Meghalaya Monitor

22/11/2025

Dorbar & HYC seek justice for Mukroh victims

The Dorbar Shnong Mukroh Pyllun wanted the Centre to expedite the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)'s probe into the Assam police firing incident that killed five villagers from.Meghalaya and security guard from Assam, on November 22, 2022.

22/11/2025

Meghalaya festivals now needs accountability, data-backed reporting and public disclosure.

22/11/2025

"Meghalaya now needs accountability, data-backed reporting and public disclosure to strengthen confidence in how these flagship events are managed."

Winter in Meghalaya brings not just the chill, but a season of festivals that showcase the state’s cultural vibrancy. The most awaited among them is the Shil...

21/11/2025

Govt orders removal of ORS tags

The Commissionerate of Food Safety, Meghalaya, wanted the removal of products labelled as “ORS Drink” or using the term “ORS” in any deceptive manner from every retail shelf, pharmacy and doctor’s clinic in the state, with immediate effect. According to Deputy Commissioner (Food Safety) En...

20/11/2025

Concert enthusiast from Assam in police custody

The concert enthusiast who disturbed singer Tyga while performing on stage on November 15 at JN Stadium here, Polo, was arrested.Police said the youth, identified as Kishore Ramchiary from Assam, was arrested for trespassing and creating a nuisance.

19/11/2025

Govt to provide medical treatment to NEHU students

19/11/2025

KHADC delegation meets finance minister for funds

Shillong, Nov 19: Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) has sought the intervention of the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for the release of funds under the 15th Finance Commission. A three-member delegation of KHADC met the minister in New Delhi, also for special assistance for...

19/11/2025

John Leslee Sangma returns to Congress

Shillong, Nov 19: Former MLA of South Tura John Leslee K. Sangma, rejoined the Indian National Congress on Wednesday. The Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) announced the return of Sangma.Advertisement A widely respected public representative and outspoken advocate for the rights and aspira...

19/11/2025

Attempt to murder charge against NEHU security guard

Shillong, Nov 18: Police registered a case of attempt to murder against the NEHU security guard Parmein M Sangma for causing injury to two NEHU students. This is in addition to other charges under the Motor Vehicles Act.Advertisement The sections are 281/125B/109/324(3) of BNS read with sections 183...

19/11/2025

VPP for independent probe into use of MLA schemes

Shillong, Nov 18: VPP president Ardent Basaiawmoit on Monday submitted a letter to Chief Minister Conrad Sangma seeking an independent probe into the use of MLA schemes. In the letter, Ardent wanted the probe to start from his Nongkrem constituency.Advertisement The action of the VPP follows the rec...

18/11/2025

NEHU security guard held after accident

security guard was arrested after he rammed his vehicle into two North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) students on Monday evening. The girl students identified as Daritngen Pohdukhei and Stephanie Shadap are admitted to Nazareth Hospital.

17/11/2025

Police probe vandalism of church property in Amlarem

Police have registered a case against the desecration of church properties in West Jaintia Hills. The police received information on November 14 from Rev. Firstar Shylla of Syiem Jingsuk Parish, Amlarem, that some miscreants vandalised the statue of Way of the Cross erected inside the parish premise...