Latest Meghalaya Government News & Updates

Shillong, June 29 (IANS) Meghalaya High Court on Monday upheld a Shillong court’s order granting bail to Sonam Raghuvanshi, the prime accused in the sensational Raja Raghuvanshi honeymoon murder case, dismissing the Meghalaya government’s appeal against the lower court’s decision. A single bench of Justice W. Diengdoh rejected the state’s challenge to the April 2026 order of the Additional Deputy Commissioner (Judicial), Shillong, which had granted bail to Sonam after finding serious procedural …

Shillong, June 10 (IANS) The Meghalaya government has decided to put on hold all officially funded foreign visits by Ministers, MLAs and government officials for a period of six months as part of a broader expenditure rationalisation and austerity initiative, officials said on Wednesday. The decision has been taken in the larger public interest and comes at a time when governments across the country are exercising fiscal prudence amid emerging global economic uncertainties, including rising geop…

Shillong, May 7 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday reaffirmed the state government’s vision of transforming Shillong into the “football capital of India” while launching the 2026 football season of the Shillong Sports Association. Launching the new season at the Shillong Sports Association Ground in Shillong, the Chief Minister said the government was committed not only to strengthening sports infrastructure but also to creating opportunities for young footballers…

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday expressed deep grief over the demise of Lok Sabha Member from Shillong, Dr. Ricky AJ Syngkon, remembering him as a committed public representative who worked tirelessly for the welfare of the people.In a post on social media platform X, Rahul said he was saddened by the passing of Dr. Syngkon and extended his condolences to the bereaved family, friends and supporters.”Saddened by the passing of Dr. Ricky AJ Syngkon, Lok Sabha MP fro…