Meghalaya: News
12 Jun 2025
India'Not using...brother's death': Raja Raghuvanshi's sister addresses backlash over reels
Srashti Raghuvanshi, the sister of murder victim Raja Raghuvanshi, has defended her social media posts detailing the case of her brother's murder.
11 Jun 2025
Uttar PradeshSonam admits to planning honeymoon murder; her family cuts ties
Sonam Raghuvanshi has reportedly confessed to planning the murder of her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, during their honeymoon in Meghalaya.
11 Jun 2025
GuwahatiMeghalaya honeymoon murder: Sonam watched hitmen kill husband with machete
More stomach-churning details have emerged as police unravel the conspiracy behind the murder of Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi in Meghalaya.
11 Jun 2025
BengaluruMeghalaya honeymoon murder: Sonam paid hitmen ₹20L to kill husband
Sonam Raghuvanshi paid ₹20 lakh to the hitmen who killed her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, a Meghalaya police officer has revealed.
10 Jun 2025
Kangana RanautChum Darang slams Northeast hate after murder case goes viral
Reality TV star Chum Darang has publicly defended India's Northeastern states following the murder of businessman Raja Raghuvanshi in Meghalaya.
10 Jun 2025
Ghazipur'Apologize or...face defamation case': Meghalaya minister warns Indore couple's families
Meghalaya Minister Alexander Laloo Hek has demanded an apology from the families of Sonam and Raja Raghuvanshi for allegedly tarnishing the state's image in connection with the couple's honeymoon murder case.
10 Jun 2025
AssamDelhi records hottest day of season; heatwave conditions to continue
Delhi has been experiencing scorching temperatures, crossing the 40-degree Celsius mark and even reaching over 43 degrees Celsius in several areas.
10 Jun 2025
Indore'Uncomfortable...getting intimate with husband': Indore woman texted lover before murder
Sonam Raghuvanshi, the prime accused in her husband Raja Raghuvanshi's murder during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, had allegedly plotted his killing with her lover just three days after their wedding, India Today reported, citing sources.
10 Jun 2025
IndoreMeghalaya honeymoon murder: Sonam's 'lover' drove people to victim's funeral
In the Meghalaya honeymoon murder case, one of the accused and the alleged lover of Sonam Kushwaha, Raj Singh Kushwaha, reportedly drove a vehicle that transported mourners to the funeral of the victim, Raja Raghuvanshi.
10 Jun 2025
Indore'I was drugged, kidnapped': What Sonam Raghuvanshi told cops
Sonam Raghuvanshi, the 24-year-old woman arrested for allegedly murdering her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, has denied the charges.
09 Jun 2025
Uttar PradeshDid Sonam kill Indore husband over affair? Meghalaya police responds
The Meghalaya police are looking into the alleged affair angle between Sonam Raghuvanshi and Raj Kushwaha, which could be why her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, was murdered.
09 Jun 2025
Indore2 sharp wounds to head: Autopsy of Indore businessman
The autopsy report of Raja Raghuvanshi, an Indore resident who was found dead in Meghalaya, has revealed two major sharp wounds on his head, one from the front and another from the back.
09 Jun 2025
Uttar Pradesh'Was abducted': Indore woman arrested for husband's murder claims innocence
Sonam Raghuvanshi, arrested for allegedly murdering her husband, Raja, during their honeymoon in Meghalaya with the help of contract killers, has claimed she's innocent.
09 Jun 2025
Uttar PradeshSonam was 'mentally unwell': UP dhaba owner who called family
Sonam Raghuvanshi, the woman accused of conspiring to murder her husband during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, was reportedly "mentally unwell" and crying when she called her family from a roadside eatery in Uttar Pradesh.
09 Jun 2025
Amit Shah'Meghalaya Police..lying': Family of Indore woman arrested for husband's murder
In a shocking turn of events, Sonam Raghuvanshi (24) from Indore has been accused of murdering her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, during their honeymoon in Meghalaya.
09 Jun 2025
IndoreIndore missing couple case: 'Missing' wife arrested for husband's murder
Raja Raghuvanshi, a businessman from Indore, was allegedly murdered by his wife, Sonam, during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, the state police said on Monday.
04 Jun 2025
National Disaster Response ForceIndore couple missing in Meghalaya: What police found so far
The search for Sonam Raghuvanshi continues after her husband, Raja, was found dead in a gorge in Meghalaya.
02 Jun 2025
Arunachal PradeshIMD issues red alert in Assam, Meghalaya amid heavy rains
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Assam and Meghalaya in the coming week as northeastern India continues to be battered by heavy rains, landslides, and flooding.
01 Jun 2025
Arunachal PradeshFloods, landslides kill 32 across Northeast
The northeastern states of India have been battered by heavy rainfall, resulting in devastating floods and landslides.
18 May 2025
Arunachal PradeshIMD confirms low-pressure formation over Arabian Sea, may trigger monsoon
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has confirmed that a cyclonic circulation may form over the east-central Arabian Sea off the Karnataka coast around Wednesday.
17 May 2025
Arunachal PradeshDelhi weather: Rain, thunderstorms expected today; 5-day forecast
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a partly cloudy sky with very light to light rain and thunderstorms in Delhi on Saturday.
03 May 2025
AssamIMD forecasts rain in Odisha, WB; yellow alert for Delhi
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted scattered to fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall in several parts of India over the next few days.
28 Apr 2025
AssamIMD predicts rain in 6 states, intense heat in Northwest
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert predicting thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in several states.
27 Apr 2025
Assam19 arrested for comments on Pahalgam terror attack
In a major crackdown, police in Assam, Tripura and Meghalaya have arrested 19 people for their statements on the recent Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26, including a Navy officer and an Intelligence Bureau officer.
24 Apr 2025
LifestyleWhen in Meghalaya, try these dishes
Meghalaya, a northeastern state, is rich in culture and heritage.
22 Apr 2025
AssamIMD issues rainfall alert for Northeast; heatwave for Rajasthan, Haryana
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for heavy rainfall and heatwaves in several states across the country.
13 Apr 2025
AssamThunderstorms, lightning for Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi cools down
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of thunderstorms and lightning in several states, including West Bengal, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh.
30 Jan 2025
Padma ShriWho's David Reid Syiemlieh, Meghalaya historian, awarded the Padma Shri
Professor David Reid Syiemlieh, a prominent historian from Meghalaya, has been selected as a recipient of the coveted Padma Shri for 2025.
22 Jan 2025
AssamPoverty, desperation, ailing mother—what drove Saif's attacker to break in
Shariful Fakir, a Bangladeshi national, was arrested for breaking into Saif Ali Khan's home and stabbing him last week.
08 Jan 2025
AssamAssam: Body recovered from flooded coal mine, 8 still trapped
A multi-agency rescue operation is underway in Assam's Dima Hasao district after a coal mine flooded on Monday, trapping nine workers.
07 Jan 2025
Assam3 dead, 6 still trapped in flooded Assam coal mine
At least three of the nine workers trapped in a flooded coal mine in Assam's Dima Hasao district have been confirmed dead.
04 Nov 2024
BiharBanks open or closed for Chhath Puja? Check state-wise list
Banks across various Indian states will stay shut for four days in a row from November 7 to November 10, 2024, on account of the Chhath Puja festivities.
13 Oct 2024
Delhi PoliceSonam Wangchuk, 20 others detained for protesting outside Ladakh Bhavan
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and around 20 other protesters were detained by the Delhi Police on Sunday.
06 Oct 2024
National Disaster Response ForceMeghalaya: Flash floods kill 10; 7 were from one family
At least 10 people have died in flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall in the West Garo Hills and South Garo Hills districts of Meghalaya since Friday.
27 Sep 2024
Himachal PradeshIMD issues heavy rainfall alert for these states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather forecast predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall in isolated regions across Himachal Pradesh, East Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
28 Aug 2024
Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV)Vaccine-derived polio under spotlight after suspected case detected in Meghalaya
The World Health Organization (WHO) is currently investigating a suspected case of poliomyelitis (polio), detected in a two-year-old child from Tikrikilla, Meghalaya.
13 Aug 2024
AssamHow many elephants are in India? You'll know by 2025
India, home to over 60% of the world's wild Asian elephants, will not receive the results of its latest elephant census until June 2025.
13 Aug 2024
AssamAfter 'flood jihad', Himanta slams Meghalaya University's 'Mecca-like' gate
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has intensified his criticism of the University of Science and Technology in Meghalaya (USTM), alleging that the university displays images of Mecca—Islam's holiest site in Saudi Arabia—at its entrance, while lacking symbols of Hindu or Christian faiths.
20 Jul 2024
BangladeshOver 300 Indians return as Bangladesh quota protests turn deadly
Over 300 Indian students studying in Bangladesh have returned home due to escalating protests against the reintroduction of reservation in government jobs.
04 Jul 2024
Arunachal PradeshAssam, Manipur floods: 48 killed, thousands evacuated amid heavy rains
As heavy rains persist in the northeastern states, the flood situation in Manipur and Assam remains critical.
29 Jun 2024
Arunachal PradeshHeavy rain likely in northwest, northeast India over 5 days
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in northwest and northeast India over the next four to five days.
20 Jun 2024
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Monsoon advances into more regions after 9-day pause
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the monsoon, after a nine-day hiatus, has resumed and advanced into more regions of India.
20 Jun 2024
National Testing Agency (NTA)Supreme Court stays hearing of NEET-UG petitions in high courts
The Supreme Court has issued a notice on a petition filed by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to transfer pleas related to the 2024 National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET-UG) from high courts to the apex court.
19 Jun 2024
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Heatwave to ease from June 20; thunderstorms expected in Delhi
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heatwave conditions in New Delhi on Wednesday, with potential thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds.
18 Jun 2024
AssamAssam: Over 1.05 lakh people affected as Brahmaputra river swells
Over the past few days, torrential rainfall has triggered floods affecting over 1.05 lakh people across 14 districts of Assam, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA).
06 Jun 2024
Arunachal PradeshIMD issues heavy rainfall warning for NE states, others
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted widespread rainfall across several states over the next five days due to multiple cyclonic circulations and a Western Disturbance.
01 Jun 2024
Arunachal PradeshIMD warns of heatwave in Delhi, 9 other states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave warning for Delhi and nine other states on Saturday (June 1).
29 May 2024
BangladeshCyclone Remal: Death toll 37 in northeastern states
Heavy rain and thunderstorms triggered by Cyclone Remal have left at least 37 people dead in northeastern states.
16 May 2024
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Heatwave warning for North India, heavy rainfall predicted in South
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday issued a heatwave warning for North India, with Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Haryana expected to be particularly affected.
18 Apr 2024
Arunachal PradeshOfficials brave harsh terrain to reach polling stations in Northeast
In the rugged and remote terrain of Northeast India, electoral officers are preparing for the world's largest democratic exercise in full swing.
12 Mar 2024
Citizenship Amendment ActExplained: CAA implementation does not cover tribal areas in Northeast
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government on Monday evening officially notified the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024.
23 Jan 2024
Rahul GandhiRahul Gandhi's yatra route diverted in Guwahati to 'avoid chaos'
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was denied permission for his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra to pass through main roads in Guwahati, Assam, as it returns from Meghalaya, Times of India reported.
