Since the water level downstream of Umiam Dam reached 3205.75 feet as of July 14, the Office of the Deputy Commissioner (DC) in Ri Bhoi district, Meghalaya, has issued a warning to residents living there. However, to reach its full…
Three persons including a woman were found dead in a room at the New Shillong Township late on Sunday evening, police said on Monday. Police said the three are believed to have died due to mushroom poisoning. The three, all…
The National Law University (NLU) was inaugurated at the temporary campus at Mayurbhanj Complex, here on Saturday. While inaugurating the NLU, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said ‘the establishment of NLU in Shillong will contribute to the transformation of legal education…
A police station in Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills district was attacked and three vehicles and a two-wheeler parked inside the compound were torched after police personnel allegedly refused to register complaints by two groups engaged in an altercation, a senior…
The Meghalaya HC on Thursday directed the Assam Police chief to take action against persons accused of being involved in illegal mining and transportation of coal in Meghalaya, and to ensure the safety of the petitioners. The order came a…
A man from Assam was lynched in Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills district on the suspicion of cattle theft, police said on Wednesday. The incident took place at Baklagre village of Selsella on Monday night. DSP Vivekanand Singh said the victim,…
A 38-year-old person was killed on Monday when an electric mattress stated to have exploded at his home in Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hills district, a police officer said. The incident took place at the house of Pynsuklang Khongwir in Smit…
The Meghalaya government has decided to set up a permanent testing centre at Khlieh Iewduh for testing fish procured from outside the state. Assistant Commissioner of Food Safety, DBS Mukhim on Thursday said training would be provided to the staff…
At least 5 persons, including 2 BSF personnel, were injured when villagers attacked a border outpost in Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills district on Sunday night, officials said. The incident took place around 10 pm at Umsyiem village near Dawki town,…
A septuagenarian was arrested in Meghalaya for sexually assaulting a minor girl who is related to the accused, police said. The incident took place in a remote village near Ri Bhoi district on June 27. On Tuesday, the minor girl…
