New Delhi, Nov 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday gifted Nigerian president Bola Ahmed Tinubu a Silofar Panchamrit Kalash. The conventional craftwork in the form of a metal pot represents the traditional craftsmanship of Maharashtras Kolhapur, said officials. The Silofar Panchamrit Kalash is made from high-quality silver, and shaped with skill and precision. It [] The post PM Modi gifts Kolhapur-made panchamrit kalash to Nigerian President appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, Nov 18: The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) in-charge of North Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Dr Carol Mukhim on Monday appealed to the agitating students to call off their indefinite hunger strike as she is concerned about their deteriorating health condition. While speaking to reporters, Dr Mukhim said that students cannot continue with the indefinite [] The post NEHU CMO urges agitating students to call off fast appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, Nov 18 : Meghalaya Power Minister, AT Mondal has stated that there is no question of implementing Smart Meters in Meghalaya if the meters are not smart enough. The statement came following objection to the Smart Meter project from certain quarters. Mondal recently sought additional funds for Smart Meter under RDSS from Ministry of [] The post Smart meters must be smart enough for implementation : A T Mondal appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Guwahati, Nov 18: Congress MP Rakibul Hussain on Monday alleged that Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma used the police and administration to get votes in favour of the BJP. He said, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma misused the power of state administration and police in the recently concluded by-elections to gain votes for his party. [] The post Assam CM used police and administration to get votes, alleges Congress MP appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Guwahati, Nov 18 // Congress MP from Assam Gaurav Gogoi has accused the BJP-led government at the Centre of underestimating the severity of the situation in Manipur and failing to understand the gravity of the ethnic conflict even after a year and half since the northeastern state has been on the boil. In a video [] The post Manipur conflict: Centre yet to understand gravity of the situation, says Gaurav Gogoi appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, Nov 18: A team of Japanese researchers has found a class of diabetes drugs that help the kidneys to flush out glucose and maintain kidney health. While Type 2 diabetes can lead to diabetic kidney disease, researchers from the Osaka Metropolitan University explored the potential of SGLT2 (sodium-glucose cotransporter-2) inhibitors to protect kidneys. [] The post Japanese researchers find diabetes drugs potential to protect kidneys appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, Nov 17: The National Peoples Party (NPP) on Sunday decided to withdraw its support to the BJP-led government in strife-torn Manipur with immediate effect, claiming that the N Biren Singh dispensation has completely failed to resolve the crisis and restore normalcy in the state. In a letter addressed to BJP national president Jagat Prakash [] The post NPP withdraws support from BJP-led govt in Manipur appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, Nov 17: The lead-up to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has taken a fiery turn with former England captain Michael Vaughan chiming in on the heated verbal exchanges between India head coach Gautam Gambhir and Australian cricket legend Ricky Ponting. Amid the escalating war of words, Michael Vaughan offered his perspective, where he joined Australian [] The post Vaughan advises Gambhir to tone down a bit appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Melbourne, Nov 17: Pace legend Glenn McGrath feels Australia have the ammunition to target an emotional Virat Kohli, who will be under pressure if he gets off to a poor start at the five-match Test series for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting in Perth from November 22. India have won the last four Test series against [] The post McGrath urges Oz to go hard on Kohli appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, Nov 17: The growing discontent over the states VIP culture has sparked widespread calls for change. People in Meghalaya and beyond have started a social media campaign to say No to VIP culture and Down with VIP culture following the death of a biker during the Cherry Blossom Festival on Friday. The rider, identified [] The post Public outrage over VIP culture after bikers death appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Melbourne, Nov 17: Australian batting talisman Steve Smith wants to adopt a proactive approach against Ravichandran Ashwin in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy to avoid his struggles against the Indian spinner during the 2020-21 series. Ashwin had nicked off Smith thrice during that rubber, and later in 2023 the Indian off-spinner dismissed the Aussie twice as [] The post Need to be proactive against Ashwin, says Smith appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, Nov 17: The North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) has constituted a committee to prepare an internal report to be submitted to the two-member committee constituted by the Ministry of Education to probe alleged mismanagement and administrative failures within the university. The committee comprises members from NEHUTA, NEHUSU, KSU NEHU unit, senior professors and other stakeholders. [] The post NEHU panel to prepare internal report for probe committee appeared first on The Shillong Times

Perth, Nov 17: KL Rahul allayed concerns surrounding his fitness with an extended net session here on Sunday, indicating his readiness to open in the first Test against Australia as skipper Rohit Sharma will join the team only in Adelaide after spending time with his new-born baby. Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah will lead the team [] The post Fit Rahul set to open in Perth appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Kolkata, Nov 17: World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen completed a remarkable double at the Tata Steel Chess India tournament, clinching the blitz title with a round to spare here on Sunday. Just days after securing the rapid title, the 33-year-old Norwegian maestro produced a scintillating performance, including a dramatic turnaround against Indian prodigy Arjun Erigaisi [] The post Carlsen completes double appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Chennai, Nov 17: Heavy police deployment was made in Chinna Udaippa village in Tamil Nadus Madurai district where the local people are protesting against the airport expansion project. More than one thousand police personnel have been deployed in the area to maintain law and order situation in the area. Protesters are seeking three cents of [] The post Heavy police deployment in TNs Madurai after protest against airport expansion appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Kolkata, Nov 17 :Tension has erupted in Beldanga in West Bengals Murshidabad following clashes between two groups of people as a result of which train services were disrupted in the area for some time. The incident took place on Saturday night. The district police officials have claimed that although the tension was acute late Saturday, [] The post Tension in Bengals Beldanga over clashes between two groups appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, Nov 17 : Citing challenges like corruption and AAPs deviation from the path of fighting for public welfare, Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gehlot on Sunday resigned from the Cabinet and the party, delivering a big blow to the AAP ahead of the Assembly elections in February. In a letter addressed to party convener [] The post Delhi Minister Kailash Gehlot resigns, blames corruption in AAP govt appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, Nov 17 :The government is set to organise a national workshop on the effective redressal of public grievances in the national capital on Monday, reflecting the commitment to responsive governance and enhancing citizens experiences with public grievance mechanisms. In pursuance of the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for effective, timely and meaningful [] The post Centre to hold national workshop on effective redressal of public grievances appeared first on The Shillong Times .

One of the more significant challenges we face as parents is making sure our kids are growing at a healthy rate. To manage this, we take them for regular check-ups, where vital measurements, including their weight and height, are captured and compared to an ideal range. But how accurate are these measurements? And what should [] The post 6 things to do if your childs weight is beyond ideal range and 1 thing to avoid appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Amid the ongoing political dilemma in Harijan Colony, residents pour their hearts out amidst the quandary yet exhibit resilience and jubilance observing Guru Nanaks birth anniversary, reports Aafaque Hussain. The Punjabi Line or the Harijan Colony located in the heart of Shillong has been the most discussed issue in recent years ever since a [] The post Survival amid Chaos appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Lighting the path for students to walk with confidence, aspiration and kindness By Karen Marwein Tengrak is no ordinary young man. True to his name (which translates to strong light in Garo), he is an ember of hope as a 12-year old, first-generation learner. A typical day for him starts as early as 5 a.m. [] The post A SPARK OF HOPE appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Esha Chaudhuri As the Shillong skyline is dotted with pink with just the right amount of nip in the air, a sense of thrill builds up among residents of Shillong. Thats right! It is that time of the year when cherry blossoms have mushroomed, turning Shillong city into a picturesque landscape. As the much [] The post Cherry Blossom Festival: Immersive Japan Zone appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Photos of Indian-American Astronaut Sunita Williams viral on social media show her significant weight loss aboard the International Space Station. What went awry aboard the Starliner Spacecraft and the imminent danger of the crews prolonged stay? Jnanendra Das writes. When Boeings Starliner spacecraft launched from the United States on June 5, 2024, at 10:52 AM [] The post Stranded in Space: Sunita Williams Unexpected Odyssey appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Gill fractures left thumb during teams match simulation training at the WACA on Saturday New Delhi/Perth, Nov 16: India were dealt a telling blow on Saturday after star top-order batter Shubman Gill sustained a left thumb fracture which is likely to rule him out of the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Optus [] The post Gill doubtful for Perth Test appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, Nov 16: Calling for accountability in digital media to combat fake news and safeguard democracy, Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday that internet platforms must come up with solutions that account for the impact their systems have on our society. Speaking at an event by the Press Council of [] The post Digital media platforms must curb fake news, safeguard democracy: Ashwini Vaishnaw appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, Nov 16: The Centre on Saturday informed that more than 10 lakh senior citizens, aged 70 and above, have enrolled for the newly-launched Ayushman Vay Vandana card within three weeks of its launch. This scheme would enable them to access free healthcare benefits under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB [] The post 10 lakh senior citizens enrol for Ayushman Vay Vandana cards in 3 weeks, 4 lakh of them women appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, Nov 16: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma announced the formation of a dedicated committee to enhance coordination between the press and the government, a move aimed at addressing longstanding challenges in communication and fostering greater collaboration. The announcement was made during the National Press Day celebration, at the State Convention Centre where Sangma discussed the [] The post Panel to be formed to coordinate between govt and Press: Meghalaya CM appeared first on The Shillo

New Delhi, Nov 16: Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh on Saturday said that technical textiles will become the economic backbone of India, adding that women can contribute a great deal in handloom and handicrafts sector. Inaugurating the textile pavilion at India International Trade Fair (IITF) in the national capital, the minister emphasised the importance of [] The post Technical textiles to become economic backbone of India: Giriraj Singh appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 15: The NEHUSU and KSU NEHU Unit have decided to continue with their indefinite hunger strike until there is a clear-cut notification from the central government that they have removed Vice Chancellor Prabha Shankar Shukla from his position. Addressing the students and teachers after a marathon meeting on Friday evening, [] The post Students to continue hunger strike appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 15: All political parties, except National Peoples Party (NPP), felt the result of the by-election to the Gambegre Assembly constituency could go to any party. Cabinet Minister and NPP working president, Marcuise N Marak on Friday said confidently that the good response the party received will see it through. In [] The post NPP upbeat, others say close call in Gambegre appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 15: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Friday inaugurated the redeveloped and beautified IGP traffic point in the city. The redevelopment of the traffic point is a part of the Re-Imagining Streets Initiative launched in March 2024. Speaking on the occasion, Sangma said though the redeveloped point is a small [] The post CM inaugurates IGP traffic point appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 15: Congress MP from Tura, Saleng A Sangma has sought President Droupadi Murmus immediate intervention to remove NEHU Vice Chancellor Prabha Shankar Shukla and meet the expectations of the students, faculty members, and the local community. In light of this ongoing crisis, I join the NEHU community in respectfully requesting [] The post Help resolve NEHU crisis, Tura MP asks Prez Murmu appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 15: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangmas visit to NEHU on Friday as a concerned citizen angered the agitating students who are on an indefinite hunger strike. Speaking to reporters, KSU NEHU Unit general secretary, Kevin Nelson Wanrap said they had great expectations that the CM had come to share some [] The post CMs visit as concerned citizen angers students appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, Nov 15: Civil Aviation Minister Kinjurapu Rammohan Naidu on Friday praised the tribal communities for their deep respect for nature and their invaluable knowledge in protecting the environment. Speaking at the event to mark the Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas in Meghalaya, Naidu emphasised that the world could learn a lot from the tribal communities, particularly [] The post Union minister praises tribal communities for respecting nature appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 15: A police vehicle was allegedly involved in a hit-and-run case on the Shillong Bypass near ICAR, Umiam at around 5.30 pm on Friday. Hudderfield Rymbui, resident of Nongtalang, West Jaintia Hills, was killed on the spot when a police vehicle allegedly hit his two-wheeler (ML05 AD 0566) while he [] The post One dead after police car allegedly hits two-wheeler appeared first on The Shillong Times .

From Our Correspondent NONGPOH, Nov 15: Approximately 65 per cent of the work has been completed on the Greater Nongpoh Water Supply Scheme (GNWSS), with the progress happening steadily. This was informed by Executive Engineer (EE) of the PHE Department, Nongpoh Division, U Kurbah, to Nongpoh MLA Mayralborn Syiem during a meeting, which was preceded [] The post 65 pc work on Greater Nongpoh Water Supply Scheme complete appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Janjatiya Gaurav Divas celebration held in Shillong By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 14: Meghalaya on Friday joined the rest of India for Janjatiya Gaurav Divas celebrations as Arts and Culture Minister Paul Lyngdoh paid rich tributes to the tribal freedom fighters of the state and recalled their contributions. According to a statement, the Arts and [] The post Paul remembers contributions of states tribal freedom fighters appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, Nov 15: The NEHUSU and KSU NEHU Unit have decided to continue with their indefinite hunger strike until there is a clear-cut direction or notification from the government that they have removed Vice Chancellor, Prabha Shankar Shukla from the university. While addressing the students and teachers after a marathon meeting on Friday evening, NEHUSU [] The post NEHUSU, KSU to continue hunger-strike till removal of VC appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, Nov 15: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has charge-sheeted a key accused in a major illegal arms and ammunition supply case, spanning several states of India, including Manipur and other parts of the North-Eastern region, an official said on Friday. The supplementary charge sheet, filed before the NIA Special Court in Delhi on [] The post NIA files fresh charges against Mizoram-based arms trafficker appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, Nov 15: The agitating students in NEHU, who are on an indefinite hunger strike, are upset with the visit of Meghalaya Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma since he claimed to have come to meet them not as the CM of the State but only as a concerned citizen of the State. While speaking to [] The post Conrad meets NEHU students on fast as concerned citizen appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Lahore, Nov 15: Nearly 20 lakh people have sought medical treatment for respiratory issues in Pakistans Punjab province in the last one month, the local health department has revealed while releasing data from its first-of-its-kind report. It stated that Pakistani citizens are suffering from respiratory, asthma, heart diseases and stroke due to smog as Lahore [] The post Pakistan battles smog emergency as millions suffer from respiratory infections appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Patna, Nov 15: On the 150th birth anniversary of the revered tribal leader Bhagwan Birsa Munda, also celebrated as National Tribal Pride Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a series of development projects worth 6,640 crore in Jamui, Bihar on Friday. Bihars top leaders and officials, including Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, [] The post National Tribal Pride Day: PM inaugurates projects worth over Rs 6,000 crore in Jamui appeared first on The Shillong

New Delhi, Nov 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tributes to Bhagwan Birsa Munda on his birth anniversary, commemorated as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas. Since 2021, Janjatiya Gaurav Divas is celebrated on November 15 with great zeal across the country to honour the sacrifices of tribal freedom fighters. Meanwhile, Modi Archive, a popular social [] The post Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas: An account of PM Modis close experiences with tribal communities appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Ranchi, Nov 15: Girded by forests and hills, Ulihatu village in Jharkhands Khunti district, 66 km from state capital Ranchi, is the birthplace of charismatic tribal hero Birsa Munda, who led a popular revolt in the early 20th century that declared the end of British rule over large parts of the region and the beginning [] The post Who was Birsa Munda, whose Ulgulan declared the end of British rule in Jharkhand? appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Hyderabad, Nov 15: Transgenders will be recruited as volunteers for traffic management and drunk and drive checks in Hyderabad. They will be deployed to manage traffic in bustling areas of Greater Hyderabad in the first phase. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has asked officials to appoint transgenders as traffic volunteers to address the growing traffic [] The post Transgenders to be appointed as traffic volunteers in Hyderabad appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Bengaluru, Nov 15: The probe by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) into Bengalurus Rameshwaram Cafe blast incident has revealed the jailed suspected terrorists link to Pakistan and global terror outfit ISIS, sources confirmed on Friday. Sources further stated that NIA found a connection of jailed terror suspects to Pakistan and they also received instructions from [] The post Rameshwaram cafe blast: NIA investigation reveals link to Pakistan, ISIS appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 14: Responding to serious concerns raised by the student fraternity, and in light of the recent media reports, the Ministry of Education on Thursday announced the formation of a committee to investigate alleged mismanagement and administrative failures at North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong. A two-member committee has been constituted to [] The post Centre forms panel to probe NEHU imbroglio appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 14: NEHUSU president Sandy Sohtun was admitted to the Critical Care Unit (CCU) at Civil Hospital, Shillong, after his health deteriorated on Thursday night. Earlier, Sohtun, along with seven other agitating students, had been shifted to the NEHU Health Centre. The Union has, however, together with KSU NEHU unit, announced [] The post NEHUSU prez hospitalised but hunger strike to go on appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 14: The Congress has criticised the RSS and BJP over the ongoing issues at the North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), claiming the turmoil began when the BJP attempted to capture the institution to promote their ideology by appointing individuals with RSS and BJP affiliations. Congress leader Ronnie V Lyngdoh stated on [] The post BJPs bid to capture NEHU started the turmoil: Congress appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 14: A week after the Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC) set a 30-day ultimatum for action against drugs and substance abuse, the state government on Thursday said it will adhere to its commitment and agenda and will not be cowed down by pressure from any quarters. It is not the concern [] The post Govt talks tough after HYC deadline on drugs appeared first on The Shillong Times .