Over 250 people from Assam stranded in violence-hit Meghalaya ferried back home

The Assam police assisted by Meghalaya police rescued as many as 250 people from Ichamati in Shella. These people were reportedly stranded in the area following the violent clashes. The rescued persons were brought to Jorabat police station where the identification process was carried out. The stranded persons hail from Kamrup, Nalbari, Barpeta, Dhubri besides […]

Meghalaya: Internet services restored in Shillong

As Shillong heads back to normalcy, internet services have been restored in the East Khasi Hills district. According to the special bulletin released by the Meghalaya police, curfew was relaxed all over Shillong city except Bara Bazar, Paltan Bazar and the whole of Cantonment area till 1 pm. In Police Bazar area, curfew has been […]

Meghalaya: KSU warns situation could be worse if ILP not implemented immediately

As Meghalaya capital Shillong continues to remain tense following the recent spate of violence in the city, the influential Khasi Student’s Union (KSU) has warned that the situation may go from bad to worse if Inner Line Permit (ILP) is not implemented immediately. Talking to Northeast Live, KSU president Lambok Marngar said the Centre and […]

Violence spreads to West Khasi Hills in Meghalaya; miscreants set 4 shops on fire

The violence in East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya has now spread to its adjoining areas. Unknown miscreants has set ablaze at least 4 shops in Photkroh Bazaar, around 60 km from Mawkyrwat in South West Khasi Hills. However, the police has maintained that the situation in under control and is being closely monitored. Earlier, […]

Meghalaya violence: Death toll mounts to 2; five severely injured

According to reports, one person succumbed to injuries after being stabbed at the Bara Bazar area in the heart of Shillong city on Saturday morning. 5 others were also severely injured after being assaulted and stabbed in the same area by miscreants. The injured have been admitted to the Shillong Civil Hospital. Earlier, one person […]