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Washington, July 13: President Donald Trump has indicated that he has left standing orders for the US military to destroy Iran at levels theyve never seen before if Tehran follows through on its long-standing threats to kill him. But the US government has no way to create an automatic, preauthorised dead mans switch that would []

Washington, July 13: Sen Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trumps closest allies in Congress who traveled the globe to advocate for a more aggressive US foreign policy, died after a rupture in his aorta, according to a preliminary medical examiners finding shared by his office. The rupture was related to the hardening of Grahams []

Kyiv, July 13: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was in Paris on Monday for talks with two dozen European leaders helping Kyiv fight Russias invasion, with the war now in its fifth year. European foreign ministers were also meeting separately in Brussels where they were expected to discuss Ukraines needs and Russias threats to the continent. []

Hanoi, July 13: Bodies of the 15 Indian tourists who were killed in a speedboat accident off Vietnams Phu Quoc Island were flown to India on Monday, the Indian Embassy in Hanoi said. The bodies were sent in a Vietnam Airlines flight that departed from Ho Chi Minh City around 6 pm local time. The []

Philippines, July 13: The U.S., the U.K. and a dozen other Western and Asian countries reasserted on Sunday that Chinas expansive claims in the South China Sea are illegal based on a 2016 arbitration ruling. A joint statement issued by the 14 nations said they rejected destabilizing actions in the disputed waters that threaten regional []

SHILLONG: Meghalaya adoko niam gri napsrukbae songdong achaaniko champengna gita adokni pilak cholgugarangon entry aro exit point-rangko donchina dingtang dingtang dolrang dabitokengon, entry-exit point-rangko donaniode maming nengnikanirang dongja indiba niamrangko jarikna gitasa cholrang dongkujani gimin Meghalaya Residents Safety & Security Act (MRSSA)-ko taridapna manahaode, entry-exit point-rangkoba chalaina manaigen ine Sombar salo, adokni Chief Minister Conrad []

Manderangna dangdike onaniko namdapatna gital technology-ko jakkalchina Union MoS didia SHILLONG: India sorkarini Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Ministry-ni ningo Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG)-ni Meghalaya sorkari baksa salgnina ongatenggipa NEXTGEN Administrative & E-Gov Reforms-ni national conference-ko Sombar salo, Union Minister of State (MoS) Dr Jitendra Singh, abachengate onangaha aro ia conference-ko []

TURA: Meghalaya adoko lekka porani kamrangko namdapatchina gita didie Sombar salo, Meghalaya Pradesh Youth Congress (MPYC), adokni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma-na sedoataha. Meghalaya adokni Performance Grading Index (PGI), 2024-2025 bilsio 448 ongaoni 2025-2026 bilsio 525.71-ona tangdokalahani gimin rachakangengon, NITI Aayog-ni gitalbatsranggipa report-ode adokni lekka porao kamrang namen jadonggaatako manenga ine mesokskaaha ine MPYC-ni president []

London, July 13: A stellar all-round performance fuelled Indias famous 270-run win over England in the first-ever Womens Test staged at the iconic Lords here on Monday. Needing four wickets to wrap up the game overnight, India completed formalities in the morning session on day four, dismissing England for 186 in 62.5 overs despite a []

Galle (Sri Lanka), July 13: An imposing unbeaten double hundred from Senuja Wekunagoda helped Sri Lanka U-19 take control of the first Youth Test against India U-19, racing to 344 for 4 on the opening day here on Monday. Opting to bat first, Sri Lanka were reduced to 3 for 2 in the third over []

LONDON, July 13: A year ago, it was a matter of bouncing back after wasting three match points in a devastating loss to Carlos Alcaraz in the French Open final and showing that he could still win a Grand Slam after a three-month doping ban. This year it was about demonstrating that he still has []

Tokyo, July 13: Fresh from ending a two-year title drought and returning after a brief injury layoff, Indias top mens doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will spearhead the countrys campaign at the USD 950,000 Japan Open Super 750 badminton tournament beginning here on Tuesday. The third-seeded duo, who pulled out of the []

New Delhi, July 13: Para swimmer Tejas Nandakumar, who was named in the Indian contingent for the upcoming Glasgow Commonwealth Games, will not compete in the multi-sport event starting on July 23 as his entry has been rejected by the organisers due to a classification issue. The 20-year-old Nandakumars name was there in the list []

New Delhi, July 13: The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed pleas challenging the Delhi High Courts refusal to interfere with the non-selection of riders Anush Agarwalla and Sudipti Hajela in Indias dressage team for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan. A bench of Justices PS Narasimha and Alok Aradhe refused to grant any relief to []

IND VS eng | TODAY ODI 1 OF 3 | AT 3:30 PM Birmingham, July 13: Veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will not only have to perform for themselves but also play a key role in lifting the sagging Indian spirits against an upbeat England when the two sides clash in a three-match ODI []

New Delhi, July 13: Gautam Gambhirs first two years as Indias head coach have been defined by soaring highs in white-ball cricket and a series of setbacks in the longest format. Since taking charge on July 9, 2024, Gambhir has guided India to three major titles but has also faced criticism over the teams declining []

Dr. Omarlin Kyndiah By reducing the history of the Jaitia people almost entirely to British colonial records, Bhogtoram Mawrohs article, Who Are the Jaintia? Colonial Records and the Question of Khasi Identity (The Shillong Times, 2 April), makes a fundamental historical error. Colonial records are valuable sources, but they are not the sole authority on []

By Darisuk Syiemlieh There is a quiet tragedy unfolding in Meghalaya, one so ordinary that it rarely makes headlines. It is not marked by natural disasters or sudden economic collapses. Instead, it reveals itself in empty classrooms after graduation, in certificates carefully preserved inside ageing folders, in talented young minds waiting endlessly for opportunities that []

A growing debate in Meghalaya concerns whether the institution of the Dorbar Shnong has acquired powers unmatched by corresponding legal accountability. While the Dorbar Shnong are a product of tradition and have performed important community functions, the debate today is whether they should exercise public authority without clear constitutional and legal safeguards. One thing that []

Imphal, July 13: Kuki-Zo Council (KZC), the apex body of the Kuki-Zo tribal community in Manipur, on Monday reiterated its demand for a Separate Administration in the form of a Union Territory with a Legislature, saying it remains the only viable foundation for lasting peace, justice, security, and the protection of the communitys rights and []

Bhatia becomes first woman to score Test century at Lords; India 4 wkts away from victory London, July 12: Indian bowlers exploited the conditions effectively after Yastika Bhatias sublime hundred to put the visitors on course for a thumping win over England in the first ever Womens Test at Lords here on Sunday. Bhatia (113) []

London, July 12: Kristina Mladenovic won a seventh career Grand Slam womens doubles title by teaming up with Guo Hanyu to defeat Gabriela Dabrowski and Luisa Stefani 6-3, 7-5 in the Wimbledon final Sunday. Mladenovic has won the French Open doubles tournament four times and the Australian Open twice with different partners but lost her []

Madrid, July 12: Indias recurve mixed pair of Dhiraj Bommadevara and Kirti Sharma squandered a promising 3-1 lead to miss out on the bronze medal, losing 3-5 to Italy at the Archery World Cup Stage 4, here on Sunday. For Dhiraj, the Antalya World Cup champion, it was a disappointing end to the campaign as []

LONDON, July 12: American 16-year-old Jordan Lee became only the second qualifier to win the Wimbledon boys title after rallying to beat Cruz Hewitt 4-6, 6-4, 7-5 on Sunday. Lee is the first qualifier to win any Grand Slam boys tournament since Noah Rubin did it at Wimbledon in 2014. The 17-year-old Hewitt is the []

Providence (Guyana), July 12: Keacy Carty was dismissed on 95 and Shai Hope made an unbeaten 87 in a 131-run third wicket partnership which steered the West Indies to a seven wicket win over New Zealand on Saturday in the first of five one-day cricket internationals. Carty fell just short of his fifth ODI century, []

Womens relay team bags another gold Asian U-23 Athletics Cships Ordos (China), July 12: Javelin thrower Anand Singh and the womens 4x400m relay team clinched a gold medal each as India ended their campaign on a strong note at the inaugural Asian U23 Athletics Championships here on Sunday. Overall, the Indian team won 16 medals []

New Delhi, July 12: A high-performance national shooting camp for the upcoming ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou, China, and the Asian Games in Japan began here on Sunday, with 35 athletes across rifle, pistol and shotgun disciplines participating. The rifle and pistol camp will continue until July 17, while the trap camp is scheduled from []

Lonato (Italy), July 12: The Indian mixed trap teams endured a disappointing outing, finishing well down the standings as the contingent signed off from the ISSF Shotgun World Cup here with one gold medal. Italy topped the medal table with two gold medals, while the United States finished second with one gold and one silver. []

New Delhi, July 12: Ahead of his second Commonwealth Games appearance, Indian javelin throw ace Neeraj Chopra is sweating it out at his training base in Switzerland and is likely to head directly to Glasgow for the multi-sporting event starting on July 23. Chopra had won a gold in the 2018 CWG in Gold Coast []

KHLIEHRIAT: Jaintia Coal Miners & Dealers Association (JCMDA), EJH district-ni Khliehriat West Community Hall-o tomenba coal-mining-ni mamlao chanchirimangaha. Tomanio jolni MLA-rang Kyrmen Shylla Khliehriat aro Smt. Santa Mary Shylla Sutnga Saipung, JHADC-ni MDC-rang, JCMDA-ni executive memborrang, JNC president, NGO-rangni representative-rang, koela choani abao kam kagiparang bakko raangaha. Tomanio aganprakataon MLA Santa, adita salrang skang mamongni []

AMPATI: Mahendraganj jolo chi bana asel ongengani gimin duk-nengnikako gaakgipa manderangna dakchakna gita Mahendraganj Community Health Centre (CHC), Rapid Response Team (RRT)-ko bikotaha. Mahendraganj CHC-ni Senior Medical and Health Officer aro In-charge Dr N.A Khan-ni dilanio Team-ko songaha. Ia gital bikotgipa team, chi bana aselchi nengnikako gaake donggiparangna dakchakgen, saa-dinggipako manderangna dakchakanggen. Rapid Response Team []

BAGHAMARA: South Garo Hills, Baghamara songjinmao chini sabisi jedake fever/typoid, Diarrhea sanirang batroroenganina Executive Engineer (PHE) RWS, Division, Baghamara songdonggipa manderangna uiataniko onaha. Iani bidingo jinmani namgnina aro ansengbaljokanina Dabit Nalsa, Masighat, Konagittim, Asim Chiring, Bolsalgre, Balsrigittim, Jaksongram aro uni nangchapgipa gittimrango songdonggipa manderang chirangko jakalna skang dakna nanggnirangko jarikpachina uiataha. Dakna nanggnirangara, dao gita

Shillong: (PTI) Shillong Lapalang Dongmadan Lane 4 -o donggipa underground water reservoir-ko rongtalatmitingo sakbonga manderang carbon monoxide bisiko rangsitmane siaha. Rongtalatna jakkalgipa diesel pump-ni bisigrakgipa balwako rangsite siaha ine police parakaha. Water Resources Department-ni Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) Larrypor Roy Nongbri-ni Sonibar salo koborna parakani gita, underground reservoir-oniko chi pump kana jakkalgipa diesel pump-oni ongkatgipa bisi []

BAGHMARA: South Garo Hills, Gasuapara Block-ni ningo gaakgipa Sibbari Bamongre songo Dareng chibimako dolong kasota dongjani asel ua jolo songdonggipa manderang banga nengnikanirangko chagrongna nangengani gimin Dareng chibimako dolong kae onchina Sibbari Bamongre songoni saksa Sundaybirth M Sangma South Garo Hills, Deputy Commissioner-na sedoaha. Jolo dolong dongjani asel jolni manderang sagipa dinggipa aro ano gnanggipa []

TURA: West Garo Hills Dadenggre constituency-o ruuta salrangonin mobile internet namsrangjaengani bidingo, dingtang dingtang nengnikarangko chagrongna nangengani gimin Dadenggre-ni MLA Rupa M. Marak, gimik telecom service onenggiparangko jasani gisepon service-ko tik kachina geetaha. Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil), Dadenggre-ni office-o high-level coordination tomaniko ongate chanchirimanga jaman MLA, telecom service-rangko network-ko name dake nirokchina geetaha. MLA-chi dilanggipa tomanio []

By Daniella Dawn Lyngwa For decades, success in Meghalaya largely followed a familiar path. Young people completed their education, prepared for competitive examinations and aspired to secure a government job or a position in the corporate sector. Entrepreneurship, particularly among first-generation business owners, was often viewed as a risky alternative rather than a preferred career []

DUBAI, July 11: US and Iranian leaders traded further threats on Saturday as the interim deal to end the war buckles under repeated crossfire in the Middle East. President Donald Trump upped threats of further missile attacks against Iran in a string of comments on his Truth Social that came after senior US officials demanded []

Bejar, July 11: Hundreds of firefighters backed by helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft struggled Saturday to contain one of Spains deadliest wildfires that killed a least 12 people. A combination of light winds and high humidity are helping crews but the sheer size of the fire still poses challenges, Antonio Sanz, head of Andalusias emergency services, []

KYIV, July 11: Russia launched missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, killing two people and wounding 12, officials said Saturday, as Ukrainian forces damaged more than two dozens Russian tankers and other vessels in the Sea of Azov. Russian officials said one person was killed in the Ukrainian drone strikes and that only four ships []

Taipei, July 11: Chinese authorities evacuated more than 1 million people on Saturday and issued high alerts as eastern China braced for Typhoon Bavi, which has brought strong winds and rain to Japans southern islands and Taiwan. Earlier, at least 17 people were killed in the southern Philippines, mostly due to landslides that were set []

A blaze engulfs trees on the Summit Fire in Llano, California, on Friday. (Inset) A helicopter drops water on the Summit Fire. A fast-spreading blaze prompted evacuation orders on Friday afternoon in a sparsely populated area of Los Angeles County. The fire reached about 2,700 acres. (PTI)

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most transformative editions in the competitions 96-year history. For the first time, three nations Canada, Mexico and the United States are jointly hosting the tournament. At the same time, the field has expanded from 32 to a record 48 teams. []

Whether its at practice or during a FIFA World Cup match, football players could unknowingly be putting their brain health at risk every time they take to the field. Studies suggest that retired football players have a higher risk of developing dementia, particularly Alzheimers disease, compared to the general population. Its currently thought that this []

SHILLONG, July 11: The Meghalaya governments Farmers Market is emerging as a key platform for connecting farmers directly with consumers, helping growers secure better returns while promoting natural farming and locally produced food. The seventh edition of the monthly market, organised in Shillong by 1917 iTEAMS under the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare with []

SHILLONG, July 11: The Meghalaya unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday acknowledged the slow pace of implementation of several flagship central government schemes in the state, stressing that their execution must be significantly expedited to ensure timely delivery of benefits to the people. State BJP General Secretary Wankitbok Pohshna said the party []

SHILLONG, July 11: The Civil Society Womens Organisation (CSWO) has sought the immediate intervention of Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma and the Health department to address a severe shortage of doctors and nurses at the Umsning Community Health Centre (CHC). CSWO secretary Christabell Wanniang told reporters that the facility is currently operating with only one []

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TURA: Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBOSE)-ni academic calendar-ko adok sorkari nipiltaiachina Garo Hills Deficit School Teachers and Employees Association (GHDSTEA) molmolangaha, taripiltaianio namgipa sikani gisik dongna nanga, uamangni chusokatanio broader consultation dongna nanga aro ranta kaani banga somoirangko nanga ine aganangaha. Lekka porani gadangko namdapatenganio skigiparang chugimik dakchakaniko ona jaku dea, jeon senggnang board-ni []