Fire incident
A store room belonging to L. Mukhim near IIM Nongthymmai caught fire in the early hours of Thursday, prompting the Fire and Emergency Services to rush to the spot. The fire broke out at around 2.30 am, following which fire personnel were alerted and deployed to bring the blaze under control. No casualties were reported in the incident. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.
Holiday
All state government offices, revenue and magisterial courts, and educational institutions in East Khasi Hills district will remain closed on November 2, 2026, following the declaration of a local holiday for Nongkrem Dance. According to an order issued by the General Administration Department, the holiday will not apply to central government offices.