Meghalaya

In response to the recent murder of Indore tourist Raja Raghuvanshi, members of the Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC) and other concerned citizens staged a silent protest at Police Bazar in Shillong on Tuesday. The demonstrators held placards and observed silence to condemn the brutal killing, which has drawn national attention and raised concerns over Meghalaya's image as a safe tourist destination. HYC President Roykupar Synrem addressed the media, emphasising that Meghalaya has long been known for its peace and hospitality. He stated, "This incident is tragic, but it should not define our state." Synrem also highlighted past instances where outsiders committed crimes and fled, urging the government to urgently implement the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system to better monitor and regulate...

The gruesome murder of Indore tourist Raja Raghuvanshi by his wife and three contract killers in Sohra has prompted KHNAM to urge Union Home Minister Amit Shah to implement the ILP in Meghalaya. The CoMSO also renewed its demand for the same. KHNAM working president Thomas Passah stated that the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly passed a resolution for ILP implementation in 2019 which is pending approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs. Passah stressed that the demand for ILP is not to prevent people from entering the state but to facilitate their entry. He also mentioned recent Indore couple case and warned that people with malafide intentions would not dare to register themselves and enter the state. The CoMSO renewed its demand for the immediate implementation of the ILP system. ...

The Meghalaya government has filed FIRs against some media outlets, some YouTubers and even the family members of the accused and the victim for running a smear campaign against the state soon after reports of disappearance of the honeymoon couple emerged. No stone was left unturned to defame Meghalaya with many targetting the state as a hub of crime and referring to Sohra as “crime-prone hills”, and inciting people on social media to take revenge against residents of Meghalaya. Cabinet Minister Paul Lyngdoh on Monday said that the murder case is the fallout of a love triangle where Sonam Raghuvanshi and her lover hired contract killers to kill her husband, Raja. “As far as the attack on the image of Meghalaya, the media trial and slugfest that was orchestrated by some news channel,...

The Meghalaya Police, at a press conference held on Monday, officially identified Sonam Raghuvanshi as one of the prime accused in the murder of her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, an Indore-based tourist whose body was found near Wei Sawdong Falls. According to East Khasi Hills SP Vivek Syiem, a total of four individuals have been arrested, with another person currently detained for questioning. The arrests were made following leads provided by a local guide, who had spotted three unidentified men with the couple. The same individuals reportedly fled the state on the day of the crime, Syiem confirmed. The investigation also revealed that Raja sustained two deep head injuries, indicating a possible premeditated attack. Efforts are currently underway to bring all arrested persons back to Shi...

Meghalaya Minister Alexander Laloo Hek said that Raja Raghuvanshi's family blamed the Meghalaya government and police, but the police did an 'excellent' job nabbing the culprits. Speaking to reportes, the Meghalaya Minister said, "The truth has come out... All these days, the family and friends of Raja Raghuvanshi blamed Meghalaya Police and the Government of Meghalaya, and what  is extremely shameful is that they were blaming the people of Meghalaya....Our police Ave done an excellent joband have nabbed the culprit within 7 days." He added that the government should file a defamation case against the people who attempted to malign the image of the state. He said, "We should file a defamation case against everyone who maligns the image of Meghalaya and its people. " Raja's brot...

Meghalaya police have cracked the Sohra murder mystery case early Monday morning. Police revealed that Sonam Raghuvanshi hired killers to murder her husband Raja Raghuvanshi. All four are in police custody in Uttar Pradesh. The killers hired are from Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. The accused were arrested in the wee hours on Monday morning. A top official source confirmed this major development this morning. State home minister Prestone Tynsong is expected to brief the media later in the day.

In a chilling twist to what began as a romantic honeymoon trip, the Meghalaya Police have uncovered a cold-blooded murder plot where the wife allegedly orchestrated the killing of her husband by hiring contract killers. Sonam Raghuvanshi, a resident of Indore, Madhya Pradesh, is accused of plotting and executing the murder of her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, during their visit to Meghalaya. According to Meghalaya Director General of Police (DGP) Idashisha Nongrang, the police acted on a tip-off and successfully apprehended three suspects in connection with the crime — one from Uttar Pradesh and two others from Indore. “The investigation team arrested the accused early this morning. During interrogation, they confessed that the murder was planned in advance and was carried out at the behe...

If you want to get away from the routine of everyday life and immerse yourself in nature, a visit to the tranquil Jagubura Lake near Rani may be just what you need. Nestled in the gorgeous environment of Umchaw and Baregaon, two villages near the Meghalaya-Assam border, this hidden gem is steadily gaining popularity among nature enthusiasts and eco-tourists alike. The lake is located around 30 kilometers west of Guwahati in the Singkli Colony of Baregaon, which is part of the Patharkhmah subdivision in Ri-Bhoi district, Meghalaya. Despite its physical beauty and cultural richness, the area is relatively unknown to the general public due to a lack of promotion and political attention. The Rabha community, one of Assam's indigenous ethnicities, primarily resides in the villages of Umchaw...

Meghalaya’s innovative governance model focused on maternal and infant health has earned international acclaim at the Creative Bureaucracy Festival held in Berlin this month. The state was named a jury favourite for its impactful collaboration with grassroots networks. Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma announced the recognition via social media, calling it “a powerful reminder of what’s possible when government leadership partners with committed communities.” The accolade highlights Meghalaya’s ongoing efforts to achieve zero maternal and infant mortality by placing people at the heart of policy-making. The state government’s model integrates local networks and community health workers into its healthcare delivery system, resulting in measurable improvements in maternal care, official...

Two significant initiatives to change Meghalaya's urban landscape—Clean Shillong 2027 and Building a Climate Resilient Green Economy—were launched from a massive plantation campaign in New Shillong. The initiative, led by Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar and Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, was a definite move for the government to integrate environmental protection with sustainable urban growth. More than 1,500 people from various sectors, including authorities, community organizations, and students, attended the June 5 ceremony in Ummir. The planting of more than 1,000 ornamental trees, including gulmohars, jacarandas, and cherry blossoms, strengthened the state's efforts to green its cities. In order to improve New Shillong's ecological and aesthetic worth, the Chief Minister...