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Relatives and friends of Raja and Sonam Raghuvanshi seek justice for the couple in Indore. Raja's body was found in a gorge on 2 June, while a search for his wife is underway. (Photo: PTI)

Honeymoon murder: Kin stunned as Sonam gets bail, seek CBI probe

April 29, 2026, 04:13 PM - 3 min read

Indore victim’s kin shocked as Meghalaya court grants bail to wife Sonam in honeymoon murder case; family seeks CBI probe and plans HC challenge.

Meghalaya on alert as measles threat looms from Bangladesh

April 20, 2026, 04:37 PM - 3 min read

Meghalaya steps up surveillance and school monitoring after measles outbreaks in Bangladesh, mandates reporting of even a single suspected case.

Lumpongdeng Island in Umiam Lake, Meghalaya, where a proposed luxury resort project has triggered protests over ecological concerns and land use.

Meghalaya activists oppose Taj resort plan on Lumpongdeng Island

April 18, 2026, 03:35 PM - 3 min read

Opposition is mounting in Meghalaya against a proposed luxury resort on Lumpongdeng Island, with activists warning that a 60-year lease could lead to ecological damage and long-term commercial exploitation of the sensitive Umiam site.

Indigenous tribal communities of Meghalaya perform traditional dances to the rhythmic beats of dhol during a cultural festival.

Meghalaya to launch DNA, linguistic study on tribal origins

April 15, 2026, 04:48 PM - 4 min read

Meghalaya to launch DNA and linguistic study to trace origins of Khasi, Jaintia and Garo tribes; project to run up to two years, findings to be released in phases.

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma addressing a gathering during an event.

Meghalaya govt to fund UPSC aspirants clearing prelims

April 11, 2026, 04:14 PM - 3 min read

Meghalaya to offer financial aid to UPSC aspirants clearing prelims, CM Conrad K Sangma announces.

Meghalaya govt expands education infra with 680 new schools

March 27, 2026, 03:49 PM - 3 min read

Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui inaugurates Darang L.P. School in Meghalaya, announcing 680 new school buildings under Mission Education Phase IV to strengthen infrastructure and promote digital learning.

Meghalaya govt lifts internet ban in Garo Hills

March 18, 2026, 03:36 PM - 2 min read

Meghalaya lifts internet ban across Garo Hills after violence, as situation improves; GHADC polls deferred to October amid efforts to restore normalcy.

GHADC polls: 24-hr curfew imposed in Meghalaya’s west Garo Hills

March 10, 2026, 02:20 PM - 2 min read

According to an official order issued by District Magistrate Vibhor Aggarwal, the curfew came into effect at 12:00 a.m. on March 10 and will remain in force until 12:00 a.m. on March 11.

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma lays the foundation stone for renovation of the Mangsang Primary Health Centre and a mini stadium in East Garo Hills on Thursday.

Sangma lays foundation for PHC, mini stadium in Garo Hills

March 5, 2026, 03:54 PM - 3 min read

Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma laid the foundation for renovation of Mangsang PHC and a mini stadium in East Garo Hills, aimed at improving healthcare and sports infrastructure.

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma - file image.

Tourism boost: Meghalaya CM unveils 123-m Monolith Towers

March 3, 2026, 03:27 PM - 3 min read

At the centre of the proposal are the iconic Monolith Towers to be constructed at New Shillong in the Mawkhanu area. The Chief Minister said the towers will rise to 123 metres, making them the second tallest structures in India after the Statue of Unity.

National Disaster Response Force and State Disaster Response Force officials carry out rescue operations after an explosion killed several people at an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya, on February 6, 2026.

14 arrested in Meghalaya mine blast case

February 16, 2026, 03:55 PM - 3 min read

Authorities in Meghalaya have arrested 14 over illegal coal mining after Thangsku blast killed 33; judicial commission to probe lapses, reforms and future safeguards.

Meghalaya orders tests on fish amid metal contamination fears

January 13, 2026, 08:12 PM - 2 min read

A senior food safety official said officers have been instructed to collect fish samples from wholesale centres, retail markets and key entry points into the state.