By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 5: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday presented what he termed as the peoples budget for 2025-26 with a fiscal deficit of Rs 1,970 crore, which is around 2.96% of the GSDP. The estimated total receipts is at Rs 30,415 crore, of which the revenue receipts are estimated at [] The post Conrad presents peoples budget with fiscal deficit of Rs 1,970 crore appeared first on The Shillong Times .

The post People from Manipur protest against the ongoing ethnic violence in the state demanding for a separate Union Territory with a legislature for the Kuki areas of Manipur, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Saturday. (PTI) appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, Feb 27: The state government on Thursday said eliciting public opinion on railway projects need not be through public hearing but by understanding the pulse of the people and protecting the demographic structure while pursuing development. We try to elicit public opinion. It need not be through any formal route like public hearing but [] The post No railways without peoples nod: Paul appeared first on The Shillong Times .

NEW DELHI, Feb 1: The Union Budget for 2025 was presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday, with a thrust on stimulating economic growth, enhancing the spending power of the middle class, and promoting inclusive development. Above others, Sitharamans announcement of significant income tax cuts for the middle class made waves across the nation. [] The post Tax relief for middle class in peoples Budget appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Mawkyrwat, Jan 24: Citizens of Ranikor and adjoining areas got to witness another side of Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Friday when he castigated an officer in public for disregarding peoples needs despite complaints being raised. Known for his calm and composed demeanour, the chief minister was visibly vexed when a woman raised the [] The post Are you sending drunk people to attend to citizens? CM slams officer in public appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, Jan 17: Amid criticism over Meghalayas continued dependence on central government funds even after 53 years of Statehood, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong has stated that the state government is willing to go to any length for the welfare of the people, including humbly seeking assistance from the Centre. We dont have time to [] The post Ready to go to Delhi with a bowl for people, says Tynsong appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, Jan 9: A public hearing on the proposed Waste Management Plant and Landfill site at Lum Sohlait, Nonghali, took a dramatic turn on Thursday as residents from 15 villages staged a road blockade, halting the proceedings. The protest, spearheaded by the Synjuk Ki Nongsynshar Shnong ka Par Umkhen, united affected villages spanning East Khasi [] The post People take to streets, thwart public hearing on proposed landfill project appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Orleans (US), Jan 2: A US Army veteran who drove a pickup truck into a crowd of New Years revellers in New Orleans, killing 15 people, had posted videos to social media hours before the carnage saying he was inspired by the Islamic State group and expressing a desire to kill, the president said. [] The post IS-inspired Army vet kills 15 people in New Orleans appeared first on The Shillong Times .

United Nations, Dec 17: More than 880,000 people have been displaced since the latest escalation of hostilities in Syria, UN humanitarians said. UN partners estimated that around 6 per cent of the displaced are living with at least one form of disability, Xinhua news agency reported. Return movements remain dynamic, with partners recording more than []

Seoul, Dec 14: South Koreas main Opposition Democratic Party (DP) on Saturday welcomed the National Assemblys decision to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his botched imposition of martial law, calling it a victory for the people. DP floor leader Park Chan-dae made the remark as he met reporters after the vote, voicing appreciation for []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 9: The United Democratic Party (UDP) in the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) on Monday said the Congress move to withdraw from the National Peoples Party-led (NPP) Executive Committee (EC) just before the election in the council is an attempt to mislead or brainwash people. UDP stalwart Titosstarwell Chyne, []

Canberra, Dec 1: Shubman Gill dispelled all doubts about his thumb injury with a stylish fifty even as skipper Rohit Sharma kept cards close to his chest by coming in at No. 4 in Indias curtailed pink-ball warm-up game against Prime Ministers XI here on Sunday. The visitors won the match by six wickets. It, []

The Australian government is developing legislation that will ban children under 16 from social media. There has been a huge public debate about whether there is sufficient direct evidence of harm to introduce this regulation. The players in this debate include academics, mental health organisations, advocacy groups and digital education providers. Few step back to [] The post Reliable evidence shows social media harms young people appeared first on The Shillong Times .