Meghalaya

On Friday, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma distributed appointment letters to 76 newly appointed sub-inspectors during a ceremony at the 2nd MLP Battalion in Goeragre, Tura. He recognized this milestone, noting the competitive nature of the recruitment, with over 21,000 applicants. The Chief Minister urged the recruits to meet public expectations, emphasizing their critical role as a connection between the police and the community. He highlighted the importance of humane conduct and accountability, advising them to approach their upcoming training seriously as it is foundational to their careers. Commending the transparent recruitment process, he underscored that their roles extend beyond mere employment, focusing on service to the people of Meghalaya and the nation. The event i...

54 karatekas from Meghalaya brought laurels to the state with an outstanding performance at the Kanninjuku National Karate Championship 2025, held at DC School, Khandala, Maharashtra, from December 30 to 31, 2025. The strong contingent of karatekas from the state participated in the prestigious event and delivered a stellar performance, emerging as the Overall Team Champions. The team secured an impressive tally of 58 Gold, 49 Silver, and 26 Bronze medals, showcasing their exceptional skills and dedication. Esaranaki Kharjana and Daniel Dabiangbha Warji were adjudged as the Best Karateka in the Girls' and Boys' categories, respectively, further highlighting the state's prowess in the sport. The All Meghalaya Karate-Do Association has congratulated all the medal winners, karatekas, a...

A drug peddler was arrested by Khliehriat police along with heroin from a village in East Jaintia Hills district on Friday. Acting on credible information, the police intercepted 23-year-old Kheinkor Muliar @ Khein, who was driving a white Alto vehicle (ML06A 0621), near Mookympad village, police said. A search conducted in the presence of independent witnesses led to the recovery of suspected heroin, syringes, and other items. Preliminary tests confirmed the substance as heroin, weighing 1.37 grams, they said. Muliar has been arrested and charged under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Investigations are underway.

Silchar is set to witness a major moment in the history of live music in Northeast India as preparations begin for what is being described as the biggest concert ever held in the region. Organisers have said that more than one lakh people are expected to attend the two-day music event, scheduled to take place on February 7 and 8, 2026. The concert will be held during the month of Makar and is expected to bring together music lovers from across Assam and neighbouring states. According to the organisers, the event will feature well-known Bollywood performers and is planned on a scale that has not been attempted before in the Northeast. If attendance estimates are met, it will set a new record for concert footfall in the region. The festival is being organised and produced by Aeroeast,...

The Managing Director, Meghalaya Transport Corporation (MTC) has informed that based on the decision of the Board of Directors, the MTC will discontinue school bus operation with effect from April 1, 2026. The STEMS is currently providing school bus service and the general public may consider enrolling with them as an alternative, added the Managing Director, MTC. For decades, MTC’s school buses have been a familiar sight on Shillong’s roads and in district headquarters—often running long past their expected lifespan. Many of these buses have served for years as commuters put it, carrying multiple generations of schoolchildren despite aging fleets and mounting maintenance challenges. The phase-out thus marks not just an operational change, but the end of a long chapter in Meghalaya’s p...

National People’s Party (NPP) national president and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on January 8 said the party has begun full-scale preparations for the upcoming Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) elections and called on party leaders and workers to remain united and disciplined to ensure sustained development across the state. Addressing a party function at Betasing in South West Garo Hills, attended by senior leaders, MLAs and Cabinet Minister Marcuise Marak, Sangma urged party workers to place faith in the organisation’s leadership and collective strength. He said public mandates carry responsibility rather than power and emphasised the need for daily accountability in improving people’s lives. Referring to challenges faced by the GHADC in recent years, parti...

National People’s Party (NPP) national president and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma emphasized the party's readiness for the forthcoming Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) elections during an address at the Betasing party office in Southwest Garo Hills. He called on party leaders and members to uphold unity and discipline in order to foster sustained development within the state. Sangma underscored the government’s dedication to grassroots development and inclusive growth specifically in the Garo Hills region, encouraging party members to enhance organizational efforts and maintain strong connections with the local populace. Addressing ongoing challenges faced by the GHADC, such as salary backlogs and administrative disruptions, the Chief Minister revealed th...

Meghalaya is in the grip of an intense winter chill after Mawkyrwat recorded the state’s lowest temperature at –0.8°C on January 7, the coldest reading reported so far this season, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The IMD has issued a dense fog and ground frost warning at isolated places for January 8, cautioning residents and commuters as dry but cold conditions continue across the state. Early morning hours are expected to see reduced visibility, particularly in low-lying and valley areas. Mawkyrwat is the district headquarters of South West Khasi Hills district and is 75 kms from Shillong. Weather officials attributed the prevailing conditions to a cyclonic circulation over Tripura and neighbouring regions, extending up to 1.5 km above mean sea level, which is...

Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAS) in Meghalaya have announced an indefinite strike starting January 8, demanding the release of pending incentives. Addressing media on Wednesday, Adviser of the ASHA Workers' Union Sonny Kharjana, stated, "We have taken a decision to suspend work until the government pays the incentives to the ASHAS in the whole state". The union had given a deadline to the state government on December 19, 2025 to clear the dues, but the incentives remain unpaid. Kharjana expressed frustration, saying, "Some districts and some PHCS, CHCs, the ASHAS have not received incentives for the last 5-10 months. The ASHAS are getting only Rs150-Rs 200 incentives". The National Health Mission (NHM) attributes the delay to a technical issue, having shifted the payment s...

The Meghalaya Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of two deaths at an illegal coal mining site in Thangsko village, East Jaintia Hills District, and directed police to submit a comprehensive inquiry report. The commission issued a notice to the District Superintendent of Police following media reports about a suspected dynamite blast at the mine on December 23, 2025. Secretary L. Ch Marak confirmed the body had initiated the investigation on its own accord after the incident appeared in local newspapers. The explosion claimed two lives and left several others injured. One victim, suspected to be a Bangladeshi national, died on the day of the blast. The second victim, Ashok Tamang, died from his injuries on January 1 whilst undergoing treatment in the surgical ward at ...