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Meghalaya Prepares to Host 39th National Games

17 Aug 2026

Meghalaya will host the 39th National Games next year, featuring 10,000 athletes across 39 disciplines in Shillong, Tura, and Jowai.

Independence Day Crowds Overwhelm Shillong

17 Aug 2026

Record tourist numbers on Independence Day spark local debate over the changing character and overcrowding of Shillong as a destination.

Meghalaya High Court to Hear KHADC Appeal on Mylliem Syiemship

17 Aug 2026

The Meghalaya High Court hears a KHADC appeal today regarding the reinstatement of Ainam Manik Syiem as the Syiem of Hima Mylliem.

Activist Demands Probe Into Ri-Bhoi Coal Smuggling Syndicate

17 Aug 2026

Activist John Franky Rymbai wants a police probe into illegal coal trucking in Ri-Bhoi, citing falsified weighment records and department corruption.

CM Sangma Touts Eight Years of Meghalaya Growth

17 Aug 2026

CM Conrad K. Sangma marked Independence Day by highlighting eight years of infrastructure, healthcare, and economic progress in Meghalaya.

Meghalaya Grapples With Severe Doctor Shortage

16 Aug 2026

A new study reveals Meghalaya has only one doctor for every 4,200 people, falling well short of national standards and leaving rural residents underserved.

Meghalaya Economy Doubles as State Hits Growth Milestone

15 Aug 2026

Chief Minister Conrad Sangma reports Meghalaya is India's third fastest-growing state, with its economy doubling since 2018.

Jaintia National Council Demands Protection for Lum Syrman Farmers

15 Aug 2026

The Jaintia National Council is demanding the Meghalaya government protect Lum Syrman farmers from land disputes linked to a new Shree Cement project.

Meghalaya Forum Demands Return to Paper Ballots

15 Aug 2026

The For Genuine Citizens of Meghalaya Forum has petitioned the Chief Electoral Officer to replace electronic voting machines with traditional paper ballots.

The Shillong Times Suspends Publication for Independence Day

14 Aug 2026

The Shillong Times will pause printing this weekend to observe India's 80th Independence Day. No paper will hit newsstands on Sunday, August 16.