Meghalaya

Former Phulbari MLA Esmatur Mominin secured bail in all four cases filed by the government against him during the unrest in Garo Hills. The allegation against the accused was that he was spreading communal hatred. Advocate N. Khera and his legal team appeared on behalf of the accused and secured bail. An official source said that Khera succeeded in securing bal for the accused as there was no clarity on the ground of arrest. The advocate was not available for comments. The court found that details regarding his arrest were not communicated to the accused when he was arrested. The intimation of grounds of arrest, though the provisions of law has been recorded under which the accused was booked, the intimation of grounds of arrest is simply a tick mark on a prepared format which read...

Meghalaya on Friday showcased its expanding infrastructure network and rising investment potential during the curtain raiser of the Northeast India Infrastructure Summit & Exhibition (NEIINFRA) 2026 held at Meghalaya House in New Delhi. The summit, scheduled to be held in Shillong on June 11 and 12, is expected to bring together five Union Ministers, Chief Ministers of all Northeastern states, policymakers, investors, infrastructure developers, financial institutions and industry leaders to deliberate on connectivity, investment and regional growth. Speaking at the curtain raiser event at Meghalaya House in New Delhi, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said Meghalaya’s economy has doubled over the past five years, while capital investment has increased fourfold since 2018.

The state police have deployed an SF-10 platoon and two platoons of Meghalaya Police Battalion (MLP) in Lapangap village in West Jaintia Hills district to protect farmers of the border village from alleged harassment from Assam side. Informing this on Thursday, Director General of Police Idashisha Nongrang also said setting up of a police camp in the area is also under consideration following Assam police setting up a camp amid the ongoing tensions. Deployment of the additional forces in Lapangap came in the wake of a mass protest by the villagers in Shillong on Wednesday when they demanded for adequate security for farmers in carrying out their farming activities. The villagers alleged that their crops were being destroyed at night by groups from adjacent Karbi Anglong in Assam. T...

The Meghalaya High Court on Thursday reviewed the status of work on the Jowai-Ratacherra section of NH-06 and directed the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the State to file fresh reports by June 8. The Division Bench of Chief Justice Revati Mohite Dere and Justice W Diengdoh was hearing PIL filed by Kynjaimon Amse, since deceased, against the NHAI and others. The order noted that the report “lists the steps taken by the NHAI with respect to the construction of work carried out on the Jowai-Ratacherra section of NH-06. It also lists the status of the three locations pointed out by the learned Amicus namely, Byndihati, Tonseng and Ratacherra.” “It also appears that action has been taken against the contractors and penalty has been levied on them. It further appears that t...

Students at National Law University (NLU) Meghalaya, aggrieved over a range of issues, launched a protest on Thursday, days after NLU introduced a compulsory uniform policy. Although the uniform policy triggered sharp criticism among the students, the protest was the result of alleged mounting academic pressure, strict attendance rules, and lack of transparency in functioning of NLU administration. The issue of uniforms is only a small part of wider frustrations that have been building on campus over academic and welfare-related matters, the students alleged. They said the uncertainty surrounding the university’s academic structure, particularly under the major-minor system, has left many confused about course allocation, evaluation methods and academic requirements. According t...

Meghalaya is pulling out all stops in its bid to emerge as a digital and IT-enabled services hub as the NASSCOM Industry Leaders’ Meet 2026, held in Shillong on Thursday, brought together top technology firms, skilling agencies, and policymakers to chart the State’s IT growth roadmap. A major highlight of the event was the signing of an agreement between StaffFlex Resolutions LLP and the Meghalaya Technology Parks Society for leasing space at Shillong Technology Park-II, making StaffFlex the first confirmed occupant of the new facility. The development was seen as a key step in operationalizing Meghalaya’s expanding IT infrastructure and boosting investor confidence in the State’s technology ecosystem. The programme, organized by the Information Technology & Communications Depa...

The Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee has resolved to name its president, Vincent H. Pala as the candidate for the upcoming by-election to the Shillong Lok Sabha seat. The resolution came after an organizational meeting attended by district and block-level Congress leaders from across the state.Notably, Pala, a seasoned leader and former Lok Sabha MP, brings extensive political experience for the Congress in Meghalaya. The party meeting also discussed about preparations for the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) elections and strengthening the party at the grassroots. With Pala in the fray, the stage is now set for a triangular contest between the VPP, NPP and Congress. Speaking to media persons after the meeting, Pala said the unanimous endorsement of his candidatur...

Sanwaka Surong was crowned Miss Meghalaya 2026, while Loretta Laloo finished as the first runner-up and Ameda Giovana Kyndiah secured the second runner-up position. In the teen category, Odarica Kamar War won the title of Miss Teen Meghalaya 2026. The winners were officially introduced during a media interaction where organisers, contestants, and parents reflected on their journey and experiences throughout the competition. State Pageant Coordinator Brian Walang said the pageant focused not only on crowning winners but also on helping contestants develop confidence, communication skills, and personality. “We didn’t want this to be just a one-day competition where girls come, get crowned, and leave. During the 14 days of training, the contestants went through different experiences th...

The United Democratic Party (UDP) in Meghalaya expressed its deepest anguished and unequivocal condemnation of Wednesday’s killing of three Pastors – Rev. Vumthang Sitlhou, TBAI President, Rev. Kaigoulun Lhouvum, TBAI Finance Secretary and Pastor Paogoulen Sitlhou in Kangpokpi district of Manipur.In a statement issued on Thursday, UDP general secretary Titosstar Well Chyne termed the attack as a “barbaric act against not only on innocent men of God, but also the very fabric of humanity, religious freedom and the constitutional values of India”.“Pastors who serve communities with peace, compassion, and selfless dedication should never become targets of violence. We condemn in the strongest terms this cowardly and inhumane act. There can be no justification in political, ethic, or religion ...

Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Thursday said discussions with Assam on the second phase of border talks to resolve the remaining six areas of difference will be taken up shortly, once the new government in Assam is sworn in. Responding to queries on the status of the inter-state border negotiations, Sangma said the process would resume after a brief pause. “The new government is being sworn in Assam. Therefore, let a few days pass. I will communicate with the Assam Chief Minister, and we will definitely take the discussion forward very soon,” Sangma told reporters. The second phase of talks covers six remaining areas of difference between the two states — Langpih, Borduar, Nongwah-Mawtamur, Desh Doomreah, Block I & Block II, and Psiar-Khanduli. The first phase of the border ...