Meghalaya: News
04 Nov 2024
BiharBanks open or closed for Chhath Puja? Check state-wise list
Banks across various Indian states will stay shut for four days in a row from November 7 to November 10, 2024, on account of the Chhath Puja festivities.
13 Oct 2024
Delhi PoliceSonam Wangchuk, 20 others detained for protesting outside Ladakh Bhavan
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and around 20 other protesters were detained by the Delhi Police on Sunday.
06 Oct 2024
National Disaster Response ForceMeghalaya: Flash floods kill 10; 7 were from one family
At least 10 people have died in flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall in the West Garo Hills and South Garo Hills districts of Meghalaya since Friday.
27 Sep 2024
Himachal PradeshIMD issues heavy rainfall alert for these states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather forecast predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall in isolated regions across Himachal Pradesh, East Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
28 Aug 2024
Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV)Vaccine-derived polio under spotlight after suspected case detected in Meghalaya
The World Health Organization (WHO) is currently investigating a suspected case of poliomyelitis (polio), detected in a two-year-old child from Tikrikilla, Meghalaya.
13 Aug 2024
AssamHow many elephants are in India? You'll know by 2025
India, home to over 60% of the world's wild Asian elephants, will not receive the results of its latest elephant census until June 2025.
13 Aug 2024
AssamAfter 'flood jihad', Himanta slams Meghalaya University's 'Mecca-like' gate
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has intensified his criticism of the University of Science and Technology in Meghalaya (USTM), alleging that the university displays images of Mecca—Islam's holiest site in Saudi Arabia—at its entrance, while lacking symbols of Hindu or Christian faiths.
20 Jul 2024
BangladeshOver 300 Indians return as Bangladesh quota protests turn deadly
Over 300 Indian students studying in Bangladesh have returned home due to escalating protests against the reintroduction of reservation in government jobs.
04 Jul 2024
Arunachal PradeshAssam, Manipur floods: 48 killed, thousands evacuated amid heavy rains
As heavy rains persist in the northeastern states, the flood situation in Manipur and Assam remains critical.
29 Jun 2024
Arunachal PradeshHeavy rain likely in northwest, northeast India over 5 days
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in northwest and northeast India over the next four to five days.
20 Jun 2024
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Monsoon advances into more regions after 9-day pause
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the monsoon, after a nine-day hiatus, has resumed and advanced into more regions of India.
20 Jun 2024
National Testing Agency (NTA)Supreme Court stays hearing of NEET-UG petitions in high courts
The Supreme Court has issued a notice on a petition filed by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to transfer pleas related to the 2024 National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET-UG) from high courts to the apex court.
19 Jun 2024
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Heatwave to ease from June 20; thunderstorms expected in Delhi
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heatwave conditions in New Delhi on Wednesday, with potential thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds.
18 Jun 2024
AssamAssam: Over 1.05 lakh people affected as Brahmaputra river swells
Over the past few days, torrential rainfall has triggered floods affecting over 1.05 lakh people across 14 districts of Assam, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA).
06 Jun 2024
Arunachal PradeshIMD issues heavy rainfall warning for NE states, others
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted widespread rainfall across several states over the next five days due to multiple cyclonic circulations and a Western Disturbance.
01 Jun 2024
Arunachal PradeshIMD warns of heatwave in Delhi, 9 other states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave warning for Delhi and nine other states on Saturday (June 1).
29 May 2024
BangladeshCyclone Remal: Death toll 37 in northeastern states
Heavy rain and thunderstorms triggered by Cyclone Remal have left at least 37 people dead in northeastern states.
16 May 2024
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Heatwave warning for North India, heavy rainfall predicted in South
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday issued a heatwave warning for North India, with Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Haryana expected to be particularly affected.
18 Apr 2024
Arunachal PradeshOfficials brave harsh terrain to reach polling stations in Northeast
In the rugged and remote terrain of Northeast India, electoral officers are preparing for the world's largest democratic exercise in full swing.
12 Mar 2024
Citizenship Amendment ActExplained: CAA implementation does not cover tribal areas in Northeast
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government on Monday evening officially notified the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024.
23 Jan 2024
Rahul GandhiRahul Gandhi's yatra route diverted in Guwahati to 'avoid chaos'
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was denied permission for his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra to pass through main roads in Guwahati, Assam, as it returns from Meghalaya, Times of India reported.
27 Dec 2023
Travel And TourismOffbeat holiday travel destinations to avoid crowded spots
As the New Year's long weekend approaches, many seek a calm break from the bustling chaos of polluted cities.
28 Nov 2023
UttarkashiUttarkashi tunnel collapse: Everything to know about rat-hole mining
Authorities in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, have resorted to the outlawed practice of rat-hole mining in their desperate attempt to save 41 workers trapped inside the collapsed Silkyara tunnel for 17 days.
16 Nov 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Cyclone Midhili likely to make landfall in Bangladesh on Saturday
The India Meteorological Department (IMD), on Thursday, warned of an upcoming cyclone that could impact India.
15 Sep 2023
Travel And TourismEmbrace nature: 5 must-visit eco-friendly Indian tourist destinations
Ecotourism is essentially about taking responsibility for our natural environment.
25 Aug 2023
Travel And TourismRural Tourism: Must-visit rural gems in India
Had enough of the common tourist destinations and desire the calmness of villages? Look no further, because we have curated a list of the most serene and stunning villages across India.
29 Jul 2023
Travel And TourismThese breathtaking places in Meghalaya are a must-visit
Located in Northeast India, Meghalaya is well-known for its varied bio-diversity, dense forests, natural springs, high rainfall, dramatic terrain, and rich traditional festivals.
13 May 2023
JalandharBypolls results: AAP wins Jalandhar parliamentary seat with huge margin
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s Sushil Kumar Rinku won Punjab's Jalandhar Lok Sabha seat with a huge margin on Saturday.
08 May 2023
GuwahatiGuwahati: Doctor couple abused, tortured adopted 4-year-old daughter; arrested
In a horrific incident, a doctor couple was arrested for allegedly torturing their adopted four-year-old daughter in Guwahati, Assam. Per ANI, the couple tied the girl to a pole on their terrace and tortured her in the Paltan Bazaar area of the state.
23 Mar 2023
Jairam RameshProbe Shah for calling Meghalaya government corrupt: Congress to CBI
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Thursday said that he has written to the director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to question Home Minister Amit Shah for calling the Meghalaya government the "most corrupt" in India.
15 Mar 2023
Reliance JioJio 5G launched in 34 cities, overall count reaches 365
Reliance Jio has launched its fifth-generation service in 34 new cities in India, including Ambur, Suryapet, Sundargarh, Dharmavaram, and Dharamshala.
07 Mar 2023
Conrad SangmaConrad Sangma sworn in as Meghalaya CM in Modi's presence
National People's Party (NPP) leader Conrad Sangma on Tuesday took oath as the chief minister of Meghalaya for his second consecutive term in the presence of PM Narendra Modi.
06 Mar 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Meghalaya: Congress accuses Modi of being 'double-tongued,' targets BJP-NPP alliance
The Congress seems to have found a new way to attack the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) post-Meghalaya Assembly elections.
06 Mar 2023
AssemblyMeghalaya: NPP-led coalition now 45-member strong, newly-elected MLAs' swearing-in today
The National People's Party-led (NPP) coalition in Meghalaya now has 45 members after two regional parties rallied support for incumbent CM Conrad Sangma to form the government.
03 Mar 2023
Conrad SangmaConrad Sangma to take oath as Meghalaya CM on Tuesday
National People's Party (NPP) leader Conrad Sangma is set to be sworn in as Meghalaya chief minister on Tuesday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to attend.
03 Mar 2023
Himanta Biswa SarmaBJP's main man in Northeast, Himanta Biswa Sarma, delivers again
Assam Chief Minister and BJP's "Chanakya of the East", Himanta Biswa Sarma, has found the limelight as an elevated stalwart after guiding the party's return to power in the Northeastern states of Meghalaya, Nagaland, and Tripura.
02 Mar 2023
Assembly ElectionElection results: BJP wins Nagaland, Tripura; NPP-BJP partner in Meghalaya
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies emerged victorious in the 2023 Nagaland and Tripura Assembly elections as the vote counting concluded on Thursday.
02 Mar 2023
Conrad SangmaElection results: Everything to know about Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma
The vote counting for the Meghalaya Assembly elections is underway on Thursday, with the ruling National People's Party (NPP)—headed by CM Conrad Sangma—in the lead.
02 Mar 2023
Assembly ElectionElection results: BJP leads in Nagaland, Tripura; NPP in Meghalaya
The 2023 Assembly elections in the northeastern states of Tripura, Meghalaya, and Nagaland were held in February.
02 Mar 2023
Elections ResultsTripura, Meghalaya, Nagaland Assembly election results: Counting of votes begins
The northeastern states of Tripura, Meghalaya, and Nagaland went to polls last month to elect a new Assembly.
27 Feb 2023
Tripura2023 Exit Polls: BJP-IPFT to retain Tripura; NPP in Meghalaya
The Meghalaya and Nagaland Assembly elections were held on Monday, while Tripura went to polls earlier on February 16.
27 Feb 2023
NagalandPolling begins in Meghalaya and Nagaland; regional parties hold sway
Amid tight security, polling began in two northeast states, Meghalaya and Nagaland.
26 Feb 2023
ElectionsMeghalaya Assembly elections tomorrow, fierce battle in 5 constituencies likely
Meghalaya is all set to vote in the Assembly elections on Monday to seal the political fate of 369 candidates.
23 Feb 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)I eat beef, party has no problem: Meghalaya BJP chief
Meghalaya Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Ernest Mawrie said there is no restriction on eating beef in the state, and he eats it too, adding that the party has no problem with it.
20 Feb 2023
GuwahatiAssam woman kills husband, mother-in-law; stores body pieces in fridge
A woman in Assam's Guwahati has been arrested for allegedly murdering her husband and mother-in-law, chopping their bodies, keeping the pieces in a fridge for three days, and later disposing of the same in Meghalaya, the police revealed on Monday.
27 Jan 2023
Reliance JioReliance Jio introduces 5G services in all North-Eastern states
Reliance Jio has launched its 'True 5G' service across six states of India's North-Eastern region.
18 Jan 2023
Assembly ElectionTripura elections on February 16; Nagaland, Meghalaya on February 27
The Election Commission (ECI) on Wednesday announced the Assembly poll schedule for the states of Meghalaya, Nagaland, and Tripura.
31 Dec 2022
Travel And Tourism2023 adventure list: Bookmark these 5 unmissable activities in India
Make it a year full of adventure!
19 Dec 2022
Congress PartyMeghalaya: Setback for Congress, senior leader Ampareen Lyngdoh quits
In a major setback to the Congress in Meghalaya ahead of the 2023 Assembly elections, senior party leader and MLA Dr. Ampareen Lyngdoh has quit the grand old party.
18 Dec 2022
Narendra ModiShowed 'red card' to obstacles in development of northeast: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a major boost to the Non-Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in Meghalaya on Sunday by praising it for implementing development projects.
22 Nov 2022
Assam6 dead in alleged timber smuggling violence at Assam-Meghalaya border
Six people, including a forest guard, lost their lives in violence at the Assam-Meghalaya border after cops stopped a truck allegedly smuggling timber in the wee hours of Tuesday.
10 Nov 2022
Nitin GadkariGadkari approves Rs. 68,000-crore road projects for northeast states
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday, in a bid to make intentional standard surface connectivity roads in northeast states, approved several road projects worth Rs. 68,000 crore.
19 Oct 2022
Travel And Tourism5 adventurous hiking trails in Meghalaya
Meghalaya is a gem of a destination when it comes to hiking.
24 Jul 2022
Sexual AssaultPolice bust brothel on Meghalaya BJP leader's property, six rescued
The police in Meghalaya on Saturday reportedly busted a sex racket operating out of a building purportedly owned by Bernard N Marak, the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) state vice-president, in Tura.
21 Jun 2022
AssamNortheast floods deepen into major crisis; orange alert in Mumbai
The flood and landslide situation in the northeastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh has worsened into a major crisis with more deaths and devastation being reported on Monday.
18 Jun 2022
Climate ChangeCherrapunji receives record rainfall since 1995 amid floods in northeast
Cherrapunji in Meghalaya received a record-breaking 972 mm of rain in 24 hours ending at 8:30 am on Friday, just two days after receiving 811.6 mm of rain in a single day, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
17 Jun 2022
AssamFloods kill 16, affect 11 lakh in Assam, Meghalaya
Floods have wreaked havoc in Assam and Meghalaya, killing at least 16 people as water levels in key rivers are on the rise.
27 May 2022
West Bengal5 places to visit near Siliguri
Siliguri in West Bengal is the doorway to the northeast for the rest of India. Siliguri also gives one access to Sikkim via road.
27 May 2022
ShillongYour guide to traveling to Shillong in summer
Visiting the northeast is a dream of many travelers.
21 Apr 2022
OdishaTop 5 wedding destinations in east India
Wondering where to host your destination wedding?
11 Apr 2022
Travel And TourismTop 5 sights in Meghalaya's West Garo Hills
Spread over 3,714 sq. km, West Garo Hills district in Meghalaya shares its borders with Assam in the north and north-west, Bangladesh in the south, and South Garo Hills district in the south-east.
