The Shillong Times

Caracas, July 1: Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said that the death toll from the two powerful earthquakes that recently struck the country has risen to 1,943, with more than 10,000 injured. The government has declared a state of emergency in the worst-affected regions and has mobilised the armed forces to assist in relief []

By Bhogtoram Mawroh Ever since the state anthem was announced, there has been resistance from a section of the Khasis, the Synteng in particular, who insist that the lack of the inclusion of Pnar (the language spoken by them) words amounts to discrimination and ignores the history of the Jaintia, who are a community distinct []

By Jagdish Rattanani The snowballing scandal over allegations of misappropriation of donations and offerings at the Ram Janmabhoomi temple at Ayodhya is the latest shocker in an all-enveloping sense of collapse that has gripped a range of Indian institutions. Our political systems, constitutional bodies, independent watchdogs and now places of faith and worship appear to []

Meghalaya has several regulatory authorities, but none bother to implement the rules prescribed by the Government from time to time. Whether monitoring river pollution within Shillong city or the much-discussed Byrnihat Industrial complex, the Meghalaya Pollution Control Board (SPCB) is in a state of perpetual denial. At this point, it is imperative for the Government []

Obesity could be associated with a distinct molecular process driving the transition from an early-stage, premalignant breast lesions to invasive breast cancer, according to a new study. Researchers, including those from the University of Oklahoma Health Campus, US, said that rather than simply showing an increased activation of classical invasive pathways, tumours from obese patients []

SHILLONG, July 1: The Khasi Students Union (KSU) on Wednesday issued a strong warning to the state government, threatening to devise its own mechanisms to protect the interests and identity of indigenous communities if the Inner Line Permit (ILP) and the Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security Act (MRSSA) are not implemented immediately. The warning came []

SHILLONG, July 1: Leader of Opposition Titosstarwell Chyne has defended the Khasi Hills Autonomous District (Trading by Non-Tribals) (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which mandates compulsory service licences for every non-tribal employee in trade and business. Chynes defence came after Cabinet Minister Sanbor Shullai urged Governor Chandrashekhar H. Vijayashankar to withhold assent, claiming the Bill suffers from []

SHILLONG, July 1: The state government is exploring the setting up of fisheries clusters and related infrastructure across Meghalaya to benefit more than 1,000 fish farmers, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma said on Wednesday. Sharing the update on X, Sangma said the initiative will create dedicated units under the Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund []

SHILLONG, July 1: Indigenous vendors operating at the Khasi Market in Motphran have petitioned Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma for an urgent infrastructure overhaul, citing serious concerns over safety, ventilation, and emergency preparedness. The Synjuk ki Nongdie Jain Khasi Market, representing nearly 90 vendors, submitted a memorandum seeking to transform the current facility into a []

SHILLONG, July 1: The Khasi Students Union (KSU) Shillong Mihngi Circle on Wednesday removed a group of suspected migrant workers found sleeping along the roadside at 4th Furlong after the individuals reportedly failed to produce identity documents. The union stated that its members visited the Polo-Nongmensong locality on the night of June 30 following reports []

SHILLONG, July 1: Assembly Speaker Thomas A Sangma on Wednesday highlighted the importance of democratic values and impartial leadership during an interaction with student interns. The session, organised by the Assemblys Law Department, included 40 fifth-semester students from St. Anthonys College, St. Edmunds College, Shillong Commerce College, Synod College, and K.L. Bajoria College. These students []

SHILLONG, July 1: Leader of the Opposition in the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC), Titosstarwell Chyne, has urged the state government to expedite the introduction of Science and Commerce streams at Sohra Government College and address infrastructure gaps at Sohra Higher Secondary School. In a letter to Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui, Chyne noted that []

Attendees pose for a photo after Anupam Choudhury took over as president of the Rotary Club Shillong Heritage for the 2026-27 term during the clubs 8th installation ceremony held at City Hut Dhaba, Shillong, on June 28. Brigadier Vikas Rai Shandilya, Commandant of the Assam Rifles Centre, Shillong, attended as the chief guest, while Assistant []

GUWAHATI, June 22: In a significant recognition of its outstanding contribution to higher education, The Assam Royal Global University (RGU) has been conferred the prestigious Most Eminent University of North East India Award at the Education Eminence Awards 2026, organised by News18 Assam North East in association with the Lions Club. The award was []

TURA: Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC)-ni receipt form aro logo-o Autonomous kattako ragalani gimin Tura-ni MDC aro Bharatiua Janata Party (BJP)-ni state vice president Bernard N Marak suk onggijaniko parakatenba, iandake GHADC-ni receipt form aro logo-o Autonomous kattako ragalaniara kraani ongja ine iako taraken taripilchina GHADC-ni Executive Committee-ko didiataha. GHADC-ni receipt aro logo-o Autonomous []

SHILLONG: Party-ni MDC-rang ongkatgrimenga ine kobor onaniko Robibar salo Voice of the Peoples Party (VPP) jegalatenba, 2025 bilsini Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) election-o chegopenba, Executive Committee-ko chalaia intalan iandakgipa jangbingbanganirangko knasona manenga ine akangataha. 2025 bilsini KHADC election-o VPP, gimik dam 29 seat-rangoni dam 17 seat-rangko cheenba, Executive Committee-ko rikna manahachim. Indake ongengon, []

Shillong-o Film City aro Film Institute-ko kuligen: CM SHILLONG: World Music Day-ko maniani bak gita Sonibar attamo, skanggipa changna Hello Meghalaya Music Awards-ko Shillong songjinmani Polo-o donggipa SRTG Ground-o ongataha. Ia Music Awards-ko bakgni dake, chongmotan skanggipa bako, Best Folk Song, Best Pop Song, Best hip-Hop/Rap, Best Gospel Song, Best Collaboration, Best Music Video, Best []

Sima jolo donggipa ramarangko taridapani bidingo CM, Union Minister baksa agangrika SHILLONG: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, reanggipa Sonibar salonin salgnina, adokni skotong Shillong songjinmao donggipa Eastern Air Command-ona rebaaha aro ia salgnina rebaanio ua, Eastern Air Command-ko niangan baksana, adokni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma-koba Robibar salo gronge, adokni nanganirangko knatime raangaha. Robibar pringo, []

germany 2 | 1 cote divoire Toronto, June 21: Substitute Deniz Undav struck twice in the second half, including a dramatic stoppage-time winner, as Germany came from behind to defeat Ivory Coast 2-1 and secure a place in the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup on Saturday. The four-time world champions looked set for []

Atlanta, June 21: Spain bounced back in emphatic fashion from their opening Group H draw, crushing Saudi Arabia 4-0 at the Atlanta Stadium on Saturday to boost their hopes of reaching the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup. A dominant first-half display laid the foundation for the victory as teenage sensation Lamine Yamal opened []

Kansas City, June 21: Goalkeeper Eloy Room produced a sensational display, making 15 saves as Curacao held Ecuador to a 0-0 draw and secured the tiny Caribbean nations first-ever World Cup point on Saturday. The 37-year-old, who helped Curacao qualify for its maiden World Cup with a decisive performance against Jamaica last year, delivered one []

japan 4 | 0 tunisia Monterrey, June 21: Japan moved one step closer to reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup for the fourth consecutive time after pummeling Tunisia 4-0 in Group F, securing a milestone victory in the tournaments 1,000th mens match. Japans four goals were the most the Samurai Blue have ever []

Alia Bhatt opened the premiere episode of Indias Got Latent Season 2, which released on Netflix and YouTube on June 20, 2026, alongside Sharvari Wagh while promoting their film Alpha. The episode, hosted by Samay Raina, was cleaner and more controlled compared to earlier controversies, though it received mixed reactions online. During a segment, when []

On International Day of Yoga, Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor highlighted yogas deep cultural roots, calling it an integral part of Indias heritage. Speaking at an event in Mumbai, he described yoga as a practice that unites mind, body, and soul, helping improve flexibility, strength, and overall physical and internal health. He said it is a []

Zurich, June 21: Senior delegations from the United States and Iran met on Sunday at the Swiss resort of Burgenstock for high-level talks aimed at advancing peace efforts in West Asia. The discussions, known as the Lake Lucerne Summit, were led by US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, with []

ZURICH, June 21: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday said he hoped for very productive results with regard to the discussions on the technical aspects of the US-Iran peace agreement that kicked off in the Swiss mountain resort of Burgenstock on Sunday. The quadrilateral talks being termed as the Lake Lucerne Summit []

ISLAMABAD, June 21: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has nominated Advocate Amjad Hussain as its candidate for the chief ministerial post in Gilgit-Baltistan after emerging as the largest party in the regions recent elections. The announcement was made on Sunday by PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, who also instructed Hussain to focus on government formation and []

PARIS, June 21: France and several European countries are battling a severe heat wave that has triggered emergency measures, health warnings, and multiple drowning deaths. About one-third of France is under a red heat alert, with temperatures reaching up to 40C and expected to rise further. Authorities have placed emergency services and military units on []

Kathmandu, June 21: The first general convention of Nepals ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party kicked off in Bharatpur Metropolitan City of Chitwan District on Sunday. Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) president Rabi Lamichhane and Prime Minister and senior leader of the party Balendra Shah jointly inaugurated the three -day general convention in a special programme. More than []

ROME, June 21: Italys Defence Minister Guido Crosetto has commented on growing tensions between US President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, saying he does not understand the US Presidents recent attitude toward Italy. Speaking on Radio 24s Caff della domenica programme, Crosetto underlined that Italys relationship with the United States remains strong, []

NEW DELHI, June 21: India and the 27-nation European Union will sign the free trade agreement by December and are likely to implement the pact during February- March next year, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Sunday. On January 27 this year, India and the EU announced the conclusion of negotiations for the []

NEW DELHI, June 21: As conflicts and geopolitical uncertainties around tariffs cloud domestic growth, a key parliamentary committee has decided to examine the evolving economic condition of the country. According to a Lok Sabha bulletin, the Standing Committee on Finance has chosen Evolving Economic Conditions in the Country as an additional subject for detailed examination []

New Delhi, June 21: US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will hold two-day talks this week on the first phase of the bilateral trade agreement. For the US trade deal talks, tomorrow my counterpart is coming to Delhi, Goyal told reporters in Mumbai. The meeting followed chief negotiator-level discussions []

New Delhi, June 21: Movement in the stock market will hinge on the outcome of talks between the US and Iran, crude oil prices and trading activity of foreign investors in the holiday-shortened week ahead, analysts said. Technical-level talks will be held in Burgenstock, Switzerland, on Sunday between the US and Iran. US Vice President []

New Delhi, June 21: Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) should increasingly be seen as a gas-and-oil company rather than an oil-and-gas producer, its chairman Arun Kumar Singh said, underscoring a strategic shift as natural gas output outpaces crude oil. Gas is now slightly more than oil in our portfolio, Singh told analysts, adding that []

Mumbai, June 21: Commercial vehicle major Tata Motors on Sunday said it has secured orders for over 3,400 electric commercial vehicles (eCV) across freight, logistics and passenger mobility segments. The orders comprising around 2,000 small commercial vehicles and pick-ups, 900 trucks, and 500 buses, cut across a diverse range of applications from e-commerce, logistics, FMCG []

SHILLONG, June 21: The Voice of the People Party (VPP) has firmly rejected speculation of internal discord and an impending defection of its Members of District Council (MDCs), describing the reports as recycled political manoeuvres aimed at destabilising the partys hold on the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC). VPP president Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit on []

TURA/SHILLONG, June 21: In a sharp escalation of the ongoing debate over the Garo Hills Autonomous District Councils (GHADC) institutional integrity, Tura MDC and BJP leader Bernard N. Marak on Sunday strongly criticised the removal of the word autonomous from official receipts and the councils logo, terming it a serious assault on the bodys constitutional []

SHILLONG, June 21: Torrential rainfall triggered major damage to key roads in East Khasi Hills on Sunday, including the Shillong-Dawki Road, severely disrupting connectivity in the southern slopes of the district. A significant portion of the Shillong-Tamabil Road near Laitlyngkot was completely washed away on Sunday morning. Viral videos are doing the rounds showing the []

Shillong event celebrates foundation day of West Bengal SHILLONG, June 20: West Bengal Governor RN Ravi on Saturday remarked that the moral consciousness of India continues to be shaped by the ideals of human dignity and social justice. The Governor said this while addressing a programme at Lok Bhavan here to celebrate the foundation day []

Saikat Kumar Basu & Suparna Sanyal Mukherjee The North-East Indian region, comprising Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, and Sikkim, represents one of South Asias richest biocultural landscapes. Biologically and anthropologically linked to the Darjeeling Himalayas of West Bengal, the region is characterised by dense forests, high rainfall, varied altitudes, and exceptional biodiversity. []

From hand-painted murals to flag-draped lanes, the city that loves football more than most has made the FIFA World Cup 2026 its own one wall at a time. LensmanRupak De Chowdhuricaptures the fever, the colour, and the devotion of Kolkata, a city that never needed an invitation to fall in love with the beautiful []

Interstate syndicate that used forged GHADC documents and fake Non-Tribal Trading Licences to attempt a Rs 46-crore fraud on a Gujarat-based businessman dismantled TURA, June 20: In a cross-border operation, West Garo Hills police have dismantled an interstate syndicate that used forged Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) documents and fake Non-Tribal Trading Licences to []

Karachi, June 20: Already reeling from a dismal FIH Pro League campaign, Pakistan hockey team is set to be without regular captain Ammad Shakeel Butt and possibly head coach Manzur-ul-Hasan for the final leg of the tournament in England due to visa issues. A Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) official said Ammads visa application had been []

Doha, June 20: Forced to delay the start of his season due to an injury, Indian javelin throw ace Neeraj Chopra finished a creditable fourth in the Doha Diamond League event here. The 28-year-old Chopra produced a best of 85.69m in his third attempt, which placed him fourth in the end in his season-opening event []

Rotterdam, June 20: A mixed bag of a campaign so far, India would look to the end the Dutch leg of the FIH Pro League on a high when they take on hosts Netherlands in the return leg here on Sunday. Ranked eight in the FIH chart, India started with a narrow 2-3 loss against []

Southampton, June 20: Australia earned a third convincing win at the Womens Twenty20 World Cup when it beat the Netherlands by 98 runs Saturday. Australia reached 200 in the World Cup for the first time and equaled the highest-ever tournament total, 219-6. The Netherlands was kept to 121-3 at the Rose Bowl. Opening batter Beth []

Auckland, June 20: Navneet Kaur and Deepika struck a brace each in Indias dominant 6-0 win over Chile that propelled the side to the final of the FIH Hockey Womens Nations Cup here on Saturday. Navneet Kaur (6th, 13th) and Deepika (14th, 18th) struck two goals apiece, while Neha (32nd) and Rutuja Dadaso Pisal (39th) []