Meghalaya

Assam inter-state border disputes

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated about 6 hours ago

Latest: Assam-Meghalaya border tension follows alleged intrusion at Maikhuli

Tensions have emerged along multiple borders involving Assam in Northeast India. In late August, violence broke out in the disputed Negheribil area on the Assam-Nagaland border. The Lotha Lower Range Public Organisation

India monsoon rainfall deficit and uneven weather patterns

11 clusters · 37 sources · last updated about 8 hours ago

Latest: India faces 15% monsoon rainfall deficit as seasonal withdrawal begins

India continues to face a significant monsoon deficit, with cumulative national rainfall recorded at approximately 14.9 percent below the long-period average as of September 19, 2026. The India Meteorological Department

NEP 2020 implementation in Northeast India

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated about 14 hours ago

Latest: Northeastern states seek special funding for NEP 2020 implementation

The implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in Northeast India is facing both localized operational crises and regional calls for systemic support. In Meghalaya, the Meghalaya College Teachers Associa

Commemoration of Zubeen Garg in Assam and Meghalaya

4 clusters · 22 sources · last updated about 19 hours ago

Latest: University of Science and Technology Meghalaya honors Zubeen Garg

Following the inauguration of the Zubeen Khetra memorial in Guwahati on September 1, efforts to honor the legacy of singer and cultural icon Zubeen Garg have expanded across Assam and neighboring regions. The memorial, l

Meghalaya state governance and security developments

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated about 22 hours ago

Latest: Meghalaya CM discusses development financing at national conference

In mid-September 2026, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma addressed several state-level issues. Following a petrol bomb attack on the Directorate of Mineral Resources office in Shillong, Sangma ordered increased s

Regional sporting events in Meghalaya

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Assam sweeps team golds at North East Zone badminton championship

Shillong, Meghalaya, began hosting major regional sporting events, including the Yonex Sunrise North East Interstate Badminton Championship and the Meghalaya State Senior Athletics Championship. The athletics event marke

Political disputes in Meghalaya

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Meghalaya government withdraws controversial teacher recruitment order

In Meghalaya, political disputes have emerged regarding government recruitment and resource management. Initially, the Congress party accused the state government of creating a “two-tier system” for teachers by implement

Meghalaya political realignment speculation intensifies

7 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: United Democratic Party weighs discipline for MLAs eyeing BJP move

Speculation regarding a political realignment in Meghalaya has intensified, with reports suggesting that nine of the 12 United Democratic Party (UDP) legislators may join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). If successful,

Meghalaya voter list revision process

4 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Meghalaya completes over 82% of electoral roll revision hearings

The Election Commission of India initiated a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in the North Garo Hills district of Meghalaya to verify voter identities. Initially, 34,730 voters were flagged for discrepancies or absence f

Meghalaya healthcare infrastructure expansion

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Meghalaya CM launches mobile medical units for 93 villages

The state of Meghalaya is implementing a multi-pronged expansion of its primary healthcare infrastructure and services. The government has set a target to reach 700 Sub Centres by March 2027, supported by an investment o

NEET PG 2026 exam disruptions and NBEMS reforms

9 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: NEET PG 2026: Answer key expected following medical entrance exam

The National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) and the National Testing Agency (NTA) established the timeline for the NEET PG 2026 postgraduate medical entrance exam, scheduled for August 30, 2026. Followi

Meghalaya government and KSU truce strained by violence

7 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Khasi Students’ Union leader arrested in Shillong violence case

The tension between the Meghalaya government and the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) has transitioned from an ultimatum to a tentative truce. Following a central executive committee meeting in Shillong to review talks from A

African Swine Fever outbreaks and containment measures

8 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: African Swine Fever outbreaks continue in Poland

African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreaks have prompted various containment and quarantine measures across multiple regions. In Serbia and Croatia, the disease has led to significant agricultural concerns. Serbian authorities

India HPV vaccination campaign

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: India surpasses 80 lakh HPV vaccinations in cervical cancer prevention drive

India is conducting a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign to prevent cervical cancer, particularly targeting girls aged 14 and above. The initiative provides the vaccine free of charge at various g

Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan official visits

7 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Vice President Radhakrishnan highlights Northeast India's role in national growth

Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan has undertaken a series of official visits across various Indian regions. Following earlier travels to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, and a multi-state tour cov

Indian Finance Minister international economic engagements

6 clusters · 44 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Nirmala Sitharaman meets regional leaders and IMF officials on economic matters

Indian Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has undertaken several high-level engagements to address domestic and international economic matters. In mid-August, Sitharaman traveled to Jaipur for BRICS meetings, foll

National People’s Party political developments in Meghalaya

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: National People’s Party faces political shifts in Meghalaya

The National People’s Party (NPP) is navigating internal shifts and electoral campaigning in Meghalaya. The party is currently focused on the Shillong Lok Sabha by-election, with candidate D Rocklyer Lyngdoh Nonglait cam

Dr BC Roy Trophy Group C competition

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Mizoram defeats Meghalaya 3-0 to advance in Dr BC Roy Trophy

In the Junior Boys National Football Championship 2026-27 (Tier 1) for the Dr BC Roy Trophy, Meghalaya began their Group C campaign with strong performances, including a 2-1 victory against Tamil Nadu and a 3-0 win over

Assam regional governance and security updates

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Assam CM announces police reforms and new Anti-Narcotics Task Force

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has addressed several regional security, administrative, and social issues. Initially, the Chief Minister focused on regional tensions with Meghalaya, proposing the development of

CAG reports on financial irregularities in Indian states

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Meghalaya faces rising debt as liabilities reach Rs 26,601 crore

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has identified significant financial irregularities and fiscal challenges in the states of Meghalaya and Mizoram. In Meghalaya, audits revealed that Rs 815.14 crore was

Educational initiatives in Meghalaya

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Meghalaya CM promotes SPARK programme to equip youth for technological changes

The Meghalaya state government has introduced several educational initiatives aimed at improving student outcomes and skill development. In late August 2026, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma launched the ‘CM-IMPACT Read

Meghalaya lawyers strike to demand Advocate General removal

4 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Meghalaya lawyers to strike over Advocate General removal

The dispute between Meghalaya’s legal associations and Advocate General Amit Kumar has escalated into a judicial strike. Following a joint representation to Governor Chandrashekar H Vijayashankar, the Meghalaya High Cour

Meghalaya post-matric scholarship disbursements

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Meghalaya releases scholarships for over 96,000 students

In Meghalaya, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has released the first installment of the Umbrella Post-Matric Scholarship for the 2025-26 academic year. The disbursement, totaling ₹93.698 crore, is intended to benefit 96,812

Assam floods: Death toll rises to 107; 1.37 million affected

37 clusters · 152 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Assam floods cause 107 deaths and affect 1.37 million people

Monsoon floods in Assam have caused at least 107 deaths and affected approximately 1.37 million people across 10 districts. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority reports that flooding has impacted 456 villages an

Assam flood recovery and infrastructure restoration

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Assam CM meets Union Ministers to coordinate flood relief and infrastructure repair

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has continued high-level engagements in New Delhi to secure central support for flood recovery and infrastructure rebuilding. Following initial discussions with Prime Minister Nar

Shillong Premier League 2026 season

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Meghalaya Police defeat Sawmer 4-2 in Shillong Premier League

The 2026 Shillong Premier League season continued through August with matches held at the SSA Stadium. In early August, Sawmer and Rangdajied United prepared to face each other in the second round of the league, with bo

Assam-Meghalaya border taxi and fuel standoff

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Fuel shortages hit Shillong as transport union suspends supplies from Assam

A standoff between taxi operators from Assam and Meghalaya has caused significant economic disruption along their shared border. The conflict escalated following a Khasi Students’ Union rally on August 19, leading to ret