GI sheets cover the facade of the iconic St. Anthonys Lower Primary School building at Don Bosco Square on Saturday as it braces to be dismantled. A G+4 building will replace the old building. The new building will bring necessary upgrades to accommodate the schools growing student population and prioritise safety, an aspect that has []

Shillong, Nov 30: The Meghalaya AIDS Control Society (MACS) organised an awareness programme on Thursday as a precursor to World AIDS Day, observed annually on December 1. The event, held at the SRGT Polo Ground, aimed to educate the public about HIV/AIDS, promote testing, and combat stigma associated with the disease. Following the programme, the []

From CK Nayak NEW DELHI, Nov 26: The traditional foods of the Northeast have high nutritional, social, and cultural values but they also have a high risk of contamination, a study by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said. Titled Ethnic foods of Northeast India: insight into the light of food safety and conducted []

By Gervasius Nongkseh We are yet to come to term with the tragic accident where Hudderfield Rymbui succumbed to injury, after a VIP escort vehicle, as alleged, hit his motorcycle. The accident has sparked broader discussions on pertinent pressing issues affecting the city, including privileges verses fundamental rights, personal verses civic rights and the like. []

Mumbai, November 23: Music maestro A.R. Rahman has issued a legal notice to slanderers, warning of dire consequences if objectionable content surrounding his divorce from his wife, Saira Banu, is not removed from their respective platforms. A.R. Rahman took to X (formerly Twitter) and shared this information through a four-page legal notice, which reads: TO [] The post A.R. Rahman issues legal notice to slanderers, warns of dire consequences appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, November 23: The NPP candidate Dr. Mehtab Chandee Agitok Sangma, wife of Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, is all set to win byelection to Gambegre LAC in Meghalaya. The result of the poll is being finalized. The post Dr. Mehtab Chandee Agitok Sangma set to win Meghalaya by-poll appeared first on The Shillong Times .

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New Delhi, Nov 22: Using technology can help mitigate food waste a critical challenge for Indias foodservice industry and also promote sustainable practices, according to a report on Friday. Food wastage can erode restaurant profits and also intensify environmental concerns, while millions around the globe suffer from undernourishment and malnutrition. Parthasaradhi Reddy Bokkala, [] The post Technology can address food wastage challenge in India: Report appeared first on The Shillong Times .

A child stands near Pt. Jawaharlal Nehrus wax statue at a museum on the occasion of Childrens Day, in Thiruvananthapuram, on Thursday. (PTI) The post A child stands near Pt. Jawaharlal Nehrus wax statue at a museum on the occasion of Childrens Day, in Thiruvananthapuram, on Thursday. appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Mumbai, Nov 14: On November 12, 2024, IIT Bombay hosted a symposium titled Pioneering the Future of Healthcare and Diagnostics Using 4D Omics. The event was organized by the Proteomics Lab, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering (BSBE) which showcased groundbreaking advancements in 4D-proteomics and 4D omics, areas primed to revolutionize diagnostics and personalized healthcare. The [] The post Mahima Chaudhry and Dr. Sanjeeva Srivastava Unveil 4D Omics Innovations for Cancer Diagnostics a

Our Bureau GAMBEGRE/SHILLONG, Nov 13: Residents of Gambegre voted in overwhelming numbers to elect their next MLA with voters lining up more than half an hour before booths were opened. Voting continued to be robust through the day with over 90.84% voters exercising their franchise. Votes will be counted on November 23. As per reports, [] The post Gambegre registers 90.84% turnout appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Bengaluru, Oct 31: Consumer electronics and medical device major BPL Groups founder and Chairman T.P.G. Nambiar passed away in Bengaluru early on Thursday. He was 94. Nambiars son-in-law and former Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar confirmed the news. It is with great sadness that I inform all abt the passing away of my father-in-law TPG Nambiar, []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Sep 23: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai on Monday said the ongoing ethnic unrest in Manipur has made drug cartels use the Meghalaya route to smuggle methamphetamine and heroin/morphine. By Meghalaya route, he meant the route from Jiribam to Meghalaya to Assam and other parts of India. []

New Delhi, Sep 20: Bucking the trend amid persisting global challenges, the ready-made garment (RMG) exports from the country clocked 11.9 per cent growth in August, compared to the same period last year. The cumulative RMG exports for the April-August period stood at $6,395 million (about $6.4 billion). The apparel exports kept its growth momentum []

Shillong, September 16: Bollywood sensation Bhumi Pednekar on Monday touched down in Delhi, and reached out to her fans for the best food recommendations. Taking to Instagram Stories, Bhumi, who has 9.4 million followers on the photo sharing application, shared a collage which features her selfie from the flight, a glimpse of Delhi []

Shillong, September 16: Love to binge on savoury snacks, ready meals, and sugar or artificially-sweetened beverages? Beware, every 10 per cent intake of these ultra-processed foods (UPF) may raise your risk of type 2 diabetes by 17 per cent, according to a study published in The Lancet Regional Health-Europe on Monday. Importantly, the study []

Shillong, September 15: Despite adverse climatic conditions that challenged mining operations, India has registered 5.85 per cent growth in coal production in the current fiscal to date, further highlighting the sectors efficiency and preparedness. From April 1 till September 12, the Ministry of Coal achieved a remarkable upswing in coal production, reaching a provisional []

Shillong, September 6: The country added 3.6 gigawatts (GW) of solar open access capacity in the first half of this year, a massive 153 per cent increase compared to the 1.4 GW installed in the same period last year, a report showed on Thursday. The capacity added in the first half of 2024 surpassed [] The post India adds record 3.6GW solar open access in Jan-June period: Report appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, September 6: Significant changes are unfolding in Indias food consumption pattern and the share of total household expenditure on food has declined substantially in rural and urban areas and across all states and union territories (UTs) since 1947, a government paper has revealed. It is the first time in modern India (post-independence) that [] The post Average household spending on food less than half for 1st time in modern India appeared first on The Shillong Times .

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SHILLONG, Sep 1: In the past three years, a total of 1,31,742 babies have been delivered in government hospitals and health centres across the state, according to official figures released recently. The data covers the period from 2021 to 2024. The year-wise breakdown of these deliveries shows 37,074 births in 2021-22, 45,442 in 2022-23, and [] The post Over 1.31 lakh babies delivered in govt hospitals over last 3 years appeared first on The Shillong Times .

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New Delhi, Sep 1 : Biomanufacturing and bio-foundry, which are part of the new BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment) policy, will drive Indias green growth, said Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology. He said this while formally releasing the pathbreaking new Bioeconomy policy at L Media [] The post Bio-manufacturing, Bio-foundry will promote Indias green growth: Dr. Jitendra Singh appeared first on The Shillong Times

Shillong, September 1: The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) saw 41 per cent growth (year-on-year) at record 14.96 billion transactions in the month of August, as total transaction amount touched Rs 20.61 lakh crore a 31 per cent YoY growth, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) data showed on Sunday. The average daily [] The post UPI transactions rise 41 pc to touch record 14.96 billion in August: NPCI appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Founding president of the KSU, (L) Bull Lyngdohs statue is unveiled by the HYC in the presence of others, at Motphran on Saturday. (ST) The post Founding president of the KSU, (L) Bull Lyngdohs statue is unveiled by the HYC in the presence of others, at Motphran on Saturday. appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, August 30: Indias core sector, comprising industries such as coal, electricity, steel, and cement, posted a 6.1 per cent growth in July after having slowed to 4 per cent in June, according to data released by the Commerce Ministry on Friday. The growth rate of the 8 core sector industries, for the first [] The post Indias core sector growth revs up to 6.1 pc in July appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Mumbai, Aug 29: Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan has recently leased his upscale Juhu property for a whopping Rs 4.5 lakh per month, underscoring the robust real estate activity in the area. According to a real-estate website, the property was registered with a stamp duty of Rs 42,500. The apartment located in the Siddhi Vinayak Presidency [] The post Kartik Aryan leases out Rs 17.5 crore Juhu property for a whopping rent! appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, August 23: Indias foreign exchange reserves jumped by US $4.55 billion to $674.7 billion during the week ended August 16, according to the latest figures released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday. On August 2, the forex kitty had soared to a lifetime high of $674.9 billion after which it [] The post Indias forex kitty surges by $4.6 billion to $674.7 billion appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, August 23: The Election Commission of India (ECI) said on Friday that 6.67 lakh voters will exercise their franchise in seven Assembly constituencies of Jammu and Kashmirs Anantnag district on September 18 at 844 polling stations. An ECI statement said that over 6.67 lakh voters across 7 constituencies will vote at 844 polling [] The post 6.67 lakh electors to vote in 1st phase in 7 seats of J&Ks Anantnag appeared first on The Shillong Times .