Washington, Dec 19: The United States government has urged the Supreme Court to dismiss a petition filed by Mumbai-attack convict Tahawwur Rana, a Canadian national of Pakistani origin, to avoid his extradition to India. India is seeking the extradition of Rana as he is wanted in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack case. Having lost the [] The post US urges SC to dismiss 26/11 accuseds petition appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Madrid, Dec 18: United States striker Catarina Macario entered as a halftime substitute and converted two penalties for Chelsea in a 2-1 win over Real Madrid that helped the English club finish top of its Womens Champions League group with a 100% record on Tuesday. Madrid was already sure of qualifying for the quarterfinals along []

Hamilton, Dec 17: Captain Ben Stokes was unable to bat because of a hamstring injury on Tuesday as England slumped to a 423-run loss to New Zealand before tea on the fourth day on the third Test. Stokes strained his left hamstring while bowling on the third day and could not take the field as []

SHILLONG:Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) aro Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHADC)-ni election-ko rebaenggipa 2025 bilsini February 21 tariko ongatgen ine Mongolbar salo adok sorkari parakataha. Adokni Deputy Chief Minister aro District Council Affairs (DCA) Minister Prestone Tynsong-ni kobor ratimgiparangna parakatani gitade, KHADC aro JHADC election-ko ongatna DCA department-ni proposal-o pangchake, Cabinet-ni kupattianiko adokni []

Balancing Development & Tribal Rights in Meghalaya By Erwin K. Syiem Sutnga The Meghalaya State Investment Promotion & Facilitation Act, 2024 (Act No. 6 of 2024) is a significant legislative effort aimed at boosting economic growth and creating an investor-friendly environment in the state. It seeks to streamline processes for land acquisition, investment clearances, and []

Navi Mumbai, Dec 15: India Women extended their unbeaten run against the West Indies to nine consecutive T20I victories with a dominating 49-run win in the series opener here on Sunday. After Jemimah Rodrigues (73) and Smriti Mandhana (54) powered India to their highest-ever total of 195 for four against the Caribbean side and their []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 14: Backstreet Boys fame, Nick Carter, is set to headline the Cherry Blossom Festival SideShow on March 21, 2025. The iconic Backstreet Boys member will take the stage with a live band, performing timeless hits of the renowned boy band and his singles. The Cherry Blossom Festival team has promised []

Shillong, Dec 14: The state of Meghalaya has been honoured for the second consecutive year, securing 2nd place in the Group-D category for the prestigious National Energy Conservation Award for its efforts in promoting energy efficiency, reducing energy consumption and promoting sustainability. The award was organised by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Ministry of Power, []

WILLIAMNAGAR: Bristibar salo, Achik matgrik Pa Togan Nengminja Sangma-ni chang 152-gipa siani salko East Garo Hills ajani Chisobibra songo gisik rae maniangaha aro ia salko manianio, adokni PHE Minister aro Williamnagar-ni MLA Marcuise N Marak, mongsonggipa sokgipa onge bak raangaha. Ia salko manianio, adokni PHE Minister Marcuise N Marak, jinmana aganprakangengon, British-rangni sasononiko jakgitel ongatanio []

New Delhi, Dec 11: Indias total non-fossil fuel installed capacity reached 213.70 GW in November, marking an impressive 14.2 per cent growth from 187.05 GW in the same month last year, the government said on Wednesday. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) reported significant progress in Indias renewable energy sector from November 2023 to [] The post Indias renewable energy capacity logs 14.2 pc growth at 213.7 GW appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, Dec 11: Women now own 20.5 per cent of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in India as approximately 45 per cent of startups now originate from tier 2 and 3 cities, indicating a significant shift towards regional entrepreneurial growth, according to a report on Wednesday. Over 1,000 incubators across the country are [] The post Women now own 20.5 pc of MSMEs in India, startups surge in tier 2 and 3 cities appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, Dec 10: The state has achieved 81.39% completion of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) project, with the government targeting March 2025 for its full implementation. We are at 81.39%. The working season has just started, and companies and contractors are on the job now, PHE Minister Marcuise N Marak said on Tuesday. The JJM []

Damascus, Dec 10: Mohammed al-Bashir announced Tuesday that he has been tasked with heading a transitional government in Syria until early March 2025 following the collapse of the government of Bashar al-Assad. In a brief televised statement, al-Bashir said he would lead the transitional authority until March 1, Xinhua news agency reported. Al-Bashir, born in []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 9: The highly-anticipated elections to the KHADC and JHADC are likely to be held on February 22 next year. The State Cabinet on Monday approved the schedule for elections to the two councils. Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said that while the Cabinet has approved the entire schedule, the details cannot []

Phnom Penh, Dec 7: Cambodia approved 389 fixed-asset investment projects worth 6.44 billion US dollars during the first 11 months of 2024, creating about 305,000 jobs, said a Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC)s report on Saturday. The new projects were mainly focused on garment, travel goods, and footwear sectors, hotel development, hydroelectric power []

Adelaide, Dec 7: Travis Head smashed a brilliant 140 his eighth hundred in the format third on his home ground, as Australia took a lead of 157 runs over India after being bowled out for 337 in 87.3 overs on day two of the second Test at the Adelaide Oval on Saturday. It was []

By Our Reporter Shillong, Dec 6: The Meghalaya Arm Wrestling Association (MAWA) will host the State Arm Wrestling Championship 2024 from December 12 to 14 at Malki Football Ground, Shillong. The event will feature competitions across various weight categories for Youth (21 years), Senior, Master (40 years), and Para Athletes, including those with physical, visual, []

Guwahati, Dec 5: The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has declared the results of the Combined Competitive Examination, 2023, recommending 235 candidates for appointment in Assam Civil Service (ACS), Assam Police Service (APS) and Allied Services. Notably, out of the first ten candidates, seven are women, an official statement said. Chiranjeev Phukan, who topped the []

Aactress Priyanka Chopra Jonas revealed she is a few days late to share that she has wrapped up the shooting for Citadel 2 and now plans to dive into the holiday season. Priyanka took to Instagram, where she shared a string of pictures and videos from the wrap up. In one video, actor Stanley Tucci []

SHILLONG, Dec 3: In an annoucement that could have far-reaching implications on the political landscape of the state, Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee president, Vincent H Pala on Tuesday said Meghalaya Trinamool Congress chief, Charles Pyngrope is likely to join the Congress ahead of the 2028 Assembly elections and once he joins, Mukul Sangma will follow []

The 5th edition of the Filmfare OTT Awards took place on Sunday, December 1, in Mumbai, bringing together a galaxy of stars from the world of digital entertainment. This years ceremony honoured outstanding web series and films, with winners across 39 categories. The event was marked by stellar performances, heartfelt speeches, and a celebration of []

Barcelona, Dec 1: Barcelona lost at home for the first time this season when the Liga leader was stunned by Las Palmas 2-1. Sandro Ramirez and Fbio Silva scored for the Canary Islands club on either side of Raphinhas equaliser to give Las Palmas its first win at Barcelona in more than 50 years on []

SHILLONG, Nov 30: Former champions Dempo Sports Club clinched their first victory of the 2024-25 I-League season defeating Shillong Lajong FC 2-0 at the SSA Stadium on Saturday. Pruthvesh Pednekar (53rd minute) and Matija Babovi (90th minute) were the scorers, securing a vital away win for Dempo. Samir Naiks men were held to a goalless []

Addis Ababa, Nov 29: The number of monkeypox cases reported so far this year in Africa has surpassed 59,200 as the number of affected countries reached 20, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has disclosed. During an online media briefing, Ngashi Ngongo, chief of staff and head of the executive office []

Mumbai, Nov 28: The Indian stock market ended in red on Thursday as Sensex and Nifty were down by more than 1 per cent. At closing, Sensex was down 1190.34 points or 1.48 per cent to 79,043.74. Nifty was down 360.75 points or 1.49 per cent to 23,914.15. This decline was led by IT stocks. []

By Our Reporter Shillong, Nov 26: Meghalaya karatekas won 12 medals at the 1st Federation Cup Premier League & Youth League Karate Championship 2024, which was held in New Delhi recently. A contingent of 13 karatekas of the All Meghalaya Karate-Do Association, led by coach Donboklang Lyngdoh, participated in the 17th to 23rd November event. []

Perth, Nov 25: Indias defence of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy was shrouded in doubt before the series began in Perth. A 3-0 loss to New Zealand, no Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, India selected a playing eleven, which had four players playing in Australia for the first time, with Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja left out []

Perth, Nov 25: India needs two more wickets to win first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test as Australia reached 227/8 in 53.4 overs at tea on day fours play at the Perth Stadium on Monday. Though batting was a bit easier against the old ball, the pitch managed to throw up some tricks and that fetched India []

Perth, Nov 25: Fast-bowler Mohammed Siraj picked two wickets to take India closer to a big win over Australia on day four of first Test at the Perth Stadium on Monday. At lunch, Australia are 104/5 in 30 overs, with Travis Head playing a counter-attacking unbeaten 63 and Mitchell Marsh giving him company on five []

Sudan Port, Nov 25: The United Nations (UN) is working with Sudan to increase funding for the 2025 humanitarian response plan, UNs top humanitarian official Tom Fletcher said in Sudan Port. During a Saturday meeting with Mona Nourel Daim, chief of Sudans Humanitarian Aid Commission, Fletcher emphasised the need for joint efforts to tackle Sudans []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 23: The 125th Seng Kut Snem, a celebration of the Khasi peoples traditional faith and culture, was observed with grandeur on Saturday. This annual festival, held on the eve of the Khasi New Year, brought the community together wherein people from all across the state partook in the celebration. The [] The post Khasi culture takes centre stage at 125th Seng Kut Snem celebrations appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, Nov 23: NorthEast United FC scored a terrific 2-1 victory against Punjab FC as an early burst by their frontline paved the way for the Highlanders to grab three points from this encounter in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Saturday. Reduced to 10 men due [] The post ISL 2024-25: 10-man NorthEast United FC hold on to take three points vs Punjab FC appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Perth, Nov 23: After a fast-moving opening day where 17 wickets fell in 76.4 overs, many expected for day two of the first Test to follow the same route. But with the pitch flattening out, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul led Indias stunning turnaround to end day two with a 218-run lead at the Perth [] The post BGT 2024-25: Jaiswal and Rahul lead Indias stunning turnaround with 218-run lead on Day 2 appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Perth, Nov 23: Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul showed immaculate composure and confidence to take centrestage with an unbroken 84-run opening stand as India swelled their lead to 130 after reaching 84/0 in 26 overs at tea on day two of first Test against Australia at Perth Stadium on Saturday. With the heavy roller used [] The post BGT 2024-25: Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul take centrestage as Indias lead swells to 130 appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, Nov 23: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led MahaYuti is headed for a thumping victory in the high-stakes Maharashtra Assembly elections while a pall of gloom prevails in the rival faction Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) comprising Congress, SS (UBT) and NCP-SP, as per trends till 12 noon. While the MVA is left grappling with [] The post Maha stunner: BJPs lead on 124 seats and 84 pc strike rate, bigger than MVAs combined strength appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Beirut, Nov 22: At least 47 people were killed and 22 others wounded in Israeli airstrikes on the eastern Lebanese governorate of Baalbek-Hermel, its governor Bachir Khodr said. The casualties occurred in various towns and villages across the governorate, he added, noting that rescue teams were still searching for missing people beneath the rubble of [] The post 47 killed, 22 injured in Israeli airstrikes on Lebanons Baalbek-Hermel appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, Nov 22: Meta has purged more than two million accounts linked to scam centres in Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Philippines. The social media giant said they are going after the criminal organisations behind pig butchering and other schemes, which target people globally through messaging, dating, social media [] The post Meta purges over 2 million accounts linked to scam centres appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 21: The High Court of Meghalaya on Thursday directed the state government to arrest the use of plastic. A division bench, comprising Chief Justice Indra Prasanna Mukerji and Justice Wanlura Diengdoh, issued several directives after hearing a PIL filed by Phuyosa Yobin who urged the court to pass orders for [] The post High Court directs govt to check use of plastic appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, Nov 21: Tata Power and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed an MoU, coinciding with the ongoing Climate Conference (COP29) at Baku, Azerbaijan, to evaluate financing for its several strategic projects aimed at enhancing Indias power infrastructure and promoting renewable and clean energy, the company announced on Thursday. The MoU outlines the [] The post Tata Power inks pact with ADB for green projects worth $4.25 billion appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Baku, Nov 20: Recognising that rapidly reducing emissions from coal is one of the most urgent priorities to get on track for a 1.5C pathway, and the first step towards addressing this challenge is the end of the construction of new coal. Twenty-five countries and the European Union at the United Nations Climate Change Conference [] The post COP29: 25 countries, EU launch call for no new coal in national climate plans appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Mumbai, Nov 20: As disposable income and private consumption surge, the average price of homes sold in top seven cities was Rs 1.23 crore in the first six months this fiscal, against Rs 1 crore in the corresponding period of FY24, an increase of 23 per cent (year-on-year), according to a report on Wednesday. There [] The post Average home price in top 7 Indian cities reaches Rs 1.23 crore, 23 pc jump appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, Nov 19: The installed renewable energy capacity (including large hydro) in India is projected to reach 250 GW by March 2026, from the level of 201 GW (as of September this year), according to a report on Tuesday. The capacity addition will be driven by the large project pipeline of over 80 GW, [] The post Indias installed renewable energy capacity to reach 250 GW by March 2026 appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, Nov 19: Mall operators are projected to clock a healthy revenue growth of 10-12 per cent during the current financial year (FY25), building on last fiscal years 15 per cent spurt, according to a Crisil report released on Tuesday. The growth will ride on contractual rental escalations, improvement in overall occupancy due to [] The post Mall operators in India to clock 12 pc revenue growth in 2024-25: Crisil appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Baku, Nov 18: India on Monday sought access to enhanced financial resources, technology transfer and technical cooperation, and capacity-building support, besides the availability of market-based mechanisms. Speaking at the high-level ministerial roundtable on pre-2030 ambition at the 29th session of the climate change conference of parties (COP29) being held from November 11-22 in Azerbaijans capital [] The post COP29: India bats for enhanced climate finance, technology transfer appeared first

New Delhi, Nov 18: As Indias electronics industry witnesses unprecedented growth, it is set to create 12 million (1.2 crore) jobs at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25-30 per cent, according to a report on Monday. The projections indicate the creation of 12 million jobs, encompassing 3 million direct and 9 million indirect [] The post Indias electronics sector set to create 12 million jobs amid skill hunting: Report appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Los Angeles, Nov 18: Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones is celebrating 24 years of her marital bliss with actor Michael Douglas. On Monday, the actress took to her Instagram, and shared three pictures from her wedding ceremony with the actor. She wrote in the caption, 24 years ago, I said,, I do. Happy Anniversary darling Michael. Our [] The post Catherine Zeta-Jones over the moon as she celebrates 24th marriage anniversary with Michael Douglas appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Tel Aviv, Nov 17: Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip overnight killed 12 people, Palestinian medical officials said on Sunday. Israeli police meanwhile arrested three suspects after flares were fired at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus private residence in the coastal city of Caesarea. In Lebanon, Israeli warplanes pounded the southern suburbs of Beirut after the [] The post Israeli strikes kill 12 in Gaza as arrests made over flares fired at Netanyahus home appeared first on The Shillong Times

Gros Islet (St. Lucia), Nov 17: Shai Hope and Evin Lewis made half centuries in a rapid 136-run opening stand as the West Indies completed a record run chase to beat England by five wickets in the fourth Twenty20 international. Hope made 54 from 24 balls and Lewis made 68 from 31 balls, with seven [] The post WI chase down 219 to beat England in 4th T20 appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Dubai, Nov 16: The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced that the 2025 Mens Champions Trophy tour will start in Islamabad on Saturday. The trophy will also be displayed in the citys famous landmarks like Daman-e-Koh, Faisal Mosque, and the Pakistan Monument, with legendary speedster Shoaib Akhtar marking his presence. The trophy tour is a promotional [] The post ICC announces 2025 Mens CT tour to begin in Islamabad appeared first on The Shillong Times .