bed Sheet Is Washed Per Trip

24 Jul 2026

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed that only one bed sheet is washed after a single use, sparking passenger concerns over railway hygiene standards.

Garo Students Union Demands Major Education Reform

24 Jul 2026

The Garo Students' Union protested in East Garo Hills, demanding better rural schools and an end to using teachers for non-academic government tasks.

Himanta Biswa Sarma Blames Jorabat Development for Guwahati Floods

24 Jul 2026

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma warns that development in the Jorabat hills, including USTM, threatens Guwahati with unmanageable flash floods.

Meghalaya Groups and Citizens Back NEET Protests Against Education Minister

24 Jul 2026

Opposition parties, students, and citizens in Meghalaya are joining national protests against NEET irregularities, demanding accountability and resignations.

Meghalaya Launches New Ranking System for 11,400 Schools

24 Jul 2026

Meghalaya introduced a new grading index to assess over 11,400 schools across 12 districts, aiming to boost educational standards and planning.