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Meghalaya Launches Ascent 2026 to Boost National Exam Success

12 Aug 2026

Meghalaya debuted the Ascent 2026 initiative in Shillong, offering financial support to UPSC aspirants to bolster national-level exam performance.

Meghalaya Government Relocates Shillong Street Vendors to New Polo Market

12 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma distributed grants to Shillong street vendors relocated to a new 132-stall facility to ease city traffic.

Shillong Tibetans Rally for Activist After Deadly Protest

12 Aug 2026

Shillong Tibetans held a vigil for activist Lobga Rangzen, who died after a self-immolation protest at the UN headquarters, and decried Chinese policy.

Students gather in Shillong for Bystander Debate 2026

12 Aug 2026

Students from across Northeast India met in Shillong for the Bystander Debate 2026 to discuss how to shift from passive bystanders to active upstanders.

NEHU Shillong Seeks Research Associate for Himalayan Fermented Food Study

12 Aug 2026

North Eastern Hill University is hiring a Research Associate to study Gundruk under a Department of Biotechnology project. Deadline is August 24, 2026.

Houthi Missile Strike Kills Five Crew Members in Bab el-Mandeb

12 Aug 2026

Houthi rebels killed five people in a missile strike on a commercial vessel, marking a deadly escalation in the Red Sea shipping conflict.

Everbrightson Sana: From Dropout to Shillong Lajong Star

12 Aug 2026

Everbrightson Sana overcame a three-year break and a failed stint as a right-back to become a standout striker for Shillong Lajong in the I-League.

Meghalaya Promotes Seven Civil Service Officers to Head of Department Roles

12 Aug 2026

Seven MCS officers received promotions to HoD-level posts following Election Commission approval, effective upon assuming their new assignments.

KSU Demands Action on Cement Plant and Security Laws

12 Aug 2026

The KSU has issued a 15-day ultimatum to the Meghalaya government, demanding a cancelled cement plant hearing and new safety law enforcement.

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.