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Bengaluru, Jan 17: After months of uncertainty, the Karnataka State Cricket Association on Saturday received permission from the state Home Department to host international and IPL matches at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The Home Department gave the go-ahead to conduct matches after examining the report submitted by a government-appointed task force, which found the security []

PREMIER LEAGUE MANCHESTER, Jan 17: The Premier League produced a weekend packed with drama, historic victories, and last-minute heroes, as Manchester United stunned Manchester City in the derby and several other fixtures delivered tense finishes. Heres a detailed look at all the action. Carricks Reds Dominate the Derby Michael Carricks second spell as Manchester United []

Barcelona, Jan 17: Vladyslav Vanat scored penalties in stoppage time of each half as Girona beat Espanyol 2-0 in a fiercely contested Catalan derby in La Liga. It was the first time Girona has won three on the trot since November 2024. The result lifted it into ninth place in the table. Espanyol remained fifth.Girona []

Paris, Jan 17: Ousmane Dembele put transfer talk behind him and scored a crucial brace for Paris Saint-Germain in a 3-0 win over Lille that returned it to the top of Ligue 1. French media last week reported that the 2025 Ballon dOr winner rejected a new contract offer. His coach Luis Enrique called the []

New Delhi, Jan 17: Indian womens football stalwart Ashalata Devi says the dream of seeing the country play at the FIFA Womens World Cup remains alive, but stressed that sustained progress at the grassroots level is crucial to bridge the gap with the worlds elite. Our dream of the World Cup is still alive. We []

Bengaluru, Jan 17: A fascinating battle of equals is on cards as a closely-matching Saurashtra and Vidarbha vie for their third and maiden Vijay Hazare Trophy title respectively here at the BCCI Centre of Excellence grounds on Sunday. Unlike in the past, both Saurashtra and Vidarbha do not have any superstars in their line-up. But []

Dog attacks are on the rise in Australia. The most recent data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare show dog-related hospital admissions more than doubled in the eight years to 2021. Over 2021-22 in Australia, there were more than 9,500 cases of attacks where a person was bitten or struck by a dog. []

Oceans shape everyday life in powerful ways. They cover 70 per cent of the planet, carry 90 per cent of global trade, and support millions of jobs and the diets of billions of people. As global competition intensifies and climate change accelerates, the worlds oceans are also becoming the front line of 21st-century geopolitics. How []

MUMBAI, Jan 17: The Indian equity benchmarks closed this week almost unchanged amid optimism towards Q3 earnings and renewed India-US trade discussions, even as caution persisted due to increasing geopolitical tensions. Profit-booking in pharma, consumer durables, and autos weighed on indices during the week, while PSU banks and metals outperformed. Nifty added 0.04 per cent []

Piyush Goyal meets Premier of British Columbia, Canada, Dave Eby, to discuss strengthening the India-Canada economic partnership on Friday. (PTI)

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 17: Renowned Christian minister and evangelist from Northeast India, Rev. Dr. Rieweh Robert Cunville, passed away at NEIGRIHMS on Saturday morning at around 7.30 am following a brief illness. He was 86. Rev. Dr. Cunville is survived by his wife, Carol Rani and their two children. He was the son []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 17: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army, General Upendra Dwivedi, has conferred the COAS Unit Certificate of Appreciation on the Zonal Recruiting Office (ZRO), Shillong, in recognition of the units outstanding achievements in recruiting youths from the Northeast region to serve the nation. The honour was conferred []

From Our Correspondent NONGPOH, Jan 17: Bindas Syiem, a resident of Mawlong village who had earlier staged a hunger strike at the Additional Secretariat demanding the blacktopping of the Nongpoh-Umden-Sunapur road, on Saturday expressed deep anguish after alleged irregularities were detected in the execution of the construction work. Her concern comes in the wake of []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 17: Researchers have captured the first photographic evidence of the Bengal Fox (Vulpes bengalensis) in Meghalaya, marking a significant addition to the states documented biodiversity. According to a statement here, the discovery was made within Balpakram National Park in the South Garo Hills December 1, 2025, at 8:30 pm, a []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 17: South Shillong MLA and Cabinet Minister Sanbor Shullai on Friday inspected development works worth over Rs 11 crore, including the widening of the road at Raid Laban and the construction of a football ground. Officials from the Public Works Department (PWD), Sports Department and Water Resources department were present []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 17: A regional multi-stakeholder convergence workshop on developing Indias Strategy for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare (SAHI) was held here on Saturday. The workshop, which was hosted by Shillong Medical College under the aegis of the Health department, formed part of a national consultation process led by the National Health Authority []

Theft Chairman of Mathura Compound Durga Puja Committee, Jhalupara, Shillong, lodged a complaint that on January 6, unknown miscreant(s) damaged the donation box and stole cash amounting to Rs. 80,000 from Mathura Compound Durga Puja Committee, Jhalupara, Shillong. Sapna Das lodged a complaint that on January 7 evening, unknown miscreant(s) stole LPG cylinder, pipes, etc., []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 17: One of Jowai towns oldest institutions, Tympang Club, on Friday marked a historic milestone as it celebrated 125 years since its establishment in 1901, reaffirming its place as the towns first club and a nucleus of civic life in the Jaintia Hills. Often described as the earliest urban hub []

From Our Correspondent JOWAI, Jan 17: In a major step towards the protection of women and children rights, health, education and future, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), East Jaintia Hills, on Thursday organised a legal awareness programme under the theme Ghar Ghar Mein Nyay Ki Jagriti on crime against women (POSH Act) and the []

The BJP has dismissed allegations by Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman that shifting power dynamics and potential communal bias in the Hindi film industry have reduced his work opportunities in recent years. Union Minister Ramdas Athawale and other BJP leaders emphasized that the industry operates on talent and merit, not religion, citing the continued success of []

Actress Melissa Rauch, best known as Bernadette Rostenkowski from The Big Bang Theory, reminisced about her 2016, sharing that her camera roll was filled with moments on the shows set alongside co-stars Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar, and Mayim Bialik. She also shared glimpses from the sports comedy The Bronze. []

SHILLONG, Jan 16: The Meghalaya government has made substantial progress with its statewide CCTV surveillance programme, with a majority of cameras under the first phase already installed. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma indicated that of the initial batch, 227 CCTV cameras have been installed, accounting for roughly 70 to 80 per cent of the planned []

SHILLONG, Jan 16: In what can be deemed a proud moment for Meghalaya, Iarisha Kharbhoi, an Aapda Mitra volunteer from East Khasi Hills district, has been invited as a special guest to attend the Republic Day Celebration 2026 in New Delhi, in recognition of her exemplary service in the field of disaster management. A trained []

TURA, Jan 16: BJP leader and GHADC MDC from Tura, Bernard Marak, has been appointed the Meghalaya state president of the Amit Shah Youth Brigade (ASYB). He was appointed through an appointment letter issued on December 31, 2025. The ASYB is a non-profit organisation focused on empowering Indian youths through social service, national unity and []

SHILLONG, Jan 16: Meghalaya has been recognised as a Leader for its efforts in building a robust and vibrant startup ecosystem during the National Startup Day celebration held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on Friday. During the programme, Meghalaya was also conferred a Certificate of Appreciation under the States Startup Ecosystem Ranking (5th Edition). The []

Telugu superstar Allu Arjun set Tokyo abuzz during his recent visit to Japan, where he addressed fans in Japanese and even delivered a popular dialogue from Pushpa 2: The Rule in the language, drawing massive cheers and applause. Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna visited the country as part of promotions ahead of the films grand []

SHILLONG, Jan 16: The Hynniewtrep Youths Council (HYC) has strongly condemned the circulation of derogatory, inappropriate and deeply insensitive content targeting women from the Khasi community through an application known as Nolo. In a statement, the HYC said such content is not only misogynistic and demeaning but also constitutes a direct attack on the dignity, []

SHILLONG, Jan 16: The state government has introduced a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to streamline the process of granting permission to government employees for private foreign travel. While prior permission remains mandatory, the new SOP aims to ensure a uniform, transparent and time-bound procedure for issuing No Objection Certificates (NOC) while safeguarding administrative and security []

SHILLONG, Jan 17: The Meghalaya Cabinet on Friday approved proposals to extend the services of a senior government official and re-engage retired officers serving in various capacities, citing the need for continuity amid ongoing projects and administrative responsibilities. Speaking to reporters after the Cabinet meeting, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma said the Cabinet approved a []

From Our Correspondent Nongpoh, Jan 16: The Meghalaya Weightlifting Association (MWA) has announced that the second edition of the ASMITA Weightlifting League will be held in Ri Bhoi district as part of efforts to scout and groom emerging talent from across the state. MWA president Donald Rymbai, speaking to the press alongside association secretary Batskhem []

Editor, Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I wish to draw the attention of the authorities, civil society, and the general public to a deeply concerning issue affecting our indigenous people. An inappropriate mobile application (NOLO) is currently being circulated widely through social media platforms, and its impact on our communityespecially the younger generationis []

The MDA Government appears to be a one-man army with Chief Minister Conrad Sangma answering questions on every issue under the Meghalaya sky. Normally the cabinet which comprises 12 ministers, the Chief Minister included should appear to be a collective body where any minister should be able to answer questions upfront to the media. But []

By Lillian Anjum Smale Growing up, in an educated mixed marriage, I was exposed to ideas, values, concepts that many even now would believe to be too perfect for todays world. I remember the times when my Nana would bring me onto his lap and tell me the stories of fighters and soldiers and the []

By Dapbianglin Sohkhlet Among the indigenous Khasi community, words have never been understood as a mere form of communication. ka ktien ka thylliej, words are believed to carry power, power that heals and power that harms, power that blesses and power that curses. This belief, preserved across generations, lies at the very heart of Khasi []

SHILLONG: Gittamgipa changna Cabinet Retreat-ko Sukrobar salo, Mawkasiang-o ongatangaha aro ia tomanio, Class VI-oni Class X-ona Community-Integrated Skill Learning (CISL)-ko abachengatna aro Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) porikkao private candidate-rangko sena onna gita gital niam baksana dingtang dingtang kamrangkoba Cabinet rachakangaha. Skulrango CISL-ko abachengatani gimin talataniko onangengon, dao dipet Health & Physical Education-ko Class VI-oni []

SHILLONG: Meghalaya Legislative Assembly-ni budget session-ko rebaenggipa February 16 tarikoni 27 tarikona ongatna manchisoengani gimin State Reservation Policy (SRP)-ni bidingo expert committee-ni ongipa report-ko budget session-ona raange chanchirimgen ine Sukrobar salo, adokni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma parakataha. Sukrobar salo, Cabinet Retreat-ko ongatani jaman kobor ratimgipa manderang baksa agangrikengon, Reservation Policy-ni bidingo expert committee-ni ongipa []

TURA:Adita salrangna skang, West Garo Hills ajani Rajabala jolo donggipa Goalgaon songo, Achik Conscious Holistically Integrated Krima (ACHIK) dolni membor-rangko chadrape, membor-rangoni saksa Dilseng M Sangma-ko sootanina police-rang, mande sakgniko rimdapna manaha aro ia aselna rimako mangiparang dao sakdok gapengaha. Reanggipa January-ni 9 tarik salpaksakchibara, Rajabala jolo niam gri chalaienggipa roong quarry-ko chipatna reange rebapilengmiting []

TURA:Adita salrangna skang,West Garo Hills ajani Rajabala jolo donggipa Goalgaon songo, ACHIK dolni membor-rangko masina mangijagipa manderangni chadrapanichi, chadrapako mangipa manderangoni saksa janggiko gimaatna nangahani gimin Garo Hills-ni Achik Contractors Union (ACU)-ba raken jegalataha aro ia aselo jak donggipa pilak manderangkon tarake rimchina sorkario dabiangaha. Lt Dilseng M Sangma-ko sootani gimin chinga Achik Contractors Union []

Biplab Kr Dey Tura, Jan 16: West Garo Hills (WGH) police tasted further success in apprehending 2 more suspects in the assault and murder of ACHIK member, Dilseng M Sangma, bringing the total of those arrested to 6. On Jan 9, members of ACHIK who had gone to inspect and shut down an illegal stone []

EFL CUP London, Jan 15: Arsenal scored two goals off errors by goalkeeper Robert Sanchez to set up a 3-2 win at Chelsea in the first leg of the English League Cup semifinals on Wednesday. A corner sailed over Sanchez in the seventh minute, allowing Ben White to head into an unguarded net, before the []

London, Jan 15: Cole Palmers injury-blighted season has been interrupted again because of a minor thigh strain, Chelsea coach Liam Rosenior said Wednesday. Palmer missed the 3-2 loss to Arsenal in the English League Cup semifinals and his fitness will be monitored ahead of Chelseas next game at home to Brentford in the Premier []

Roma, Jan 15: Roma signed 18-year-old forward Robinio Vaz from Marseille for a reported transfer fee of 25 million euros ($29 million) on Wednesday. The French teenager signed a contract until 2030, the Serie A club said in its announcement. Neither team confirmed the fee. A quick and agile forward with good dribbling ability, Vaz []

Milan, Jan 15: A frustrating evening for Napoli saw it held to a 0-0 draw at home by lowly Parma as the defending champion lost more ground in the title race Wednesday. The result saw third-placed Napoli slip six points behind Serie A leader Inter Milan, which ground out a 1-0 win over relegation-threatened Lecce. []

Munich, Jan 15: There was plenty of smoke, but Bayern Munich needed time to show some fire. In a game held up for 10 minutes because flare smoke covered the field, 17-year-old Lennart Karls fourth Bundesliga goal of a breakout season helped Bayern to a 3-1 win at Cologne in the Bundesliga on Wednesday. With []

Madrid, Jan 15: Alvaro Arbeloa got off to a dismal start as the new coach of Real Madrid, seeing his team lose to second-division club Albacete 3-2 and drop out of the Copa del Rey in the round of 16 on Wednesday. Jefte Betancor scored the game-winning goal four minutes into stoppage time to send []

Milan, Jan 15: Greenland biathlete Ukaleq Slettemark is chasing qualification for the MilanCortina Winter Olympics, but her focus is being overshadowed by geopolitical turmoil back home. The 25-year-old admitted she is gripped by fear as former U.S. President Donald Trump repeatedly claims the United States should take control of Greenland. Its frightening, Slettemark told The []

A host of Bollywood personalities, including Akshay Kumar, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan, stepped out of their homes and voted in the Mumbai civic body polls on Thursday with hope right candidates will win and tackle crucial issues, from infrastructure challenges to pollution. Actors Hema Malini, Saira Banu, Shabana Azmi, John Abraham, Ranbir Kapoor, Kareena []

Veteran actor Bishnu Kharghoria, known for his performances in films such as Xagoroloi Bohudoor, Firingoti and Kollol, will be conferred the Lifetime Achievement Honour by the Guwahati Asian Film Festival (GAFF) 2026 in recognition of his contribution to Indian cinema, the organisers said. Kharghorias contribution to Indian cinema, especially to Assamese films, is profound and []

People who are not creative have the power now to decide things and this might have been a communal thing Less work has been coming his way, says celebrated music composer A R Rahman, attributing it to a power shift within the Hindi film industry in the last eight years and also perhaps to a []