SILVERSTONE (England), July 6: Lando Norris survived an incident-packed race in the rain to win Formula 1s British Grand Prix on Sunday and cut the gap to his teammate and title rival Oscar Piastri. Norris won his home race for the first time after Piastri had to serve a 10-second penalty for sharp braking behind [] The post Norris wins thrilling British Grand Prix in rain to cut Oscar Piastris F1 lead appeared first on The Shillong Times .

COLOMBO,July 6: Tanvir Islams maiden five-wicket haul and Parvez Hossain Emons maiden half-century helped Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka by 16 runs in the second one-day international on Saturday. Bangladesh was out for 248 in the 46th over at R. Premadasa Stadium. Sri Lanka was cruising at 75-2 but reduced to 170-8, needing 79 more runs. [] The post Bangladesh fight back to level ODI series in Sri Lanka appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Beijing, July 6: World number 1 and reigning Paralympics champion Harvinder Singh bagged two gold medals to complete a hat-trick of podium finishes, powering India to the second place in medal standings behind hosts China at the Beijing 2025 Asian Para Archery Championships here on Sunday. India ended the competition with a tally of three [] The post Harvinders twin gold leads India to second finish appeared first on The Shillong Times .

The post McLeodganj: Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama being greeted by Hollywood actor Richard Gere during the celebration of the formers 90th birthday, at Tsuglagkhang, the main Dalai Lama temple, McLeodganj, in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, on Sunday. (PTI) appeared first on The Shillong Times .

ST. GEORGES (Grenada), July 6: Half-centuries by Steve Smith and Cameron Green turned Australias situation against the West Indies from delicate to controlling on day three Saturday of the second Test. Australia, 1-0 up in the three-Test series, was back in charge after recovering its second innings from 12-2 at the start of the day [] The post Half-centuries by Smith, Green put Australia back in charge appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Uorfi Javed, an internet sensation, has revealed her experience on the reality show The Traitors, describing it as a more strategic and strategic format compared to Bigg Boss. She compared the show to a game where contestants had to use their minds and stay focused on the game, avoiding confrontations and maintaining an innocent faade. [] The post Uorfi calls The Traitors more strategic than Bigg Boss appeared first on The Shillong Times .

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Usher has canceled the Australian leg of his Past Present Future tour, originally set for NovemberDecember in Melbourne and Sydney. Live Nation confirmed the cancellation via Ticketek and announced that all tickets will be automatically refunded within 30 business days. This would have been Ushers first Australian tour in nearly 14 years. The R&B star [] The post Usher pulls out of Australia tour appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, July 6: As part of the International Week 2025, participants from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Shillong took part in a meaningful community initiative the cleaning of Umkaliar river. The drive, organised by local environmental groups, welcomed the participation of 31 international students, 15 IIM Shillong students, and several local residents who [] The post Foreign students of IIM lend hand to clean Umkaliar river appeared first on The Shillong Times .

A dance of pedestrians Its that time of the year again when the narrow roads of Mawbah turn into a maze and navigating them feels like solving a puzzle on foot. This densely packed neighbourhood, home to people of many faiths, often springs to life during cultural festivals and this Sunday, it was Muharram. [] The post Shillong Jottings appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, July 6: Senior MDC from Nongskhen Grace Mary Kharpuri has been appointed as the new president of the National Peoples Party Womens Front (NPWF). This decision was taken during a meeting of the NPP Meghalaya State unit and the NPWF, held at the party office on Saturday. The meeting, convened to formally induct Kharpuri, [] The post Grace Kharpuri is prez of NPPs women wing appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, July 6: Following Maithan Alloys Ltds announcement on Monday regarding the closure of its Byrnihat unit from August 31, the Deputy Commissioner of Ri-Bhoi has assured the companys employees and their families that their concerns are being taken seriously. The closure is reportedly due to unsustainable electricity tariffs. A delegation of employees met the [] The post As Byrnihat factory closes, locals fear over livelihood appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Akash Deeps ten-fer seals statement victory for India Birmingham, July 6: Birmingham, July 7:After leaving out Jasprit Bumrah, losing the toss, and enduring a frustrating rain delay on the final morning, India still delivered a statement performance to beat England by a massive 336 runs in the second Test at Edgbaston. In doing so, they [] The post Birmingham Blues no more appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, July 6: The Meghalaya Poultry Farmers and Welfare Association (MPF&WA) on Sunday announced its decision to monitor the entry of poultry at various checkpoints across the state, citing repeated violations of established protocols concerning poultry imports from Assam. Beginning Monday evening, the association will carry out inspections at key entry points, including Umkiang, Barato, [] The post Entry of poultry into state to be monitored appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Birmingham, July 6: After suffering a huge 336-run defeat to India in the second Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test at Edgbaston, England skipper Ben Stokes said as the game got deeper, the pitch began to suit the visitors more than the hosts. Stokes was speaking in the post-match presentation ceremony about his decision to bowl first, a [] The post Wicket suited India more as the game got deeper, says Stokes appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, July 6: Amid heartfelt prayers and vibrant cultural displays, the Tibetan community in Shillong came together at the Upper Lumparing Tibetan Monastery on Sunday to mark the 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. The celebration was both joyous and symbolic, carrying deeper meaning against the backdrop of the ongoing global discourse [] The post Prayers, cultural displays mark Dalai Lamas birthday in city appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Bagmita Borthakur & Bishaldeep Kakati Indias cooperative sector is undergoing a profound transformation, one that is as strategic as it is structural. Since the creation of the Ministry of Cooperation in July2021 under Union Home MinisterAmitShah, cooperatives are no longer treated as vestiges of an older economic order; they are being recast as futuristic [] The post Redefining The Northeast Through Cooperatives appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, July 6: The Muslim community in Shillong came together on Sunday to solemnly observe Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar and a sacred period of mourning that commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain the revered grandson of Prophet Muhammad. Marking the beginning of the Islamic New Year, the day was imbued [] The post Shillong immerses in Muharram solemnity appeared first on The Shillong Times .

In some parts of Russia, schoolgirls who become pregnant are being paid more than 100,000 roubles (nearly 900) for giving birth and raising their babies. This new measure, introduced in the past few months across ten regions, is part of Russias new demographic strategy, widening the policy adopted in March 2025 which only applied to [] The post Rise of pronatalism appeared first on The Shillong Times .

In two days of resounding tribal music, 200 plus artistes from 11 states gave a glorious performance as organic melodies and rhythms took center stage at the recently concluded Rasong National Tribal Music Festival 2025 held at U Soso Tham Auditorium, Shillong on June 26 and 27. The two-day event was packed with rooted musical [] The post Tribal Pride in Music form reverberates at Rasong 2025 appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Kamlesh Tripathi The birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama is celebrated annually on July 6 by Tibetans and Buddhists worldwide. This will be his 90th birthday. He was born in 1935 in Taktser, a small hamlet in north-eastern Tibet. His Holiness is not only the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism but is [] The post His Holiness the Dalai Lamas 90th Birthday Marks a Day of Peace appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Christina K Sangma Its chaos, said Rahul. I smiled and replied, Its alright. Its wonderfula fantasy. And thats all we need, dont we? Jack, your story is fantasy, but its odd, he said. Nothing is odd, my friend. The school bell rang. Now Jack, you may read your fantasy story, said the teacher. Jack [] The post Jacks Fantasy Story appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Priyan R Naik When I first heard of Hanois Train Street, I thought to myself, Whats so great about seeing an ordinary train?. After all, train travel is pretty common in India and in Vietnam too. I had planned on taking the iconic Reunification Express that spans a distance of approximately 1,700 kilometers connecting [] The post Hanois Train Street appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG: HITO, Meghalaya adoko taraken Inner Line Permit (ILP) niamko donchina mamongni Home Minister Amit Shah-ko molmolataha. Batanggimin adita salrang skang India aro Pakistan-ni gisepo nanggrikanganio aro dingtang dingtang obosta onganirangchi, India-ni gimik border ba sima ari jolrango mongsongbate golmal ongna altubatgipa sima arirango chelchakaniko bilakdapatna nangnikaniko mesokaha. India-Bangladesh sima ari gita, bangen manderang niamgri [] The post ILP-ko onchina HITO, HM Amit Shah-ko

Tura: Jatni dakbewalo Garo Hills-ni Comilla Cotton-ko ripinge rakkina miksonge adita salrangna skang, West Garo Hills ajani District Agriculture Office-ni gita Modern Cultivation Practices & Future of Comilla Cotton,-ni bidingo salsana workshop-ko Tura-o ongatangaha. Ia ongatanggipa workshop, State Governments Comilla Cotton Scheme-ni ningo ongatanggipa onga jean iandakgipa maambioni manrikbaenggipa gama geanirangko namdapatna, aro adoko mangipa [] The post Comilla Cotton,-ni bidingo workshop-ko

Shillong, July 4: Social Welfare Minister Paul Lyngdoh formally inaugurated the year-long silver jubilee celebration of the State Society for the Implementation of the Rehabilitation for Persons with Disabilities (SSIRPD) on Friday. The inaugural programme was held at the Soso Tham Auditorium. In his address, Lyngdoh reaffirmed the governments commitment to implementing a range of [] The post Paul Lyngdoh inaugurates year-long silver jubilee of SSIRPD appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, July 3: Power Minister AT Mondal on Thursday acknowledged the erratic power supply in rural villages. While attributing the issue to various distribution problems, he assured that efforts are under way to address the gaps. It is true that in many areas there are frequent power cuts, Mondal said in response to the Opposition [] The post Power woes in rural areas due to host of problems: Mondal appeared first on The Shillong Times .

The post dias captain Shubman Gill celebrates after scoring a double century on day two of the second Test against England at Edgbaston in Birmingham, on Thursday. Gill became the first Indian and Asian captain to score a double hundred in a Test match in England. His 269 is the highest individual score by an Indian batter on English soil, surpassing Sunil Gavaskars 221 scored at the Oval back in 1979. (PTI) appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, July 3: Ahead of the scheduled launch of operation of the Shillong Medical College and Hospital later this year, the state government has constituted the Shillong Medical College Council. According to a notification, the Council will be headed by the Dean of the college and there will be 14 other members. It will formulate [] The post Govt constitutes Shillong Medical College Council appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, July 3: Tourism stakeholders in Meghalaya have welcomed the state governments decision to make it mandatory for tourists to use the services of local guides while going on treks or other outdoor activities. Talking to The Shillong Times here on Thursday, Tour Operators Association of Meghalaya (TOAM) president Banlum Blah said it was a [] The post Tourism bodies hail order on mandatory guides appeared first on The Shillong Times .

TURA, July 3: A 16-year-old minor girl was allegedly sexually assaulted in Raksamgre sub-division on West Garo Hills after being forcefully taken from her home last week, a delayed report said here on Thursday. The accused was arrested after a FIR was lodged at Tikrikilla police station by the survivors family on Wednesday, two days [] The post 16-year-old girl forcefully taken from home, raped; accused held appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, July 3: The state government plans to revive the long-delayed Kynshi Hydro Power Project in its original run-of-river (RoR) form, Power Minister AT Mondal indicated after a discussion with the Joint Committee of the local people to be impacted by the project. The minister expressed optimism, noting that the local stakeholders conveyed their willingness [] The post Govt plans to revive Kynshi hydro project in original form appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Initial estimate of Rs 356.46 cr revised to Rs 507.7 cr by 2019: Mukul Sangma SHILLONG, July 3: The state government on Tuesday dismissed allegations of a scam in the 22.5 MW Ganol Small Hydropower Project, attributing the cost escalation to technical revisions while stating that all financial matters were properly vetted by competent authorities. [] The post Power min plays down Ganol cost escalation appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Hawking allowed from 12.30 pm 2 pm and from 7.30 pm 9 pm Unregistered vendors barred from doing business in Khyndai Lad SHILLONG, July 3: In a partial respite for licenced vendors in Police Bazar, the High Court of Meghalaya on Thursday ordered that they shall be allowed a limited number of days [] The post HC permits registered vendors to run business for three hours in PB appeared first on The Shillong Times .

NEW DELHI, July 3: The Supreme Court collegium has approved a proposal for the appointment of Justice Biswadeep Bhattacharjee, additional judge, as a permanent judge of the Meghalaya High Court after converting the existing additional judges post into the post of a permanent judge. (PTI) The post Permanent judge for Mlaya HC appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, July 3: The state government has decided to redevelop the Brightwell Bungalow Compound at Barik Point at a cost of over Rs 12 crore. The project is expected to be completed in 15 months. Last year, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma had conducted an inspection of the site, and announced that the government has [] The post Brightwell Bungalow to be redeveloped appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Birmingham, July 3: Shubman Gill earned himself a place in the pantheon of Indian batting heavyweights with a near flawless, record-breaking double hundred, giving his team complete control of the second Test against England here on Thursday. Gills monumental 269 off 387 balls in his debut series as Test captain allowed India to post a [] The post India make early inroads after Gills record double ton on Day 2 appeared first on The Shillong Times .

London, July 3: Riding a wave of momentum, India will look to secure their maiden womens T20I series triumph over England when they lock horns with the hosts in the third game of a five-match series here on Friday. However, England will miss their skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt because of a left groin injury.Results of the [] The post India eye maiden womens T20I series win over England appeared first on The Shillong Times .

NEW DELHI, July 3: Pakistans hockey teams will not be stopped from competing in next months Asia Cup and the subsequent junior World Cup in India as any move to block the arch-foes from multi-lateral competitions in the country would be a violation of the Olympic Charter, a sports ministry source said on Thursday. While [] The post Hockey: Pakistan gets govt nod to be in India for Asia Cup and Junior World Cup appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Wimbledon London, July 3: Within just 60 seconds of stepping onto Centre Court, Novak Djokovic signalled a return to normalcyand supremacyat Wimbledon. After an unsettling first-round appearance where he was visibly affected by a stomach bug, the seven-time champion looked entirely rejuvenated as he dispatched Britains Dan Evans in a clinical straight-sets victory on Thursday. [] The post Djokovic back in command; Youngster Andreeva shines appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Not an eviction drive but an enforcement drive: Sniawbhalang Dhar By Our Reporter SHILLONG, July 2: An under-fire state government on Wednesday announced that it would provide a shifting allowance of Rs 10,000 (Rs 2,000 per month for five months) each to the registered hawkers after they relocate to the designated places. Announcing the same, [] The post Govt offers Rs 10,000 each to hawkers for relocation appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, July 2: The chief ministers of Meghalaya and Assam have taken up the recent flare-up at Lapangap village for discussion, Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar said on Wednesday. As of now, the situation is normal; discussions are on between the two chief ministers, Dhar said. Asked if Lapangap was a disputed [] The post Lapangap row: Mlaya-Assam CMs on job to defuse tension appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, July 2: The Meghalaya and Greater Shillong Progressive Hawkers and Street Vendors Association (MGSPHSVA) on Wednesday criticised Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh for accusing the associations leaders of deliberately obstructing relocation efforts. The association slammed Lyngdohs comments, calling them unsurprising but shameful, especially considering that the minister previously held the Urban Affairs [] The post Hawkers body slams Paul for obstruction remark appeared fir

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, July 2: More than three months have elapsed since the Voice of the People Party (VPP) announced the suspension of its North Shillong MLA Adelbert Nongrum for three years for alleged anti-party activities but it is yet to officially notify Assembly Speaker Thomas A Sangma about the decision. Nongrum on Wednesday [] The post VPPs duty to notify Speaker about my suspension: Adelbert appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, July 2: The state government has assured strict action against any individual or pressure group involved in illegal collection of money or donations. Making the governments stand clear, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong assured that the law will take its course against such unlawful activities. He emphasised the need for victims [] The post Govt promises strict action against illegal collections appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, July 2: A local court in Shillong on Wednesday remanded property dealer and co-accused Silome James in 14-day judicial custody. According to Assistant Public Prosecutor, Tushar Chanda, two others Lokendra Singh Tomar and Balbir Ahirwar were sent to judicial custody for 7 days. The SIT had arrested the three [] The post Rajas murder: 3 co-accused remanded in judicial custody appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, July 2: The state government on Wednesday claimed that the traffic situation in the city has improved with the passage of the Meghalaya Urban Parking Policy 2025 to regulate on-street parking in urban areas. Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar said the policy, part of a broader Comprehensive Mobility Plan, aims to [] The post Traffic situation has improved, govt claims appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, July 2: Education Minister Rakkam A Sangma on Wednesday said raising the standard of education measures the progress of a state more than developing infrastructure or creating assets. We can bring a lot of money and construct beautiful roads and buildings, but development will not elevate the community. It can be [] The post Quality education measures progress of a state, not infrastructure: Rakkam appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Nine of the practitioners formally certified under natl quality framework By Our Reporter SHILLONG, July 2: Traditional healers of Meghalaya, long revered as custodians of indigenous health wisdom, received a major boost as nine of them were formally certified under a national quality framework marking a turning point in the professionalisation of traditional medicine in [] The post Recognition, support for states traditional healers appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Islamabad, July 2: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on Wednesday warned against efforts to constrain its work, expressing deep concern over the steadily shrinking space for human rights defence in the country. The rights body highlighted that in the past few months, it has faced a series of arbitrary, illegal and unjustified actions [] The post Human Rights Commission of Pakistan warns against attempts to constrain its work appeared first on The Shillong Times .