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Meghalaya Pineapple Festival Closes With High-Stakes Musical Finale

12 Jul 2026

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma joined local musicians at the Delhi Pineapple Festival to boost the state's culture, tourism, and local economy.

Meghalaya Police issue lookout notice for Mizoram student in abuse probe

12 Jul 2026

Police are hunting a student from Mizoram following sexual exploitation allegations in Shillong. The accused remains at large despite a lookout notice.

East Khasi Hills Orders Removal of Illegal Highway Eateries

12 Jul 2026

Meghalaya officials gave Upper Shillong business owners 15 days to tear down illegal roadside structures encroaching on the national highway right of way.

Mikel Merino Sends Spain to World Cup Semifinals

12 Jul 2026

Mikel Merino scored a late winner to beat Belgium 2-1, pushing Spain into the World Cup semifinals to face France after a tough quarterfinal battle.

Shillong Times Invites Photography Submissions for True Colours Series

12 Jul 2026

The Shillong Times is calling for entries for its upcoming photo feature, True Colours. Send your best shots to their editorial team by next week.

Police hunt Shillong man over sexual assault claims

12 Jul 2026

East Khasi Hills Police are searching for a man accused of sexual assault after viral social media posts sparked a criminal investigation in Shillong.

New firefly species discovered in Mawsynram

12 Jul 2026

Researchers found a rare firefly species in Mawsynram, Meghalaya, naming it Pygoluciola mawsynram to honor local Khasi conservation traditions.

East Jaintia Hills leaders demand custom mining policy to break deadlock

12 Jul 2026

Meghalaya lawmakers are lobbying the Centre for a unique coal mining policy to replace impractical national standards and restart the local economy.

Experts warn Shillong's Umkhrah River is a biological dead zone

12 Jul 2026

Experts warn Shillong's Umkhrah River has become a biological dead zone due to untreated sewage and mass neglect, sparking calls for urgent accountability.

Meghalaya Disaster Teams Mobilize as Monsoon Rains Strike 32 Villages

12 Jul 2026

Heavy monsoon rains triggered floods and landslides across 32 villages in Meghalaya. Officials are monitoring the situation as severe weather persists.