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Mukul Sangma Urges Meghalaya Interns to Lead

25 Jun 2026

Opposition leader Mukul Sangma told students at the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly that they should aim for leadership roles across all professions.

East Garo Hills Residents Fight Illegal Land Grab

25 Jun 2026

Villagers in Dagal Bolmedang have petitioned the MHRC over the illegal transfer of 114 hectares of land to the Forest Department without their consent.

Activist Demands Restoration of Autonomy to Garo Hills Council Branding

25 Jun 2026

Activist Greneth Sangma slams the Garo Hills Council for dropping the word Autonomous from its official logos, claiming it threatens tribal rights.

KSU slams plan to turn Umling border post into food court

25 Jun 2026

The Khasi Students’ Union opposes turning the Umling entry checkpoint into a commercial food court, citing failed efforts to monitor border migration.

KHADC Blocks Blinkit to Save Local Grocery Shops

25 Jun 2026

The KHADC has blocked Blinkit from returning to Shillong, citing threats to thousands of local jobs and a commitment to protecting indigenous business owners.

Road closures set for Shillong-Dawki route construction

25 Jun 2026

Authorities in Pynursla are diverting traffic on the Laitlyngkot-Lyngkyrdem road due to construction work scheduled throughout the day and night.

Jaintia Hills Council Demands End to Decade-Long Coal Mining Ban

25 Jun 2026

Jaintia Hills council members demand an end to the NGT coal mining ban, seeking to restore local revenue and protect tribal mineral rights.

Meghalaya Launches Electoral Roll Overhaul to Purify Voter Lists

25 Jun 2026

Meghalaya kicks off a voter roll revision using the 2005 list as a baseline to clear out ineligible voters and verify citizenship ahead of 2026 elections.

Modi spotlights Meghalaya turmeric at G7 Summit

25 Jun 2026

Prime Minister Modi promoted Meghalaya’s Lakadong turmeric to world leaders at the G7 Summit, boosting the global profile of the region's golden spice.

Shillong Cricket Association Corrects Official Titles

25 Jun 2026

The Shillong Cricket Association issued a correction regarding the official positions of three of its key board members following a recent report.