The Latest Breaking News from Meghalaya

Thirteen of the world’s 20 most polluted cities are in India, with Byrnihat in Meghalaya topping the list, according to the World Air Quality Report 2024 by Swiss air quality technology company IQAir.

In a joint operation, the teams of Assam Excise Department and Meghalaya Excise Department busted an illegal liquor manufacturing unit and seized a large quantity of liquor and other items. A must read on Dynamite News:

The Border Security Forces said it has "successfully" thwarted a smuggling attempt of contraband items at the international border in Meghalaya. Read further on Dynamite News:

BSF on Friday successfully prevented a smuggling attempt in Meghalaya by seizing contraband worth Rs 12 lakh. Read further on Dynamite News:

In Meghalaya, by-polls will be held for Gambegre (reserved)Assembly constituency while in Punjab, the bypolls will be held on Gidderbaha, Dera Baba Nanak, Barnala and Chabbewal seats. Read further on Dynamite News:

Seven people died due to landslides at Gasuapara area in South Garo Hills on Saturday, and three people died in floods at Dalu area in West Garo Hills on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Border Security Force (BSF) apprehended a Bangladeshi national along with liquor bottles in the bordering area of East Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Lok Sabha poll results from the Northeast, which is electorally small with 25 Lok Sabha seats but territorially significant, have found little space in the mainstream media. The region, however, saw significant shifts in political narratives, with the BJP-led NDA losing some of its fort in the region.     

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was the first. A “certain community”, he said, was responsible for the defeat of the BJP in three northeastern states: Manipur, Meghalaya and Nagaland. Sarma, it seemed, was referring to Christians.