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Justice Delayed, Purpose Defeated

The persistent backlog of nearly 500 cases involving crimes against women and children in Jammu and Kashmirs Fast Track Special Courts is not jus

World No. 1 Chakravarthy achieves career-best rating in ICC T20I bowler rankings

DUBAI, Dec 17: India spinner Varun Chakravarthy on Wednesday consolidated his position at the top of the ICC Mens T20I Bowler Rankings, reaching

Investigate selection of Santosh Trophy players: Manjit

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SAMBA, Dec 17: Apni Party provincial president for Jammu, Manjit Singh here today demanded fair investigation into

Four houses gutted in massive fire

Excelsior Correspondent BHADERWAH, Dec 17: In a major fire incident that erupted in Karal Mohalla locality of Puneja village here today, four res

HC ends 12-year ordeal, 108 families to finally get relief

Long-standing stay on shops allotment at Batamaloo lifted *Says courts cant be misused to create stagnation Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Dec 17: Bringin

JU flags off students team for Ashtalakshmi Darshan Youth Exchange Programme

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 17: The University of Jammu today flagged off a team of students selected to participate in the prestigious As

OnlyFans creator Blake Mitchell (Lane Rogers) dies after motorcycle crash here's what happened

Blake Mitchell death: OnlyFans creator Lane Rogers, known online as Blake Mitchell, tragically passed away at 31 following a motorcycle accident

PDP stages protest, blocks NH over NCs unfulfilled promises

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 17: The Jammu wing of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) today staged a strong protest against the Omar led Na

Deeply moving: PM Modi on Vande Mataram rendition by Ethiopian singers

ADDIS ABABA, Dec 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi described as deeply moving a rendition of Vande Mataram performed by singers at a banquet hoste

Gipin adokni taxi-rangko champengsona niam dongja: Dy CM

SHILLONG: Gipin adokrangoni Meghalaya adokona manderangko salbaenggipa tourist taxi-rangko champengsona niam dongja ine adokni Deputy Chief Minis

NH-217 ramako apalbatatanio somoi gita uiatja ine songni manderang matnanga

RONGJENG: National Highway (NH)-217 ramako apalbatate tarianio, East Garo Hills ajani dingtang dingtang songrangna nangchongmotgipa uiatanirangko

Cops Crack 2 Theft Cases, Recover Haul Worth Rs30 Lakh

Superintendent of police V. Harshavardhan Raju on Wednesday commended the investigation teams and announced rewards for their efforts.

Demand For Hindupur As District Headquarters Rising

These activists are mounting pressure on Hindupur MLA Nandamuri Balakrishna to be part of their movement to make Hindupur as the district headqua

Education ultimately rests on the well-being of teachers

Editor, Apropos the article When Policy Forgets the Teacher: Reflections on NEP and Academic Life authored by Bhogtoram Mawroh and published in T

Babu Soso Tham, Khasi Language and Eighth Schedule

By Kyrsoibor Pyrtuh December 18, 2025, marks the 85th Death Anniversary of Babu Soso Tham and to pay homage to the bard of Hynniewtrep land and p

Talent Without Political Will in Meghalaya

A Nail Without a Hammer By Roy Kupar Synrem A nail is useless unless driven by the hammer. In the same way, talents are useless unless driven by

Father, Son Killed In Road Accident

The incident occurred around 4.30 am between Kurnool Road and Durganagar Crossroads. According to police, the victims were asleep inside their hu

Careys ton, Khawajas 82 help Australia reach 326-8 on Day 1

3rd Ashes Test Adelaide, Dec 17: Alex Carey posted a hometown hundred and Usman Khawaja scored 82 after a dramatic, last-minute recall to help Au

BCCI scheduling under scanner as fourth India-SA T20I called off

Lucknow, Dec 17: The fourth T20I between India and South Africa was called off on Wednesday owing to poor visibility after a dense layer of smog

Joe Burns set to miss T20 WC as Italy confirm Madsen as captain

Rome, Dec 17: Former Australia batter Joe Burns, who led Italy to its first-ever T20 World Cup qualification, will be omitted from the European n

Is Dan Bongino leaving the FBI? Trump hints FBI deputy director may exit role to go back to his show

Dan Bongino: FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino is reportedly preparing to leave his post, with President Trump suggesting he wishes to return to hi

HC increases maintenance of wife 7x, SC stays order

Div Com reviews process of Flood Plain Zoning along Jhelum

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 17: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Wednesday chaired a meeting of the Irrigation and Floo

Court denies bail to LeT OGW

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 17: A Special UAPA Court has rejected the interim bail plea of accused Mohd Rafi alias Lala, after the State I

Chairman DDC reviews RDD works, PRI grant utilization in Doda

Excelsior Correspondent DODA, Dec 17: Chairman District Development Council (DDC) Doda, Dhananter Singh Kotwal today chaired a comprehensive revi

Estimates Committee reviews functioning of I&C Deptt

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 17: The Committee on Estimates today held a meeting at Assembly Complex here to review and examine the functio

U.S. Senate confirms private astronaut, Musk ally Jared Isaacman as NASA chief

The vote on Mr. Isaacman, who Mr. Trump removed and then renamed as NASA administrator nominee this year, passed 67-30, two weeks after he told s

Finance Deptt flags queries on 30-bed Emergency units in GMCs

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 17: Health and Medical Education Department has sought detailed clarifications from the Principals of Governme

One held with 7 gm heroin like substance

Excelsior Correspondent KISHTWAR, Dec 17: Police here today arrested a drug peddler and recovered 7 grams of heroin like narcotic substance from

48 Shops at Jagti allotted through fair process: RRC

Group of migrants protest Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 17: Outrightly rejecting that there were any irregularities in the allotment of the

MSJK stages protest demonstration

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 17: Activists of Mission Statehood Jammu Kashmir (MSJK) led by their president, Sunil Dimple here today staged

After 9-year gap, government launches national mental health survey

Smile Suite Dental Clinic organises free dental camp

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 17: Smile Suite Dental Clinic and Orthodontic Centre, Talab Tillo, organised a two-day free dental check-up an

Rupee Rebounds Most In 7 Months On RBI's Huge Dollar Selling

The pressure on the currency is being driven by uncertainty around the India-US trade deal, continued foreign institutional investor (FII) outflo

India's first hydrogen taxi hit by boat, damaged

Netanyahu approves $35 billion natural gas export deal to Egypt, biggest in Israeli history

The gas will be delivered to Egypt over the next 15 years by U.S. energy giant Chevron, a key owner of the gas field off Israel's coast in the Me

Debate On G RAM G Bill Concluded, Minister Shivraj Chouhan To Respond Today

The Lok Sabha, in the wee hours of Thursday, completed the discussion on the new rural jobs bill that seeks to replace the 20-year-old MGNREG Act

They served with honor: Trump pays respects to Iowa Guardsmen and interpreter killed in Syria

State lad wins overall Mr. India title in Denims category

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 17: Meghalayas Edmund Arnold Myrthong secured the prestigious overall Mr. India 2025 title in the Denims category d

Webinar on Career Compass on December 21

The webinar will seek to offer clarity on career pathways beyond academics for students across disciplines, with a focus on real-world readiness,

Protesters march towards Indian mission in Bdesh capital, police block their march

DHAKA, Dec 17: A large group of protesters, marching towards the Indian High Commission in Dhaka, was stopped by police on Wednesday, hours after

VSP Sets New Record in Single-Day Hot Metal Output

TD State president and Gajuwaka MLA Palla Srinivasa Rao described the achievement as a significant milestone, noting that the plant had exceeded

Mlaya names Santosh Trophy squad as captain Hardy seeks fans turnout

By Our Reporter Shillong, Dec 17: The Meghalaya Football Association announced its squad today for the upcoming Senior Mens National Football Cha

Netflix signs multi-year Barstool Sports deal to stream top podcasts starting 2026 here's what sports fans need to know

Barstool Netflix: Netflix is expanding its sports media offerings by partnering with Barstool Sports for a multi-year deal. Starting in early 202

Delhi riots case: court acquits five accused of arson, rioting

The assertion on behalf of the accused that they had been falsely implicated in this case in order to solve this case cannot be completely brushe

FIFA slashes price of some WC tickets to $60 after fans backlash

Geneva, Dec 17: FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets for teams most loyal fans following a global backlash and some will get $60 seat

Mlaya set Mizoram 248 to win going into Day 3 of Cooch Behar Trophy

By Our Reporter Shillong, Dec 17: Meghalaya have set Mizoram 248 to win in their U-19 mens Cooch Behar Trophy 2025-26 plate group match at the en

Mock drill and training on flood preparedness

From Our Correspondent DADENGGRE, Dec 17: The Office of the Block Development Officer, Dadenggre C&RD Block, in collaboration with the Office of

ACHIK demands immediate recruitment and policy adherence at state university

From Our Correspondent TURA, Dec 17: The Achik Conscious Holistically Integrated Krima (ACHIK) has demanded immediate recruitment and strict adhe

Govt asked to upgrade WKH district library into Multi-Convention Centre

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 17: The youth wing of Hill State Peoples Democratic Party (HSPDP), West Khasi Hills, on Wednesday urged Arts and Cu

Will personally visit village or locality declared drug-free: Guv

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 17: Expressing concern over the growing drug menace in the state, Governor CH Vijayashankar convened a meeting of k

Eyeing polls, Khaleda Zias self-exiled son Tarique Rahman plans return to Bangladesh after 17 years

The demand for Mr. Rahmans returnhas been strong especially as his mother, former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, has been hospitalised for weeks bec

Will Obamacare subsidies be extended? Four Republicans defy party to force House vote on ACA funding

Republicans Obamacare: Four House Republicans joined Democrats on a discharge petition to force a vote on extending Obamacare subsidies, set to e

IIM-K welcomes 18th batch of EPGPIL

India summons envoy as Bangladesh tension rises

Conrad seeks govt-citizen synergy for smarter city

Beautification drive launched at Mawlai Mawroh By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 17: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Wednesday said that meaningfu

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Cong holds protest in city, alleges misuse of central agencies by BJP

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 17: The Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) on Wednesday held a protest meeting at the Congress Bhavan here

ED Arrests Ex-CMs Aide In Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam

The ED produced her in the Special PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act) here on Wednesday which sent her to two-day remand, ED sources said.

Relief for Marten landfill site

Over two lakh tonnes of legacy waste recycled By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 17: More than two lakh tonnes of legacy waste have been recycled from

Nongpoh Sirdarship Elaka gets new Acting Sirdar

From Our Correspondent NONGPOH, Dec 17: In view of a series of developments that adversely affected the functioning of the Nongpoh Sirdarship Ela

Centre is expected to release pending JJM funds by Jan: PHE min

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 17: Public Health Engineering (PHE) Minister Marcuise Marak on Wednesday said that the Centre is expected to releas

Meghalaya eyes better household LPG coverage with PM Ujjwala Yojana 3.0

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 17: Meghalaya, which has one of the lowest LPG penetration rates in the country and remains below the national aver

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Thursday December 18, 2025

Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 30C and 13C respectively.

HC directs govt to file progress report on city road repairs

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 17: The High Court of Meghalaya has directed the state government to file a progress report on complaints regarding

Elections will show if UDP is growing or sinking: Kyrmen

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 17: Amid claims by rival parties that the United Democratic Party (UDP) is sinking, party leader Kyrmen Shylla on W

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Info sought on abandoned kids The District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Ri-Bhoi, has informed that an infant, aged nine months, and his siblings

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22-year-old Wins Sarpanch Election in Mahbubabad District

In Mulugu district, Adivasi residents of Penugolu village trekked 17 km through hills and forest terrain to reach polling stations in Wazedu mand

Emergency Council Meet On Thursday

The ruling Telugu Desam is now in a comfortable position following a series of defections from the YSRC.

10 Flights Cancelled At Delhi Airport Due To Low Visibility

Ten flights were cancelled at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, New Delhi, on Wednesday morning due to low visibility conditions, airpor

DME Invites Applications for Temporary Transfers

The DME has directed principles of government medical colleges, nursing colleges and superintendents of government general hospitals to circulate

Bhumana Alleges TTD Lost Rs.500 Crore in Oberoi Land Deal

Bhumana alleged that while resolving the naming issue, the government has facilitated an unprecedented land swap, replacing the originally allott

Five Thalassemia Patients Contract HIV After Blood Transfusions In MP

The first incident of a thalassemia patient getting infected with HIV after blood transfusion in the district hospital in Satna was reported in M

Padma Shri Awardee Mogilaiah Scrubs Posters Off Artwork

Speaking to Deccan Chronicle, Mogilaiah said he was deeply hurt to see posters pasted over artwork, leaving it looking unsightly.

AP Government Presents Rs.2.5 Crore Cash Reward to Cricketer Sree Charani

Charani had played a crucial role in India lifting the coveted ICC Womens One-Day International World Cup.

Dont miss it: Decembers overlooked Ursid meteor shower peaks next week here is date, time, place and all details

Ursid meteor shower 2025: Look up for the Ursid meteor shower this year. It peaks on the night of December 21 into the early morning of December

Flu cases surge across Europe as WHO warns of early and intense winter outbreak

Flu cases are rising quickly across Europe, worrying health officials and hospitals. The World Health Organization says many countries are seeing

Rly Pensioners Demand Restoration Of Old Pension Plan

The pensioners belonging to Central government, especially the railway staff urged the government to engage in constructive dialogue and to addre

Parliament Passes Bill Allowing 100% FDI In Insurance Sector

Parliament on Wednesday passed the 'Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025', with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman a

Hyderabad: Police SI Loses Rs 39.3 Lakh in WhatsApp Trading Scam

The fraudsters continued to persuade him by displaying manipulated profit figures on the application. Trusting these claims, the victim made mult

ET Awards for Corporate Excellence 2025: Cyrus Poonawalla honoured with 'Lifetime Achievement Award'

Serum Institute of India, founded by Cyrus Poonawalla, has significantly impacted global public health by providing affordable vaccines to low- a

More than 10% posts vacant in Delhi Police, says Minister

ACB Court Okays CM Revanth's Visit to Davos

Revanth Reddy is on bail in the vote for note case and conditions were imposed while issuing bail to him which included surrender of passport amn

ET Awards for Corporate Excellence 2025: Groww chief Lalit Keshre named entrepreneur of the year

Lalit Keshre, cofounder of Groww, has been recognized as Entrepreneur of the Year for disrupting stock broking and wealth management. The digital

Andhra Pradesh Hopes for 100 Seats in Each of 5 New Medical Colleges

These colleges are coming up at Markapur, Pulivendula, Adoni, Madanapalle and Piduguralla under Phase-2 of the development of medical colleges in

Farmers give 20-day ultimatum for closure of ethanol plant in Hanumangarh

Farmers in the region fear that the factory would create a livelihood crisis by making the agricultural land barren through groundwater contamina

Lok Sabha passes Nuclear Bill, opens door for private players

The Lower House of Parliament passed the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (Shanti) Bill by voice v

Carpooling app in the works to cut emissions: Sirsa

Overhaul of PUC centres under way, Sirsa says, accuses AAP of burning waste to spike air pollution; lodge FIR if you have evidence: Oppn. party

Family Alleges Black Magic in Techies Death Protests in Jagtial

The late-night protest triggered tension and fear among villagers. While the local community continues to mourn the loss of a highly educated you