Meghalaya

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...

The body of 29-year-old Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi, who was found murdered during his honeymoon in Meghalaya, arrived at his home in Sahakar Nagar on Wednesday evening, sparking emotional scenes and renewed calls for a CBI investigation. Raja had gone missing along with his newly-wed wife Sonam on May 23, just days after the couple reached Nongriat village in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya. His body was recovered on June 2 from a deep gorge near a waterfall in Sohra (Cherrapunji), while the search for Sonam continues. The bereaved family has expressed strong suspicion of kidnapping and robbery, citing the missing wallet, gold chain, and ring Raja wore during the trip. “My brother didn’t die; he was killed. We demand a CBI probe,” said Raja’s elder brother Sachin Ra...

The Ganol Stage-I Small Hydro Project in Tura would now cost Rs 590.88 crore to complete after the Meghalaya cabinet granted an extra Rs 30 crore to settle outstanding contractor debts. Following several years of delays, the 22.5 MW project is now complete. The state will move forward with a number of power generation projects, including a renewed contract with Athena Projects Private Limited for the long-stalled Kynshi Stage-I project, according to Chief Minister Conrad Sangma. The Kynshi project, which has been in limbo for a number of years, will now have a new Memorandum of Agreement signed by the cabinet with Athena Projects. Technical assessments indicated that the project's maximum feasible capacity was 270 MW, causing cost worries that had halted progress. The facility was init...

The Meghalaya Cabinet on Wednesday approved the amendment to the Meghalaya Building Byelaws, 2021 to be applicable in the Secretariat Hills and the European Ward areas of Shillong. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said there are two categories—public and semi-public buildings—where it has been decided that the maximum permissible plot coverage, which is normally at 50%, will be increased to 60%. He said that this is being done to facilitate optimal use of land and to support continued growth of essential infrastructure. In addition, the Cabinet also approved the Integrated Eco-tourism and Sustainable Agri-based Livelihood Development Project in Meghalaya with a reduced funding of $80 million instead of $145 million from the Asian Development Bank. This was done after the Union government...

In a new development in the ongoing search for Sonam Raghuvanshi, who has been missing since May 24, police today recovered a raincoat from a deep ravine near Mawkma. The discovery was made after officers combed through thick grass, underbrush, and forested terrain in the area. The location is close to where the scooty used by the couple-Sonam and her husband Raja Raghuvanshi- was last recorded via GPS. Police are currently examining the raincoat to determine whether it has any connection to the missing person case. As of now, there is no confirmation on its relevance. The search operation continues with teams from Sohra Police Station, SDRF, SOT, and NDRF all actively involved. Drones were also deployed today to scan the surrounding landscape from above. Authorities are treating th...