Meghalaya to fund UPSC aspirants clearing prelims, expand coaching support
Apr 10, 2026Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has announced a new financial assistance programme for civil services aspirants who clear the preliminary stage of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examination, as part of a broader push to improve success rates from the state.
Meghalaya CM stresses inclusive education to achieve near-universal literacy
Apr 10, 2026Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on April 10 emphasised the importance of inclusive education in achieving near-universal literacy across the state.
Meghalaya athletes clinch 9 medals at Khelo India Tribal Games, set sights on National Games
Apr 10, 2026Meghalaya athletes won nine medals at the Khelo India Tribal Games, showing great promise. Officials are optimistic about their performance at the upcoming National Games
Meghalaya CM felicitates 40 meritorious SSLC students from Khasi and Jaintia Hills
Apr 10, 2026Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma felicitated 40 top SSLC students from Khasi and Jaintia Hills for their excellent results. The event underscored the importance of education for the state's development.
Retired HC Judge BR Kataky inspects illegal coal mining hotspots in Meghalaya's mining belt
Apr 08, 2026Retired High Court judge, B.R. Kataky, conducted an extensive inspection across coal-mining regions of West Khasi Hills and Garo Hills on Wednesday, April 8, reviewing enforcement mechanisms aimed at curbing illegal coal mining and transportation in Meghalaya.
Meghalaya eye semis after powerful six‑wicket win over Arunachal in NECDC U‑23 women’s T20
Apr 08, 2026Meghalaya kept their qualification hopes intact with a controlled six-wicket victory against Arunachal Pradesh in Group B of the North East Cricket Development Council (NECDC) U-23 Women’s T20 Tournament at Rangpo, Sikkim, on April 7.
Meghalaya CM Conrad K. Sangma meets Kiren Rijiju over FCRA amendment concerns
Apr 08, 2026Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma met Union Minister Kiren Rijiju to discuss FCRA amendments affecting NGOs. They agreed on the need for clarity and support to ensure smooth NGO operations in the state.
Meghalaya bets on sailing events to boost sports tourism at Umiam
Apr 08, 2026Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma linked the events to a broader development plan aimed at transforming Umiam into a year-round tourism hub. “We want to tell everybody that Meghalaya has arrived. We are ready, and every activity we do is building up on that larger goal and purpose that we had in front of us,” he said.
Gorkha Pathshala tops Meghalaya SSLC 2026 as state records 86.84 per cent pass rate
Apr 07, 2026West Jaintia Hills led the district-wise performance with a pass percentage of 94.99 per cent, followed closely by East Khasi Hills at 94.17 per cent and South West Khasi Hills at 94.60 per cent. East Garo Hills recorded the lowest pass rate at 72.33 per cent, with North Garo Hills (72.70 per cent) and South West Garo Hills (74.54 per cent) also among the lower performers.
Meghalaya: VPP urges Centre to balance FCRA amendments with safeguards for civil society
Apr 06, 2026The Voice of the People Party (VPP) in Meghalaya has called on the Centre to adopt a “balanced approach” to the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), warning that certain provisions could affect property rights and disrupt welfare services.
Meghalaya: Missing woman’s body found in sack near Nongrah stream, murder suspected
Apr 06, 2026A missing woman’s body was found near Nongrah stream in Meghalaya, raising murder suspicions. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident
Meghalaya announces U-19 men's, U-23 women's squads for NECDC tournaments in Nagaland, Sikkim
Apr 06, 2026The tournaments are scheduled to run from April 6 to 11 and will feature teams from six northeastern states — Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland and Sikkim. The U-19 men’s competition will be held in Nagaland, while the U-23 women’s matches will take place in Sikkim.
Meghalaya's North East Regatta 2026 concludes with Rs 10L prizes, global glory at Umiam
Apr 06, 2026The North East Regatta 2026 at Umiam wrapped up with Rs 10 lakh prize money and international participation. The event is set to boost Meghalaya’s tourism and water sports profile
Meghalaya: KSU's Khasi National Awakening Day rally in Laban marred by stone-pelting
Apr 05, 2026The KSU's National Awakening Day rally in Laban was briefly disrupted by stone-pelting but order was swiftly restored. The union condemned the violence and called for peaceful demonstrations
IMD forecasts warmer summer, below-normal rainfall in Meghalaya
Apr 03, 2026IMD forecasts a hotter summer and below-average rainfall for Meghalaya. Residents and authorities are urged to prepare for potential water shortages and agricultural impacts.
Fire breaks out at popular eatery in Shillong’s Motphran, no injuries reported
Apr 02, 2026A fire broke out at a popular eatery in Motphran, Shillong, causing panic but no injuries. Firefighters controlled the blaze and investigations are ongoing
Night curfew lifted in parts of Meghalaya's West Garo Hills as situation stabilises
Apr 02, 2026An order issued by District Magistrate Vibhor Aggarwal on Wednesday stated that normalcy has returned to the affected areas, allowing the administration to lift restrictions imposed earlier this month.
Man arrested six months after killing of seven-year-old in Meghalaya
Apr 01, 2026A man was arrested six months after a seven-year-old child's killing in Meghalaya. Police continue legal proceedings and assure justice will be delivered
Shillong bans dumping along key national highway stretch after road agency raises alarm
Apr 01, 2026The District Magistrate of East Khasi Hills has issued a strict prohibition order banning the disposal of waste, debris, and construction material along a 16-kilometre stretch of the Old National Highway 40 — the arterial road connecting Shillong to the rest of the country.
Meghalaya State League returns with record participation from April 11
Apr 01, 2026A total of 33 teams are expected to take part, divided into eight groups for the opening phase. Final confirmation of participants remains subject to completion of pre-tournament formalities, organisers said.
Meghalaya bolsters disaster response with two new SDRF battalions
Apr 01, 2026Meghalaya has added two new battalions to its SDRF to improve disaster response. This move aims to enhance emergency preparedness and protect residents effectively
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