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2 dead amid violence in Meghalayas Garo Hills

2 dead amid violence in Meghalaya's Garo Hills

The tensions followed a notification issued by the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council on February 17, which made it mandatory for candidates to produce a valid Scheduled Tribe (ST) certificate while filing nomination papers for the council elections scheduled for April 10. The rule effectively bars non-tribal candidates from contesting the polls

13 March 2026 7:55 AM GMT

Meghalaya rat-hole mine blast kills 18, more feared trapped

Meghalaya rat-hole mine blast kills 18, more feared trapped

6 Feb 2026 5:44 AM GMT

Mulling law making HIV tests mandatory before marriages: Meghalaya

Mulling law making HIV tests mandatory before marriages: Meghalaya

Meghalaya ranks sixth nationally in terms of HIV/AIDS prevalence, with the northeastern region facing a high burden...

2025-07-25T21:14:52+05:30

Honeymoon murder: Wife admits to plotting husband’s killing in Meghalaya

Honeymoon murder: Wife admits to plotting husband’s killing in Meghalaya

Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused of murdering her husband Raja during their Meghalaya honeymoon, has confessed to planning the...

2025-06-11T17:43:51+05:30

Seven Bangladeshi nationals caught by villagers and authorities in Meghalaya

Seven Bangladeshi nationals caught by villagers and authorities in Meghalaya

Villagers have been encouraged to report any unusual activity in the area, contributing significantly to border...

2024-11-04T23:03:07+05:30

Mob attacks Meghalaya CM’s office injuring 5; section 144 imposed in Tura

Mob attacks Meghalaya CM’s office injuring 5; section 144 imposed in Tura

A police vehicle was set on fire and two fire tenders were damaged in the stone pelting. The police resorted to firing...

2023-07-25T15:11:34+05:30

Yes, I eat beef, there is no ban in Meghalaya: State BJP Chief

Yes, I eat beef, there is no ban in Meghalaya: State BJP Chief

Ernest Mawrie termed allegations of political parties calling the BJP an anti-Christian party only a ‘political...

2023-02-23T14:51:04+05:30

What message is to come from Tripura?

The main feature to watch out for in Tripura is how the CPI-Congress alliance is going to work out to take on the BJP....

2023-02-03T10:31:47+05:30

Monthly income per agricultural household: Megalaya tops, Punjab ranks second

Monthly income per agricultural household: Megalaya tops, Punjab ranks second

Responding to the reply, Arora told the media: "If we consider states dependent the maximum on cash crops, Punjab would...

2022-12-17T16:52:00+05:30

Four MLAs from Meghalaya join BJP

Four MLAs from Meghalaya join BJP

"The northeast region has been mainstreamed completely under the Narendra Modi government."

2022-12-14T19:06:57+05:30

Meghalaya High Court orders interim stay on boundary posts with Assam

Meghalaya High Court orders interim stay on boundary posts with Assam

He was addressing a petition filed by the four traditional heads of Syiemship and Sirdarship, former independent native...

2022-12-09T15:46:23+05:30

Assam-Meghalaya border dispute: Clash leads to heavy security and prohibitory orders

Assam-Meghalaya border dispute: Clash leads to heavy security and prohibitory orders

The CBI will be investigating the November 22 incident.

2022-11-27T16:39:27+05:30

Assam-Meghalaya border firing: Six killed, Seven districts cut off internet

Assam-Meghalaya border firing: Six killed, Seven districts cut off internet

The internet shutdown is to prevent the misuse of media - WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc. to escalate the...

2022-11-22T17:50:16+05:30

BD Mishra sworn in as governor of Meghalaya

BD Mishra sworn in as governor of Meghalaya

Shillong: At a ceremony held in the Raj Bhavan on Tuesday, BD Mishra took the oath of office as the next governor of...

2022-10-04T16:01:41+05:30

BJP likely to withdraw support from Meghalayas MDA government

BJP likely to withdraw support from Meghalaya's MDA government

The BJP with two MLAs is a junior ally of the National People's Party (NPP) dominated six-party coalition government.

2022-09-19T21:39:42+05:30

Meghalaya governor targets government yet again over implementation of MSP

Meghalaya governor targets government yet again over implementation of MSP

His statement comes at a time when farmers from across the states arrived at the Jantar Mantar in the national capital...

2022-08-22T12:07:25+05:30