Chennai, Mar 29: Actor Mohan Ravi on Saturday released the first look of director Mu Murans much-awaited action entertainer Blackmail, featuring actor, music director and producer G V Prakash in the lead. Taking to his X timeline, actor Mohan Ravi wrote, Happy to launch the first look poster of @jds_filmfactory First feature film, BLACKMAIL directed [] The post First look of G V Prakash-starrer Blackmail released appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Imphal, March 29: A mild quake, measuring 3.8 on the Richter scale, shook Manipurs Noney district and adjoining areas on Saturday, officials said. States Disaster Management officials said that there has been no immediate report of loss of life or damage to property due to the earthquake. As per the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) [] The post 3.8-magnitude earthquake shakes Manipur, no casualties reported appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Yangon, March 29: A total of 1,644 people died and 3,408 were injured, and 139 remained missing due to the powerful earthquake in Myanmar, said the Information Team of the State Administration Council on Saturday. A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake, followed by a 6.4 magnitude aftershock minutes later, struck Myanmars Mandalay region on Friday, causing [] The post Death toll rises to 1,644 following powerful earthquake in Myanmar appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Kathmandu, March 29: Curfew order, restricting movement, gatherings, and protests, was lifted in Nepals Baneshwar-Tinkune stretch and surrounding areas on Saturday as tension eased. Till now, 51 people, mostly top pro-monarchy protestors, including the senior vice-chairman of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party Rabindra Mishra, General Secretary Dhawal Sumsher Rana, Swagat Nepal, Shepherd Limbu and Santosh Tamang, [] The post Curfew lifted in Nepal, 51 pro-monarchy protesters arrested after deadly vi

Shillong, March 28: The East Khasi Hills Cricket Associations Inter Office Cum Corporate League T20 Cricket Tournament 2025 has reached its final stage, with Combine SHG and Ribhoi Office Combine securing their spots in the title clash after winning their respective semi-final matches. In the first semi-final, Combine SHG took on MLP Sohra in a [] The post Combine SHG, Ribhoi Office advance to final in inter-office T20 appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Chennai, March 28: Skipper Rajat Patidars fortuitous fifty received excellent support from an unerring set of bowlers as Royal Challengers Bengaluru snapped a 17-year winless streak at Chepauk with a huge 50-run win over Chennai Super Kings here on Friday. Having fought their way to a competitive 196/7, RCB applied the perfect squeeze on CSK [] The post RCB crush CSK by 50 runs to end 17-year wait for Chepauk victory appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Ahmedabad, March 28: Skipper Hardik Pandyas much-anticipated comeback after serving a one-match ban will lend the required balance to Mumbai Indians line-up when they take on an equally desperate Gujarat Titans here on Saturday as both teams are chasing their first victory in the ongoing edition of the IPL. Mumbai could not break their long [] The post Pandyas comeback to boost MI; Sirajs form concerns Titans appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, March 28: After Sunrisers Hyderabad lost to Lucknow Super Giants by five wickets in IPL 2025, head coach Daniel Vettori said the side will take positives from the defeat and go with a slightly different plan when facing Delhi Capitals in Visakhapatnam on Sunday. At the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, LSG didnt allow [] The post SRH will go with slightly different plan appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter Shillong, March 28: Shillong Lajong is set to return to its home turf after a long spell of away fixtures as they take on Aizawl FC in a highly anticipated North-East Derby in the I-League. The clash is scheduled for Saturday at 7 PM at the SSA Stadium in Shillong. This fixture [] The post Lajong set for north-east derby against Aizawl in I-League appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter Shillong, March 28: The Assam Rifles successfully hosted the third edition of the Assam Rifles Sentinels Cup, a football tournament aimed at promoting sports and youth engagement in the Northeast. The competition saw enthusiastic participation from ten teams representing Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Manipur, Tripura, and Assam, alongside teams from Assam [] The post 164 TA (Naga) triumph in Assam Rifles Sentinels Cup final appeared first on The Shillong Times

By Our Reporter Shillong, March 28: St. Anthonys Higher Secondary School, Shillong, is set to host its 94th Annual Sports Meet on Friday, April 4, 2025, at the Don Bosco Mini Stadium. The event will commence at 9:00 AM, promising a day filled with sporting excellence and competitive spirit. The inaugural function in the morning [] The post St. Anthonys HSS to host Annual Sports Meet appeared first on The Shillong Times .

TURA: Batanggimin 2012 bilsio, North Garo Hills ajani Resubelpara Higher Secondary School-ni skigipa saksako soote galanina police-rang, Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) bobil dolni gitcham area commander saksako rimaha ine uiataha. 2012 bilsio Resubelpara Higher Secondary School-ni skigipa Denybirth G Momin sagiko, uni nokdangni mikkango soote galahani gimin GNLA Northern Zone-ni gitcham area commander Laben [] The post 2012 bilsio skigipako sootanina GNLA-ni gitcham commander-ko rima appea

SHILLONG: Drugs ba pekatgipa samrangko warachakaniara sorkarini daitosan ongja indiba songsalni daitoba onga ine adoko iandakgipa pekatgipa sam jakkalanirangko warachakanio adoko songdongenggipa dingtang dingtang jatrangkoba bakrimchina adokni Social Welfare Minister Paul Lyngdoh didiataha. Meghalaya aro Arunachal Pradesh adokni doctor-rangna Shillong songjinmani SANKER-o ongatanggipa Addiction Medicine-ni Training program-o ua jinmana aganprakengon, pekatgipa sam jakkalaniko warachakanio adok [

WILLIAMNAGAR: Sukrobar salo, East Garo Hills ajani District Education Office, National Science Day-ko maniani bak gita Science & Technology For a Sustainable Future ine pangchakaniko donenba salsana District Level Science, Mathematics aro Environment Exhibition-ko Williamnagar-ni DRDA Hall-o ongatangaha. Ia Exhibition-ko ongatanio, East Garo Hills ajani Additional Deputy Commissioner DA Sangma, mongsonggipa sokgipa onge bak raangaha [] The post EGH-o salsana District Level Science Exhibition-ko

Shillong, Mar 28: Meghalaya Government will introduce the use of QR Code on liquor being sold in the State in the next two months. A meeting was held on Friday to discuss about the implementation of the new system The Commissioner and Secretary, Matsiewdor War Nongbri informed that with this move, there will be end-to-end [] The post Meghalaya to introduce QR code on liquor sale appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Guwahati, March 28: As part of its sustained community-centric efforts for mitigation of human elephant conflict (HEC) and facilitating coexistence in HEC-affected areas, premier biodiversity conservation organization Aaranyak has recently installed 25 solar street lights (SSL) in certain HEC hotspots in Goalpara district of Assam and West Garo Hills (WGH) district of Meghalaya. These solar [] The post Solar streetlights installed 16 HEC-hit villages in WGH-Goalpara landscape for HEC mitigation

Shillong, Mar 28: The Assam government has reaffirmed its commitment to resolve the inter-state boundary dispute with Meghalaya in the remaining six areas in the second phase. Speaking to reporters here, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that out of the six pending areas of dispute, three areas can be resolved any time. [] The post Assam govt committed to resolve boundary disputes with Meghalaya : Himanta appeared first on The Shillong Times .

TURA: Batanggimin bilsibri ongna sipile North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) Tura Campus-ko Director-in-Charge-ni ningosa chalaie dingtang dingtang nengnikanirangko chagrongna nangahaoba dao Dr Fameline K Marak-ko Tura Campus-ni Pro-Vice Chancellor (PVC) songahani gimin dingtanganiko nikna mangnok ine NEHU Tura Campus-ni Post Graduate Students Union (PGSU), mittelpilaniko parakataha. PGSU-ni president Chakram D Sangma-ni parakatani gitade, Tura Campus-ko [] The post NEHU Tura Campus-na PVC-ko so

SHILLONG: Umiam Dam gita gari gorarang rerurajringengani gimin ia dam-na manderang kenchaktokengon, ia dam-ko naljoke rakkina uni department, nirokjringenga aro pilak nanga jakurangko deenga ine Bristibar salo, adokni Power Minister AT Mondal, kurachakaniko onangaha. Mondal-ni kobor ratimgipa manderangna parakatani gitade, Power department aro Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL), Umiam Dam-ko name rakkina kamrangko kaenga. Umiam [] The post Umiam Dam-ko naljoke rakkina sorkari nirokjrin

TURA: Tura-ni Babupara jolo donggipa Garo Labour Corps-ni Cenotaph-ko pegalenba gital dake riktaina miksongengani gimin Bristibar salo Tura-ni Mothers Union, GSMC, ACHIK aro uandakgipa dingtang dingtang Civil Society Organisation (CSO)-rang, adokni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma-ko uni noko grongenba chanchirimangaha. Ia tomanio Garo Hills-ni dingtang dingtang dolrang, Chief Minister baksa chanchirimengon, Garo Labour Corps-ni Cenotaph-ko [] The post Cenotaph-ko rikani bidingo CSO-rang, CM-ko gr

AMPATI: Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)-ni ningo South West Garo Hills ajani Belbari songo gital Job Card-rangko sualataha. Songadam nokadamrango donggipa manderang, kamrangko kae chana cholrangchi manchina gita ia songni manderangna, MGNREGA-ni ningo gital Job Card-rangko sualataha. Ia Job Card-rangko songni Village Employment Council (VEC)-o president onge kamko kaenggipa president Haiba Ram [] The post SWGH-ni Belbari songo gital Job Card-rangko suala appeared

SHILLONG: Bristibar salo, skanggipa changna North East Food Safety Conclave-ko Shillong-o ongatangaha aro ia tombimonganiko ongatanio salgro salaram adokrango donggipa dingtang dingtang biaprangoni chaani tarigiparang bak raangtokaha. Ia program-ko ongatanio Meghalaya adokni State Food Testing Laboratory (STFL)-o Organic Testing Unit-koba kulijolaha. Ia program-ko ongatanio adokni Health Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh, mongsonggipa sokgipa onge jinmana aganprakangengon, chaanirangko [] The post Shill

SHILLONG: Ia sal somoirango banga nokdangrangan nangana bate bijolini bill-rang sokenga ine matnangaranirangko nikna manengani gimin iandake bill sokaniko namatna adok sorkari kurachakaniko onangaha aro iandake bill-rang bate sokon seachi badi kachina gita adokni manderangko didiangaha. Chinga iani bidingo bangen talatanirangko onmanaha aro banoba iandake bill-rang sokgenchimode Revenue section-ni AWD-ona badi kaaniko rabana nanga. Chinga [] The post Nangana bate bijoli bill sokaniko namatna sor

Hyderabad, March 27: Shardul Thakurs four-wicket haul and a sensational display of power-hitting from Nicholas Pooran set up a five-wicket win for Lucknow Super Giants over Sunrisers Hyderabad in an IPL match here on Thursday. Shardul continued his dream comeback returning with figures of 4/34 to help LSG restrict a power-packed SRH to 190 for [] The post Shardul, Pooran help LSG beat SRH appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Monojit Mandal You know, for years, weve been dreaming about Indian football finally taking off. Weve had big promisesfancy development plans, foreign coaches with impressive resumes, and a shiny domestic league thats supposed to change everything. But every time I watch the national team play, it feels like were stuck in the same old [] The post Lost in transition: The unfulfilled promise of Indian football appeared first on The Shillong Times .

From Our Correspondent Tura, March 27: The ICFAI University, Meghalaya, Tura Campus, in collaboration with the District Football Association, Tura, and the District Sports Office, West Garo Hills, officially launched the Super 5 NJY Memorial Cup 2025 Futsal Tournament on Thursday at GBHSS Chandmari Football Turf, Tura. The opening ceremony began at 10:00 AM, with [] The post Futsal tournament kicks off in Tura appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, March 27: In a step towards ensuring food safety and promoting the organic produce, the virtual launch of the Organic Testing Unit at State Food Testing Laboratory (SFTL), Meghalaya was facilitated during the Regional Conclave on Food Safety. The initiative aims to enhance food quality monitoring and promote organic standards in the region. The [] The post Organic Testing Unit launched at SFTL, Meghalaya appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Investing in the stock market has become easier than ever, thanks to digital platforms that allow individuals to trade from the comfort of their homes. Gone are the days when traders had to visit brokerage offices or make phone calls to place orders. With Online Equity Trading in India, anyone with a computer or smartphone [] The post 7 Benefits of Doing Online Trading in India appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 26: The Bangladeshi Cricket Frog (Minervarya asmati), previously known only from Bangladesh, Manipur and Mizoram, has unexpectedly made its way into Meghalaya. Scientists from St. Edmunds College, Shillong, stumbled upon this amphibian newcomer during a herpetological survey, marking the species first-ever recorded presence in the state. This discovery extends the [] The post In a first, Bdeshi Cricket Frog hops into Meghalaya appeared first on The Shillong Times

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 26: The State Cabinet on Wednesday approved a proposal to double the number of casual leave days for government employees from 15 to 30 per year. Briefing the press, Cabinet Minister and MDA spokesperson Paul Lyngdoh stated that the existing arrangement was outdated, as it only allowed government employees 15 [] The post Cabinet doubles casual leaves for govt staff to 30 appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Guwahati, March 26: Quinton de Kock struck a magnificent 97 not out on a tacky Barsapara wicket, anchoring Kolkata Knight Riders chase to perfection as they secured a dominant eight-wicket win against Rajasthan Royals in their IPL clash on Wednesday. Opting to bowl, KKRs disciplined bowling attack, led by their spin duo Varun Chakravarthy (2/17) [] The post De Kocks 97 helps KKR pip RR appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Hyderabad, March 26: Having lost their opening clash, Rishabh Pants Lucknow Super Giants will be wary of Sunrisers Hyderabads ultra-aggressive approach with the bat when the two teams face off in the Indian Premier League here on Thursday. Last years runner-up SRH picked up from where they had left off in the opening clash to [] The post Lucknow wary of Hyderabads ultra-aggressive batting approach appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, March 26: Angry and disappointed at India playing out a 0-0 draw against Bangladesh in the AFC Asian Cup qualifying round match, head coach Manolo Marquez said his team has gone two-three steps back since the first match under him last year. At the end of a scrappy contest between the two familiar rivals, [] The post India head coach Marquez slams teams poor show against Bangladesh appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter Shillong, March 26: A 15-member contingent from Meghalaya is set to compete in the Karate India Organisations U-21 and Senior National Championship 2025, which will be held in Hyderabad from March 27-29, 2025 at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium. The team, selected by the All Meghalaya Karate-Do Association, will be led by coach [] The post Mlaya karatekas to take part in U-21, senior nationals appeared first on The Shillong Times .

From Our Correspondent Tura, March 26: The ICFAI University, Meghalaya, in association with the District Football Association, Tura, and the District Sports Office, West Garo Hills, is set to kick off the highly anticipated Super 5 NJY Memorial Cup 2025 Futsal Tournament on March 27. The tournament will commence at 9:00 AM at the GBHSS [] The post Futsal tourney in Tura from today appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter Shillong, March 26: The East Khasi Hills Cricket Associations Inter Office Cum Corporate League T20 Cricket Tournament 2025 witnessed two thrilling encounters on Day 10, with Combine SHG and PHE Sohra Division securing victories in their respective matches. SSA Shella Bholaganj won the toss and opted to bat first but struggled against [] The post Combine SHG, PHE Sohra bag wins as Corporate League T20 enters semis appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter Shillong, March 26: Table tennis enthusiasts in the city are in for an exciting competition as Satsang Vihar Shillong, in collaboration with Laban Sports Table Tennis Academy, is set to host a Table Tennis Tournament on April 4-5, 2025. The event, welcomes participants with free entry, . The tournament will take place [] The post Table tennis tourney in city in April appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Johannesburg, March 26: Following US President Donald Trumps nomination of Leo Brent Bozell III as Ambassador to South Africa amid tensions between the two countries, some analysts view this swift appointment as a sign that the Trump administration is ready to engage with South Africa. Local political analyst Sandile Swana on Wednesday described Bozell as [] The post Trump nominates ambassador to South Africa amid diplomatic tensions appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, Marcg 26: USTM Chancellor Mahbubul Hoque, recently arrested by Assam police over exam malpractice allegations, met Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma at his residence on Wednesday. Speaking after the meeting, Hoque said the CM had given him valuable advice, which he intended to follow. He declined to disclose further details but emphasized USTMs [] The post USTM Chancellor meets Meghalaya CM appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Match starts at 7:30 pm Visakhapatnam, March 23: With their respective leaders switching camps and squads undergoing major overhauls, both Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants, under new captains, will be eager to make a strong start to their IPL campaign when they face off here on Monday. For a second year running, the Dr [] The post DC, LSG aim for strong IPL start appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Chennai, March 23: Afghanistan mystery spinner Noor Ahmad excelled on his Chennai Super Kings debut before skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad stuck a sublime fifty to set up a four-wicket win over their biggest rival Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League here on Sunday. Ahmads four-wicket haul limited Mumbai Indians to a below-par 155/9 after the [] The post CSK beat Mumbai by four wickets appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, March 23: Punjab powerlifter Jaspreet Kaur grabbed a share of the spotlight with two special archers as she bettered her own the national record in 45kg category to win the gold on the fourth day of the Khelo India Para Games (KIPG) here on Sunday. The 31-year-old Kaur lifted 101kg to become the [] The post Jaspreet Kaur breaks powerlifting record; Sheetal bags archery gold appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter Shillong, March 23:The Sports and Youth Affairs Department hosted a formal send-off ceremony for the U-17 boys state football team from Myngken Christian Higher Secondary School, Bhoirymbong, at Hotel Centre Point. The team is set to represent Meghalaya in the 2nd edition of the Indo-French Football Tournament, scheduled to take place in [] The post Meghalaya U-17 boys set for Indo-French football in Paris appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG: Licence gri silchidarerangko jakkalengani asel niam retiko rakkianio aro manderangna naljokaniko onanio kenchakna nanganirang ongenga ine Supreme Court-oni uiatanirangko mansoahani gimin Meghalaya adokoba dingtang dingtang ajani deputy commissioner-rangna, superintendent of police-rangna aro nangchakegipa sorkari department-rangna Action Plan-rang baksa adok sorkari, dingtangmancha Office Memorandum (OM)-ko onangaha. Ia Office Memorandum-o adokni Chief Secretary DP Wahlang-ni uiatani [

SHILLONG: New Shillong Township-o rikenggipa gital Assembly building-ni kamrang dao matchotangengahani gimin Meghalaya adoko bilsi 24-na Assembly building-ko manna sengani dao bonna siengaha. Ia gital Assembly nokni protchongko songani kamrang adita salrangna skangsan matchotaha aro dao ia protchongni kosako minar-ko songnasan nangaiaha. Sorkarioni koborko onani gitade, ia minar-ko India asongni gipin biaposa tariataha aro ia [] The post Gital Assembly building-ko rikani matchotangengaha appeare

SHILLONG: Mijal Robibar salni bako, Shillong songjinmao mikka baksana stilrangni jimbee gaakaniko nikangna manaha aro bangbata biaprangon stilrang gaakani jaman stilrara dake boksoriri onganiko nikna manaha. Shillong songjinmani Mawlai jolrango, mongsongbate Mawiong, Mawtawar aro Umrynjah jolrango mikka aro stilrang jimbee gaakangaha aro ia jolrang gimikon stilrang gaakanichi aditan nangchakeaniko manangtokaha. Koborko onani gitade, ia jolrango [] The post Shillong-o stilrang jimbee gaakanga app

TURA: Tura-ni Babupara jolo donggipa Garo Labour Corps-ni Cenotaph-ko nambate aro nitobatate tarina miksongesa pegalaha ine District Administration aro Tura Municipal Board (TMB) akangengoba, ia Cenotaph-ko skango gitan apsan dake tarie onpilchina Tura-ni Mothers Union dabiangaha. Original bimangko name dake manpiljaoba, apsan dake chingna apsan biapon cenotaph-ko taripile onna nanggen ine chingni dabienga. Achikrangni beberaani [] The post Garo Labour Corps-ni Cenotaph-ko gitcham gitan taripilc

URA: Dadenggre Sub-Division-ni Permanent Court building-ko Sonibar salo, Meghalaya High Court-ni Chief Justice IP Mukerji, internet gita nokdonggae onataha aro ia Court building-ko nokdonggaanio, Meghalaya Legislative Assembly-ni Speaker Thomas A Sangma, adokni Law Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh, Meghalaya High Court-ni Judge Justice HS Thangkhiew, Dadenggre-ni MLA Rupa M Marak, Meghalaya High Court-ni Registrar General E Kharumnuid, [] The post Dadenggre-ni Permanent Court-ko nokdonggaa appeared fir

Kolkata, March 22: Chase master Virat Kohli once again showcased his class with a sublime unbeaten half-century as Royal Challengers Bengaluru, backed by Krunal Pandyas game-changing triple strike crushed defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets in the IPL opener on Saturday. Ajinkya Rahane, who has transformed his T20 game, dazzled on his Kolkata [] The post Kohli, Salt assault leads RCB to win over KKR appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Chennai, March 22: Chennai Super Kings will lean on their formidable spin strength under favourable conditions at the Chepauk as well as recent record against Mumbai Indians sans Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya, when the two sides face each other in their Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign opener here on Sunday. Five-time winners CSK augmented [] The post Super Kings lean on spin against depleted Mumbai Indians appeared first on The Shillong Times .