Samtangtango ongtelaigiparangko ripingna aro rongtale rakkina kam kaenga ine CM kurachaka SHILLONG: World Environment Day-ko maniani bak gita Sukrobar salo dingtangmancha Shillong songjinmani Mawdiangdiang-o gital rikenggipa Meghalaya Legislative Assembly-o bol geani program-ko ongatangaha aro ia program-ko ongatanio adokni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, Assembly-ni Speaker Thomas A Sangma, Deputy Speaker Timothy D Shira Cabinet Minister-rang, [] The post World Environment Day-ni bak gita gital

Paris, June 6: For the first time in over a decade, the French Open womens final will feature the top two players in the world as World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and World No. 2 Coco Gauff prepare to face off for the Roland Garros crown. Sabalenka secured her maiden French Open final appearance by [] The post Gauff edges out Boisson to set up Roland Garros final with Sabalenka appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 6: A high-intensity search operation around Weisawdong Falls ended without a breakthrough on Friday, as search teams battled treacherous terrain, unpredictable weather, and dense forest cover for a fourth day in their efforts to trace missing Indore tourist Sonam Raghuvanshi. Multiple agencies were deployed across strategic zones, including the National [] The post Search for missing wife continues appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 6: The Health and Family Welfare Department has assured to take appropriate action based on the findings of a four-member fact-finding committee investigating the death of a pregnant womanPynche Barehwho tragically passed away at the Maternity and Child Hospital in Jowai on June 4. The department is cooperating fully with [] The post Health dept assures action in pregnant womans death appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, June 6: Robinder Sachdev, a noted foreign policy expert, on Friday reacted to the escalating conflict between US President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, calling it expected but surprisingly early. He warned that the clash between the two powerful figures would create a messy political and economic environment in the US [] The post Will create messy environment, huge impact on US: Foreign policy expert on Trump-Musk conflict appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, June 5: The court of B Khriam, Special Judge (POCSO), East Jaintia Hills, has sentenced one Boti Surong to 25 years of rigorous imprisonment for committing an offence under Section 6(1) of the POCSO Act along with fine of Rs 30,000. In default of payment, the convict will serve an additional two months of [] The post Man gets 25 yrs of RI for sexual assault of minor appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Guwahati, June 4: The Assam BJP has shortlisted 13 senior leaders as nominees for one Rajya Sabha seat in the biennial election to the Upper House to be held on June 19. The BJPs state election committee has received 13 applications for the nomination to the Rajya Sabha 2025, and after detailed discussions, the [] The post Rajya Sabha elections: Assam BJP shortlists 13 nominees for one seat appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Guwahati, June 3: Renowned journalist Prasanta Jyoti Baruah has joined The Assam Royal Global University (RGU) as a Distinguished Professor at the Royal School of Communication and Media. A veteran in the field, Baruah has served as the Executive Editor of The Assam Tribune for several decades, making notable contributions to journalism in Northeast India. [] The post Acclaimed journalist P J Baruah joins Royal Global University as Distinguished Professor appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG: Meghalaya aro Assam adokni gisepo meligrikna manjaenggipa damdok biaprang, jerangkon skanggipa bako adok damgnini sorkarirang agangrike tik kagrikahachim, ia simarango krongrangko rebaenggipa August 15 tariko songgnok ine Sombar salo, adokni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma parakataha. Sombar salo adok damgnini dilgiparang Guwahati-o tome chanchirimangani jaman iako adokni Chief Minister parakataha. Ia biaprangona agreba, adok [] The post Mlaya-Assam-ni damdok simarango krongrangko Aug 1

Stavanger, June 2: World champion D Gukesh got his revenge on Magnus Carlsen as he pounced on a blunder by the world no.1 to defeat him for the first time in a classical game, leaving the Norwegian superstar so frustrated that he banged his fist on the board after Round 6 of Norway Chess Tournament [] The post Gukesh upsets Carlsen in Norway Chess showdown appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Conrad K Sangma and Himanta Biswa Sarma agree to jointly address Guwahati flood issue; commission Kulsi power project From Our Special Correspondent GUWAHATI, June 2: Assam and Meghalaya on Monday resumed the Chief Minister-level talks here on three key interstate issues, while deciding to erect boundary pillars on five of the six areas of differences, [] The post Border talks: Assam, Mlaya to erect pillars in 5 border areas by Aug 15 appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Dhaka, June 1: Bangladeshs International Crimes Tribunal on Sunday indicted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and two others on several charges, including mass murder, for their alleged role in the violent crackdown on student-led protests last year. Sundays proceedings marked the start of Hasinas trial in absentia nearly 10 months after the ouster of her [] The post Bdesh tribunal indicts Hasina for mass murder appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Family moves PM, HM, CM, seeks deployment of central forces SHILLONG, June 1: Despite nine days of continuous search operations, the newlywed tourist couple from Indore remains untraced, forcing the family to appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma to involve the Army, Border Security [] The post No trace of missing tourist couple appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, June 1: The Voice of the People Party (VPP) on Sunday called the United Democratic Party (UDP) a rudderless and opportunistic force that is rapidly losing public trust and on track to become irrelevant by 2028. The UDP definitely will be a spent force by 2028 because people have decided to make it like [] The post VPP predicts downfall of rudderless UDP by 2028 appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Over 1,200 people affected in 49 villages across Meghalaya SHILLONG, June 1: At least six people have been reported missing, while four others have been injured, as relentless squally winds and torrential rains pounded Meghalaya over the past three days, leaving a trail of destruction across the state. With the IMD predicting more rain as [] The post Six missing in state, 4 hurt; IMD predicts more rainfall appeared first on The Shillong Times .

GUWAHATI, May 30: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said the issue of hill cutting in Meghalaya has aggravated the flood situation in the Jorabat area, and that the serious issue would be discussed with Chief Minister Conrad Sangma here on June 2. On June 2, I have invited Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad [] The post Himanta to discuss Jorabat hill-cutting issue with Conrad appeared first on The Shillong Times .

CM receives call from MHA, says doing all to trace tourists from MP By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 29: Pressure is mounting on the Meghalaya government from both Madhya Pradesh and the Home Ministry to trace the tourist couple from Indore who went missing in Sohra area on Saturday. However, despite five days of intense [] The post No trace of missing couple as pressure piles on Meghalaya appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 29: East Khasi Hills police on Thursday arrested a 24-year-old Assam man from Jorhat in connection with two sexual assault cases involving schoolgirls, to Shillong. Himan Gogoi was arrested in central Assams Jorhat on charges of molesting the minor girls in the Umsohsun and Police Bazar areas on two different [] The post Molestation case: Assam man held, being brought to city appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, May 28: The BJPs fact-finding team, constituted to investigate allegations of illegal coal mining and transportation in Meghalaya, seems to have turned in yet another empty outburst, full of claims but without any action. The committee, headed by BJP vice president and Tura MDC, Bernard Marak, was given 40 days to gather evidence. A [] The post Hek clueless on fate of BJPs fact-finding inquiry on coal appeared first on The Shillong Times .

NEW DELHI, May 28: Newly-appointed Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi, on Wednesday, came down heavily on the BJP-led NDA governments in Meghalaya and Assam over rampant illegal coal mining and drug trafficking through state-protected syndicates and demanded a CBI inquiry into the two serious issues. Addressing a press conference at the AICC headquarters here, Gogoi [] The post NDA govts in Assam, Meghalaya behind drug abuse, illegal coal mining: Gogoi appeared first on The Shillong Times .

World Heritage Site tag for Living Root Bridges Shillong, May 27: The Meghalaya government had missed deadline to submit the nomination dossier to secure UNESCO World Heritage status for the iconic Living Root Bridges, locally known as Jingkieng Jri. Chief of the Culture Unit at UNESCOs New Delhi South Asia Regional Office, Junhi Han explained [] The post Govt missed Feb deadline to submit nomination dossier appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, May 27: Buoyed by the record pass percentage of 96.02 in this years SSLC examination, riding the CM IMPACT programme, the state government is planning to introduce guidebooks for students from classes 1 to 10. Handbooks for teachers on teaching methodology are also being contemplated. Initially introduced for Class 10, these are now being [] The post Record SSLC result: Govt plans guidebooks for Classes 1-10 appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, May 27: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday assured his Madhya Pradesh counterpart Mohan Yadav of all help and support in tracing a tourist couple from Indore reported missing in the Sohra area since Saturday. Taking to social media, Yadav said he requested Sangma during a telephonic conversation to take quick and effective [] The post Hunt on for missing couple, Conrad assures MP CM appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, May 27: Hopes of an end to the NEHU impasse have been dashed with the NEHU Teachers Association, NEHU Non-teaching Staff Association, and NEHU Students Union on Tuesday warning the executive members of the universitys executive council (EC) not to attend the upcoming meeting scheduled in New Delhi on May 30. The meeting has [] The post NEHU bodies issue diktat to EC against attending Delhi meet appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, May 27: Following the order of the High Court of Meghalaya, the state government has constituted zonal task forces in several parts of Shillong, including Madanrting, Laban, Mawlai, Sadar, Rynjah, Lumdiengjri and Laitumkhrah traffic branches. The zonal task forces will be responsible for strategising and planning activities to alleviate traffic congestion in their respective [] The post Task force to address traffic woes appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, May 27: Power Minister AT Mondol on Tuesday visited the Ganol Dam and Powerhouse to assess the extent of garbage accumulation caused by recent heavy rains in the Ganol river basin. The inspection revealed that the debris was primarily the result of garbage washed down from upstream markets, picnic spots, commercial outlets, and forest [] The post Meghalaya Power Minister assesses state of Ganol Dam appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, May 26: According to former India captain Anil Kumble, Gujarat Titans leg-spinner Rashid Khans wicket-taking prowess seems to have diminished currently, resulting in the side having issues in the bowling department. Rashid is enduring one of his poorest seasons in the IPL, picking only nine wickets in 14 games at an average of [] The post Rashid Khan missing his wicket-taking edge appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 26: Police are coordinating with their counterparts in Assam and Nagaland in connection with the recent burglary at a State Bank of India (SBI) ATM kiosk in Mawkriah, East Khasi Hills. Thieves broke into the kiosk and stole approximately Rs 28.13 lakh after cutting open the machine. Speaking to reporters [] The post State police synergises with Assam, Nagaland to crack ATM theft case appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 26: Traffic personnel from Madanrting Police Station apprehended one person, identified as Nimu Chyrmang of Lad Rymbai, on Monday after heroin was found in his possession during a two-wheeler check at Saw Lad Junction. According to police, a total of 1.95 grams of heroin was recovered from 109 vials. East [] The post One in police net for possessing heroin in city appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi: Lack of a clear roadmap for reforms and holding elections continues to fuel a major political unrest in Bangladesh as Muhammad Yunus, who heads the interim government in the country, held a series of meetings over the weekend with leaders of various political parties who have been questioning his controversial policies and dubious [] The post Intense political unrest grips Bangladesh as Yunuss future hangs by a thread appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Washington, May 26: US President Donald Trump on Monday slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, claiming that the ongoing war between the two countries would never have erupted had he been in office at the time. Trumps remarks come in the wake of Russias latest massive air assault on Ukraine over [] The post Absolutely crazy: Trump slams Putin, Zelensky for escalating Russia-Ukraine war appeared first on The Shillong Times .

TURA, May 25: Former militant leader and Tura MDC Bernard Marak has accused the Centre and the state government of violating the tripartite agreement signed with the ANVC factions in 2014 and warned of legal action against them for their betrayal. In a statement issued on Sunday, the former ANVC(B) chief accused the state government [] The post MDC threatens to move court against govt over ANVC pact issue appeared first on The Shillong Times .

TURA: Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBOSE)-ni Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) porikkako pangna bilsian February aro March jarangosa ragenchimoba ia changode ia porikkako December jaon rana gita Education department tik kaahani gimin iako Federation of Achik Freedom (FAF) dol raken jegalataha. SSLC porikkako ia bilsini December jaon rana tik kaahani asel MBOSE-o kam kaenggiparang [] The post December jao SSLC porikka raaniko FAF jegala appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Guwahati, May 23: Assam Police foiled a drug peddling attempt in Cachar district on Friday, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced. Police conducted an operation in the Cachar district, resulting in the seizure of narcotics valued at Rs 3.11 crore. The operation against drugs was carried out by police on intelligence-backed information. Taking to X, [] The post Drugs worth more than Rs 3 crore seized in Assam appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Patricia Mukhim I have been writing a Friday column for this paper since the 1990s. In recent times I have had to make way for the growing number of columnists contributing excellent pieces to this newspaper. This week though, I felt that its important to remind readers and society in general that we need [] The post Time to grapple with national issues too appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New York/Dhaka, May 22: Human Rights Watch, a US-based advocacy group, has severely criticised Muhammad Yunus led interim government of Bangladesh for attempting to suppress the rights of supporters of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the Awami League party. The recent legislative initiatives by the interim government risk undermining fundamental freedoms, the rights body [] The post Yunus government in Bangladesh slammed for suppressing Awami League appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Washington, May 22: US President Donald Trump strongly condemned the shooting that killed two Israeli Embassy staffers outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, late Wednesday night (US time), calling it an act of anti-Semitism. The victims a male and a female employee of the Israeli Embassy were gunned down by an unidentified [] The post Radicalism has no place in US: Trump on shooting of Israeli Embassy staffers appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Engage in dialogue backed by facts rather than public accusations: Kyrmen By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 21: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said his government has approached a Supreme Court committee regarding the cutting of hills in Meghalaya, which he blamed for recurring waterlogging in Guwahati. Reacting sharply to Himantas remark, the [] The post Assam govt moves SC panel against hill-cutting in Mlaya appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG: Adita salrangna skang, Assam adokni skotong Guwahati songjinmao chi bananina Meghalaya adokkosa dos galtaiahani gimin iandake sakgipinko matnange dongaigija, adoktangon nalarangko nambate tarichina gita Assam sorkariko didiataha. Meghalaya adoko abrirangko choengani aselsa Guwahati songjinmao chirang banengani gimin uni sorkari, Supreme Court-na badi kadoangaha ine Budbar salo, Assam adokni Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma aganani [] The post Chi bananina Mlaya-ko matnangaigija nalar

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By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 19: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has assured that all necessary steps will be taken to address concerns and upgrade infrastructure to make the Shillong Government College of Engineering fully operational, as mandated by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The Chief Minister gave this assurance during his [] The post CM assures support to engineering college appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Dhaka, May 19: A top official of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Monday mounted a fierce challenge to the interim governments legitimacy, arguing that it lacks a democratic mandate to implement meaningful reforms and has pushed Bangladesh to the path of uncertainty. It is the primary responsibility of this government to take the necessary steps [] The post Unpredictable Yunus administration taking Bangladesh towards precariousness appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong expressway to extend up to Mizoram From Our Special Correspondent NEW DELHI, May 17: In a strategic move to reduce dependence on Bangladesh for maritime access to its Northeastern states, India is fast-tracking a high-speed highway corridor from Shillong to Silchar that will ultimately link the region to the Bay of Bengal via the [] The post India plans to bypass Bdesh on sea access to landlocked NE appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 17: Against the backdrop of the recent strain between India and Pakistan, Tura MP Saleng Sangma emphasised the strengthening of the Border Security Force hinting that things may take an ugly turn with Bangladesh anytime. He said making the BSF a stronger force must be among the governments top priorities. [] The post Saleng warns against possible Bangla antics appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Participants of an environment awareness programme, organised by Fashion Society Shillong recently, pose for a picture. As part of the programme, organised for the schools at Heritage Village in Mawphlang, various activities such as cleaning drive, slogan painting competition, and talks on the subjects of deforestation, mining, kitchen garden and waste management were conducted. The [] The post Participants of an environment awareness programme, organised by Fashion Society Shillong recently, po

SHILLONG, May 16: Meghalaya may be the official host of the 39th National Games in 2027, but not all disciplines will be hosted by the state. Sports Minister Shakliar Warjri on Friday stated that the central government has asked Meghalaya to ensure that all other Northeastern states are allowed to host at least one discipline. [] The post National Games to be held across NE states: Minister appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, May 16: North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) Vice Chancellor in-charge, Prof Sherwin Sungoh has announced that the 113th Academic Council (AC) meeting will take place on May 21 to discuss the academic future of the central institute in the wake of prolonged unrest over the demand for removal of Vice Chancellor, Prof Prabha Shankar Shukla. [] The post NEHU to hold Academic Council meet on May 21 to discuss academic future appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, May 16: Nearly three weeks after his arrest, Sandy Sohtun, president of the North-Eastern Hill University Students Union (NEHUSU), was released on bail on Friday. Sohtun was arrested on April 28 and remanded in judicial custody following an FIR lodged by Dr. Alok Singh, an assistant professor in the Hindi department. Singh accused Sohtun [] The post Faculty assault case: NEHUSU president out on bail appeared first on The Shillong Times .

A report by the PRS Legislative Research a non-profit engaged in research work to help legislators better understand their mandate and the public to seek accountability from their elected representatives, states that the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly met only 13 days in 2024. Considering that the legislature is the only platform where MLAs from the [] The post Assembly sessions short-circuited appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 15: A new report by PRS Legislative Research has revealed that the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly sat for only 13 days in 2024less than half a month of work in an entire year. The Constitution mandates State Legislatures to meet at least once in six months. Eleven states met this requirement [] The post Mlaya Assembly held sitting for only 13 days in 2024: Report appeared first on The Shillong Times .