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Weak Monsoon Throttles Meghalaya Waterfalls

7 Jul 2026

Meghalaya faces a 74 percent rainfall deficit, leaving iconic waterfalls dry and putting the state's tourism-dependent economy on edge.

Meghalaya High Court Pushes Back Illegal Coal Mining Hearing

7 Jul 2026

The High Court of Meghalaya delayed a key coal mining case after receiving a new government report. Proceedings will resume on July 20, 2026.

High Court Orders Meghalaya to Reveal Police Bazar Drug Crime Data

7 Jul 2026

The Meghalaya High Court demands detailed NDPS case records for Police Bazar following public outcry over rampant drug dealing and street harassment.

CBI Nabs NHAI Shillong Official in Bribery Sting

7 Jul 2026

CBI agents arrested an NHAI Project Director and two others for allegedly demanding a 12-lakh bribe to clear a multi-crore road contractor bill.

KSU Alleges Secret Land Buyouts for Uranium Mining in Meghalaya

7 Jul 2026

The KSU claims powerful figures are buying land in Domiasiat to push for uranium mining. The KHADC plans to investigate these suspicious transactions.

Shillong News Briefs: BJP Anniversary, KHADC Transparency Demands, and Youth Honors

7 Jul 2026

Meghalaya news covers a BJP anniversary event, HNYF demands for KHADC records regarding a blacklisted firm, and a city awards ceremony for young achievers.

Assam Club Sets Annual General Meeting for July 12

7 Jul 2026

The Assam Club will hold its annual general meeting on July 12 at 10:30 am. Officials want all members to show up and take part in the proceedings.

Search Intensifies for Missing Jakrem Woman

7 Jul 2026

Volunteers in Jakrem are scouring the village for 76-year-old Joit Kharlyngdoh, who vanished on Saturday wearing mismatched shoes and a headscarf.

HITO Demands Traditional Chiefs Reject KHADC Appointments

7 Jul 2026

HITO urges traditional Khasi heads to return their appointment letters or force a convention to resolve ongoing land governance disputes with the KHADC.

KHADC Backtracks on Controversial Land Amendment Bill

7 Jul 2026

The KHADC promises to revisit its land bill after facing heavy pressure from clan elders and traditional leaders concerned about indigenous land rights.