The Shillong Times

By Bhogtoram Mawroh Recently, the Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Conrad Sangma, held a workshop on El Nio preparedness in the state. This climatic phenomenon, which occurs every two to seven years, is the result of unusually warm sea temperatures over the tropical Pacific Ocean, which affects the monsoon in South and Southeast Asia, resulting in []

By Mankular Lamin Gashnga I was reading Bhogtoram Mawrohs article where he used the word Synteng to refer to who we also call Pnar, and I found myself wondering whether he was wrong. Then the word Khynriam came to mind and I wondered if it is wrong. Then the word Maram came to mind and []

Meghalaya has no dearth of pressure groups who are deferentially referred to as NGOs, although they dont qualify to be called as such because they are non-registered bodies. The Khasi Students Union (KSU) is obsessed with the uranium issue and the fact that some wealthy tribals are buying land in and around Domiasiat, West Khasi []

Mumbai, July 8: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled over 2 per cent on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump said the interim agreement with Iran is over, leading to a sharp rally in crude oil prices. Besides, investors shifted to a risk-off mode following pre-earnings anxiety over sluggish first-quarter forecasts amid a negative []

Washington, July 8: Indias economy is expected to grow at 6.4 per cent in fiscal year 2027, a tad slower than the 6.5 per cent projected in April, the International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday. (PTI) The IMF, in its update to the World Economic Outlook, projected India to grow at 6.7 per cent in []

Mumbai, July 8: The rupee tanked 52 paise to settle at 95.48 against the US dollar on Wednesday as the US launched fresh strikes on Iran after Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, pushing up crude oil prices and strengthening the dollar. The US military attacked Iran early Wednesday after it said []

New Delhi, July 8: Declining for the third straight session, gold prices fell Rs 800 to Rs 1.48 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday, as weak global trends and a spike in crude oil rates amid escalating tensions in West Asia dampened investor sentiments. The yellow metal depreciated by Rs 800 []

New Delhi, July 8: Indias peak power demand is set to hit a new high of 300 GW next year on the back of rapid expansion of data centres, artificial intelligence, and electric vehicles, Power Minister Manohar Lal said on Wednesday. Speaking at the 12th India Energy Storage Week (IESW) 2026 in the national capital, []

State jumps 77.7 points in a year to climb from Akanshi-3 to Akanshi-1, still scores lowest points among 36 states/UTs NEW DELHI/SHILLONG, July 8: In a dramatic turnaround from being the worst-performing state in the national rankings, Meghalaya has finally moved out of the lowest grade in the Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0 for the []

SHILLONG, July 8: Cabinet Minister Sanbor Shullai has written a letter to the BSF seeking measures to curb the smuggling of cattle following a report published in The Shillong Times on the alleged unchecked transportation and smuggling of cattle from Assam to Bangladesh via West Garo Hills. Media reports hint at the alleged movement of []

SHILLONG, July 8: Chief Minister Conrad Sangmas push for Jal Jeevan 2.0 has hit a wall of public anger, as dry taps and empty infrastructure across Meghalaya expose a widening gap between the governments paper achievements and the thirsty reality on the ground. Residents from the Phulbari area, including Shyamnagar, Masangpai, and Bangranggre, report that []

SHILLONG, July 8: Calling out the alleged prolonged inaction, the Hynniewtrep Youths Council (HYC) has strongly criticised the Meghalaya government and the office of the Defence Estate Officer for what it described as their continued failure to act against the alleged illegal occupation of land in the Lum Survey area, claiming that the locality has []

SHILLONG, July 8: The mysterious death of a businessman from Assams Nalbari district has left his family and the local community in shock after he was found critically injured in Meghalayas Byrnihat several days after he went missing. The deceased, Gunajit Kalita (42), was a resident of Barbhaluki village near Tihu and the proprietor of []

SHILLONG, July 8: The state government is identifying hawkers operating along GS Road and in Motphran to facilitate their relocation, Deputy Chief Minister in charge of Urban Affairs, Sniawbhalang Dhar, said on Wednesday. We are almost finished identifying them so that we can determine which sites to allocate to them, Dhar said. Regarding the relocation []

TURA, July 8: Asserting their constitutional status as custodians of the land, Nokmas in West Garo Hills have served an ultimatum to the District Administration to cancel all labour and trade licences issued to non-tribals without traditional consent, threatening to impose private fines of Rs 10,000 on violators. The traditional heads submitted a formal representation []

Shillong, July 8: With nearly one and half year left for the next Meghalaya Assembly elections, the BJP appears to be signalling a shift in strategyfrom being a junior coalition partner to emerging as an independent political force in the state. The latest trigger for political speculation was the presence of former UDP leader and []

From Biplab Kr Dey WILLIAMNAGAR/MAWSYNRAM, July 8: Meghalayas power sector has long faced criticism for its slow response to rural grievances, with some villages left without electricity for years due to remote locations or poor infrastructure. However, residents of two isolated villages in East Garo Hills and East Khasi Hills recently saw power restored following []

SHILLONG, July 8: The implementation of parking fees at the busy Laban market has sparked mixed reactions among residents and motorists, with several questioning the manner in which the charges are being collected while others say the fee is justified if it helps regulate parking and improve traffic management. Although the parking fee was initially []

SHILLONG, July 8: The Khasi Students Union (KSU) has served a virtual stop-work notice to the state government at Umling, demanding that the entry point be used to filter illegal immigrants rather than serve tourists. The move follows a row over the alleged conversion of the Facilitation Centre into a commercial food court. A KSU []

Mumbai, July 8: Playback singer Neeti Mohan, who is receiving a lot of positive response to her recently released track, Jooti Kasoori, has said that the track features a blend of innocence and charm. Jooti Kasoori is a Punjabi folk-pop track, and is composed and written by Rehat, with additional lyrics by Panchhi and music []

London, July 7: Jannik Sinner moved to within two wins of successfully defending his Wimbledon title on Tuesday after producing a composed and clinical quarter-final victory over Jan-Lennard Struff. The No. 1 ranked may not have produced his most dazzling tennis in the face of Struffs dangerous game, but he still proved too strong for []

LONDON, July 5: Coco Gauff overcame a shaky start and beat Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 on Tuesday to reach the Wimbledon semifinals for the first time. The two-time major champion raised her arms in the air after Pegula sent a weak backhand into the net on the first match point in an all-American quarterfinal []

London, July 7: On his first match point, Flavio Cobolli stepped up and unleashed a 135 mph first serve down the T that landed on the line and sent a puff of chalk into the air on No. 1 Court at Wimbledon. Fifth-seeded opponent Alex de Minaur could barely touch the serve and the Australians []

London, July 7: Arthur Fery used to come to Wimbledon when he was a kid to watch Roger Federer on Centre Court. He grew up only five minutes away from the All England Club. On Monday, the tables were turned when Federer was in attendance watching Fery on the sports most famous court as he []

Aishwariya Malang of Khliehiongriang, Jowai, is all set to represent Meghalaya at the grand finale of Miss Teen Diva 2026, which will be held in Jaipur from July 11 to July 19. Addressing a press conference at the Shillong Press Club, the young pageant contestant described her selection for the national competition as a dream []

Days after actor Kangana Ranaut announced that she had wrapped shooting for the sequel to her 2014 box office hit Queen, Phantom Studios has moved the Bombay High Court alleging that it is being made without its consent. JioStar India Private Limited, the respondent, claimed on Tuesday that the upcoming film was an independent production []

Film to open London Film Festival on July 9 Actress Neha Dhupia, whose debut International film 52 Blue is set to open the prestigious London Film Festival on July 9, has spoken about Argentine superstar Lionel Messis association with the movie and how it has brought an incredible spotlight to the project internationally. Nehas film []

Mumbai, July 7: Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty closed lower on Tuesday due to last-minute profit-taking after a four-day rally and weak Asian trends. Paring its early gains, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined by 104.35 points, or 0.13 per cent, to close at 78,180.72. During the day, it climbed 379.85 points, or 0.48 per []

Mumbai, July 7: The rupee appreciated 47 paise to close at 94.96 against the US dollar on Tuesday, on improved global risk sentiments as higher traffic flows through the Strait of Hormuz reduced supply uncertainties. Forex traders said market sentiment was also buoyed after Saudi Arabia slashed August crude oil prices for Asia by USD []

New Delhi, July 7: Gold prices fell sharply by Rs 1,400 to Rs 1.49 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday, and silver slipped Rs 200, as a stronger rupee and weak global trends weighed on the precious metals. The yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity depreciated by Rs 1,400 to []

By Toki Blah On July 3, 2026, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma inaugurated a workshop titled Developing State Response for El Nio Preparedness: Strengthening Food and Water Security. He red flagged an alarming 80% rainfall deficit for the state and described climate change as an existential crisis. Out of an average annual rainfall of []

By Randolph Langstieh If cutting trees into parts epitomises the modernist epistemology, talking with trees, I argue, epitomises animistic epistemology. Andreas Weber Epistemology, the theory of knowledge that weighs the methods, validity and scope of justified belief, sits predominantly within Western or Eurocentric paradigms. Knowledge production is counted as progress in modern society []

The World Banks designation of India as a lower middle income economy should drill some sense into the minds of those who get on to their rooftops to hail the nations economic progress under the Narendra Modi dispensation lasting around 13 years at a stretch since 2014. Notably, the Bank upgraded Asian nations Vietnam, the []

SHILLONG, July 7: The FKJGP South East Khasi Border Circle has flagged high rates of absenteeism and crumbling infrastructure in government offices in Mawsynram following a surprise inspection on Tuesday. The inspection was prompted by local complaints regarding irregular attendance of staff. FKJGP general secretary Entrust Snaitang reported that attendance in several offices fell significantly []

TURA, July 7: While development exists only on paper in several remote corners of the Garo Hills, the Niksamso Garo Community Organization (NGCO) has exposed a suspected Rs 9-crore ghost project scam, alleging that GHADC officials siphoned off 15th Finance Commission funds for works that were either never started or left as skeletal remains. The []

AMLAREM, July 7: Education Minister and local MLA Lahkmen Rymbui handed over the newly established Government Secondary School to the people of Jongushen Village in Amlarem Sub-Division of West Jaintia Hills on Tuesday. Constructed under the Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA), the school is expected to strengthen educational infrastructure in the region. With Lower Primary []

Behdienkhlam CELEBRATION JOWAI, July 7: Chants and the rhythmic resonance of the tangmuri echoed through the heart of Jowai on Sunday as the Seinraij invoked ancient spirits at the sacred pool of Aitnar. The ceremonies marked the second day of Behdienkhlam, the Pnar communitys annual festival of spiritual defiance and prayer for a bountiful harvest. []

SHILLONG, July 7: Magik Cook, a food brand of Shree Mahabir Foods Ltd., has expanded its product portfolio in Meghalaya with the launch of Hakka Noodles, Pickles, and Jams. The new range was introduced during an event at Maha Laxmi Store in Laban, Shillong, on Tuesday. Shree Mahabir Foods Ltd. Managing Director Sanjeev Kumar Bajoria []

SHILLONG: Meghalaya sorkarini abachengatgipa Mission Education program-ni ningo dam 1391 sorkari Lower Primary (LP) skulrangko sorkari taridapaha aro dao bangki dongkuenggipa dam 216 skulrangkoba taridapkuenga. Sorkarini uiatani gitade, adok gimikni dam 1607 LP skulrangko taridapna gita jako raaha aro dao dipet 86 percent-na baten kamrang matchotmanaha. Ian Meghalaya adoko skul nokrangko namdapatna gita sorkarini jaku []

Kamrang taraken matchotgnok ine Minister akanga TURA: Tura Babupara-o gital dake rikenggipa Garo Labour Corps-ni Cenotaph-ko Sombar salo, adokni Cabinet Minister Marcuise N Marak, Preservation of Garo Arts, Culture & Heritage Sub-Committee-ni membor-rang aro gipin CSO-ni dilgiparang baksa nieaha aro ia Cenotaph-ko taraken matchotna siengaha ine parakataha. Ia Cenotapha-ara, agilsak gimikni skanggipa dakgrikanio (First World []

RESUBELPARA: North Garo Hills ajao antigimikna Cooperative Week manianiko Sombar salo, Mendipathar Multipurpose Cooperative Society Hall-o matchotataha. Ia program-ko East Garo Hills ajani Cooperative Societies Office ongataha. Ia Cooperative Week-ko reanggipa June 29 tarikoni July 6 tarikona, India sorkarini ningo donggipa Cooperation Ministry-ni changbongagipa Foundation Day-ko maniani bak gita ongataha aro ia Cooperative Week manianio, []

BRAZIL 1 | 2 NORWAY East Rutherford, July 6: Erling Haaland scored, and Andreas Schjelderup jumped on his teammates back. Haaland scored again, and Schjelderup leapt up again. Heading in the go-ahead goal in the 79th minute and scoring again before the end of regulation time, Haaland put Norway on his back and carried it []

ENGLAND 3 | 2 Mexico Mexico City, July 6: Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane carried England to the World Cup quarterfinals, overcoming a raucous crowd, the elevation of Estadio Azteca and a man disadvantage in the second half to beat Mexico in a 3-2 thriller on Monday. Bellingham scored two goals 98 seconds apart in []

Mexico City, July 7: Englands progress to the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals has been built as much on tactical intelligence as individual brilliance, with head coach Thomas Tuchel earning praise for his ability to adapt his side to different situations during matches. Against Mexico, Tuchel demonstrated the tactical flexibility that has become a hallmark of []

New York, July 6: FIFA is facing mounting criticism after overturning the suspension of United States forward Folarin Balogun, allowing the tournaments leading American scorer to feature in Mondays FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash against Belgium despite being sent off in the previous round. Balogun was shown a red card during the United []

Nyon, July 6: UEFA has launched a scathing attack on FIFA over its decision to overturn the automatic suspension of United States striker Folarin Balogun, warning that the move threatens the integrity and credibility of the FIFA World Cup. Balogun, who was sent off during the United States Round of 32 victory over Bosnia and []

Politicians, actors react as Diljit Dosanjhs film removed from ZEE5 Diljit Dosanjhs Satluj, which details the life of an activist in Punjab in the turbulent 1990s and has been taken off OTT, was at the centre of furious debate on Monday with political parties and the SGPC pushing for the release of the film and []

Hollywood actor George Clooney, known for his performances in projects such as Michael Clayton, Gravity, Oceans Eleven, Jay Kelly and ER, among others, will be honoured with the prestigious Golden Lion for career achievement at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival. The award is presented to individuals who have made significant contributions to the film []