Hailstorm hits Shillong & parts of Meghalaya ahead of X-mas, gives city ‘Snowy’ look

The People of Shillong and adjacent areas were greeted today with a sudden hailstorm after heavy showers this morning turned the city into a winter wonderland. A heavy Hail storm is being reported from all over the state including places like Nongspung, Upper Shillong and several areas of Ri-bhoi district amongst others. Heavy traffic was […]

Cherry Blossom Festival begins at Shillong, K-Pop, East Asian bands to perform

As Meghalaya capital, Shillong turns into a live painting with blooming cherry blossoms covering the city with shades of pink and purple, the much-awaited Cherry Blossom festival began here today. Chief Minister Conrad Sangma inaugurated the festival in presence of Chief Guest, Japanese Ambassador Satoshi Suzuki. The festival is celebrated every year to mark the […]

Protests continue in Shillong over Cheristerfield Thangkiew encounter

Members of the Voice of People of Mawlai along with activists of the Khasi Students Union, FKJGP and HNYF staged another sit in protest in Shillong on Monday reiterating their demand for suspension of at least two senior cops in connection with the encounter of former HNLC leader Cheristerfield Thangkiew. RBYF members also extended support […]

Meghalaya Home Minister defends police action, says ex-HNLC militant involved in Shillong IED blast

Meghalaya Home Minister Lahkmen Rymbui on Tuesday said that ex-HNLC general secretary Cherishterfield Thangkhiew was clearly involved in the Shillong IED blast. Replying to a query by Congress MLA Mohendra Rapsang, about the involvement of Cherishterfield in the blast Home minister Rymbui, said that the police had a lead about the ex-HNLC general secretary’s involvement […]

Law & order situation in Shillong peaceful: CM Conrad Sangma

Chief minister Conrad Sangma on Friday said that the law and order situation in Shillong city is by and large peaceful. Sangma said that no major incident of violence was reported in the city in the last 24 hours. Lots of discussions have been held with different stakeholders as wells as other individuals to pave […]

Meghalaya Police releases helpline numbers for people stranded in Shillong

Meghalaya Police has released a set of helpline numbers for people who are stranded in Shillong in the midst of the curfew and law and order situation in the state. As per the Meghalaya Police, people who are stuck in Shillong can reach out to the following numbers for any kind of assistance. Helpline Numbers: […]

Petrol bombs hurled at Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma’s private residence

Unidentified miscreants on Sunday night lobbed two petrol bombs at the residence of Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma. The incident happened around 10.15 PM last night when vehicle-borne attackers lobbed the bombs at the premises of his personal residence at Third Mile in Upper Shillong. Sources informed that no one was injured in the […]

One injured as blast rocks Laitumkhrah market in Shillong

A blast rocked Laitumkhrah market area in Shillong, Meghalaya at around 01:30 pm on Tuesday. Reportedly, one person has been injured in the incident. The injured person, who owns a tea stall in the locality, has been taken to the Nazareth Hospital. As per eyewitnesses, they heard a loud explosion and the intensity of the […]

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma inspects proposed Corona Care Centres in Shillong

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Wednesday inspected the proposed buildings to be converted into makeshift Corona Care Centres in three locations of Shillong. The Corona Care Centres will be equipped with oxygen cylinders and concentrators to cater to the needs of covid patients. The Basic Training Centre located at Malki has a capacity of […]