Meghalaya

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday, apprising him of the state’s recent progress and development trajectory.Sangma highlighted Meghalaya’s strong economic growth performance, improvements in maternal health and human development indicators, strengthening of large processing units and market linkages to double farmers’ income, advances in development of New Shillong city and expansion of tourism through private sector and community participation.The Chief Minister also briefed Modi on the preparations for hosting the 39th National Games in 2027, and sustained efforts in preserving and promoting indigenous knowledge systems and cultural heritage.The Chief Minister and the Prime Minister also held strategic discussions related to ...

Mawlynnong, recognized as Asia's cleanest village in Meghalaya, will implement a closure for one-day tourists on Sundays starting January 2026. The Dorbar Shnong (village council) announced this decision due to the local community's commitment to attending religious services throughout the day, which limits their ability to provide services to tourists. While all tourism-related activities, including restaurants, shops, and public toilets, will be closed on Sundays, overnight guests who check in on Sunday nights or have extended their stay from weekdays will still be allowed. The village will remain open to visitors from Monday to Saturday.

India has formally submitted the nomination dossier for Jingkieng Jri / Lyu Chrai cultural landscape, Meghalaya, to UNESCO, marking a significant step in recognising Indigenous heritage from the Northeast on the global stage. The dossier was handed over by Vishal V Sharma, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of India to UNESCO, to Lazare Assomo Eloundou, Director of UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre. The site will be examined for possible inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List during the 2026–27 evaluation cycle. Welcoming the submission, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said in a post on X that the state’s Living Root Bridges (Jingkieng Jri) dossier had been “formally submitted to UNESCO in Paris by India’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to UNESCO for consider...

The Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organizations (CoMSO) has called for a central investigation into a purported threat attributed to ISIS-K against the Garo people, which demands their evacuation by 2027. In a memorandum addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, CoMSO chairman Roykupar Synrem emphasized the need for immediate action from central counterterrorism and intelligence agencies. He requested a thorough investigation into the origins, intentions, and networks associated with this threat. Additionally, Synrem urged for enhanced intelligence gathering and a more visible presence of security forces in areas deemed vulnerable, aiming to boost public confidence. He insisted on the prompt arrest and prosecution of anyone involved, advocating for strict enforcement of anti-terror a...

Meghalaya Police have launched an investigation into a poster warning residents to vacate their land in West Garo Hills, invoking the name of the Islamic State (ISIS-K) group. The poster, written in English, warned members of the Garo community to vacate their plots before 2027, with consequences for failing. Investigations are underway to ascertain the origin of the poster and the identity of those behind it. Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong ordered an immediate probe, stating the government would ensure such acts do not recur and is open to involving central agencies if needed.

Meghalaya has brought laurels to the state in the field of Muay Thai after the Muay Thai Association of Meghalaya secured a total of 55 medals and finished second overall at the 7th UMMAI National Senior Muay Thai Championship 2026, held in Hyderabad, Telangana. The championship was organised by the Telangana Amateur Muay Thai Association, with 29 state teams from across India participating in the national level competition. The Meghalaya Muay Thai team was led by Coach Angelus Sun and during the championship the state won 27 gold medals, 17 silver medals, and 11 bronze medals, bringing the total medal tally to 55 and earning Meghalaya the second position in the overall standings. Following their return, the Meghalaya Muay Thai team was accorded a warm felicitation by Saiden, Nongkynda...

In the wake of a poster claiming to be from ISIS-K with a warning towards the Garo community to vacate their homes, turning up overnight, a video of which is going viral in the social media, social activist from South Garo Hills Greneth Sangma has demanded an urgent deployment of security forces and search operation against ISIS-K in plain belt areas of West Garo Hills. Greneth made the demand in his complaint to the Meghalaya Home Minister. "I wish to bring to your attention a disturbing poster circulated on social media, warning Garos to vacate their land before2027, signed by ISIS-K and Aminur Islam, Area Commander of Plain Belt Area. This poses a threat to the people of Garo Hills, Meghalaya, particularly in areas like Phulbari, Rajabala, Tikrikilla, Selsela, Garobhada and Tura. Th...

A poster allegedly claiming to be issued by the militant outfit ISIS-K has surfaced in Tura, threatening members of the Garo community and warning them to vacate parts of West Garo Hills by 2027. According to the contents of the poster, the Garo community has been warned to leave areas including West Garo Hills, Phulbari, Rajabala, Tikrikilla, Selsella, Garobadha and Tura, which the poster claims as “our areas.” The message further threatens that those who fail to vacate the places by 2027 would be risking their lives. The poster bears the name “Aminur Islam,” identifying him as a “Plain Belt Area Commander.” It was found pasted near the New Tura Matchokolgre Field, close to the Law College at Araimile in West Garo Hills district. Following the circulation of images and videos of the p...

The Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC) has urged the Meghalaya government to establish a dedicated public cultural centre at Khyndai Lad in Shillong, aimed at preserving the area's historic name, cultural identity, and legacy. HYC president Roy Kupar Synrem describes this initiative as "visionary and culturally rooted," which would boost Shillong's attractiveness as a cultural tourism destination and align with the philosophy of "Im Ka Kyrteng, Sah Ka Nam." The proposed centre is envisioned as a cultural monument and community hub featuring an open performance area for local artists, outlets for traditional food and crafts, and installations underscoring Khyndai Lad's historical significance. Synrem emphasizes that Khyndai Lad should be recognized as a significant cultural landmark, assertin...

Ka ophis jong ka District Social Welfare Officer, West Khasi Hills District, ka la pynlong ïa ka Samajik Adhikarita Shivir hapoh ka Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Sorkar India, na bynta ki Tymmen (Senior Citizens) bad ki kiba don jingduna Dkhot Met (Divyangjan) ha Vanni Hall, St. Peter’s, Pyndengrei, Nongstoin, West Khasi Hills District. Ïa kane ka prokram la pynlong da ka District Social Welfare Office bad ka District Administration, Nongstoin, West Khasi Hills District ryngkat bad ka jingïatreilang bad ka Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO), kawei na ki lad jingïarap jong ka Sorkar India hapoh ka Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. Ïa kane ka prokram la pynlong hapoh ka Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY) bad ka Assistance to Disabled ...