Shillong MP Ricky AJ Syngkon, of the Voice of the People Party (VPP), died on Thursday evening after suddenly falling ill while playing football, triggering widespread shock and grief across Meghalaya's political spectrum.

A mine worker who was among the 31 declared dead in the devastating explosion in an illegal rat-hole coal mine in East Jaintia Hills in Meghalaya has returned home alive, days after his last rites were performed.

Meghalaya is loved for its untouched natural charm. Rolling green hills, crystal-clear rivers, dramatic waterfalls, mysterious caves, and incredible living root bridges make it a truly magical place.

At least 25 labourers were killed on Thursday morning in a suspected dynamite explosion at an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district.

Eighteen labourers died and one was injured after an explosion trapped them deep inside a suspected illegal coal mine at a village in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district on Thursday, police said.

From empowering trans entrepreneurs in West Bengal to reviving Khneng embroidery in Meghalaya, Usha Silai Schools partner with govt bodies to skill 1000s of women

From West Bengal's transgender tailors to Telangana's tribal seamstresses and Meghalaya's embroidery revivalists, Usha Silai School's Kushalta Ke Kadam partners with NIRDPR and state governments

India has submitted to UNESCO in Paris the nomination dossier of Meghalaya's living root bridges for consideration to include in the World Heritage list 2026-27, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said on Thursday.

Hally War of Meghalaya's East Khashi Hills district on Sunday said he never imagined that his work would be recognised at the national level for him to be selected for the Padma Shri award.

A viral video shows a foreign tourist confronting a man littering in Meghalaya, urging civic sense and praising the state's clean environment.

Abhishek Sharma-led Punjab have lost to Uttarakhand by 5 wickets. Meanwhile, Delhi continue to fight despite losing Rishabh Pant in the chase of 321.

The police in Bangladesh have again alleged the two key suspects in the murder of radical leader Sharif Osman Hadi fled to Meghalaya in the northeast.

The Meghalaya government has made it mandatory to include Khasi and Garo in the curriculum for children up to Class-1, with the aim to simplify learning and strengthen exposure to local culture, officials said on Saturday.

The high-profile murder case of Raja Raghuvanshi has taken a decisive turn with the rejection of the bail plea of his wife - Sonam Raghuvanshi - who is the accused in his murder, for the third time.

Shillong's exceptionally low air pollution levels result from its highaltitude location, abundant greenery, limited industrial activity and active cleanliness initiatives, helping it rank among India's cities with the best air quality.

Meghalaya observes a government holiday to honor Pa Togan Nengminza Sangma, a Garo leader who led the first protest against British colonial forces in 1872.

A honeymoon murder in Meghalaya, a body sealed in a blue drum in Meerut, and a $102-million heist at the Louvre, 2025 saw some of the most shocking crimes in recent memory.

Despite the chaos, Kanika Kapoor maintained her composure and didn't let the incident affect her performance

If you are planning to take a nature-packed adventure, here are some of the most beautiful and Instagrammable waterfalls you can visit in India.

In a major development, the Meghalaya Directorate of Social Welfare has formally taken charge of 24 children rescued from a facility in Chikkaballapur district in Karnataka.

Additional security forces were deployed in the area to prevent further escalation of tensions.

December 2025 Bank Holidays: Key holidays include Christmas, Goa Liberation Day, Losoong/Namsoong, and several state-specific commemorations.

As Meghalaya's Dawki river is losing its shine, locals are beginning to panic

Less than a month since several parties in the northeast announced they will be forming the One North East bloc, Tipra Motha Party chief Pradyot Debbarma said on Saturday that the alliance has made substantial progress.