History of Lawjynriew
The name Lawjynriew is believed to have been derived from the creeping plant known as “Jynriew”, which once grew abundantly in the forested areas of Rngi Jynriew Rum. According to the Topographical Map of 1940–41, a stream called Umjynriew flows alongside Wah Demthring towards the Nongthymmai area. This stream has played an important role in supplying water to the residents of Lawjynriew and nearby areas.
Because of its location below the foothills of Lum Shyllong and its accessibility to the National Highway, the area gradually attracted settlers from outside the locality. One of the most notable developments was the establishment of the palatial residence of the Maharajah of Mayurbhanj at Lumbasuk locality, formerly known as Margaret Ville. This estate later housed departments of North Eastern Hill University, and subsequently became the site of the Indian Institute of Management Shillong. At present, the National Law University Meghalaya is also located in the area.
(L) B.T. Kharkongor
(18/03/1903 – 20/07/1989)
Golden Estate, Lawjynriew. I Rangbah uba la bat bun snem bha ia ka jinglong Rangbah Shnong, Ka shnong Lawjynriew Uba ai iaka Jingshakri kaba bha eh kum u Nongialam Shnong.
(L) Dr. Kong Eribon Passah
(1887 – 1957)
Jylli Shop Lawjynriew. I Doctor ba nyngkong na ka jaidbynriew Khasi. I la ai iaka jingshakri sha kiba bun ki shnong bad I la long ruh ka Medical Superintendent ba nyngkong na ki Khasi ha Civil Hospital Jowai.
(L) Rangbah Mountain Ladit
(1928 – 2005)
Lumbasuk, Lawjynriew. I Nongialehkai football bad hockey uba la mihkmat ia ka Govt Boys School bad ka Nongthymmai Sports Club.
