Meghalaya

A schoolgirl was allegedly hacked to death in broad daylight at a village in Meghalaya's East Garo Hills district, police said on Saturday. The incident took place at Samgong village near Williamnagar on Friday, and a manhunt is underway to trace the accused, they said. The teenager was allegedly hacked with a machete by the assailant in full public view, a senior police officer said, adding, the reason behind the killing is yet to be ascertained.

The Meghalaya government has directed over 500 unrecognised schools operating in the state to obtain formal recognition within six months, in compliance with the provisions of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009, an official said on Friday. An official notification mandates that all schools functioning without formal recognition must submit their application in Form 1 to their respective District School Education Officers (DSEOs). Schools are required to secure recognition from the competent authority within six months from the date of issuance of this notice.

Union Minister of State for Cooperation, Krishan Pal Gurjar, made a visit to Mawlai Mawtawar in Shillong to evaluate the progress of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in the Northeast. This area, which is part of the rural water supply initiative under JJM, has experienced notable improvements in the provision of tap water connections to households. Gurjar conveyed his satisfaction with the execution of the scheme and acknowledged the presence of natural water resources in the region. As per official statistics, 82.89% of households in Meghalaya now have access to tap water connections through the Jal Jeevan Mission. Gurjar participated in a program at a hotel in Shillong, which included presentations on significant development initiatives and ongoing projects. The event featured an overview o...

In a moment of pride for Meghalaya, Shillong has been awarded the prestigious title of ‘Promising Swachh Shehar of State/UT’ during the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Awards held in New Delhi. The award recognises the city’s consistent efforts in sanitation, solid waste management, and public participation under the Swachh Bharat Mission. The award was presented by President Droupadi Murmu at a grand ceremony organised by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs at Vigyan Bhawan. The event honoured a total of 43 cities and institutions across India for their exemplary performance in promoting cleanliness and hygiene in urban areas. Shillong was one of the 34 cities recognised as a ‘Promising Swachh Shehar’ across different states and union territories, selected under the ‘One City, One ...

Two individuals, Kenny Kharmujat and Subroto Baidya, were apprehended in Lumshyiap, Nongmensong, for the theft of a gold ornament.The suspects, believed to be drug users, fled towards Police Bazar via Jail Road.A police team, consisting of SI I Warjri, UBC/AD Sangma, and CRPF, captured the suspects near the Kim Hyundai showroom.A gold pendant was retrieved from Kenny.The SP (city), H Kharkongor, urged citizens who have recently experienced theft or have lost gold ornaments under dubious circumstances to submit a formal complaint at the Sadar police station.

On the second day of the East Jaintia Hills District Football Association's Second Division 2025, three matches took place. The initial match between Dienshalalu SC and Khliehmyntriang SCSC concluded with a score of 1-1. The subsequent match featuring Wapung Shnong SSC against Wapung Skur SSWO ended with a score of 1-0. The final match between Khliehriat West FC and Tuberkmaishnong SSC also resulted in a 1-1 draw. The upcoming matches are set to occur on Monday.

An activist has complained to the police against a YouTuber and an astrologer who reportedly claimed in a post that tribals in Meghalaya still practice human sacrifice. A police officer said a case has been registered in this regard. The complaint was filed by social activist Enlang, who also submitted a petition to the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST), urging it to take immediate action. According to Enlang, the defamatory and inflammatory content not only misrepresents the tribal people of Meghalaya but also poses a serious threat to communal harmony.

A formal complaint has been lodged with the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes against Sushil Guru and YouTube content creator Raghav Sharma for disseminating defamatory material that disparages the tribal communities of Meghalaya. The complaint asserts that a video on Sharma's YouTube channel, Supertalks, features Sushil Guru, who purports to be an astrologer, making offensive remarks about the tribal communities, including allegations of human sacrifice and cannibalism. The complaint references several provisions under criminal, constitutional, and human rights law. It calls for immediate intervention and legal measures against the spread of objectionable content on digital platforms. Advocate Enlang Sawian appeals to the commission to take suo motu cognizance, investigate the act...

Officials in East Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya have seized over 1,700 kilograms of banned single-use plastic items from multiple markets. The crackdown, carried out on July 16, comes in the wake of directives from the Meghalaya High Court, which has banned the manufacture, sale, and storage of single-use plastic products across the state. A joint inspection team comprising Executive Magistrates, Meghalaya Police, and officials from the Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board (MSPCB) conducted surprise checks across several commercial areas in the district, including Ladrymbai Market, Khliehriat Market, Sookilo Market, and Umpleng Cement Market. According to a senior district official, the team confiscated approximately 1,705.451 kg of plastic materials that failed to meet the mi...

The state government has confirmed that it has fully complied with the High Court of Meghalaya's orders regarding the management of stray dogs. The PIL, filed as a Public Interest Litigation, aimed to direct the state to take appropriate steps to address the issue. The court extended the directive to cover the entire state of Meghalaya, directing the state to implement measures under the Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules, 2001. Advocate General Yangi submitted a compliance report, confirming full compliance with the court's directions. The court granted the advocate's request for time to review the report.