Meghalaya: News
26 Dec 2018
Narendra ModiStop posing, help trapped Meghalaya coal miners: Rahul urges Modi
Congress president Rahul Gandhi today made a fervent appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to save 15 people trapped in a flooded coal mine in Meghalaya since December 13, alleging that the government "refuses to organize high pressure pumps for the rescue."
17 Dec 2018
IndiaEditors Guild concerned over Meghalaya HC censuring Shillong Times editor
The Editors Guild of India yesterday expressed "grave concern" over the Meghalaya High Court censuring the editor of a leading daily in the state, saying the judiciary "should stand by the media in helping it discharge its functions in an independent manner."
16 Dec 2018
National Green Tribunal (NGT)Meghalaya: Illegal mine owner arrested; no word from trapped miners
A couple of days after it was reported that 13 miners had been trapped inside an illegal 'rat hole' coalmine in Meghalaya, the owner of the illegal mine has been arrested by the police.
14 Dec 2018
National Green Tribunal (NGT)Meghalaya: At least 13 feared dead inside illegal 'rat-hole' mine
In an unfortunate incident, at least 13 coal miners are feared dead, after they got trapped in an illegal 'rat hole' coalmine in Meghalaya's Jaintia Hills.
12 Dec 2018
IndiaMeghalaya-HC: India can't become Islamic-country, have faith in PM Modi
Justice SR Sen of the Meghalaya HC recently said India can't be allowed to become another Islamic country as he delivered a judgment related to a plea of an army recruit, reports Live Law.
12 Nov 2018
Kiren Rijiju2-year-wait! Meghalaya's largest apparel manufacturing unit finally becomes operational
Meghalaya's largest apparel manufacturing unit near Ampati has started production, after remaining idle for nearly two years.
16 Sep 2018
Karbi AnglongMeghalaya keen to name road after Unitarian Church founder Kissor
Meghalaya Home Minister James PK Sangma said the state government is keen at naming a road after the Unitarian Church founder, Hajom Kissor Sing Nongbri.
30 Aug 2018
IndiaMarriage certificate mandatory for all official purposes in Meghalaya: Official
The Meghalaya government has made it mandatory to furnish marriage certificates by married couples for all official purposes, an official said today.
27 Aug 2018
Assembly BypollsMeghalaya CM Sangma wins South Tura bypoll; beats Congress's Momin
Meghalaya Chief Minister and NPP President Conrad K Sangma today won the South Tura by-election by defeating his nearest rival Charlotte W Momin of the Congress by over 8,400 votes, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), FR Kharkongor, said.
19 Aug 2018
ManipurManipur University agitation resumed as MHRD-order fails to uphold commitment
The Manipur University Community has been "compelled" to cancel its temporary suspension of agitation after HRD Ministry's fresh order "failed to uphold the commitment" on which stakeholders had reached a mutual agreement.
06 Aug 2018
AssamMeghalaya to carry out strict checking of people at checkpoints
Meghalaya is all set to carry out rigorous checking of people entering the state following the publication of the NRC complete draft in Assam.
17 Jun 2018
IndiaNortheast beckons tourists; footfalls to grow 12% in 2019
Improved infrastructure and air connectivity are drawing a large number of tourists to India's Northeast and looking at the current traction, footfalls in the picturesque region are expected to grow by 10-12% in 2019, industry experts said.
02 Jun 2018
ShillongMeghalaya violence: Curfew extended to second day in Shillong
Curfew in some parts of Shillong was extended to the second day following night-long violence during which a mob torched a house, a shop and damaged about half a dozen vehicles.
01 Jun 2018
ShillongShillong: Curfew imposed, Internet services suspended after clashes between groups
In 14 parts of Meghalaya's capital Shillong, curfew was imposed and Internet services suspended on Friday morning following violent clashes between Shillong Transport Public Service (STPS) drivers and Them Iew Mawlong area residents.
31 May 2018
Mukul SangmaMeghalaya by-polls: Congress wins Ampati, becomes single largest party
The Congress today became the single largest party in Meghalaya after its candidate Miani D Shira won the by-election from Ampati Assembly seat.
26 Apr 2018
IndiaHuman-elephant conflicts in Meghalaya claimed 25 lives in 5 years
Nearly 10,000 cases of conflicts between humans and elephants have been reported from Meghalaya in the past five years, claiming the lives of 25 people and causing widespread damage to crops, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India said.
23 Apr 2018
AssamAFSPA completely revoked from Meghalaya, diluted in Arunachal Pradesh
In a major move, the Home Ministry has completely revoked the controversial AFSPA from Meghalaya, and diluted it in some parts of Arunachal Pradesh.
05 Apr 2018
Conrad SangmaMeghalaya: Rs 20 lakh calamity fund announced for all districts
The severe hailstorm that lashed Meghalaya last week affecting over 2,500 households has forced the government to keep Rs. 20 lakh each with the district chiefs for immediate relief in case of calamity, the Assembly was informed today.
13 Mar 2018
IndiaMeghalaya govt making efforts to tackle militancy: Minister
Meghalaya Home Minister James K Sangma has said the new dispensation is making concerted efforts to tackle militancy and crime, said a report.
06 Mar 2018
Lok SabhaMeghalaya swearing-in ceremony: Conrad Sangma takes oath as CM
National People's Party (NPP) chief Conrad Sangma has emerged as the winner in the battles of the Sangmas. He took oath as the CM today.
04 Mar 2018
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)Meghalaya: BJP-Congress rush to forge post-poll alliances
A hung verdict in Meghalaya has left India's two biggest parties scrambling to garner support to form the government.
03 Mar 2018
NagalandHow has BJP expanded its Northeast footprint?
Vote-counting is underway in North-East's poll-bound states. It is now clear that BJP will be a part of all the three governments.
03 Mar 2018
NagalandWho will become CMs in Tripura, Meghalaya and Nagaland?
BJP witnessed a zero-to-hero transformation in Northeastern states today.
03 Mar 2018
NagalandTripura, Meghalaya, Nagaland poll results: BJP romps to power
Vote-counting in the North-Eastern states Tripura, Meghalaya and Nagaland was held today.
02 Mar 2018
NagalandCounting of votes in three north-eastern states tomorrow
The counting of votes for the Assembly elections in three Northeastern states -- Meghalaya, Nagaland, and Tripura -- will be held tomorrow amid tight security, officials said.
27 Feb 2018
ElectionsMeghalaya Assembly poll begins, amid tight security
Amid tight security, voting for the 60-member Meghalaya Assembly began at 7 am.
26 Feb 2018
ElectionsMeghalaya polls: BJP tries hard to lose its anti-Christian image
Meghalaya's upcoming assembly polls will witness a unique quadrangular contest among BJP, Congress and regional parties United Democratic Party (UDP) and National People's Party (NPP).
24 Feb 2018
EncounterMeghalaya's most-wanted terrorist, GNLA Chief Shira shot dead in encounter
Most wanted Meghalaya terrorist and the commander-in-chief of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), Sohan D Shira, has been gunned down in a fierce encounter with the security forces in the state's East Garo Hills district, cops said.
31 Jan 2018
Narendra ModiBJP uses Gandhi's "suit-boot" tag to slam his costly jacket
In 2015, Rahul Gandhi took on Narendra Modi's "suit-boot ki sarkar." Three years later, the tag is back, but this time for Gandhi himself.
18 Jan 2018
NagalandElection Commission announces Meghalaya, Nagaland and Tripura poll dates
The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced dates for elections of the Meghalaya, Tripura and Nagaland assemblies today.
12 Jan 2018
IndiaEC may announce dates for Tripura, Meghalaya and Nagaland polls
The poll season is upon us again. The Election Commission of India will probably announce the polling schedule for assembly elections in Tripura, Meghalaya and Nagaland today.
02 Nov 2017
IndiaPeople in Meghalaya want to "opt out" of Aadhaar system
Over 100 people have joined a campaign to opt-out of Aadhaar system in Meghalaya, claiming they were "coerced" into getting their 12-digit unique identification number.
09 Sep 2017
Cricket: News, Stats and more!All six north-eastern states to play Ranji from next year
On Friday, the Committee of Administrators (CoA) gave assurance to all six north-eastern states that they will be playing Ranji Trophy as individual units from the next season.
15 Jul 2017
SikkimMeghalaya: Rape accused MLA appointed to state Assembly panels
Meghalaya legislator Julius Dorphang, accused of raping a minor girl, has been appointed a member of the Committee of Privileges and the Committee on Subordinate Legislation.
11 Jul 2017
AssamMeet Guwahati's Roshni Hassan: This year's Mrs United Nations
After Rishita Baruah, another beauty queen from Assam has made India proud. Guwahati's Roshni Hassan was crowned Mrs United Nations 2017.
08 Jul 2017
AssamMeghalaya: Central govt. should compensate for losses from GST
Meghalaya CM has asserted that the Central Government is legally bound to compensate the state in case of any losses incurred during the initial GST implementation.
27 Jun 2017
DelhiDelhi Golf Club removes Meghalayan woman in traditional Khasi dress
The reputed Delhi Golf Club is facing flak for allegedly displaying racial prejudices against a northeastern woman.
27 Jan 2017
Tamil NaduMeghalaya governor resigns over allegations of sexual misconduct
After the reports of Meghalaya governor V Shanmuganathan's sexual misconduct surfaced in the media, he resigned from his position.