The Indian Institute of Public Health (IIPH), Shillong has opened a Regional Office in Tura, West Garo Hills to strengthen public health research, capacity building, and implementation support in the Garo Hills region.
Along with the rest of the state, the 54th Meghalaya Statehood Day was celebrated on Wednesday at DC Park, Tura, with speakers reflecting on the state’s historical journey, economic progress and the importance of preserving its rich cultural heritage.
A high-level peace meeting convened in connection with the recent Goalgoan–Rajabala assault case concluded on Saturday at the Tura Circuit House, with participants unanimously appealing for calm, unity and cooperation to maintain law and order in West Garo Hills.
Renowned Garo vocalist and co-founder of the popular Eye to Eye Band, Bobby Moore K. Marak, passed away on January 3, 2026, after a prolonged illness at his residence in Chitoktak, Tura.
In a notable act of community outreach, the Tribal Nation Riders MC (West Chapter) organised a charity programme on December 30 at the remote Tosinpara village under Tirkikilla Block in Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills district, near the North Garo Hills border.
186 cases worth over Rs 1.66 crore were resolved during the National Lok Adalat organized by the Meghalaya State Legal Services Authority (MSLSA) in collaboration with the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) across the state on Saturday.
