Meghalaya News

Meghalaya edge Arunachal to seal Santosh Trophy final round place

Meghalaya booked their place in the final round of the Senior Men’s National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy 2025–26 with a tense 2–1 win over Arunachal Pradesh in their final Group E match on December 23.

Meghalaya Football Association marks 50 years by honouring players who reached national stage

The association, formed in 1976, used the milestone evening to acknowledge past and present players, coaches, referees and officials whose achievements at national and international levels helped raise the profile of football in the state. The event marked the first of several programmes planned over the next year to commemorate 50 years of the MFA.

Meghalaya: HNLC issues warning to VPP chief over Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council dispute

The banned militant organisation Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) has escalated its confrontation with Voice of the People Party, cautioning party president Ardent M Basaiawmoit against what it described as overreach in matters linked to indigenous governance.

Meghalaya makes Khasi and Garo compulsory at foundation level to shape early learning

Meghalaya mandates the Khasi and Garo languages at the foundation level to preserve cultural heritage. The policy aims to strengthen early learning and promote linguistic diversity in schools

James PK Sangma elected president of Meghalaya Cricket Association

James PK Sangma is the newly elected president of the Meghalaya Cricket Association. His leadership is set to drive cricket development and revitalise the sport in Meghalaya

Meghalaya police arrest two over IED blast at East Jaintia Hills construction site

Meghalaya police have arrested two suspects following an IED blast at a construction site in East Jaintia Hills. The investigation continues with security measures being strengthened to avoid further attacks

Joint fishing contest brings brief calm to Assam–Meghalaya border

Meghalaya releases advance salary to employees, pensioners ahead of Christmas

The Meghalaya government on December 20 announced the release of funds across departments, including one-month advance salary payments to around 80,000 employees and pensioners ahead of the Christmas celebrations.

Raja Raghuvanshi murder case: Accused Sonam claims innocence, files bail plea in Shillong Court

Legal proceedings in the high-profile murder case of Indore resident Raja Raghuvanshi intensified on December 19, after the prime accused and the victim’s wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi, filed a bail application before the Shillong Court, claiming innocence.

Meghalaya cabinet approves land purchase for state guest house at Greater Noida

The Meghalaya Cabinet has approved a proposal for the purchase of land to construct a Meghalaya House at Greater Noida in the National Capital Region (NCR), New Delhi.

Meghalaya cabinet approves revised pay structure for SSA, Ad doc teachers; clears new state curriculum framework

The Meghalaya Cabinet, on December 19, approved a major revision of the pay structure for SSA and Ad hoc teachers, addressing long-standing demands related to pay disparity, job security, and post-retirement benefits.

Rs 330 crore Taj Umiam resort gets green signal, set to redefine Meghalaya tourism

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on December 19 attended the land handover ceremony for the construction of the Taj Umiam Resort & Spa at the picturesque Umiam Lake in Ri-Bhoi district, marking a major milestone in the state’s tourism development journey.

Meghalaya police arrest two HNLC overground workers in East Jaintia Hills IED blast case

Meghalaya police have detained two HNLC members linked to the East Jaintia Hills IED blast. Investigations continue as authorities vow strict action to maintain peace

Meghalaya eye strong start as Santosh Trophy opener against Sikkim looms

Meghalaya prepares to take on Sikkim in the Santosh Trophy opener with strong focus on strategy and fitness. Supporters hope for a positive start to boost the team’s tournament campaign

Meghalaya Governor calls for shift to birth anniversary celebrations of Khasi literary pioneer Soso Tham

Meghalaya's Governor has proposed a significant change in how the state honours one of its most revered literary figures, suggesting officials commemorate the birth rather than the death of pioneering Khasi poet Soso Tham.

New Rabha committees take charge along Assam–Meghalaya border

Meghalaya MP presses Centre to fast-track scientific coal mining, flags growing drug smuggling threat

Concerns over the long-running ban on coal mining in Meghalaya were raised in the Rajya Sabha on December 18, with National People’s Party MP Dr Wanweiroy Kharlukhi warning that the prohibition has not only destroyed livelihoods but also created fertile ground for drug smuggling in former mining areas.

Meghalaya police: Four-year-old’s death not accidental, 13-year-old neighbour planned killing

Investigators have uncovered that a 13-year-old boy meticulously planned the murder of four-year-old Insaphira Lyngdoh Mawnai after viewing explicit adult content, contradicting his earlier claims of an accidental drowning.

Meghalaya Congress stages protest in Shillong following court dismissal of ED case against Gandhis

The Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee held a protest meeting at Congress Bhavan on December 17, condemning what party leaders described as the misuse of central investigative agencies to target political opposition.

Meghalaya: Hundred Drums Wangala Festival committee to host Narang Festival at Chibragre on December 18

The Hundred Drums Wangala Festival Committee (HDWFC) is set to organise the Narang Festival on December 18, at Chibragre in the Garo Heritage Village, Wangala A•dam. The festival will be held from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM and aims to showcase and celebrate the rich agricultural traditions of the Garo Hills, with a special emphasis on Komila (orange), one of the region’s widely cultivated crops.

Shillong MP presses Centre on ILP, warns of demographic risks in Meghalaya

Writing to the Ministry of Home Affairs on December 16, Syngkon underlined that the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly had unanimously passed a resolution on December 19, 2019, seeking the application of ILP under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873.