The Shillong Times

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 28: Shankarlal Goenka, a doyen of cinema in Northeast, was conferred the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award during a ceremony in Guwahati on Friday. The 88-year-old veteran and his family are credited with establishing Shillongs first cinema hall, Kelvin Cinema, at Police Bazar. The award, covering the 2024-25 period, was presented []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 28: Martin Luther Christian University (MLCU) recently hosted three renowned European caversSimon Brooks, David Cooke, and Marcel Dikstraduring their visit to Meghalaya. According to a statement here, the explorers are in the region to study Meghalayas unique cave systems, which are ranked among the longest and most complex in the []

The Fashion and Lifestyle Exhibition is under way at Courtyard by Marriott following its successful launch, in the city on Saturday. Organised by Vintage Vogue, led by Jyoti Agarwal, in collaboration with Manik Chand Jewellers, the event drew a large number of attendees. Meghalayas renowned fashion designer, Daniel Syiem, had officially inaugurated the exhibition.

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 28: Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar, will undertake a three-day official visit to Meghalaya from March 1 to 3 to review welfare programmes in the East Khasi Hills district. On the first day of his visit, the union minister will chair a programme at the []

From Our Correspondent JOWAI, Feb 28: A three-day awareness campaign on the prevention of child marriage concluded at Dawki under the Amlarem Sub-Division on Friday. The drive, part of a 100-day district-wise action plan in Meghalaya, was held in alignment with the national Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat campaign. Previous sessions were conducted at the Amlarem []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 28: A total of 150 metric tonnes of ginger and turmeric have been procured from Garo Hills under a direct market linkage initiative that has covered 870 farmers across 54 villages. The procurement was carried out through a Business-to-Business (B2B) system linking farmers with companies and exporters. The programme is []

From Our Correspondent JOWAI, Feb 28: The Jaintia Tribal Traders Association (JTTA) has given the Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHADC) a two-week deadline to clarify the allotment process for the nearly completed Iawmusiang Shopping Complex. The resolution was taken during a general meeting held on Saturday at the Tpep-Pale Community Hall. Association president Iatha []

By Jairaj Chhetry In a quiet village shaped by tradition, landscape, and collective life, Rabuga Achik Artist (Rabuga Marak) was born into a culture not performed for spectacle but lived with quiet continuity. Raised in a simple Achik (Garo) milieu where the Songsarek worldview guided everyday conduct, his childhood unfolded amid oral histories, ritual practices, []

Brussels, Feb 28: The European Union on Saturday expressed serious concerns over the latest developments in Iran, while reaffirming its steadfast commitment to safeguarding regional security and stability. The EU stated that it remains in close contact with the partners in the region. Ensuring nuclear safety and preventing any actions that could further escalate tensions []

New Delhi, Feb 28: Claiming that hundreds of innocent Iranian citizens have been killed during the large-scale attacks launched by the United States and Israel on Saturday, Irans Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali confirmed that the countrys Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian have not suffered any harm and remain in good []

Kolkata, Feb 27: Substitute Rei Tachikawa scored a late stunner to help Jamshedpur FC secure a comeback victory in their first away match of the season, beating East Bengal FC 2-1 in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Saturday. In what turned out to be one []

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Chennai, Feb 27: India may have woken up on Friday morning with a sense of relief. The equations are clearer, the permutations fewer, the path to the semifinals visible once again. But in tournaments like the ICC Mens ICC Mens T20 World Cup, relief can be deceptive. It can lull []

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Chennai, Feb 27: India may have kept their semifinal hopes alive in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup with a dominant win over Zimbabwe, but former captains Anil Kumble and Faf du Plessis believe there are still unresolved issues within the side particularly surrounding the sixth bowling option and []

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Match starts 7 pm IST Pallekele, Feb 27: Pakistan face a must-win situation when they take on Sri Lanka in their final Super 8 fixture of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup on Saturday, knowing that only a dominant performance will keep their fading semifinal hopes alive. Placed third in []

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Kolkata, Feb 27: The equation is straightforward: win and advance, lose and exit. Yet there remains a third possibility no result at all. As the Super 8 stage of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup intensifies, Indias fate hinges on their final Group 1 clash against the West Indies []

Kolkata, Feb 27: In a city rooted deeply in Bengali culture, the name Eden Gardens often raises a simple question how did one of Indias most famous cricket venues end up with such an English name? The answer lies in colonial history. The area that now houses Eden Gardens was originally a landscaped park []

By Our Reporter Shillong, Feb 27: A 27-member womens contingent from the Meghalaya State Kickboxing Association has arrived in Siliguri, West Bengal, to compete in the Khelo India Asmita Kickboxing League 202526, scheduled from February 26 to March 1. The squad is spearheaded by two international kickboxers Nathaniel P Kurkalang of Mylliem Mawrie and Ibadarishisha []

By Our Reporter Shillong, Feb 27: Tickets for the Indian Football League 202526 clash between Shillong Lajong FC and Rajasthan United FC go on sale Saturday. Lajong open their season at 6:30 pm on March 1 at SSA Stadium.Tickets are available at The Electronic Centre (Police Bazaar), Cafe Shillong (Laitumkhrah) and the stadium counter. The []

By Our Reporter Shillong, Feb 27: Smit SC lifted the mens title while Assam Rifles FT emerged champions in the womens category as the 4th edition of the Assam Rifles Sentinels Cup Football Tournament concluded on Thursday. In a closely fought mens final, Smit SC overcame Assam Rifles FT with a display marked by cohesion []

New Delhi, Feb 27: Indias GDP growth estimate has been raised to 7.6 per cent for the current fiscal from 7.4 per cent after the government revised the calculation methodology, including change in base year and adding data from GST and e-Vahan portal, to better reflect economic activities. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation []

You pull on your rain jacket, step out into the storm, and within half an hour your undershirt is soaked. The jacket you purchased as waterproof seems to have stopped working, and all the marketing claims feel a bit suspect. In reality, the jacket probably hasnt failed overnight: a mix of how its built, the []

Worrying about getting older especially fearing future health problems, may actually speed up ageing at the cellular level, according to new research from the New York University. In a study of more than 700 women, those who felt more anxious about ageing showed signs of faster biological ageing in their blood, measured using cutting-edge epigenetic []

SHILLONG: Meghalaya adoko electoral roll-rangko nipilna gita Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-ko dakanio, adoko songdongkame dilgiparangko seokenggipa manderang maming nengnikanirangko manjana gita Nokma aro uandake songko nokko chalaienggipa manderang ba dolrangni dakchakanirangkoba rachina Sukrobar salo, National Peoples Party (NPP) Meghalaya State unit, Election official-rangko didiataha. Iani bidingo adokni Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) BDR Tiwari-na seachi uiatengon, []

SHILLONG: Sorkari hospital-rango sanna banani cholrang chuongjaengani asel kangal cholgrirangba, dam rakgipa private hospital-rango sanna bananirangko rana draatako manenga ine Sukrobar salo, Nongkrem-ni Voice of the Peoples Party (VPP) MLA Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit, Assembly-o parakatenba, sorkari hospital-rango chuonga gita sanna banani cholrangko onchina sorkariko didiangaha. Kangal cholgrirang, private hospital-rango sanna bananiko rana mangen ine anching []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 27: Opposition members in the Assembly on Friday expressed serious concern over inadequate dialysis infrastructure, shortage of specialist doctors and increasing waiting time for treatment for the growing number of kidney patients across the state. Raising the issue during the Question Hour on the final day of the Budget Session, []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 27: Members from the opposition and treasury benches on Friday raised serious concerns over increasing traffic congestion in Shillong and adjoining areas, urging the government to expedite road widening, develop alternative routes, and improve pedestrian infrastructure along key highway stretches. Raising the issue during Question Hour on the final day []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 27: Raising concerns over internal security, criminal investigation, recruitment transparency and road safety enforcement, Leader of Opposition Mukul M. Sangma on Friday presented a detailed critique of how the states Police Department is functioning. During a discussion in the Assembly, Sangma said the police organisation is an integral part of []

Our Bureau SHILLONG/NONGPOH, Feb 27: In a significant boost to Meghalaya Police efforts against the banned Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), an active area commander surrendered on February 25, while two individuals were arrested in connection with recruitment of youth and an attempted IED explosion. Samuel Wahlang Pahsyntiew (also known as Samuel Wahlang), a resident []

Our Bureau JOWAI/SHILLONG, Feb 27: The omission of the Jaintia tribe by VPP supremo Ardent M. Basaiawmoit during the discussion on the Meghalaya State Reservation Policy and the Expert Committees report on Thursday has blown into a major controversy with the Jaintia National Council (JNC) vehemently condemning Basaiawmoits remarks as reckless, irresponsible, and politically motivated. []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 27: The latest report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has flagged serious operational and financial concerns in the functioning of the Meghalaya Transport Corporation (MTC), stating that sustained losses have eroded its equity and increased its dependence on government grants. The report was tabled in the 60-member Meghalaya []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 27: The ten-day Budget session of the Meghalaya Assembly was adjourned sine die on Friday after exhaustive discussions and debates on various burning issues concerning the state and its people. The session was adjourned with the State and National anthems but not before key legislations were passed in the House. []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 27: In a massive boost to public transportation system in traffic-choked Shillong, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Friday flagged off a fleet of 84 new buses, including 55 electric buses inducted under the PM eBus Sewa Scheme, at a programme held at the New Meghalaya Legislative Assembly. The launch []

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ROUNDUP Madrid, Feb 26: On a night charged with tension and emotion, Vinicius Junior delivered the final flourish as Real Madrid defeated Benfica 2-1 to book their place in the Champions League round of 16. A week after alleging racial abuse in the first leg in Lisbon, Vinicius responded in the most emphatic []

Europa League Nottingham, Feb 26: Nottingham Forest and Stuttgart looked in control of their Europa League playoffs and close to reaching the round of 16 on Thursday. Both sides took home a three-goal advantage from the first legs last week. Vitor Pereira made an impact in his first game in charge, leading Nottingham to a []

SPANISH LEAGUE Barcelona, Feb 26: Real Madrid will look to recover from a damaging La Liga defeat when they host Getafe CF on Monday, though doubts remain over the fitness of Kylian Mbappe. Mbappe, the leagues top scorer with 23 goals, is struggling with a knee issue and missed Madrids midweek Champions League win over []

GERMAN LEAGUE Berlin, Feb 26: The shine has faded from Der Klassiker. What was once German footballs fiercest duel now risks becoming a procession. Bayern Munich travel to face Borussia Dortmund on Saturday with an eight-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga and firm control of the title race. Bayern have won 12 of []

HOBART, Feb 26: Outplayed in the series-opener, reigning world champions India would aim for an improved batting effort in the second womens ODI against Australia to keep the three-match rubber alive here on Friday. Having won the T20 series 2-1, a below-par India started the ODI contests on a disappointing note, losing by six wickets []

ACAPULCO, Feb 26: Top sed Alexander Zverev bowed out of the Mexican Open after losing to Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic 6-3, (3)6-7, 7-6(4). This is the second time Zverev has been knocked out in the round of 16 in Acapulco, after winning the title in the 2021 edition. Kecmanovic took advantage of Zverevs 34 unforced errors []

NEW DELHI, Feb 26: ONGC on Thursday launched the 7th Para Games 2026 at Thyagaraj Stadium here with participation from around 300 Divyang athletes from eight oil and gas PSUs. ONGC said it reflects the energy majors continued focus on inclusiveness and employee empowerment.Athletes from ONGC, IOCL, HPCL, BPCL, EIL, GAIL, OIL and MRPL are []

TIRANA (Albania), Feb 26: U23 world champion Sujeet Kalkal clinched the gold medal in the mens 65kg freestyle category at the Muhamet Malo 2026 wrestling tournament. He topped the podium with four straight wins on technical superiority. The 23-year-old Indian dominated Azerbaijans Rashid Babazade 10-0 in the final. He had a convincing 11-0 win over []

WASHINGTON, Feb 26: Chaotic starts, tricky overtaking, lifting off the gas on straights. Formula 1s new era of regulations could upend the series in unexpected ways when the season begins with the Australian Grand Prix next week. Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, the two most successful drivers on the grid, were critical in testing of []

Superstar Aamir Khan has said he has been in touch with the family of veteran screenwriter Salim Khan and they told him that his health is improving. Aamir, a close friend of Salim Khans superstar son Salman Khan, said he recently went to visit the 90-year-old writer at the Lilavati Hospital here but could not []

In a significant development that has sent ripples through the film industry and political circles alike, the Kerala High Court on Thursday stayed the release of the controversial film Kerala Story 2 for 15 days, just a day before its scheduled theatrical debut. The film, which was slated for release on Friday, had already generated []

During a two-day official visit to Israel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with several delegates, engaging in discussions that aimed to deepen bilateral ties across various sectors including science, technology, innovation, research, cybersecurity, agriculture, water, defense, and trade. He also took some time off his schedule to get to know Israeli filmmaking by meeting the []

Actor Ileana DCruz has spoken out in support of music icon Rihanna as the singer continues to get targeted by online body shamers following the birth of her third child. Rihanna, who welcomed her daughter in September last year with partner A$AP Rocky, has lately been at the receiving end of harsh comments about her []

Theres a Bridgerton blow up and then a Bridgerton glow up, one a nod to the enormous popularity of the lavish Regency-era romance and the other to the starry shine characters get as they step into the spotlight with season progressions. If actor Yerin Ha is enjoying the first, her co-star Luke Thompson is loving []

At 5am, social media fills with proof that the early risers have already won the day. Cold plunges. Journals. Sunrise runs. Productivity gurus insist this is the routine that separates high performers from everyone else, reinforced by high-profile early risers such as Apple CEO Tim Cook, entrepreneur Richard Branson and Hollywood actor Jennifer Aniston. The []

People recovering from eating disorders often use social media for support, seeking out recovery content, body-positive creators and others with similar experiences. But recent research my colleagues and I have conducted suggests these platforms can also steer users back towards the very content they are trying to avoid. We carried out in-depth interviews with people []

New Delhi, Feb 26: Silver prices declined by Rs 7,400 to Rs 2.70 lakh per kg while gold dropped by Rs 1,300 to Rs 1.62 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Thursday due to weak global trends and profit-booking by traders. According to the All India Sarafa Association, silver fell by Rs []

Mumbai, Feb 26: Benchmark BSE Sensex slipped by 27.46 points to close at 82,248.61 in a volatile session on Thursday, dragged down by selling in HDFC Bank and other blue-chip stocks. Investors remained cautious amid the proposed US-Iran nuclear talks, AI-related developments and tariff concerns. The 30-share index opened higher and gained a further 303 []