Meghalaya

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 ...

U Myntri Sorkar uba dei ruh u nongialam ka Meghalaya Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) u Bah Sanbor Shullai hynne ka sngi u la kop ba ka BJP kan jop 8 haduh 10 tylli ki seat ha ka ielkshon MDC sha Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC). Haba kren sha ki lad pathai khubor u Bah Sanbor ula ïathuh ba ka BJP ka la khot Application na ka bynta kito kiba kwah iakhun ilekshon MDC na ka Party. U Bah Sanbor ula kyntu ia ki paidbah ka thaiñ Garo Hills ban phai khmat ha ki kam bha ba ka BJP ka la leh hapoh ka jingïalam u Myntri Rangbahduh ka Ri u Narendra Modi ban wanrah shibun ki kam pynroi ha ka Ri kynthup ka Jylla Meghalaya. Ula ong hadien ki 10 snem ba shimti ka BJP ia ka bor Sorkar Pdeng, ka Ri ka la sakhi ki kam pynroi lada nujor bad ki kam pynroi kiba la leh 50 snem mynshwa. “H...

The Meghalaya Legislative Assembly will convene its Budget Session from February 16 to February 27, 2026, with the presentation of the State Budget scheduled for February 20. The decision on the session’s timetable was taken at a meeting of the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) held on January 27. According to officials familiar with the proceedings, the session will run for ten days and is expected to be busy, with important financial and policy-related matters lined up for discussion. Out of the total sitting days, seven days have been earmarked for government business, while three days will be devoted to private members’ business. This arrangement reflects the Assembly’s plan to balance legislative priorities with issues raised by individual members. The BAC meeting was chaired by A...

The Ri-Bhoi District Administration has cleared the hurdles regarding the handover of additional land for the expansion of Shillong Airport. Many landowners who sold their property to the authorities for the project have vacated the area near the airport, and the authorities have subsequently demolished the existing structures. Earlier, the High Court of Meghalaya ordered the Ri-Bhoi Deputy Commissioner to complete the direct purchase of 11.75 acres of private land on or before January 10, 2026. The Court further directed the Transport department to hand over the land to the Airports Authority of India (AAI) by January 31. “Now we will hand over the land to the Transport department after which they will hand over the land to AAI,” said Ri-Bhoi Deputy Commissioner, Abhilash Baranwal. ...

On 22.01.2022, an FIR was received that on 21.01.2026, at around 6:30 PM, two pedestrians were assaulted by assailants riding a Scooty near the CM Connect building, Golflinks, and their mobile phones were snatched. Following the investigation,   on 27.01.2026,  IC Pasteur and team arrested Kitbok Kitbok Thabah @ Koi, aged 29 years, , R/o Golflinks, Khliehshnong,  from Golflinks, and his co-accused, Daniel Syiemlieh, aged 23 years, R/o Nongmynsong Dongkamon, was arrested from his residence. A case is registered vide  Sadar PS C/no. 16(01)2026 U/S 115(2)/304(2)/3(5) BNS. The stolen mobile phones were recovered and seized, and the Scooty used during the commission of the offence (B/R No. ML05 AG0461) was also seized.