Meghalaya

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.

Chairperson Agatha Sangma of the Meghalaya State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MSCPCR) convened with Social Welfare Minister Paul Lyngdoh to address child-focused matters, which included the establishment of green recreational areas and the necessity for standard operating procedures (SOPs) to guarantee the safety of children being sent outside the state. Sangma underscored the significance of providing children with secure and healthy environments for play and development, particularly in urban regions that are swiftly losing open spaces. She also pointed out the absence of adequate monitoring systems for children who are relocated to other states for educational, caregiving, or training purposes. Sangma stressed the critical need for a framework to track the movement ...

The Meghalaya High Court on Wednesday made some modifications in the vending hours earlier imposed on street vendors in Khyndailad area of Shillong. The high court, on July 3, hearing a plea filed by Meghalaya and Greater Shillong Progressive Hawkers and Street Vendors Association, had restricted vending hours from 12:30 pm to 2 pm and 7:30 pm to 9 pm. However, in its latest order on Wednesday, the Bench of Chief Justice IP Mukerji and Justice W Diengdoh allowed a slight modification, granting vendors an additional 30 minutes for setting up and 15 minutes for packing up during each vending session.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) have shut down the popular bakery RB Store here for allegedly using newspapers to wrap its items like bread and cakes, in violation of norms, officials said here on Wednesday. The RB Store outlet is in Police Bazaar area in the state capital. The family-owned bakery has been functioning since 1950. In a sweeping crackdown to ensure public food safety, four other eateries were also ordered to close, including Arun Hotel, Maa Kali Hotel, and two fast food outlets. Marking a crackdown to ensure public food safety, four other eateries were also ordered to close, including Arun Hotel, Maa Kali Hotel, and two fast food outlets. Officials said the action was taken following inspections that revealed gross violations of hygiene and food ...

The Meghalaya government has announced that all commercial vehicles operating within the state will soon be required to display key driver identification details, including names, license numbers, contact information, and addresses. The decision aims to create a safer and more transparent travel environment for both locals and tourists. The directive was confirmed by Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh on Tuesday, following a high-level meeting held at the state Secretariat. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Chief Minister and Transport Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar, and attended by senior officials from the transport and tourism departments. “This is a simple but effective measure. It empowers passengers and discourages unlawful behaviour,” said Lyngdoh, underscoring the importance of visible ...