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Recent Investigative Reports

East Garo Hills groups demand crackdown on illegal coal transport

16 Jun 2026

Three civil society organizations have petitioned the East Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner to investigate illegal and overloaded coal trucks on NH 62.

Residents in Meghalaya's Garo Hills Protest Frequent Power Outages and Unfair Billing

16 Jun 2026

Community leaders and local groups in Tura demand urgent utility grid repairs and a billing probe after facing over 30 power cuts per day.

Centre Unveils Rs 39,800 Crore Highway Overhaul for Meghalaya

16 Jun 2026

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced a major Rs 39,800 crore highway package to transform Meghalaya's infrastructure and boost regional economic growth.

Bihar and Meghalaya Legislative Committees Meet in Shillong

16 Jun 2026

Legislators from Bihar and Meghalaya met in Shillong to exchange insights on legislative procedures and the functioning of subordinate committees.

NEHU Tura staff launch indefinite strike over pay grievances

16 Jun 2026

Tura Campus staff at North-Eastern Hill University have launched an indefinite pen down strike to demand equal pay, fair promotions, and better benefits.

Meghalaya High Court Quashes POCSO Case Involving Consensual Relationship

16 Jun 2026

The Meghalaya High Court has dropped a 2018 POCSO case, noting that the couple is now married and raising a child, citing the need for social realism.

VIP culture and facility failures disrupt North East India Infrastructure Summit

16 Jun 2026

Organisational lapses and preferential treatment for VIPs drew criticism from investors at the recent North East India Infrastructure Summit in Shillong.

Rare Four-Year Cicadas Emerge in Meghalaya Coinciding With FIFA World Cup

16 Jun 2026

Rare Niangtaser cicadas have emerged in India's Ri-Bhoi district. The four-year cycle of the insects perfectly aligns with the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament.

Police investigate deaths of young couple found in Shillong shed

16 Jun 2026

Police are investigating the deaths of a young couple found in a Lumsohphoh shed. Authorities currently suspect suicide, though an investigation continues.

Nitin Gadkari Unveils Rs 90,000 Crore Infrastructure Boost for Northeast India

15 Jun 2026

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced Rs 90,000 crore in infrastructure projects for Northeast India to enhance regional connectivity and economic growth.