Meghalaya

An Australian council hired specialists to search two remote cemeteries for lost graves; the project has now located 658 unmarked burials, with 338 at White Cliffs and 320 at Menindee

A groundbreaking project has identified 658 previously unmarked graves at the White Cliffs and Menindee cemeteries in Australia. Utilizing advanced non-invasive scanning techniques, Hunter Geophysics successfully located these burial sites, ensuring no distur…

In 2015, 2kg of rocket seeds went to the space station; after their return, 600,000 UK children helped test them, and researchers found they grew more slowly but remained viable

In 2015, ESA astronaut Tim Peake carried rocket seeds to the International Space Station, launching a groundbreaking research project. Upon his return, 8,600 UK schools engaged in a citizen science experiment analyzing the seeds. The outcomes indicated that w…

Grandmother’s gift, second-hand bow and 3 medals: How Kumkum Mohod made history

Kumkum Mohod from Amravati captured the spotlight at the 2026 Asian Games by clinching two gold medals and a silver in archery, a groundbreaking feat for Indian sports. Starting her journey with a simple Rs 3,000 wooden bow, her talent and commitment shone th…

Will India and Pakistan players shake hands? LIVE updates from Asian Games cricket final as handshake drama looms in Japan

IND vs PAK Asian Games 2026 cricket final LIVE: Follow ball-by-ball updates, gold medal match scores, and whether Indian players will shake hands with Pakistan.

IND vs PAK Asian Games final live score, toss winner, winning probability, result and highlights from Japan

As India faces Pakistan in the final of the Asian Games, here are the live updates from the game.

India vs Pakistan live: Asian Games cricket final

Our live updates on team news, weather forecast, prediction, toss, score and text commentary from the gold-medal match.

Shah cancels Shillong visit

Amit Shah cancels two-day Shillong visit; President’s Police Colour ceremony for Meghalaya Police on Oct 5 at JN Stadium called off, new date awaited.

Northeast records 26% rain deficit during 2026 monsoon

Northeast India saw a 26% monsoon rainfall deficit in 2026; Meghalaya down 60%. IMD says withdrawal isn’t declared yet as conditions aren’t met.

Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool group gets ‘Mamata All India Trinamool Congress’ name, football player symbol

The Election Commission has named Mamata Banerjee's group and allotted a football symbol. A rebel faction received the "Democratic Trinamool Congress" name and envelope symbol. Both groups are recognized political parties in West Bengal, Meghalaya, and Tripur…

Ri-Bhoi clinch top spot at Meghalaya State Senior Athletics Championship

Ri-Bhoi District Sports Association clinched the top spot at the Meghalaya State Senior Athletics Championship 2026, which concluded at the Sports Authority of India centre on the NEHU Shillong campus on Wednesday. The three-day championship, held after a gap…

Shillong Peak Ropeway Gets Full Nod, MRDA Addresses Public Concerns

Shillong, July 28: The Meghalaya Ropeway Development Authority on Monday clarified that the Shillong Peak Ropeway Project has obtained all statutory approvals and is being implemented with due regard to environmental, social and community concerns.   In a sta…

Meghalaya gets 86 more polling stations as SIR wraps up

The Special Intensive Revision (SIR), 2026 in Meghalaya has entered its final phase with only one day left for the house-to-house distribution and digitization of Enumeration Forms, Chief Electoral Officer Dr BDR Tiwari said on Tuesday. As of July 28, out of …

Meghalaya HC rejects plea against Sonam bail, slams arrest grounds

The Meghalaya High Court has refused to interfere with a trial court order granting bail to Sonam Raghuvanshi, the prime accused in the murder of her husband and Indore businessman (L) Raja Raghuvanshi, after finding that the police failed to properly intimat…

Shullai petitions Meghalaya Governor against KHADC Bill mandating service licenses for non-tribal employees

Cabinet Minister and South Shillong Advisory chairman Sanbor Shullai has urged Governor CH Vijayashankar to withhold assent to the Khasi Hills Autonomous District (Trading by Non-Tribals) (Amendment) Bill, 2026, calling it unconstitutional and beyond the KHAD…

Sitharaman lays foundation for Rs 1,246 Cr projects in Meghalaya, says NE central to India’s growth

Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday laid the foundation stone for development projects worth Rs 1,246 crore in Meghalaya under Externally Aided Projects (EAPs) in the presence of the Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, al…

Meghalaya Leads Global Push for Clean Polls at Shillong Workshop

Shillong(Meghalaya), June 19: The Meghalaya election office on Friday hosted a major workshop on the “Model Code of Conduct for Campaigns” in Shillong, part of India’s chairship of International IDEA and the state’s assigned thematic research.   The event was…

New spice plant a ‘game changer’ for Meghalaya farmers, 55k already benefiting from 11 units

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Friday called the newly inaugurated organic spice processing plant in Ri-Bhoi a “game-changing initiative” for farmers, and credited eight years of targeted support for lifting rural incomes across the state. Speaki…

With sustainable agriculture, Northeast has potential to become India's next growth engine: Sitharaman

Meghalaya's organic produce can drive India's growth. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated a large organic spice plant. She highlighted Meghalaya's trust in global markets. The state's focus on quality over volume is key. This development ali…

Shillong Rides With Mandaviya As Fit India Marks 76th ‘Sundays On Cycle’

Shillong(Meghalaya), May 31: Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya led hundreds of cyclists through Shillong on Sunday for the 76th edition of ‘Sundays on Cycle’, pitching cycling as Meghalaya’s fitness and sustainability tool ahead of the 2027 National…

GIL displays products at defence exhibition

Gliders India Limited showcased parachutes and military gear at Pragati-I 2026 defence exhibition in Meghalaya, highlighting Atma Nirbhar Bharat innovations.

Multilateral Exercise PRAGATI 2026 Concludes in Meghalaya with 13 - Nation Military Drill

MULTILATERAL EXERCISE PRAGATI 2026 CONCLUDES AT UMROI, MEGHALAYA

The maiden edition of Multilateral Exercise PRAGATI 2026, conducted at Umroi Military Station, Meghalaya, concluded with a 72-hour validation exercise, showcasing the interoperability, mutual trust, and collective resolve of the participating armed forces to …

Military exercise Pragati concludes in Meghalaya with participation from 13 nations

Armies from 13 nations converged in Meghalaya for the 'Pragati 2026' military exercise. Soldiers trained in counter-insurgency operations and specialized drills. The exercise focused on building mutual trust and interoperability among participating countries …

Meghalaya to elect new Rajya Sabha MP on June 18 as incumbent’s term ends

Chief Electoral Officer Dr BDR Tiwari on Friday briefed political parties on the schedule for the biennial Rajya Sabha election in Meghalaya, stating that the process must conclude before June 20 as the term of the sitting MP ends on June 21.   “We had a meet…

Commercial vehicle forum praises Dhar after Meghalaya Cabinet clears Rs 900 Cr tax waiver

Commercial vehicle operators in Meghalaya have termed the Cabinet’s decision to waive Rs 900 crore in pending transport taxes and penalties as “historic,” saying it is the first such move by any state government in the country.   The Joint Action Committee of…

Centrepoint MD: Attack on resort site hurts Meghalaya’s image, deters investment

The Centre point Group has strongly condemned the assault on workers at its resort project site in Laitkynsiew, calling it a shocking and distressing incident and urging the government to take stringent action against those involved.   According to the Group,…

Shillong Rallies Youth To Crush Drug Menace

Shillong(Meghalaya), May 28 : Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Khadse called for a mission-mode people’s movement to fight drug abuse, telling leaders and youth at IIM Shillong that India’s biggest strength is its young population a…

Within Is Where The Story Begins

Shillong (Meghalaya), May 28: Shillong turned inward on Thursday as author, lawyer and speaker Kartikeya Vajpai brought his widely discussed book, The Unbecoming: Let Life Reveal Its Purpose to the city, sparking a candid exchange on identity, anxiety and the…

India’s First AI Anti-Drone Shield Debuts in Meghalaya

Shillong (Meghalaya), May 27: India put its first AI-powered, fully integrated anti-drone system on display Tuesday at Exercise Pragati-I 2026 in Umroi,, pitching a homegrown answer to the swarm and FPV threats now reshaping modern battlefields.   Built by Hy…

Meghalaya cabinet clears 90% waiver on Rs 900 Cr fitness penalties to ease burden on truckers

The Meghalaya cabinet has approved a one-time settlement scheme slashing fitness certificate penalties by 90%, after calculations showed notional dues of nearly Rs 900 crore had piled up against truckers over the last 20 years.  “(The cabinet has approved) in…

Biggest football ground in India taking shape in Meghalaya, says Assembly panel chairman

The Committee on Government Assurances on Tuesday conducted site inspections of three key sports infrastructure projects in Meghalaya — the Mawkhanu Football Stadium, the indoor stadium at Umsawli, and the Water Sports Facilities at Umtham. Committee Chairman…

He Grows Bridges, India Gives Him Padma Shri

New Delhi, May 25: The man who grows bridges got India’s fourth-highest civilian award today.   Hally War, 69, a betel nut farmer from Meghalaya, received the Padma Shri from President Droupadi Murmu for weaving the Khasi Hills’ iconic Living Root Bridges — n…

Hally War gets Padma Shri for preserving bio-weaving root bridges

Hally War of Meghalaya was presented the Padma Shri by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-I held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday. A distinguished environmentalist and revered custodian of Khasi indigenous knowledge, Shri…

Shabong's breakthrough moment: Meghalaya midfielder Ricky Shabong named in India's Unity Cup roster; ready to fill India’s midfield vacuum

Meghalaya's football scene is brightening as Ricky Shabong, a Punjab FC midfielder, inches closer to his dream of representing India. Selected as a probable for the 4-nation Unity Cup, the 23-year-old expressed immense excitement about the opportunity. With s…

Meghalaya Mourns: CM Sangma Aids Dubai Violinist’s Last Journey Home

Shillong (Meghalaya), May 24: The sudden death of Meghalaya-born violin teacher Kresitha Gabil Momin in Dubai has left the state’s music community in shock. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma stepped in directly to help her grieving family navigate the crisis.   …

From Vision to Foundation: Conrad Breaks Ground on ₹8 Cr College Dream in Tura

Tura (Meghalaya), May 22: A teacher’s dream took shape in concrete and hope today as Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma laid the foundation stone for the new PASF-Abong Noga College building and unveiled a modern conference hall in New Tura, pledging to turn the…