The Shillong Times

Singer Armaan Malik had a fanboy moment as he finally met American singer-songwriter John Mayer, whom he credits as the reason he first picked up a guitar. Taking to X, Armaan shared his excitement about meeting the Grammy-winning musician and described it as a full circle moment. He also shared a picture posing with the []

Superstar Salman Khans brother-in-law Aayush Sharma has allegedly received a threat email, police have said, the development coming close on the heels of actor Ranveer Singh getting a threat through WhatsApp. The sender of the email to Sharma, who is also an actor, claimed he was a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, they said []

Actor Rajpal Yadavs legal reprsentative, Bhaskar Upadhyay has said that half the amount in the financial insolvency case of the actor has been paid off. The lawyer has said that they had sought adjournment of the hearing on Thursday because the bail they have filed is answerable to the other party. The manager said that []

Observing that a section of society cannot be denigrated in the name of freedom of expression, the Supreme Court on Thursday rapped filmmaker Neeraj Pandey over the title of his movie Ghooskhor Pandat. The top court was hearing a plea seeking a stay on the release of the Manoj Bajpayee-starrer film on OTT platform Netflix. []

ROURKELA (Odisha), Feb 12: The Indian mens hockey team was ruthlessly dismantled 8-0 by Argentina at the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium on Thursday. The defeat not only handed India a second straight loss in their 2025-26 FIH Pro League home leg but also marked Argentinas biggest-ever victory in the seven-year history of the competition. []

SHILLONG: Bristibar salo, John Roberts Theological College (JRTC), Mizoram adokni Aizawl Theological College baksa Annual Joint Seminar-ko ongatangaha aro ia seminar-ko Christianity & Ethnic Identity ine pangchakaniko done ongatangaha. Ia Seminar-ko Presbyterian Church of India-ni Theological Education Committee-ni dakchake onanichi ongataha aro ia seminar-o Theological College-o poraienggipa manderang bak raenba, Kristianrangni beberaani aro jatni daka []

SHILLONG: Budbar salo, Bihar Legislative Council (BLC)-ni membor Devesh Kumar, Meghalaya adokni Cabinet Minister Sanbor Shullai-ko Shillong-o grongenba, adita salrangna skang mamong sorkarini pass kaanggipa Budget Session-ni bidingo chanchirimangaha. Bihar-ni dilgipa Devesh Kumar, Meghalaya adokona rebaanio, adokni Cabinet Minister-ko grongeaha aro ia tomanio ua, Union Budget-ni bidingo chanchirimenba, ia budget-ara, chadamberangna, mechikrangna aro game gee []

SHILLONG: National Peoples Party (NPP)-chi dilenggipa Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) sorkari, adoko koela bikotaniko taraken abachengpiltaina mangen ine kurachakanirangko chusokatchipjahani aselsa daalona kingkingan adoko niam gri koelarangko bikotna draatako mantokenga aro iani aselan dosgri manderang koela adamrango janggirangko gimaatna nangenga ine Bristibar salo, Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC)-ni president Vincent Pala matnangataha. Iani bidingo kobor []

TURA: Garobadha-o donggipa Nirupama Memorial Secondary School-ni Silver Jubilee ba bilsi 25 gapaniko mijal February-ni 12 tarik dipet manina abachengataha. Ia skulko dao Rangsakona-ni MLA ongenggipa Subir M Marak, 2001 bilsio uni junior engineer onge kam kaengmiting somoio kulichengaha aro dao ia skul bilsi 25-ko gatapaha. Ia skulni nokgipa aro Rangsakona MLA Subir M Marak-ni []

AMPATI: Adita salrangna skang, South West Garo Hills ajani Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV)-o Maths-Science Exhibition-ko ongatangaha aro ia Exhibition-o chatro chatrirang, Mathematics-ni ming 16 aro Science-ni ming 16 model-rangko tarie, gimik ming 32 model-rangko mesokangaha. Ia exhibition-o JNV-ni chatro chatrirang, skigiparangni dilanichi nambee model-rangko mesokangaha aro ia ia model-rangna judge-rang aro nina rebagiparangba namen aiao []

SHILLONG: Adita salrangna skang, East Jaintia Hills ajani Thangsko jolo donggipa koela adam gopretanichi sak 32 manderang sina nangahani gimin aro bangen saknaanirangko manahani gimin adokni police-rang, koela adam nokgipa aro kam kagipako manchape sakgni manderangko rimdapna manaha. Police-rangni rimgipa mande sakgniara, Sutnga-o Process Dkhar aro Umlawang songoni Tensing Suchiang onga ine masina manaha. Iani []

GHADC-ni gimik seat-rangon susagen: Pala SHILLONG: Ia bilsio ongatna sienggipa Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election-o Congress dol, gipin dolrang baksa bakrimgija doltangari susaaigen ine Bristibar salo, Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC)-ni president Vincent Pala parakataha. Ia election-o uamang, GHADC-ni chugimik dam 29 seat-rangon susagen ineba Pala parakataha. GHADC-o dam 30 seat-rang donga aro []

ASIAN SHOOTING RIFLE/PISTOL CSHIP NEW DELHI, Feb 12: World championship silver medallist Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar beat teammate Niraj Kumar to clinch gold with a world record, as India swept the podium in the 50m rifle 3-positions event on the penultimate day of the Asian Championship here on Thursday. Aishwary, who signed off 2025 on []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 12: Experts on Thursday underscored the urgent need to recover and revitalise Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS), particularly in Northeast India, at a two-day national workshop that commenced on Thursday at the Indian Council of Social Science ResearchNorth Eastern Regional Centre (ICSSRNERC). The workshop, titled Exploring Indigenous Knowledge Systems of India []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 12: Bihar Legislative Council (MLC) member Devesh Kumar met Meghalaya Cabinet Minister Sanbor Shullai on Wednesday to discuss the implications of the recently passed Union Budget for the state and the wider Northeast region. The meeting focused on key budgetary provisions and their potential impact on youth, women, farmers, and []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 12: The theme Christianity and Ethnic Identity took centre stage at the Annual Joint Seminar hosted by John Roberts Theological College on Thursday in collaboration with Aizawl Theological College. Organised under the auspices of the Theological Education Committee (TEC) of the Presbyterian Church of India, the seminar brought together theologians []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 12: Governor CH Vijayashankar on Wednesday honoured 10 Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) for their resilience and achievements during a ceremony at Lok Bhavan. The event was organised by the Office of the Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities and the Social Welfare department, in collaboration with Lok Bhavan. The awardees included []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 12: A central National Level Monitoring (NLM) team is examining the progress and implementation of various centrally sponsored livestock schemes in Meghalaya. The Animal Husbandry and Veterinary (AH&V) department on Thursday hosted a briefing session for the visiting team at the office of the Director, AH&V department. The session was []

From Our Correspondent TURA, Feb 12: A field day on Rapeseed was conducted on Thursday at Warima village in Chokpot, South Garo Hills, to promote scientific cultivation and integrated farming practices. Organised under the CFLD (Oilseeds) and AICRP on Rapeseed-Mustard Scheme (NEH component), the programme saw the participation of 20 local farmers. To enhance crop []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 12: Usually vocal about coal related illegalities in the state under the NPP-led MDA Government, Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Vincent H. Pala on Thursday adopted a softer stance and refrained from directly blaming the state government for the recent coal mine blast at Mynsngat-Thangsko in East Jaintia Hills, []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 12: Fresh revelations following the tragic February 5 coal mine explosion in East Jaintia Hills which claimed 32 lives in an illegal rat-hole mine at Mynsyngat-Thangsko have spotlighted the alleged diversion of legally procured explosives into banned mining operations. Highly placed sources indicate a well-entrenched network involving licensed []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 12: In a major setback to Shillongs battle against crippling traffic congestion, Defence authorities have rejected the Meghalaya governments proposal to construct a flyover from Rilbong to Barik, citing security concerns as the route passes through restricted military areas. The flyover was widely seen as the most promising solution to []

From Our Special Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 12: Shillong MP Ricky Andrew J. Syngkon on Thursday met Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman and urged her to reconsider the CBDT Notification of 2021, which introduced a monetary threshold of Rs 20 lakh for interest income even in tribal areas leading to a restrictive interpretation of the []

United Nations, Feb 12: A United Nations terrorism monitoring team has contradicted Pakistans assertion that the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) is defunct, noting in a recent report that the group remains active and has claimed responsibility for a series of attacks, including the Red Fort strike in Delhi last November. The UNs Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring []

Islamabad, Feb 12: Pakistans Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has admitted that the Gulf countries have stopped issuing visas to Pakistanis as mafia groups continue to export beggars to these nations. Sharing a video on social media that revealed how beggars in Pakistan earn enough money to purchase houses through organised networks, Asif highlighted that this []

Tura, Feb 12: A Field Day on Rapeseed was conducted on Thursday at Warima village under Chokpot, South Garo Hills, under the sponsored programmes CFLD (Oilseeds) and AICRP on Rapeseed -Mustard Scheme under NEH component. The programme witnessed the participation of 20 farmers from the locality. As part of the initiative to enhance crop productivity []

Dhaka, Feb 12: As Bangladesh votes in its 13th National Parliament election, two voter blocs are increasingly being viewed as decisive forces in determining the political outcome Generation Z and women, according to a media report. Combined, these groups form a numerical majority of the electorate and are emerging as an independent voting force []

Rapper Flipperachi, whose track FA9LA set the social media on fire, is set to perform in Mumbai on March 13, 2026. The concert promises an immersive live experience, combining Flipperachis signature sound with high-octane visuals and crowd-driven moments that have become a hallmark of his shows. Talking about the same, Flipperachi said, India has shown []

Intention was to create terror in Mumbai, say cops The 5 accused involved in the Rohit Shetty firing case have been slapped with MCOCA (Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999) as they were produced before special court. The accused wanted to create terror in the city, police told a court on Wednesday while invoking []

Known for churning out hit numbers such as Shararat, Taras, Yaar Naa Miley and Raat Jashan Di, singer Jasmine Sandlas during her recent concert in Delhi by paused her performance midway after noticing harassment in the crowd. The Dhurandhar singer firmly addressed the situation and made it clear that she would not continue performing until []

Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn, Varun Dhawan, and filmmaker David Dhawan have offered financial help to the actor Actor-comedian Rajpal Yadavs wife Radha Yadav on Wednesday said many in the film industry have come out in support of the actor, a day after he surrendered to Tihar jail authorities in connection with cheque-bounce cases. Yadav, known []

Global pop icon Britney Spears has sold the rights to her entire music catalog to independent publisher Primary Wave. According to Deadline, the deal includes Spears biggest chart-toppers such as Baby One More Time, Oops! I Did It Again, Toxic, Sometimes, Lucky, and Im a Slave 4 U, among many others. A report []

Leonardo DiCaprio, Emma Stone arrive at the 98th Academy Awards Oscar nominees luncheon in Beverly Hills, California on Tuesday. (PTI)

ROURKELA (Odisha), Feb 11: Belgium defeated India 3-1 during the Rourkela leg of the FIH Mens Pro League 202526 on Wednesday at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium. Nelson Onana (23), Thomas Crols (53) and Arno Van Dessel (57) scored the goals for Belgium while Shilanand Lakra (29) was the goalscorer for India. It was an []

ASIAN SHOOTING RIFLE/PISTOL CSHIP NEW DELHI, Feb 11: Olympian and world championship silver medalist Anish Bhanwala clinched bronze in the mens 25m rapid-fire pistol (RFP), his third Asian Championship medal, as Kazakhstan dominated day eight of the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship, New Delhi 2026, picking up four gold medals here at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting []

DOHA, Feb 11: Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from next weeks Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha due to fatigue, the tournament organisers said on Wednesday. The 38yearold had been scheduled to make his first appearance since the Australian Open but will instead rest ahead of the North American swing. Djokovic reached his 11th Australian Open final []

CORTINA DAMPEZZO (Italy), Feb 11: Make that seven straight races without a medal for Mikaela Shiffrin at the Winter Olympics. The American skiing standout was given the ideal platform to win the new team combined event after partner Breezy Johnson led the opening downhill leg on Tuesday. Shiffrin was the last racer out in the []

NEW DELHI, Feb 11: The Sports Ministrys Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) has approved an extension of javelin throw star Neeraj Chopras training in South Africa till April, while green-lighting customised international exposure and coaching for athletes in taekwondo and karate ahead of this years Asian Games. In its 168th meeting here on Wednesday, the MOC []

PREMIER LEAGUE LONDON, Feb 11: Manchester Uniteds winning run couldnt go on forever. But a dramatic late equaliser from Benjamin Sesko rescued a 1-1 draw at West Ham in the Premier League and kept the momentum going under coach Michael Carrick. Sesko struck in the 96th minute at the London Stadium on Tuesday to keep []

LONDON, Feb 11: Tottenham Hotspur have sacked manager Thomas Frank after eight months in charge, the Premier League club said on Wednesday, after a woeful run of results left the north London club hovering five points above the relegation zone. Pressure on Frank had been mounting and Tuesdays 2-1 home defeat by Newcastle United left []

GERMAN Cup BERLIN, Feb 11:Freiburg advanced to the semifinals of the German Cup after a 5-4 penalty shootout win at Hertha Berlin. Freiburg goalkeeper Florian Muller on Tuesday saved Pascal Klemens sudden death spot kick in the Olympiastadion in Berlin Thereby secured his teams place in the last four of the competition. Yuito Suzukis strike []

ROME, Feb 11: Como advanced to the semifinals of the Coppa Italia for the first time in 40 years after beating Italian champion Napoli in a penalty shootout. Stanislav Lobotkas sudden death spot kick on Tuesday was saved by Como goalkeeper Jean Butez to spark wild celebrations on the field in Naples as Cesc Fabregas []

By Bhogtoram Mawroh In less than a week, the Government of Meghalaya is going to present its Budget for the year 20262027. Just like last year, there is sure to be a long speech by the Chief Minister, Conrad Sangma, outlining the various achievements of the government over the past year. One of the achievements []

Crackdown seizes over 4,800 MT of illegal coal By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 11: The death toll in the February 5 dynamite explosion in the MynsngatThangsko area of East Jaintia Hills has climbed to 32, after two more injured victims succumbed to their injuries, authorities confirmed on Tuesday. East Jaintia Hills Deputy Commissioner Manish Kumar []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 11: The High Court of Meghalaya expects the state government to release funds in excess of Rs 6 crore for carrying out permanent repairing of roads in Nongrimmaw, Laitumkhrah, Shillong, prior to the monsoon season. During the hearing of a petition on Tuesday, the Additional Advocate General (AAG) tendered a []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 11: The urgent need to establish halfway homes across localities and strengthen police-community coordination emerged as the central focus of a sensitisation meeting convened by the Drug Reduction, Elimination & Action Mission (DREAM) with members of the Village Defence Parties (VDPs) of Shillong City. The meeting reviewed initiatives undertaken under []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 11: The Embassy of Nepal has contacted the East Jaintia Hills district administration to obtain details on its citizens potentially affected by the recent tragic explosion at an illegal coal mine in the district. The February 5 dynamite blast in the remote Thangsko/Mynsngat area claimed 32 lives and left several []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 11: The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Muster Roll Labour Union has expressed strong resentment against the Meghalaya government for failing to implement the Labour Code 2025, alleging the delay has deprived daily wage workers of essential social security benefits. Addressing reporters on Wednesday, JAC chairman Khroo Pariat said []

Participants including scientists, officers and staff during the cleanliness drive organised as part of Swachhta Pakhwada 2026 observed at NESAC, Umiam, from February 2 to 16.

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 11: Fresh allegations have emerged linking rampant illegal coal mining in East Jaintia Hills to a shadowy network of politically connected individuals and influential families operating behind the scenes. Highly placed sources claim that those publicly identified as coal mine owners are mere small players, while real control rests with []