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Police personnel stand guard in a sensitive area of Tura in Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills district after violence linked to GHADC election nominations prompted curfew and deployment of security forces.

Curfew lifted for limited hours in Garo Hills districts

March 13, 2026, 03:18 PM - 3 min read

Authorities relaxed curfew for limited hours in Meghalaya’s West and East Garo Hills on Friday to allow residents to buy essentials after violence linked to GHADC poll nominations left two dead.

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Garo Hills Autonomous District Council.

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.

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Meghalaya Police raid illegal coal mine in East Jaintia Hills district after drone surveillance; 9 labourers held and 55 tonnes of coal seized.

Raid on illegal mine in Meghalaya: 9 held, 55 MT coal seized

February 27, 2026, 01:56 PM - 2 min read

The raid was conducted in compliance with the ban imposed by the National Green Tribunal on illegal coal mining and transportation, as well as directions issued by the High Court of Meghalaya for strict enforcement against unlawful mining.

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Over 17,000 MT of illegal coal, explosives seized in Meghalaya

February 22, 2026, 02:54 PM - 2 min read

No arrests were made during this particular raid. However, since the February 5 blast, police have registered 94 FIRs and arrested 22 individuals in connection with illegal mining and coal transportation across the district.

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Shillong MP Ricky AJ.

Shillong MP Ricky AJ dies after collapsing during football match

February 20, 2026, 01:37 PM - 3 min read

According to family members, Syngkon had gone to play football with friends at a playground in Mawlai Mawiong in Shillong when he suddenly fell ill and collapsed on the field. He was immediately rushed to Mawiong Community Health Centre for treatment. However, due to the reported absence of a doctor at the facility at the time, he was referred to a higher medical centre.

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16 labourers killed in Meghalaya coal mine blast

February 5, 2026, 04:41 PM - 2 min read

At least 16 labourers were killed in a blast inside a coal mine in Meghalaya’s Tashkhai area on Thursday, triggering a rescue operation as authorities worked to verify identities of the victims.

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A condolence poster for Anjel Chakma is displayed during a protest demanding a national anti-racism law and swift justice after the Tripura student was brutally killed in Dehradun.

Tripura student's death: Demand grows for anti-racism law

December 29, 2025, 09:15 PM - 3 min read

Pro-ILP supporters in Meghalaya have demanded a national anti-racism law and fast-track justice following the murder of Tripura student Anjel Chakma in Dehradun.

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Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma - file image.

Meghalaya govt rules out ban on outside tourist taxis

December 17, 2025, 08:10 PM - 2 min read

Dhar added that another round of discussions would be held with the taxi association at the level of officials from the transport and tourism departments to work out practical measures to enhance opportunities for local drivers.

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Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Conrad K Sangma.

Meghalaya CM reiterates opposition to uranium mining

October 1, 2025, 07:51 PM - 2 min read

Sangma’s statement comes in response to a recent notification issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, which proposes to exempt mining projects involving atomic minerals, including uranium, from mandatory public consultations and hearings.

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Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said he had directed the police to conduct a thorough investigation. “Those responsible for murdering the 4-year-old girl must be brought to justice without delay”.

Missing 4-yr-old girl found dead in Shillong; homicide suspected

September 16, 2025, 04:13 PM - 2 min read

The victim, identified as Insaphira Lyngdoh Mawnai, had gone missing on Sunday morning around 8 am. Her family immediately lodged a missing complaint at Rynjah Police Station, while residents and the Dorbar Shnong launched a community search.

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NE students’ body warns CM of infiltration threat in Meghalaya

NE students’ body warns CM of infiltration threat in Meghalaya

August 19, 2025, 04:16 PM - 3 min read

In a letter to Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, NESO warned that unchecked infiltration threatens the socio-cultural fabric, demographic balance, and political stability of the region.

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A file photo of Raja Raghuvanshi and Sonam.

Raja Raghuvanshi murder film planned, family backs project

July 29, 2025, 09:01 PM - 3 min read

The film, tentatively titled “Honeymoon in Shillong,” is being helmed by director SP Nimbawat, who confirmed that the project aims to shed light on the betrayal that led to Raja's death.

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