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People perform yoga asanas during the celebration of International Yoga Day in Kongthong village recently

People perform yoga asanas during the celebration of International Yoga Day in Kongthong village recently. Organised by Miliz Curation Foundation, the event also had in attendance former MP Rakesh Sinha. A community yoga session was led by local instructors, and joined by villagers, youth groups, and members of Miliz Curation Foundation led by Kabita Baruah [] The post People perform yoga asanas during the celebration of International Yoga Day in Kongthong village recently appeared first on The

24 Jun 2025 1:33 am
People attend a session of Bhagwat Katha discourse delivered by renowned Srimad Bhagwat Katha speaker Krishna Das Maharaj ji from ISKCON, during the centenary celebration of Shree Marwari Panchayat, Shillong

People attend a session of Bhagwat Katha discourse delivered by renowned Srimad Bhagwat Katha speaker Krishna Das Maharaj ji from ISKCON, during the centenary celebration of Shree Marwari Panchayat, Shillong. The celebration was held from June 16 to 22. The entire Marwari community of Shillong contributed physically, mentally, and financially to make the event a [] The post People attend a session of Bhagwat Katha discourse delivered by renowned Srimad Bhagwat Katha speaker Krishna Das Maharaj j

24 Jun 2025 1:33 am
People leave messages on a board in memory of (Late) Monotosh Chakravarty, St. Edmunds College Vice Principal, during a condolence meeting at the college on Monday

People leave messages on a board in memory of (Late) Monotosh Chakravarty, St. Edmunds College Vice Principal, during a condolence meeting at the college on Monday. Chakravarty had passed away on June 21. (ST) The post People leave messages on a board in memory of (Late) Monotosh Chakravarty, St. Edmunds College Vice Principal, during a condolence meeting at the college on Monday appeared first on The Shillong Times .

24 Jun 2025 1:33 am
People take part in a rally against drugs abuse and illicit trafficking amid heavy rains, in Mawkyrwat on Friday

People take part in a rally against drugs abuse and illicit trafficking amid heavy rains, in Mawkyrwat on Friday. The rally was organised by the Nativity Youth Centre, in collaboration with the Office of the District Social Welfare Officer and District Child Protection Unit, South West Khasi Hills. The post People take part in a rally against drugs abuse and illicit trafficking amid heavy rains, in Mawkyrwat on Friday appeared first on The Shillong Times .

21 Jun 2025 1:40 am
KSU unveils ambulance for Umsning peoples healthcare needs

NONGPOH, June 17: A newly acquired ambulance service was unveiled by the Khasi Students Union (KSU), Umsning Circle, on Monday, which will cater to the healthcare needs of the people of Umsning. The launch also marked the observance of the 38th death anniversary of (L) Paul Biswal Makri, a martyr who laid down his life [] The post KSU unveils ambulance for Umsning peoples healthcare needs appeared first on The Shillong Times .

18 Jun 2025 3:39 am
Do people really resemble their dogs?

Many dog owners wonder whether they share similarities with their dogs, including characteristics like a calm temperament, a sociable personality or even a bit of stubbornness. The idea that people and dogs resemble each other is not just a joke. In fact, some researchers have explored this question. As a clinician and researcher who has [] The post Do people really resemble their dogs? appeared first on The Shillong Times .

9 Jun 2025 3:11 am
People asked to avoid travelling to Sohra because of landslides along 11th mile-Umtyngar road

Shillong, May 30: Additional Deputy Commissioner & CEO (DDMA) East Khasi Hills District on Friday issued an advisory advising public to avoid unnecessary travelling to Sohra. As per the reports there are heavy landslides at and along 11th mile Umtyngar road. The advisory stated that those who have to travel towards Sohra for unavoidable [] The post People asked to avoid travelling to Sohra because of landslides along 11th mile-Umtyngar road appeared first on The Shillong Times .

30 May 2025 1:24 pm
AISEC Meghalaya urges govt to adopt Peoples Education Policy

SHILLONG, May 27: The All India Save Education Committee, Meghalaya Chapter, which recently released the Peoples Education Policy (PEP) as an alternative to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, has now come up with a counter to Education Minister Rakkam Sangmas recent statements vis--vis the PEP. The AISEC views the NEP 2020 as a policy [] The post AISEC Meghalaya urges govt to adopt Peoples Education Policy appeared first on The Shillong Times .

28 May 2025 4:07 am
People arrive for check-up at a free medical camp at the Assam Club premises in Laban on Saturday. Over 170 people attended the camp, which was organised by Assam Club, in collaboration with the North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda & Homoeopathy, Shillong. All participants received medicines free of cost.

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26 May 2025 3:14 am
KL a lot better player than people give him credit for: Moody

New Delhi, May 19: Former Australia batter Tom Moody noted that wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul hasnt been credited by a lot to his true potential after he smashed an unbeaten 112 against Gujarat Titans to rescue Delhi Capitals from a batting collapse on Sunday. Despite Delhi getting off to a sluggish start managing only 28 [] The post KL a lot better player than people give him credit for: Moody appeared first on The Shillong Times .

20 May 2025 3:18 am
Scientific mining best for people, environment: Kyrmen Shylla

Shillong, May 14: Meghalayas Cabinet Minister and East Jaintia Hills MLA, Kyrmen Shylla on Wednesday said that scientific coal mining might impact the profit margins but it would also mark and end to illegal coal mining. Informing that the citizens has whole heartedly embraced the scientific way of mining, he said it was the best [] The post Scientific mining best for people, environment: Kyrmen Shylla appeared first on The Shillong Times .

14 May 2025 9:31 pm
State Cong to highlight MDAs corruption before people

SHILLONG, April 30: The Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) has decided to study the various corruption charges against the NPP-led MDA government and take them to the people. AICC joint secretary in-charge of Meghalaya Mathew Antony told reporters here on Wednesday that a meeting of the MPCCs Political Executive Committee (PEC) held on Tuesday discussed [] The post State Cong to highlight MDAs corruption before people appeared first on The Shillong Times .

1 May 2025 4:20 am
Rlys will not open floodgates of people, asserts Deputy CM

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 19: Amid increasing apprehensions over the proposed introduction of railway lines in Meghalaya, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong has emphasised that the arrival of railways in the state does not equate to opening the floodgates to unchecked influx and settlement by outsiders a long-standing fear among pressure groups and [] The post Rlys will not open floodgates of people, asserts Deputy CM appeared first on The Shillong Times .

20 Apr 2025 2:25 am
Peoples choice: Prestone on Aadhaar row

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 11: Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong on Friday stated that while Aadhaar is required everywhere to avail various facilities provided by the state and the Centre, it is the sole discretion of the citizens whether to avail those facilities or not. A section of people are against Aadhaar registration. If [] The post Peoples choice: Prestone on Aadhaar row appeared first on The Shillong Times .

12 Apr 2025 2:25 am
Meghalaya govt asks people to register grievances over power bills

Shillong, Mar 27: Meghalaya government on Thursday urged the people to come forward with their grievances on high electricity bills and assured that the same would be sorted. Recalling that the government has been clarifying in the matter, Power Minister AT Mondol acknowledge that such could be the case due to faulty meters in few [] The post Meghalaya govt asks people to register grievances over power bills appeared first on The Shillong Times .

27 Mar 2025 5:05 pm
Police bust racket smuggling people from Bdesh to India; 3 held

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 19: Three individuals, including members of an organised human trafficking network smuggling people from Bangladesh to India, were arrested in Ri-Bhoi district on Tuesday evening. Ri-Bhoi Superintendent of Police, Vivekanand Singh Rathore, stated that the arrests were made based on credible information that Bangladeshi nationals were travelling from the Dawki [] The post Police bust racket smuggling people from Bdesh to India; 3 held appeared first on The Shillong

20 Mar 2025 2:15 am
Decision on rlys should be based on peoples will: Hek to Centre

SHILLONG, March 18: Cabinet Minister and BJP legislator, AL Hek has urged the central government to make a final decision on railways in Meghalaya based on the peoples will. Hek suggested that railways should debut in Khasi-Jaintia Hills region if people want it, and if they are against, the project should be scrapped. He emphasized [] The post Decision on rlys should be based on peoples will: Hek to Centre appeared first on The Shillong Times .

19 Mar 2025 3:54 am