Shillong

Students of North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), including the NEHUSU and the Khasi Students' Union (KSU), NEHU Unit, on Monday, met Meghalaya Governor CH Vijayashankar, who is also the Chief Rector of NEHU, and submitted a memorandum urging him to expedite the appointment of a full-time Vice-Chancellor. The student groups stressed that the university needs a Vice-Chancellor with a clear vision and strong leadership who can guide the institution and restore it to its former standing. They expressed hope that a full-time Vice-Chancellor would be appointed in the coming days, citing the assurance given by the Governor.

Voice of the People Party (VPP) President Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit has clarified that North Shillong MLA Adelbert Nongrum remains a legislator, despite being suspended from the party for three years. Nongrum’s suspension—effective retroactively from February 24, 2025—was announced on March 28 and stems from actions and statements deemed contrary to VPP discipline and regulations. The disciplinary action follows mounting grievances, including Nongrum’s public criticism of VPP leadership after his recommended candidates were sidelined for the Autonomous District Council elections and disagreements over party decisions regarding the Shillong Lok Sabha seat. Tensions escalated after the party found Nongrum’s response to a show-cause notice unsatisfactory. While Nongrum continues ...

Jail Road street vendors in Shillong have urged the authorities to allow them to continue trading until suitable alternative vending spaces are allotted, as 19 hawkers without Certificates of Vending (CoVs) resisted eviction for the second consecutive day on Friday, fearing the loss of their livelihood. The stand-off continued into Friday evening when officials of the Shillong Municipal Board (SMB), accompanied by police personnel, arrived at Jail Road to remove the vendors. The hawkers refused to vacate the area, leading to heated exchanges as municipal personnel allegedly attempted to seize their goods and load them onto an SMB pickup vehicle. The vendors raised slogans urging their fellow traders not to surrender their wares, while one of them was seen offering free momo to th...

The Waddling Classroom organised the inaugural Little Champions League ’26, bringing together children below four years of age from over six local schools for a joyful celebration of sports and childhood. Graced by local MLA Charles Pyngrope, the event featured fun-filled activities promoting participation, confidence, and camaraderie rather than competition. At a time when children are increasingly immersed in gadgets and digital screens, the event offered a refreshing opportunity to enjoy outdoor play, physical activity, and face-to-face interaction. The celebration reminded everyone that childhood's greatest joys lie in play, friendship, and togetherness.

The VPP-led Executive Committee of the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council has suffered a setback after the Governor returned the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (Regulation and Administration of Land) (Amendment) Bill, 2026, with observations. Deputy Chief Minister in-charge of District Council Affairs Prestone Tynsong confirmed on Thursday that the government had returned the legislation following the Governor's observations. "From the government side, from the Governor, we have already returned it with observations," Tynsong told reporters. He advised those seeking details on the observations and the next steps to approach the KHADC. The Bill, passed by the KHADC during its Summer Session, seeks to delete Section 16 of the principal Act. That section makes it manda...

An event on assistive technology was held at the State Central Library in Shillong, highlighting the role of technology in enabling persons with disabilities to live, learn and work with greater independence. The event featured live demonstrations of various assistive devices aimed at addressing everyday challenges faced by persons with disabilities in areas such as education, communication, mobility and the workplace. Speakers and participants emphasised that access to appropriate assistive technology goes beyond convenience, as it can help improve confidence, dignity and independent participation in everyday life. The event also underlined the importance of making inclusion more meaningful by ensuring that persons with disabilities have access not only to opportunities but also...

The Voice of the People Party (VPP) on Wednesday accused the Meghalaya Government of breaking its word to the legal fraternity by allowing Advocate General Amit Kumar to continue appearing for the government despite assurances that he would no longer represent it in court. In a strongly worded statement, VPP president Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit said the government's failure to honour the assurance had betrayed the trust of the State's lawyers and exposed its "adamant and arrogant" attitude at a time when courts are being boycotted and litigants are bearing the brunt. The VPP extended its solidarity to the High Court of Meghalaya Bar Association, Shillong Bar Association and other Bar Associations in their demand for Kumar's immediate removal. Basaiawmoit said the Advocate General'...

KSU vice-president Pynkmenlang Sanmiet was on Wednesday granted 20 days’ interim bail by a local court on medical grounds, enabling him to return to his treating doctors and undergo the procedure advised for his condition. Sanmiet walked out of Shillong District Jail following the court’s order. He said he had been suffering from health complications since July and was earlier admitted to Bethany Hospital for treatment. Talking to reporters after his release, Sanmiet said he was discharged after a few days in hospital but was asked to undergo a medical check-up two weeks later. Based on the tests and medical reports, doctors advised him to complete the required procedure within six weeks.

A 26-year-old woman working at Reliance Trends in Nongmensong was stabbed and robbed by an assailant on Monday evening while heading home after her shift. According to East Khasi Hills City Superintendent of Police, Dangsan Khyriem, the Nongmensong Police Outpost received information regarding the incident shortly after 9:10 PM. The victim was walking along the roadside while using her mobile phone when an unknown individual attempted to snatch the device. When she initially resisted, the assailant began physically assaulting her. Fearing for her safety, she handed over her phone, but the attacker continued the assault and stabbed her. Despite her injuries, the victim managed to return to her workplace to seek assistance. Her co-workers rushed her to NEIGRIHMS, where she is curre...