Residents react after their home was struck by a missile launched from Iran, in Rishon Lezion, Israel, on Saturday. (Inset top left) An explosion is seen during a missile attack in Tel Aviv, Israel. (PTI) The post Residents react after their home was struck by a missile launched from Iran, in Rishon Lezion, Israel, on Saturday appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Work on Umshyrpi Bridge to continue until June 18
By Our Reporter SHILONG, June 14: The ongoing construction of the Umshyrpi Bridge will take some more time to complete. The construction is part of the four-laning of the Shillong-Dawki Road project. Authorities enforced restrictions on the movement of vehicles along the bridge from June 12 to 15 between 10 pm to 5 am. However, [] The post Work on Umshyrpi Bridge to continue until June 18 appeared first on The Shillong Times .
NEHUTA disappointed over Prof N Sahas arrest by CBI
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 14: The North-Eastern Hill University Teachers Association (NEHUTA) has expressed deep disappointment following the arrest of Prof Nirmalendu Saha, the senior-most professor of the university. NEHUTA president Lakhon Kma said he was aware that Prof Saha had taken two days of leave to attend exam duties at Gauhati University. If [] The post NEHUTA disappointed over Prof N Sahas arrest by CBI appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Shillong municipality makes dog registration mandatory
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 14: The office of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Shillong Municipal Board has issued a public notice directing all residents within the Shillong Municipal area to register their pet dogs with the Board under Section 128 of the Meghalaya Municipal Act (MM Act). According to the notification, every [] The post Shillong municipality makes dog registration mandatory appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Conrad lauds use of advanced farming tech adopted by locals
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 14: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Saturday visited the Sawaiom Fresh Farm located in the Mawryngkneng area, expressing admiration for the advanced farming technologies being adopted by local entrepreneurs to address Meghalayas agricultural and fish production challenges. The farm, started by Rudy Kharmawphlang and Rawnsley Syiem, is among the [] The post Conrad lauds use of advanced farming tech adopted by locals appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Govt warns its employees against pvt visits abroad sans permission
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 14: The state government has issued a stern warning that departmental proceedings will be initiated against government employees who undertake private visits abroad without obtaining prior permission. In an official order, Commissioner and Secretary of the Personnel & A.R. (A) Department, CVD Diengdoh, stated that despite clear instructions outlined in [] The post Govt warns its employees against pvt visits abroad sans permission appeared first on The Shillong Times .
NEHU ranks 29th among central varsities in IIRF list
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 14: The North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) has secured the 29th position out of 51 central universities in the Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) 2025, with an overall index score of 932.91. The IIRF rankings, released on June 13, are widely regarded as one of the most credible assessments of Indian [] The post NEHU ranks 29th among central varsities in IIRF list appeared first on The Shillong Times .
31-yr-old man found hanging in Lawsohtun
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 14: A 31-year-old man identified as Johny Lyngdoh Mawlong was reportedly found hanging in a forested area near the Sericulture Department farm at Lawsohtun Block-6 on Saturday morning. According to police, they received the information from the Rangbah Shnong (headman) of the locality early in the day. East Khasi Hills [] The post 31-yr-old man found hanging in Lawsohtun appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Nearly half of state candidates qualify NEET-UG
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 14: A total of 1,681 out of 3,869 candidates which translates to nearly half of the states candidates from Meghalaya have qualified for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test NEET (UG) 2025, the results of which were declared by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on Saturday. According [] The post Nearly half of state candidates qualify NEET-UG appeared first on The Shillong Times .
6 km solar-powered fence secures 3 HEC-affected villages in Udalguri district of Assam
Guwahati, June 14: As part of its sustained efforts to deal with the ongoing challenges of Human-Elephant Conflict (HEC) in Udalguri district of Assam, premier biodiversity conservation organisation Aaranyak, with the support of the SBI Foundation, has installed a 6-kilometre stretch of low-cost, solar-powered fence covering the high-conflict villages of No.1 Bholatar, No.3 Bholatar, and [] The post 6 km solar-powered fence secures 3 HEC-affected villages in Udalguri district of Assam appeared first on The Shillong Times .
World Gin Day: Cherrapunji Gin becomes first alcohol label from northeast
Founded by Shillong-based Mayukh Hazarika, Cherrapunji Eastern Crafted Gin has become the northeastern regions first alcohol label to be exported
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Post-Sohra murder: Meghalaya to strengthen resident safety law
SHILLONG, June 13: In the wake of the sensational honeymoon murder in Sohra, the Meghalaya government on Friday decided to strengthen an existing legislation aimed at ensuring the safety of state residents and curbing the entry of criminal elements posing as tourists. The move comes weeks after the gruesome murder of Indore-based businessman Raja Raghuvanshi, []
All five accused to be taken to Sohra after interrogation: SP
Meghalaya govt not to take legal action in defamation case Honeymoon murder By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 13: East Khasi Hills Police will take all the five accused in the honeymoon murder case to Sohra for reconstruction of the crime scene once the questioning is completed. East Khasi Hills SP Vivek Syiem on Friday said [] The post All five accused to be taken to Sohra after interrogation: SP appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Umshyrpi Bridge work leads to traffic jams, disrupts life in city
By Our Reporter Shillong, June 13: The ongoing construction of the Umshyrpi Bridge as part of the four-laning of the Shillong-Dawki Road project led to major traffic congestion throughout the day on Friday, causing massive inconvenience to the public and throwing normal life out of gear. Authorities have enforced restrictions on the movement of vehicles [] The post Umshyrpi Bridge work leads to traffic jams, disrupts life in city appeared first on The Shillong Times .
CoMSO refreshes demand for ILP, SITs with surprise rally
By Our Reporter Shillong, June 13: Members of the Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organisations (CoMSO) took out a surprise rally and staged a protest outside the Main Secretariat on Friday, pressing for the fulfilment of three long-pending demands the implementation of the Inner Line Permit (ILP), the formation of Special Investigation Teams (SITs) in [] The post CoMSO refreshes demand for ILP, SITs with surprise rally appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Govt to procure 90 buses to boost intrastate connectivity
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 13: The Meghalaya Cabinet has cleared a new initiative under the Chief Ministers Regional Connectivity Scheme 2025 to strengthen regional transport infrastructure across the state. Cabinet Minister and MDA spokesperson Paul Lyngdoh announced that 90 buses will be introduced under the scheme to connect district headquarters with block and regional [] The post Govt to procure 90 buses to boost intrastate connectivity appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Job quota: Expert panel submits report to state govt
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 13: The Expert Committee on Reservation Policy has submitted its report to the Meghalaya government, Cabinet Minister Paul Lyngdoh revealed on Friday. The same was discussed as an informal agenda during the Cabinet meeting, he said, while adding that the government has asked Chief Secretary DP Wahlang and senior government [] The post Job quota: Expert panel submits report to state govt appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Discussion must before decision on railways: UDP
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 13: The UDP, which recently decided to be a part of the all-party committee on railways, has asserted that supporting or opposing railways just for the sake of it without any discussion is a not good idea. Speaking to media persons here, UDP president Metbah Lyngdoh said the party has [] The post Discussion must before decision on railways: UDP appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Ri-Bhoi DC prohibits use of plastics below 120 microns NONGPOH, June 13: The Deputy Commissioner of Ri-Bhoi has directed all stakeholders, including commercial establishments, e-commerce companies, online marketplaces, stockists, distributors, retailers and the general public to strictly refrain from stocking, distributing, selling or using plastic carry bags that are less than 120 microns in thickness. [] The post Meghalaya Nuggets appeared first on The Shillong Times .
HC directs govt scrutiny & apt action
Weighbridge irregularities By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 13: The High Court of Meghalaya has directed the Principal Secretary of the Transport Department to properly scrutinise and take necessary action on the serious allegations raised by a petitioner regarding the operation of weighbridges across Meghalaya. The case, filed as a public interest litigation (PIL), centres around [] The post HC directs govt scrutiny & apt action appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Cabinet okays transformation of unused MeECL land for tourism
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 13: The Meghalaya Cabinet has approved a proposal to transform unused land owned by the Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL) into sites for tourism development. A total of 273.41 acres will be leased to the Tourism Department under a lease and revenue-sharing arrangement. Speaking to the media persons Following the [] The post Cabinet okays transformation of unused MeECL land for tourism appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Dhubri beef controversy: Security tightened, shoot-at-sight ordered
GUWAHATI, June 13: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has directed law enforcement officers to be zero tolerant against elements who desecrate temples,namgharsand sacred spaces in the state. Sarma visited Dhubri on Friday and announced thatRapid Action Force and CRPF personnel along with additional police personnel from Assam Police would be deployed in the western [] The post Dhubri beef controversy: Security tightened, shoot-at-sight ordered appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Honeymoon horror: Raja, Sonam paid Rs 1,380 for stay, last dinner at Nongriat homestay in Meghalaya
Raja Raghuvanshi and Sonam, visited Meghalaya. They stayed at a homestay. The couple disappeared for hours. Raja paid for the room, coffee, and dinner. Sonam claimed to be fasting. Villagers saw them near a root bridge. The couple checked out early. Raja's body was later found in a gorge. Sonam and others are now in police custody in Shillong.
Unused Power Department land handed over to Meghalaya Tourism Department
Shillong, June 13: The Meghalaya government has cleared the way for a major tourism facelift by approving the transfer of 273.41 acres of unused land from the Power Department to the Tourism Department. The land, spread across several key locations including the IB campus, Lee Junction, Nomsdea, and L. Ponging Island, will be leased for [] The post Unused Power Department land handed over to Meghalaya Tourism Department appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Cabinet nod to Meghalaya CMs Regional Connectivity Scheme
Shillong, June 13: The Meghalaya Cabinet has approved the Chief Ministers Regional Connectivity Scheme 2025, an ambitious initiative to introduce a fleet of 90 buses aimed at enhancing district-to-district and regional mobility. The scheme will prioritize routes connecting district and block headquarters, ensuring timely arrivals by 9:30 AM and departures by 5:30 PM to cater [] The post Cabinet nod to Meghalaya CMs Regional Connectivity Scheme appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Pressure groups press for ILP in Meghalaya
Shillong, June 13: The State government on Friday urged the pressure groups to have faith in the government and moved collectively the interest of the State. Cabinet Minister and MDA spokesperson said this in reaction to pressure groups taking to the street in demand for introduction of ILP in the State. Meanwhile, the expert committee [] The post Pressure groups press for ILP in Meghalaya appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Indonesia condemns Israeli attack on Iran, urges restraint
Jakarta, June 13: The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday strongly condemned Israels strike on Iran, calling it a breach of law that undermines the very foundations of the international legal system. The attack risks exacerbating existing regional tensions and could potentially trigger a broader conflict, the ministry stated via its official social media [] The post Indonesia condemns Israeli attack on Iran, urges restraint appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Arab nations condemn Israeli attack on Iran, urge international community to prevent conflict
Riyadh, June 13: Several Arab countries on Friday issued strong condemnation of Israels attack on Iran early on Friday, which has significantly escalated tensions in the region and raised the spectre of a broader conflict between the long-standing rivals. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expresses its strong condemnation and denunciation of the blatant Israeli aggressions [] The post Arab nations condemn Israeli attack on Iran, urge international community to prevent conflict appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Chilling Plot Unveiled in Honeymoon Murder Case in Meghalaya
SHILLONG, JUNE 13: Meghalaya Police have found a sinister murder conspiracy behind the killing of Indore-based entrepreneur Raja Raghuvanshi, whose body was discovered in a gorge near Weisawdong Falls in Sohra on June 2. Investigations proved that the murder was planned and had a conspiracy to confuse the authorities and enable his wife, Sonam, to []
Teen undergoes rare spine surgery successfully at NEIGRIHMS
SHILLONG, June 12:A 16-year-old girl with a severe case of scoliosis deformity, a condition involving abnormal curvature of the spine, underwent successful corrective spinal surgery at the Department of Orthopaedics, NEIGRIHMS, Shillong. The intricate operation was performed by the surgical team led by Dr Sachlang Debbarma (Associate Professor), along with Dr Tashi G Khonglah (Additional []
Sonam, Raj accuse each other of being mastermind of honeymoon murder: Meghalaya Police
SHILLONG, June 12: Sonam Raghuvanshi confessed to be part of the conspiracy to kill her husband Raja during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, and accused Raj Kushwaha of being the mastermind of the Indore-based businessmans murder, a senior police officer said on Thursday. On the other hand, Kushwaha, Sonams suspected boyfriend, put the blame for orchestrating []
Mangalsutra, ring left behind at homestay helped police crack Meghalaya murder case: DGP
SHILLONG, June 12: Raja Raghuvanshi and his wife Sonam had left their suitcase at a homestay in Sohra before going missing, and the mangalsutra and a ring found in it helped investigators crack the honeymoon murder case, Meghalaya DGP, I Nongrang, said. Sonam (25) and Raja (29) got married in Indore on May 11 and []
Mastermind of honeymoon murder: Sonam, Raj accuse each other
SHILLONG, June 12: Sonam Raghuvanshi confessed to be part of the conspiracy to kill her husband Raja during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, and accused Raj Kushwaha of being the mastermind of the Indore-based businessmans murder, a senior police officer said on Thursday. On the other hand, Kushwaha, Sonams suspected boyfriend, put the blame for orchestrating []
All 5 accused confess to roles in Rajas murder
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 12: East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police Vivek Syiem on Thursday said all five accused in the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case have confessed to their roles in the crime. The confession was made just a day after a court in Shillong had sent the accused to eight-day police custody. Syiem [] The post All 5 accused confess to roles in Rajas murder appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Sonam, other murder accused on spl diet
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 12: The Meghalaya Police have made special arrangements for the dietary requirements of Sonam Raghuvanshi and the four others accused in the murder of her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi. An official said that the police took note of their diet, which is different from that of most communities in the Northeast. [] The post Sonam, other murder accused on spl diet appeared first on The Shillong Times .
CBI arrests NEHU professor, Guwahati trader in bribery case
From Our Special Correspondent GUWAHATI, June 12: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Guwahati, has arrested Prof. Nirmalendu Saha of the Department of Zoology and Dean of School of Life Sciences, North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), along with a proprietor of a Guwahati-based firm in a bribery case. Prof. Saha and Pranjal Sharma, a resident of [] The post CBI arrests NEHU professor, Guwahati trader in bribery case appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Childrens Hospital enters partnership to better neonatal care
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 12: The Childrens Hospital, Shillong, has joined hands with Motherhood Hospitals, a leading network specializing in comprehensive women and child healthcare, to introduce NICU Live a cutting-edge virtual remote monitoring program for neonatal care. This collaboration is set to enhance the quality of neonatal intensive care in Shillong by [] The post Childrens Hospital enters partnership to better neonatal care appeared first on The Shillong Times .
HC includes Christian burial issue in scope of petition on crematoria
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 12: The High Court of Meghalaya has directed the district councils to cooperate with the state and a government-formed committee to hold meetings with various denominations of the Christian community and solve the issue of burying the dead in cemeteries. The directive followed the hearing of a public interest litigation [] The post HC includes Christian burial issue in scope of petition on crematoria appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Meghalaya Honeymoon murder: Sonam active conspirator, Raj Kushwaha mastermind
GUWAHATI: All five accused of the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case confessed to their involvement in the crime, Meghalaya Police said on Thursday. Addressing a press conference in Shillong, East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police Vivek Syiem said Sonam was an active conspirator while her alleged boyfriend Raj Kushwaha was the mastermind. The conspiracy was hatched weeks before and finalised 11 days before Raja and Sonam had got married. Syiem refused to call it a contract killing, stating that the alleged assailants Vishal Chauhan, Akash Rajput and Anand Kurmi had done a favour to Raj. The SP said the assailants made multiple attempts to eliminate Raja, first in Guwahati, but it did not materialise. Eventually near the Weisawdong falls in Sohra (Cherrapunjee) area, the three took turns to hack Raja to death. After committing the crime, the assailants fled the scene riding some scooters, including the one that Raja and Sonam had hired from Shillong to go to Sohra. Sonam had worn a burqa that Raj had arranged and gave to Vishal. She reached Shillong wearing it and then, left for Guwahati in a taxi. She changed buses at multiple places before reaching Indore. While she was in Indore, Raj had advised Sonam to flee to Siliguri and pretend she was abducted. However, the plan did not succeed as by then, the Meghalaya Special Investigation Team started making the arrests. However, the plan did not succeed as by then, the Meghalaya Special Investigation Team started making the arrests. Sonam had told her interrogators that she was forced into the marriage. The SP said it emerged during interrogation that Sonam was in love with Raj but entered into an arranged marriage with Raja. Earlier in the day, Meghalaya DIG Davis NR Marak said, She has confessed that she was part of the conspiracy. But the question about who the mastermind was needs to be established. She is blaming Raj (Raj Kushwaha, her alleged boyfriend), whereas Raj is putting the blame on her. The statements of the contract killers suggest that Sonam had helped in lifting the body of Raja after the murder and throwing it into the gorge, Marak further stated. The revelation comes a day after a Shillong court had sent the five accused to eight-day Meghalaya Police remand.
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Meghalaya: CBI arrests NEHU professor in Rs 3.43 lakh bribery case
Guwahati: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has announced the arrest of a senior professor from the North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) in Shillong, Meghalaya, and a Guwahati-based vendor on charges of bribery. The arrests are linked to alleged corruption in the supply of laboratory equipment to the crisis-ridden university. According to a statement issued [] The post Meghalaya: CBI arrests NEHU professor in Rs 3.43 lakh bribery case appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Honeymoon murder case: 5 accused to be taken to crime spot next week to reconstruct crime
Honeymoon murder case: 5 accused to be taken to crime spot next week to reconstruct crime Shillong: The Meghalaya Police would take all five accused in the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case to the crime spot at Sohra-Cherrapunji areas of the East Khasi Hills district next week for reconstruction of the crime, officials said on Thursday. [] The post Honeymoon murder case: 5 accused to be taken to crime spot next week to reconstruct crime appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Raj Kushwaha masterminded murder of Raja, not a contract killing: SP Syiem reveals chilling plot
Shillong: In a sensational revelation Thursday, East Khasi Hills SP Vivek Syiem narrated the entire sequence of events leading to the cold-blooded murder of Raja Raghuwanshi, terming it a pre-planned conspiracy orchestrated by Raj Kushwaha, lover of the victims wife Sonam Raghuwanshi. Speaking to media persons, SP Syiem dismissed the angle of a contract killing []
2 Women, 2 Killings: A Murder Like Raja Raghuvanshi's Shook Bengaluru 22 Years Ago
Raja Raghuvanshi's murder in Shillong, allegedly plotted by his wife Sonam and her lover, mirrors the 2003 Bengaluru case where Shubha killed her partner with her lover's help
Boeing shares plunge over 6 pc in pre-market trade after Ahmedabad plane crash
New Delhi, June 12: Shares of Boeing fell sharply in pre-market trading on Thursday, dropping over 6 per cent after an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft crashed in Ahmedabad. As of 3.31 p.m. IST, Boeing shares were down by 6.42 per cent in pre-market trading, at $196.51. On Wednesday, the stock had closed 0.80 [] The post Boeing shares plunge over 6 pc in pre-market trade after Ahmedabad plane crash appeared first on The Shillong Times .
CCTV Video Shows Sonam, Raja Raghuvanshi Leaving Shillong Guest House | Watch
CCTV footage from a Shillong guest house shows Sonam Raghuvanshi frequently using her phone before leaving for Sohra with Raja Raghuvanshi.
Trump launches $5 million gold card immigration website
Washington, June 12: US President Donald Trump has officially launched a new immigration pathway for wealthy foreigners, dubbed the gold card, offering a route to permanent residency in exchange for a $5 million payment to the government. The long-discussed program was unveiled on Wednesday through a new government-backed website, trumpcard.gov, where interested individuals can now [] The post Trump launches $5 million gold card immigration website appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Honeymoon murder: Accused stayed at Guwahati lodge days before killing Raja Raghuvanshi in Meghalaya
GUWAHATI: The men accused of killing Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi -- allegedly at the request of his wife and her boyfriend -- posed as tourists while briefly staying at a Guwahati lodge, according to the lodge management. Speaking to TNIE , lodge manager Himanta Kalita said the alleged killers Akash Rajput, Vishal Singh Chauhan and Anand Kurmi checked in on May 19 at 8:30 pm and left early the next morning at 5:30 am. They said they were tourists from Indore. We followed all the necessary formalities before allotting a room to them. They furnished their identity proof including Aadhaar cards. We have already shared the documents with the crime branch of the police. We dont give rooms to people if they cannot provide identity proof, Kalita said. On June 3, a day after Raghuvanshis decomposed body was recovered from a deep gorge in the Sohra area (also known as Cherrapunji), Meghalaya Police recovered a machete, suspected to have been purchased in Guwahati and used in the murder. Kalita said the three accused had backpacks when they checked into the lodge. But we didnt find them carrying any dao (machete). There was nothing suspicious in their behaviour, he said. The Meghalaya Police have called me. I am leaving for Shillong, he added. A Meghalaya Police team, assisted by Assam Police, raided the lodge located in Guwahatis Pan Bazar area on Wednesday. They searched the room where the trio had stayed and recorded the statements of lodge employees. A Shillong court on Wednesday sent the three accused along with Sonam and her alleged boyfriend Raj Kushwaha to an eight-day police remand. The Meghalaya police are likely to bring Sonam to her hometown Indore, where the conspiracy of the crime was hatched, a police official said. The Meghalaya police have named their investigation in the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case as 'Operation Honeymoon'. Meghalaya honeymoon murder: Three unanswered questions Notably, Raja (29) and Sonam (24) got married in Indore on May 11 and went missing during their honeymoon trip to Meghalaya on May 23. Raja's body was found in a deep gorge near a waterfall in Sohra area on June 2. Sonam, who was initially reported missing in Meghalaya, surfaced in Uttar Pradesh's Ghazipur on Sunday night where she surrendered after her alleged accomplices Akash (19), Vishal (22), and Anand were arrested for their alleged role in conspiring and killing Raghuvanshi. Kushwaha (21), the alleged co-conspirator, was arrested later. A police official associated with the investigations said in Shillong that Raja was told by Sonam that she would let him consummate the marriage only after making an offering at the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati. Accordingly, Raja planned their trip to Guwahati and adjacent Meghalaya for the honeymoon, while his wife and her boyfriend Kushwaha allegedly plotted to kill him in the jungles of the north-eastern state, considering its perceived remoteness, he said. Sonam coerced her husband to take her to the deep jungles of Nongriat with the belief that the hitmen she hired would have a better chance of killing him somewhere on the route, considering it is secluded. But, since there were too many tourists trekking to Nongriat on May 22 and May 23, they couldn't kill him there, the officer said. They finally killed him near Weisawdong Falls, and dumped his body into a deep gorge, the officer added. East Khasi Hills SP Syiem, overseeing the investigation, said the contract killers arrived in Guwahati on May 19 and procured a machete from outside their hotel and then travelled by road to Shillong. We have gathered CCTV evidence, making this investigation a very tight-knit one, the SP said. Sonam was in touch with her boyfriend throughout the day of the murder, while Raj coordinated with the three contract killers, he said. Sonam was present when Raja was killed, the officer said. Meanwhile, the Meghalaya government felicitated the search and rescue team that played a key role in recovering Rajas body. A total cash award of Rs 5.4 lakh was distributed among 36 members of the team, including the Tour Guide Association of Meghalaya (Central Body and Sohra unit), local guides, and the West Jaintia Hills Adventure Sports & Mountaineering Association. Government personnel, including police, SDRF, Fire and Emergency Services, and administrative staff, were presented with certificates of appreciation. Meghalaya honeymoon murder case: Where was Sonam for 17 days after Rajas killing?
Sonam Raghuvanshi, 4 Aides Sent to 8-Day Police Custody in Meghalaya
HT DIGITAL GUWAHATI, JUNE 12: A Shillong court on Wednesday sent Sonam Raghuvanshi, who is suspected of killing her husband Raja Raghuvanshi on their honeymoon in Meghalaya, and her four co-conspirators to eight days of police custody, a senior official said. Sonam, 24 years, was arrested from Ghazipur in Uttar Pradesh and brought to Shillong []
Honeymoon Turns Tragic: Mangalsutra and Ring Help Crack Meghalaya Murder Case
HT Digital SHILLONG, JUNE 12: A mangalsutra and a ring discovered in a suitcase were instrumental evidence in cracking the cold-blooded murder of Raja Raghuvanshi (29), who was found murdered during his honeymoon in Meghalayas picturesque Sohra (Cherrapunji). Meghalaya Director General of Police (DGP) Idashisha Nongrang said these common ornaments were the puzzle pieces that []
Northeast India Sizzles Under Intense Heat and Humidity
HT DIGITAL SHILLONG, JUNE 12: Some towns and cities in Northeast India, such as Shillong in the state of Meghalaya, are already experiencing a severe heat and humid spell. Temperatures have been rising significantly above normal levels over the last few days and have left the people in no position to relax in the oppressive []
New Name Emerges In Meghalaya Murder: Who Is Jitendra Raghuvanshi And Why Is He Under Scanner?
After Rajas death, discrepancies in Sonams statements raised suspicions. Shillong Police confronted her with evidence, leading to her confession.
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Meghalaya records soaring temperatures as Northeast heatwave intensifies
Guwahati: Several cities and towns across Northeast India, including Meghalayas Shillong, have been grappling with intense heat and humidity, as temperatures continue to surge well beyond the seasonal average over the past few days. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) issued a bulletin on Wednesday evening, forecasting the continuation of hot and humid weather across Arunachal [] The post Meghalaya records soaring temperatures as Northeast heatwave intensifies appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Meghalaya honeymoon murder: Three unanswered questions
BHOPAL/GUWAHATI: As the special investigation team (SIT) of Meghalaya police probing the May 23 honeymoon killing of Indore tourist Raja Raghuvanshi started quizzing the five arrested accused, including Rajas wife Sonam, there were a series of unanswered points that seemed to hold the key to investigations. A local court in Meghalaya capital Shillong on Wednesday sent Sonam Raghuvanshi and four others , including prime accused Raj Kushwah, to eight-day police remand . Though there were reports of Sonam confessing to the crime, the Meghalya Police urged the media to not jump to any conclusion. In a dramatic development, Sonams brother Govind visited the home of Raja on Wednesday and broke into tears after hugging his slain brother-in-laws mother Uma Raghuvanshi. One unanswered point seems to be Sonals trolley bag? Why was she carrying a trolley bag while going with Raja to the monsoon tourism hotspot Sohra (Cherrapunjee) on a short visit? Have you seen any couple carrying a trolley bag on a short trip riding a scooter? a source part of the ongoing probe told TNIE. Where are Sonams multiple cell-phones she was carrying during the trip? There were at least two iPhones, one of which seemed to have been destroyed after the alleged murder. All others are switched off. Their data hold the key, the source added. Mangalsutra in Meghalaya homestay helped crack honeymoon murder case: DGP Family defends Raj Kushwaha amid honeymoon horror accusations in Uttar Pradesh Raja rented a scooter to go from Shillong to Sohra (Cherrapunjee) on May 23. The scooter was found abandoned some distance from the place where he was murdered. Who took that scooter there? Also, CCTV grabs of nearby areas a short while after the killing show Sonam on a scooter (possibly the same rented scooter) probably accompanied by Vishal, the man who actually attacked Raja with the machete. They attacked Raja, but he resisted two of them, seeing the two attackers being overpowered by Raja, the third attacker Vishal attacked on his head with the Dao (machete), said the source. Earlier in the wee hours, Sonam was brought to the hill station and had a medical examination. Report of pregnancy test was negative, Meghalaya cops said. Brother wants death sentence Sonams brother Govind Raghuvanshi visited the home of Raja on Wednesday and said that the evidence clearly suggested that she had got it done.... she should get the death sentence . Meghalaya honeymoon murder case: Where was Sonam for 17 days after Rajas killing?
Honeymoon murder: A tragic case, but it must not define Meghalaya, says Youth neta
Sonam Raghuvanshi and four others are in custody in Shillong, suspected of murdering her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, whose body was discovered near Weisawdong Falls. Sonam's medical tests are underway, while the police's SIT prepares to interrogate the suspects, cross-referencing their statements with available evidence to reconstruct the crime scene.
GH teachers to go on two-day mass leave over unpaid salaries
TURA, June 11: Members of the Garo Hills Deficit School Teachers and Employees Association (GHDSTEA) have decided to go on a two-day mass leave on June 12 and 13 in protest against the non release of their salaries for the previous three months. Through a communiqu on Wednesday afternoon, the teachers expressed concern and anguish [] The post GH teachers to go on two-day mass leave over unpaid salaries appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Shillong sizzles as mercury soars above normal
GUWAHATI, June 11: Several cities and towns of the Northeast, including Shillong, are bearing the brunt of extreme heat and humidity, with mercury levels shooting well above the seasonal normal over the past couple of days. According to the weather bulletin issued by the Regional Meteorological Centre here on Wednesday evening, the hot and humid [] The post Shillong sizzles as mercury soars above normal appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Ri-Bhoi hunt for truck involved in accident case
SHILLONG, June 11: Ri-Bhoi Police is searching for a truck hit by an Assam-registered Hyundai Alcazar near Nongpoh, which led to the death of an Assam girl, Namrata Bora. The family of the girl has alleged foul play in the incident. The police have taken the statements of all four persons involved in the accident. [] The post Ri-Bhoi hunt for truck involved in accident case appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Rajas family apologises for tarnishing states image
SHILLONG, June 11: The family of Raja Raghuvanshi on Wednesday apologised to the Meghalaya government as the Indore-based businessmans murder, allegedly by his wife, Sonam, had tarnished the image of the Northeastern state. Rajas brother Sachin Raghuvanshi also thanked the Meghalaya government for supporting their family. I want to apologise to the Meghalaya government that [] The post Rajas family apologises for tarnishing states image appeared first on The Shillong Times .
State govt felicitates Sohra search team members
SHILLONG, June 11: The Meghalaya government on Wednesday felicitated the search and rescue team that tirelessly worked to recover the body of Indore tourist Raja Raghuvanshi, helping unravel one of the most gripping murder cases to hit Sohra (Cherrapunjee). His newly-wed wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi, is accused of having plotted the murder with three others. The [] The post State govt felicitates Sohra search team members appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Operation Honeymoon: Quiet, fast and precise by state police
SHILLONG, June 11: It did not have an official code but within the tight circle of the Special Investigation Team (SIT), consisting of 20 police officials, it came to be known as Operation Honeymoon a sharp, surgically executed mission that crossed state lines, evaded media glare, and cracked a murder conspiracy rooted far beyond [] The post Operation Honeymoon: Quiet, fast and precise by state police appeared first on The Shillong Times .
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Sonam, 4 accused sent to eight-day police remand
Interrogation to begin today, says EKH police chief Vivek Syiem SHILLONG, June 11: A local court in Shillong on Wednesday sent the mastermind of honeymoon murder case Sonam Raghuvanshi, her alleged lover Raj Kushwaha and three other accused to eight-day police custody. Sonam was brought to Shillong in the wee hours from Ghazipur in Uttar [] The post Sonam, 4 accused sent to eight-day police remand appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Coach Morkel wants to see Nitish bowl more overs
Beckenham (Kent), June 11: Nitish Reddy can produce magical deliveries but Indias bowling coach Morne Morkel wants the batting all-rounder to bowl more overs to complement his primary skill-set of batting in the upcoming five-Test series against England. Reddy, who scored a Test hundred against Australia at the MCG in the last years Boxing Day [] The post Coach Morkel wants to see Nitish bowl more overs appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Australia fight back after Rabadas fifer as 14 wickets fall on Day 1
London, June 11: Australias bowlers fought back after they were bowled out for a modest total by South Africa as 14 wickets fell on an engrossing first day of the World Test Championship final at the Lords Cricket Ground on Wednesday. Proteas quick bowler Kagiso Rabada claimed five of them after he helped skittle Australia [] The post Australia fight back after Rabadas fifer as 14 wickets fall on Day 1 appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Raja Raghuvanshi-ni nokdang Mlaya sorkario kema bia
SHILLONG: Raja Raghuvanshi-ko Sohra jolo, uni jikgipa Sonam aro gipin manderangni sootanichi Meghalaya adokna aro salgro salaram jol gimiknan namgija bimingko rabaani gita ongahani gimin Budbar salo, Raja-ni nokdang, Meghalaya sorkario kemako biataha. Raja-ni nokdangna pilak nanga dakchakanirangko onahani giminba sianggipa Raja-ni adatang Sachin Raghuvanshi, Meghalaya sorkariko mittelpilataha. Sonam Raghuvanshi-ni asel Meghalaya adok gimikko matnangahani [] The post Raja Raghuvanshi-ni nokdang Mlaya sorkario kema bia appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Meghalaya unveils major pilot project on bamboo
SHILLONG, June 11: Meghalaya has taken a significant step towards sustainable resource management with the launch of a pilot project to certify bamboo forests under international standards, paving the way for global market access, environmental protection, and enhanced rural livelihoods. Bamboo, hailed as one of the most versatile and renewable resources, is deeply interwoven with [] The post Meghalaya unveils major pilot project on bamboo appeared first on The Shillong Times .
4th KIO National Cadet Junior & Sub Junior Karate Championship 2025
Karatekas representing All Meghalaya Karate Do Association will participate in the 4th KIO National Cadet Junior & Sub Junior Karate Championship 2025 to be held at Dehradun, from June 12 15. The winners of the event will have the opportunity to represent India in the 2025 WKF Youth Camp & Karate 1-Youth League [] The post 4th KIO National Cadet Junior & Sub Junior Karate Championship 2025 appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Marquez hopeful of Blue Tigers qualification in Asian Cup
Hong Kong, June 11: The dressing room is like a funeral (site), said Indian football head coach Manolo Marquez as he struggled to explain the 0-1 loss to Hong Kong here even though he remained optimistic about the teams chances of qualifying for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup. India conceded in the fifth minute of [] The post Marquez hopeful of Blue Tigers qualification in Asian Cup appeared first on The Shillong Times .
RMSA skigiparangni dormahako bariatchipjaengani gimin Edu Minister-ko gronga
TURA: Meghalaya adokni Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) skulrango skigiparangna bilsi 10 batpilengahaoba dormaharangko bariatchipkujaenga ine Mongolbar salo, All Meghalaya RMSA Teachers Association (AMRMSATA)-ni membor-rang, adokni Education Minister Rakkam A Sangma-ko grongenba, RMSA skigiparangni dormahako bariatchina didiangaha. Government, aided, SSA aro gipin skigiparangnade dormaharangko bariatahaoba chinga RMSA skulrango skigiparangnade bilsi 10 ongpilengahaoba dormahako bariatchipkujaengani gimin [] The post RMSA skigiparangni dormahako bariatchipjaengani gimin Edu Minister-ko gronga appeared first on The Shillong Times .
KVK-ni 13-gipa salni VKSA program-ko ongata
TURA: ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK)-ni Vikshit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA) program-ko reanggipa May 31 tariko abachengataoni dao 13-gipa sal ongaha aro ia 13-gipa salo KVK-ni official-rang, dingtang dingtang department-ni official-rang baksa dingtang dingtang songrangona reange, songni manderangna agan-talatanirangko onangaha. Ia 13-gipa salo, West Garo Hills KVK-oni dolgittam Krishi Rath dolrang, Zikzak Block-ni Tarapara, Melapara, Malmua, [] The post KVK-ni 13-gipa salni VKSA program-ko ongata appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Shillong Court Remands Sonam, 4 Others in Husbands Murder
The Meghalaya police will reconstruct the crime scene in Sohra, where the alleged incident took place.
Mangalsutra in Meghalaya homestay helped crack honeymoon murder case: DGP
An abandoned suitcase at a Sohra homestay containing a mangalsutra and a ring led police to uncover the murder of Raja Raghuvanshi during his honeymoon in Meghalaya, state Director General of Police (DGP) I Nongrang said. We recovered Sonams mangalsutra and a ring from the suitcase left behind at the homestay. A married woman leaving behind such symbolic ornaments was a vital clue that led us to pursue her as a suspect, DGP Nongrang told media. The police said that the couple had arrived at the Sohra homestay on May 22 without a prior booking and were unable to get a room. They left their suitcase there to avoid carrying it on a strenuous trek of over 3,000 steps to Nongriat village to visit the famous double-decker root bridge. They spent the night in Nongriat and checked out early the next morning. On May 23, they returned to Sohra, collected their scooter, and rode to Weisawdong Falls, where Raja was allegedly murdered in Sonams presence by the three men. The accused have confessed to the crime. The evidence against them is solid, an officer said. A court in Shillong on Wednesday has remanded Sonam , Raj Kushwaha, and the three hitmen to eight days of police custody. Raja (29) and his wife Sonam (25), both residents of Indore, had gotten married on May 11 and arrived in Meghalaya via Guwahati on May 20 for their honeymoon. They went missing on May 23, just hours after checking out of a homestay in Nongriat village in East Khasi Hills district. Raja's body was discovered on June 2 in a gorge near Weisawdong Falls. (With inputs from PTI)
Raja Raghuvanshi case: Sonam, four others sent to 8-day police custody by Meghalaya court
Shillong: A Meghalaya court Wednesday sent all five accused in the Meghalaya honeymoon murder case, including the victims wife Sonam Raghuvanshi, to eight days police custody. Amidst the heavy security arrangements, the accused in the sensational murder case were produced before the district and session court in Shillong Wednesday, 10 days after the body of []
Honeymoon murder: Sonam among 5 sent to police custody
The accused, Raja Rahuvanshi's wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi, Raj Singh Kushwaha, Akash Rajput, Vishal Singh Chauhan and Anand, were then brought back to the Shillong Sadar Police Station.
Honeymoon murder: Meghalaya court sends Sonam, aides to eight-day police custody
SHILLONG: A court in Shillong on Wednesday sent Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused of killing her husband Raja during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, and her four aides to eight-day police custody, an official said. The Meghalaya police brought Sonam here from Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday midnight and the other accused from Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday on transit remand, a senior officer said. Police had sought a 10-day remand of all the accused. The court granted 8 days of police custody, East Khasi Hills district SP Vivek Syiem told PTI. Sonam, a 24-year-old woman, was arrested from Ghazipur in Uttar Pradesh , while her aides were apprehended from Indore in Madhya Pradesh for their alleged role in conspiring and killing Raja Raghuvanshi. The special investigation team sought police custody of the accused to reconstruct the crime scene in Sohra, the officer said. The SIT has secured a six-day remand for the accused persons from Indore and that of three days for one arrested from Ghazipur, he added. Meghalaya honeymoon murder: Sonam's brother supports Raja Raghuvanshi's family; to fight to get them justice Raja Raghuvanshi and his wife went missing while vacationing in Meghalaya's Sohra area on May 23. His body was found in a gorge on June 2. Earlier in the day, Sonam was taken to a hospital here where they ran three tests to verify if she was pregnant while medical tests on the other accused were conducted at the Sadar PS here. Syiem said all tests came out negative and another round of tests on her will be conducted after 24 hours. The SP said that the SIT will thoroughly interrogate each of the five accused. Requesting media outlets not to speculate, the SP said the police investigation also includes corroboration of their statements with all evidence including CCTV footage, call records, etc. Once the examination is done and the statements are recorded, the SIT will decide on a date to reconstruct the crime scene, he said.
Meghalaya honeymoon murder case: Court sends Sonam Raghuvanshi, aides to 8-day police custody
In the recent honeymoon murder case, a Meghalaya court has granted eight-day police custody for Sonam Raghuvanshi and her accomplices. Sonam, accused of killing her husband Raja Raghuvanshi during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, was presented in a Shillong court along with four others.
Meghalaya honeymoon horror: Deceased's wife, her aides produced before court in Shillong
Sonam Raghuvanshi and her four accomplices appeared in a Shillong court on Wednesday, accused of murdering her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, during their honeymoon in Meghalaya. Sonam was brought from Uttar Pradesh, while the others were transported from Indore. The special investigation team will request police custody to recreate the crime scene in Sohra, having already secured remand for the accused.
Meghalaya Honeymoon Horror: Deceased's Wife, Aides Produced Before Court in Shillong
Sonam Raghuvanshi and four others accused of killing Indore businessman husband; SIT seeks custody for crime scene reconstruction.
Shillong Honeymoon Case: A Tale of Love, Patriarchy, and Murder
Sonam did not kill because she had too much freedom. She killed because she had none, writes Anand Pradhan.
Shillong travel guide: 6 best places you can't miss
Known as the Scotland of the East, Shillong is a beautiful hill station in Meghalaya, famous for misty hills, waterfalls, lakes, and rich culture. From nature lovers to adventure seekers, Shillong has something special for every traveler.
Why Comprehensive Insurance is Becoming a Necessity
Getting insurance coverage has become an innate part of daily life since it ensures security and prepares you for uncertainties. A comprehensive insurance plan is hard to beat when it comes to extensive coverage for you and your vehicles. Therefore, irrespective of whether you are looking for car or bike insurance, opting for comprehensive insurance [] The post Why Comprehensive Insurance is Becoming a Necessity appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Honeymoon murder: Sonam confesses to role in husband Rajas death
Shillong: Sonam Raghuvanshi, the prime accused in the sensational murder of her husband Raja Raghuvanshi during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, has reportedly confessed to her role in the crime during interrogation. According to news agency IANS and NDTV, Sonam admitted to orchestrating the murder when she was questioned by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) earlier Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Meghalaya murder: Indore police ready to assist Shillong police if needed: ADCP
If Shillong police seek any further help, then Indore police will assist in the investigation, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police, Indore Crime Branch, Rajesh Dandotiya said on Wednesday
Police to reconstruct crime scene with deceased`s arrested wife, aides
The four others, who were also arrested from Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh in connection with the murder, were also taken to Shillong during the day and would be produced before a local court
Meghalaya police to produce Sonam & four accused before court in Shillong
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Meghalaya Police will produce Sonam Raghuvanshi, the prime accused in the murder of her husband Raja Raghuvanshi, before a local court in Shillong on Wednesday, officials said.Sonam was brought to Shillong ...
A senior officer said deceaseds arrested wife was taken to a hospital in Shillong for a medical examination and will be produced before a court; SIT will seek her police custody to complete the investigation
Shillong, June 1 : In a significant development in the high-profile Sohra honeymoon murder case, The post Shillong Police to Recreate Sohra Crime Scene in Honeymoon Murder Case Involving Deceased Businessmans Wife appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
