Meghalaya: Quick Facts

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Nov. 14, 2026

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Weather a hurdle as Indian stars take aim for National archery championships • Nov. 11, 2026, 8:34 AM ET (The Hindu)

Shillong locality honours first West Bengal CM as one of Meghalaya’s trailblazers • Oct. 17, 2026, 5:50 AM ET (The Hindu)

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Shillong, Meghalaya, India: hillsides

Map highlighting the northeastern Indian state of Meghalaya in orange, with its capital Shillong marked. Surrounding countries, including Bangladesh to the south and east, Bhutan, Nepal, China, Myanmar, and Pakistan, are labeled, providing regional context within South Asia.

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