Mumbai, Dec 21: Playback singer Sonu Nigam, who is set to perform the tribute Sau Saal Pehle with a 50-member orchestra for the legendary singer Mohammed Rafi, has said that he always treated the later singer as a God more than a guru. The Satrangi Re singer spoke with IANS, and opened up about the [] The post For Sonu Nigam, Mohammed Rafi is more of a God than a Guru appeared first on The Shillong Times .

When selecting the right health insurance plans, understanding features like the No Claim Bonus (NCB) is essential. This benefit rewards policyholders who do not make claims during a policy year, enhancing their coverage without additional costs. By maximising the NCB, you can improve your medical reimbursement benefits and secure greater financial protection against unforeseen medical [] The post What is No Claim Bonus in Health Insurance and How to Maximise It? appeared first on The Shillong T

SHILLONG: Krismas aro porikkani somoirango manderangna maming nengnikani gri bijoliko onna gita sorkari kurachakaniko onataha. Dao dipet chingo bijoli chuonga gitan donga aro ia Krismasni somoirango bijoliko onanio maming nengnikanirang dongjana gita anga adita salrangna skangsan tomaniko ongataha. Dao dipet chinga bijoli onanio maming nengnikani dongjawa ine anga parakna kusi ongbea. Ia Krismas aro porikkani [] The post Krismas aro porikkani somoio bijoliko name ongen: Mondal appeared first on

SHILLONG: Meghalaya adoko gimaangenggipa aro Tribal-rangni kusikrangko ripinge rakkian baksana radona gita miksonganio, adokni Captain Williamson Sangma State University-o Tribal Studies Department-ko kuliaha. Ia Tribal Studies Department-ko abachengatani bidingo adokni Education Minister Rakkam A Sangma, talataniko onangengon, lekka porako onanichi adokni mane chabegipa daka rikanirangko aro kusikrangko ripinganio sorkarini kaenggipa kamrangni gimin aganangaha. Lekka porako [] The post Tribal-r

Editor, Apropos of the report, All Saints Cathedral becomes a beacon of celebrations in the city (ST Dec 20, 2024), may I take this opportunity to mention here that the big tree decorated as a Christmas tree in the compound of All Saints Cathedral, Shillong, is not a pine tree. It is a Lebanese cedar, [] The post A correction! appeared first on The Shillong Times .

The Power Ministers assurance that there would not be power cuts during the festive season brought a ray of hope as people read that mornings papers. But by 10 am most localities in Shillong experienced power cuts leaving those wanting to bake their Christmas goodies in a fit of anger and desperation. The power was [] The post Of Unscheduled Power Cuts appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Jakarta, Dec 20: Indonesian police will launch an operation to protect worship places from possible terrorist threats during Christmas and New Year holidays, an official said Friday. The Candle Operation was ordered by Indonesian National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, Jakarta Metropolitan Police Chief Inspector General Karyoto said during a ceremony for the preparation [] The post Indonesia to conduct early detection for terrorist threat on worship places appeared first on The Shill

Washington, Dec 19: President-elect Donald Trump abruptly rejected a bipartisan plan on Wednesday to prevent a Christmastime government shutdown, instead telling House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republicans to essentially renegotiate days before a deadline when federal funding runs out. Trumps sudden entrance into the debate and new demands sent Congress spiralling as lawmakers are [] The post Govt funding plan collapses as Trump makes new demands appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Washington, Dec 19: The United States on Wednesday slapped sanctions on four Pakistani entities, including the state-owned flagship aerospace and defence agency National Development Complex (NDC) on charges of them contributing to Pakistans ballistic missile programme. In light of the continuing proliferation threat of Pakistans long-range missile development, the United States is designating [] The post US sanctions on Paks aerospace, defence agency appeared first on The Shillong Times .

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 .

Margao, Dec 19: FC Goa will seek to snap a rampaging Mohun Bagan Super Giants eight-match unbeaten streak in the Indian Super League (ISL) when the two sides square off in a 12th round match here on Friday. FC Goa, under India head coach Manolo Marquez, will also aim to improve their record against the [] The post FC Goa aim to end Bagans unbeaten run appeared first on The Shillong Times .

London, Dec 19: Arsenal, Newcastle and Liverpool advanced in the English League Cup on Wednesday to ensure a heavyweight lineup for the semifinals. Gabriel Jesus scored a hat trick including a crucial second goal from an offside position as Arsenal beat Crystal Palace 3-2 to reach the last four for the first time [] The post Arsenal, Liverpool progress in English League Cup appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, Dec 19: St Anthonys Cricket Academy and the Shillong Cricket Academy won the U-19 girls and U-14 boys finals respectively in the 1st SYM Inter Academy Tournament held here on Thursday. The two finals involved the same teams but they split honours with St Anthonys winning the girls final by 38 runs, while SCA [] The post Shillong Cricket Academy bags U-14 boys title, St Anthonys wins U-19 girls final appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, Dec 19: Thangskai Tigers SC emerged victorious in the East Jaintia Hills District Football Associations (EJHDFA) Super Division 2024, clinching the prestigious 4th Kyrmen Shylla Contribution Trophy with a narrow 1-0 win over Dhana CSC in the final held at Khliehriat on Thursday. The decisive moment came in the 69th minute when Solmon Sympli [] The post Thangskai Tigers win EJHDFA Super Division title appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, Dec 19: Shillong Lajong FC suffered a hard-fought 1-3 defeat to Delhi FC in a gripping I-League encounter at the Coach Ali Hassan Football Stadium in Mahilpur, Punjab, on Thursday. Despite a spirited effort, Lajongs challenge was undone by key moments and a dominant second-half display from the home side. Delhi FC, playing their [] The post Shillong Lajong fall short against Delhi FC in I-League appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, Dec 19: A brace of goals in the space of minutes from Donlad Diengdoh (49, 51) gave Meghalaya a 2-0 victory over Delhi in Group Bs third round of the Senior Mens National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy 2024-25 in Hyderabad on Thursday. It was practically a must-win game for Meghalaya as anything [] The post Donlad brace earns Meghalaya much-needed win in Santosh Trophy appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Council passes resolution urging govt to consult all stakeholders before implementing Investment Promotion Facilitation Act By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 19: The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) on Thursday adopted a resolution to urge the state government to seek the views and opinions of all stakeholders, including the council, before implementing the Meghalaya State [] The post Dont bypass traditional bodies: KHADC to govt appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 19: Power Minister AT Mondal on Thursday said the state is now well positioned as far as availability of power is concerned and assured to ensure uninterrupted supply of power during the festive and examination season. We are in a good position as far as power supply is concerned. I [] The post No power cuts during festive, examination season: Mondal appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 19: The Khasi Students Union Employment Monitoring Cell (EMC) on Thursday petitioned Chief Secretary, DP Wahlang on the alleged discrepancies in the MCS mains result and typist recruitment process conducted by the Meghalaya Public Service Commission. In the letter addressed to Wahlang, KSU EMC chairman Reuben Najiar said the union [] The post KSU flags discrepancies in MCS mains results appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 19: Facing criticism for the delay in the commencement of talks to resolve the states boundary disputes with Assam in the remaining six areas, the state government on Thursday said work is in progress and the regional committees are treading cautiously as the problem in the second phase is far [] The post Govt says work in progress for second phase of border talks appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 19: The opposition Congress on Thursday said the Mawjymbuin cave issue and the beef ban in Assam are diversionary tactics of the NPP and its ally BJP to cover up criticisms for failing in all aspects of governance. These are all the gimmicks of the BJP and NPP. There are [] The post Cave worship, beef ban issues to cover up NPP, BJP failure: Pala appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 19: Former Home Minister and UDP legislator from Amlarem, Lahkmen Rymbui on Thursday expressed concern over the ongoing situation in Bangladesh and cautioned that the Northeast, particularly Meghalaya, will be severely affected if the country falls in the hands of the radical groups. If the situation in Bangladesh is further [] The post Volatile situation in Bangladesh worries former Home minister appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Reshuffle in Police department By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 19: In a major reshuffle in the Police department, the state government on Thursday appointed Assistant Inspector General of Police Vivek Syiem as the Superintendent of Police (SP) of East Khasi Hills. Raghvendra Kumar MG, DIG (Western Range), Tura has been posted as the Deputy Inspector [] The post Vivek Syiem to take over as EKH SP appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter Shillong, Dec 19: KHADC Executive Member in-charge of Professional Tax, Fantin J Lakadong said on Thursday that the collection of professional tax has gone up following the introduction of online payment system in the current financial year. Lakadong said the council collected Rs 7.23 crore between April and November 2024 as compared [] The post KHADCs professional tax collection rises appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 19: Meghalaya government was among the distinguished contributors to addressing the urgent need to combat land degradation, a growing crisis affecting seven of the nine planetary boundaries and threatening the Earths ability to support humanity this was the dialogue of the 16th Conference of Parties (COP16) to the United [] The post Meghalayas contributions stand out at COP16 summit appeared first on The Shillong Times .

From Our Reporter KASHMIR, Dec 19: The picturesque valley of Kashmir is set to join the Indian Railways network as the 111-km Katra-Banihal section of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project nears completion. While this iconic project is welcomed as a milestone in the regions development, apprehensions about the potential influx of outsiders echo concerns [] The post Kashmir welcomes rlys but concerns over influx persist appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Mumbai, Dec 18: Mumbai City FC captain Lallianzuala Chhangte has expressed confidence in his teams ability to strike back into contention to realise their ambitions in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25. Speaking to the ISL, Chhangte opened up about tactician Petr Kratkys coaching style, spoke highly about the transformative impact of the ISL, and []

Turin, Dec 18: After enduring weeks of lackluster performances and growing dissent from their loyal supporters, Juventus gave their fans a reason to celebrate with a commanding 4-0 victory over Cagliari in the Italian Cup on Tuesday. The emphatic win not only showcased their potential but also set the stage for a promising showdown in []

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 []

Nongstoin, Dec 18: The Mawphanlur Runsafari Half Marathon 2024 concluded with great success on December 14, at the scenic Mawphanlur Village in Meghalaya. Organized by Real Sports India, also known as Sportive, the event was supported by the Department of Tourism of Meghalaya, Indiatourism Shillong, Ministry of Tourism (Government of India), the Social Empowerment Department []

Shillong, Dec 18: Shillong Lajong FC will lock horns with Delhi FC on Thursday at 2 PM at the Coach Ali Hassan Football Stadium in Mahilpur, Punjab. This highly anticipated match marks Lajongs first away fixture of the ongoing I-League season, promising an exciting contest as both teams aim to climb the points table. Lajong []

By Avner Pariat The recently held Cherry Blossom Festival seemed to be a resounding success (finally). This is good news after a few rocky years. Last year a sudden and powerful torrent played havoc with the festival and the Ne-Yo show was also mired by controversy owing to some overreaching moral crusaders but it still []

New Delhi, Dec 18: Basketball Federation of India (BFI) President Aadhav Arjuna on Wednesday said that the national body has entered into an agreement with USAs National Basketball Association (NBA) to start a school League in India. We have signed an agreement with the NBA to develop grassroots development programme for school league, Arjuna told []

Twin bills for one nation one election must be examined for potential risks By Dr. Gyan Pathak The twin bills introduced in the Lok Sabha on December 17 seeking one nation and one election that is simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabhas of the States and Union Territories contains provisions that []

Brisbane, Dec 18: India captain Rohit Sharma, when quizzed about veteran pacer Mohammed Shamis availability for the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, said it all depends on the National Cricket Academys (NCA) clearance. Speaking after Indias draw in the third Test against Australia at the Gabba, Rohit left the question of Shamis fitness availability in the hands []

Chennai, Dec 17: Worlds youngest chess champion D Gukesh was felicitated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin and others at a function organised by the state government here on Tuesday. The Chief Minister presented him with a cheque for Rs 5 crore and a shawl on behalf of the state government and announced []

New Delhi, Dec 17: In an ideal world, politics and sport are not meant to be mixed. But then the world of Indian wrestling was far from ideal in 2024 with Vinesh Phogats Olympic dejection and the never-ending administrative chaos pulling down a once flourishing sport. From the time when Wrestling Federation of India elections []

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 []

Navi Mumbai, Dec 17: Hayley Matthews scintillating 85 not out overshadowed Smriti Mandhanas classy 62 as West Indies women ended their nine-match losing streak against India, winning the second T20I here by nine wickets to level the three-match series 1-1, here on Tuesday. After Mandhanas 41-ball-knock and Richa Ghoshs quickfire 32 off 17 balls took []

Brisbane, Dec 17: Australian captain Pat Cummins added another milestone to his illustrious career, surpassing cricket greats Garfield Sobers (West Indies) and Daniel Vettori (New Zealand) to become the third-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket as a captain. Cummins achieved this feat during the third Test against India at the Gabba in Brisbane. Leading by example, []

New Delhi, Dec 17: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are copping maximum criticism for being walking wickets during the ongoing Test series against Australia but even Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant havent shown the patience needed to survive Down Under, indicating a larger problem. Patience is a virtue that one develops over time []

Brisbane, Dec 17: India cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara highlighted Rohit Sharmas struggles in the ongoing series against Australia and said that the Indian captains move to the number 6 batting position has disrupted his rhythm and contributed to his lack of form. Indias batting woes continued on Day 4 of the third Test at Gabba 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 []

Shillong, Dec 17: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma inaugurated the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Police Station at the MPRO Office Building, Golf Links, Shillong, on Tuesday. The initiative aims to strengthen the states fight against drug trafficking and substance abuse. The event also saw the release of the ANTF Manual, a document to streamline []

Shillong, Dec 17: Chief Minister, Conrad K. Sangma on Tuesday clarified that they have enacted Meghalaya State Investment Promotion & Facilitation (MSIPF), Act, 2024 to establish Invest Meghalaya Agency (IMA) to enhance the business ecosystem and foster economic growth and employment opportunities. While addressing the gathering during the launching of the research programme of the []

Shillong, Dec17: Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong has assured that the state government, in collaboration with the Centre, is closely monitoring and addressing security issues along the India-Bangladesh border to ensure safety and prevent infiltration. Speaking on the recent detection of UAVs in Sohra and Shella, Tynsong said that while the Border Security Force []

United Nations, Dec 17: More than 880,000 people have been displaced since the latest escalation of hostilities in Syria, UN humanitarians said. UN partners estimated that around 6 per cent of the displaced are living with at least one form of disability, Xinhua news agency reported. Return movements remain dynamic, with partners recording more than []

Kane Williamson made 156 as New Zealand amassed a lead of 657 runs HAMILTON, Dec 16: England dismissed New Zealand for 453 late on the third day of the third test in Hamilton on Monday and face an imposing target of 658 runs for an unlikely victory to sweep the series 3-0. Kane Williamsons 156 []

By Da o Emi Lamar To write history without putting any water in it is to leave out a large part of the story. Human experience has not been so dry to leave that- Donald Worster A recent judgment by the High Court of Meghalaya has mandated state authorities to address the sand debris clogging []

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 []