The Shillong Times

Guwahati, Jan 12: The University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) successfully concluded USTM Bhogali Utsav 2026 on 12 January 2026 at the Universitys Sports Arena, marking a vibrant celebration of Magh Bihu (Bhogali Bihu) the festival of harvest, harmony, and togetherness. The grand cultural event was graced by the esteemed presence of USTM Chancellor []

Guwahati, Jan 12: Ahead of uruka(feasting night) and Magh Bihu, the Assam government has directed all district commissioners to take steps to fix and enforce retail prices of meat, eggs, milk and dairy products in their respective districts. The directive is aimed at preventing artificial price rise and protecting consumers from exploitation by unscrupulous traders []

Tura, Jan 12: Condemnation against the mob killing of ACHIK member, Dilseng M Sangma at Rajabala, continues on Monday with South Garo Hills resident and social worker, Digross D Shira as well as the ADE, Apex Committee issuing separate statements on the day. Social worker Digross D Shira termed the incident a pre-planned act by []

Tura, Jan 12: Continuing their pursuit of those involved in the murder of ACHIK member, Dilseng Sangma, West Garo Hills (WGH) police yesterday, Jan 11, affected another arrest, taking the total number detained to 4. Following the incident on Jan 9 when ACHIk members who had gone to inspect and shut down an illegal stone []

Vijay Hazare Trophy Bengaluru, Jan 11: Sarfaraz Khan and Devdutt Padikkal would be expected to extend their breathtaking form when domestic heavyweights Mumbai and Karnataka meet in the Vijay Hazare Trophy quarterfinals here on Monday. The second quarterfinal between Uttar Pradesh and Saurashtra will also be held at the Centre of Excellence on Monday. Karnatakas []

FA Cup London, Jan 11: The FA Cup delivered another fairytale result on Saturday when sixth-tier Macclesfield managed by Wayne Rooneys brother knocked out titleholder Crystal Palace in one of the competitions greatest upsets. The teams were separated by 117 places in the English soccer pyramid but Macclesfield won 2-1 which, given the difference in []

Liverpool, Jan 1: Liverpool suffered a major blow in the ongoing Premier League as defender Conor Bradley has been ruled out for the remainder of the domestic season after sustaining a significant knee injury involving damage to bone and ligament. The 22-year-old will undergo surgery in the coming days. Liverpool FC can confirm Conor Bradley []

Barcelona, Jan 11: Alberto Moleiro delivered a goal and an assist to help Villarreal beat Alaves 3-1 and stay in touch with the La Liga front-runners on Saturday. Moleiro is one of the sensations of La Liga with his creativity and scoring ability. He is a major reason why Villarreal is in third place at []

Manchester, Jan 11: Gabriel Martinelli scored a hat trick as Arsenal advanced to the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 4-1 win at Portsmouth on Sunday. The Premier League leader came back from going a goal down to the second tier Championship team inside three minutes. Colby Bishop stunned Arsenal with the opening []

Stuttgart, Jan 11: Stuttgart surged into contention for the Bundesligas Champions League places after Jamie Leweling scored twice in a 4-1 win over Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday. On a day when snow cut the Bundesliga schedule from six games to four, Stuttgart made light of below-freezing temperatures. Stuttgart led 4-0 by halftime against a Leverkusen []

RABAT (Morocco), Jan 11: Mohamed Salah scored and Egypt eliminated defending champion Ivory Coast to move into the Africa Cup of Nations semifinals after a 3-2 victory on Saturday. Salah nabbed his fourth goal of the tournament Egypts third of the game in the 52nd minute and the Pharaohs needed it as Ivory []

New Delhi, Jan 11: In an event-heavy week ahead, stock markets are expected to track Q3 corporate earnings from several blue-chip firms, including TCS and Infosys, while inflation data and global trends would also dictate investors sentiment, analysts said. Trading activity of foreign investors would also be keenly tracked by investors, experts noted. This week []

New Delhi, Jan 11: Indias rice exports rose sharply by 19.4 per cent last year to reach the second-highest level on record, after the government lifted all export curbs. The removal of restrictions made Indian rice more competitive in global markets and helped the country strengthen its position as the worlds largest exporter of the []

SHILLONG: Bangladesh asongoni India ona napsrukbaenggipa-oniko komibeoba uamangko napsrukbana dakchakenggipa manderang sakprako gong hajal 20 ba hajal 30 tangkarangko rae niamgri asongona rimnapbaenga ine Cabinet Minister Lahkmen Rymbui, matnangangaha. Sima-arirango badingsrukani aro niamgri napsrukbana dakchakanian mitam manderangna dakronggimal onggenoba Meghalaya adokni bak onge Indo-Bangla sima-ari jolrango donggipa banga songni manderang, adokni police aro Border Security []

TURA: Sonibaro Tura Bajar jolo Alu, Rasin, Baringbelat una agreba dingtang dingtang chaani ringani bosturangko dongimin dam ba palrongbewalna bate palenga ine adita bregiparangni badi kaaniko mansoe Supply Official-rang Sonibar antamchipak reroroe nirokangaha. Indake uamang nirokangenba maming miksonga gri dongimin damna bate ba palrongbewalna badee bosturangni damko paljachina chaani ringani aro mesu samjak palenggiparangna mikrakataniko []

TURA: Adita salrangna skang, West Garo Hills ajani akawe jolo niam gri chalaienggipa roong quarry-ko chipatna gita kam kaenggipa ACHIK dolni membor-rangko chadrape, saksako siatani jaman, ia jolrango niam gri chalaienggipa quarry-rangko chipattokchina gita Tura-ni MDC aro Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ni state vice president Bernard N Marak, adok sorkari aro nangchakegipa department-rangko didiataha. Tura songjinmao, []

SHILLONG: Meghalaya adoko bostu salgipa rel garirang dongkujani aselsa nangchongmotgipa bosturangni dam rakbatenga ine Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC)-ni president Vincent Pala parakatenba, adokona bostu salgipa rel garirangko rabana nangchongmotenga ine aganaha. Bostu salgipa rel garirang dongkujani aselan manderang, bosturangko bree chaanio nengnikanirangko chagrongna nangenga ine janapatengon, Guwahati-oni Silchar-ona bostu salruragipa truck garirang, niam gri []

TURA: Reanggipa Sukrobar attamchibara, West Garo Hills ajani akawe jolo, niam gri chalaienggipa roong quarry-ko nieani jaman rebapilengmiting somoio, Rajabala samba jolo donggipa Goalgaon songo masina mangijagipa manderangni ACHIK dolni membor-rangko roong aro mamanti silchidarerangchi chadrapsoani asel mande saksa sootako manna nangahani gimin Rongjeng jolni dingtang dingtang dolrang, chongmotanGSU, APA, ADIL, AOSW, AAYF, ASWA, ACFI, []

TURA: Reanggipa January-ni 2 tariko, Education Department-ni songbadrango uiataniko onaniara, Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBOSE)-ni bilrangko raseke, Directorate of Educational Research & Training (DERT)-na onskaani gita ongaha ine Bajengdoba-ni dingtang dingtang dolrang, chongmotan FAF, Matgrik Domesal, AYWO, AMK aro AAYF dolrang matnangatenba, Education department-ni uiataniko raken jegalataha. Bajengdoba NGO-rangni parakatani gitade, textbook-rangko tariani, chapa []

TURA: Adita salrangna skang, West Garo Hills ajani Rajabala jolo, ACHIK dolni membor-rangko masina mangijagipa manderangni chadrapanichi, chadrapako mangipa manderangoni saksa janggiko gimaatna nangahani gimin United Democratic Party (UDP) Garo Hills Region-ba raken jegalataha aro dos dakgipa manderangna somoi rachagija, taraken sastiko onchina sorkariko didiataha. Ia aselko chinga UDP GHR-ba raken jegalenga. Anchingni songsalo iandake []

Mumbai, Jan 11: Hardik Pandyas absence from Indias ODI squad for the upcoming New Zealand series has raised eyebrows, especially after his busy return to domestic cricket. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), however, insists the decision is part of a broader plan to protect the all-rounder ahead of a packed international []

Vadodara, Jan 11: Virat Kohli etched another historic chapter into his glittering career on Sunday, becoming the fastest player to breach 28,000 international runs and simultaneously overtaking Sri Lankan great Kumar Sangakkara to rise to No. 2 on the list of all-time run-scorers. The 35-year-old achieved the twin milestones during Indias opening ODI against New []

Paarl, Jan 11: Two of South Africas modern greats Jacques Kallis and Mark Boucher have thrown their weight behind Indian stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, backing the veteran duo to feature at the 2027 ODI World Cup despite advancing age and mounting scrutiny over longevity. In recent weeks, debate has intensified over []

Vadodara, Jan 11: Dhruv Jurel on Sunday replaced an injured Rishabh Pant in Indias ODI squad for the three-match series against New Zealand. Jurel, who has been in stellar form in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy, has joined the squad for the series beginning here on Sunday. Pant suffered a side strain while batting in []

Dhaka, Jan 11: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has formally offered to host Bangladeshs fixtures in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026, stepping in as a potential alternate venue as Bangladesh continues to oppose playing its scheduled matches in India over security concerns. The proposal, confirmed by PCB officials to Geo News, has already []

Vadodara, Jan 11: Indias charismatic batter Rohit Sharma created history on Sunday, becoming the opener with the most sixes in ODI cricket as he achieved the landmark during the first match of the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand at the Baroda Cricket Association Stadium. Chasing a target of 301 runs, Rohit opened the innings []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 11: In the wake of the murder of an activist during an inspection of an illegal stone quarry site in West Garo Hills, the State BJP has called for permanent closure of all unlawful mining activities, stressing that decisive action is needed to prevent further human tragedies, while also seeking []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 11: The Meghalaya Transport Corporations (MTC) sudden decision to discontinue its school bus services from April 1 has sparked resentment among parents in Shillong and its adjoining areas who have long relied on the service to send their children to school. They described the move as shocking and insensitive, stating []

WPL 2026 Navi Mumbai, Jan 11: Nandini Sharmas maiden hat-trick went in vain as Sophie Devine starred with a breathtaking 95 and a superb final over under pressure to steer Gujarat Giants to a thrilling four-run win off the last ball over Delhi Capitals in a Womens Premier League match here on Sunday. This was []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 11: While the Meghalaya government claims it is lost in the punctuation of a 200-kilogram report, the state is rapidly losing its patience, as the six-month delay in reviewing the State Reservation Policy threatens to reignite street agitations and fracture the ruling alliance. The demand for disclosure of the report []

Dhaka, Jan 10: Bangladesh Test skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto says the uncertainty surrounding his teams participation in next months T20 World Cup in India is affecting the players psychological well-being but they are acting as if everything is ok. Shanto also lambasted Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Director M Najmul Islam for calling former captain Tamim []

London, Jan 10: Englands 4-1 Ashes series loss in Australia has triggered deep scrutiny into a cocktail of poor decision-making, lax discipline and fading standardsissues many believe undermined the Test team long before the final result was sealed. The now-infamous mid-tour break in Noosa has become the convenient shorthand for what critics describe as a []

Dhaka, Jan 10: Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam Bulbul on Friday said the board is still awaiting a response from the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding its concerns over playing matches in India during the upcoming T20 World Cup, reaffirming that Bangladeshs position remains unchanged. Bangladesh have expressed reluctance to play in India []

WPL 2026 Navi Mumbai, Jan 10: Australian batter Phoebe Litchfields commanding knock of 78 off just 40 balls went in vain as Gujarat Giants beat UP Warriorz by 10 runs in a high-scoring Womens Premier League match here on Saturday. Sent in to bat, captain Ashleigh Gardner struck a scintillating 65 before Georgia Wareham played []

Navi Mumbai, Jan 10: Amelia Kerr and Nicola Carey picked three wickets each as Mumbai Indians (MI) registered a 50-run win over Delhi Capitals (DC) at the DY Patil Stadium on Saturday. Nat SciverBrunt and captain Harmanpreet Kaur set the tone with authoritative knocks of 70 and 74 not out to guide MI to 195/4. []

National Boxing Championships Greater Noida, Jan 10: World Championships bronze medallist Mohammed Hussamuddin marked an emphatic return from a prolonged injury layoff with a gold medal in the 60kg category, while established stars Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain also claimed titles at the National Boxing Championships here on Saturday. The Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) []

Malaysia Open Kuala Lumpur, Jan 10: Ace Indian shuttler P V Sindhus impressive run came to an end after a straight-game defeat to Chinas Wang Zhiyi in the womens singles semifinals of the season-opening Malaysia Open Super 1000 here on Saturday. The two-time Olympic medallist could not sustain the pressure against the world number two, []

Kolkata, Jan 10: American Grandmaster Wesley So emerged sole leader with seven points while star Indian player Arjun Erigaisi was just half a point behind in the Open category of the Tata Steel Chess India Blitz tournament here on Saturday. On the opening day of the Blitz contest, which provided lots of chaos, creativity, and []

Players of SG Pipers and Shrachi Bengal Tigers in action during the Womens Hockey India League final match, at Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium, in Ranchi, on Saturday. SG Pipers were crowned champions after winning the contest 3-2 in shootout after the regulation time ended in 1-1 stalemate. (PTI)

FA CUP Wrexham, Jan 10: The big guns entered the FA Cup and one of them was shot down immediately. Championship club Wrexham knocked out Premier League side Nottingham Forest 4-3 on penalties after a thrilling match ended 3-3 after 90 minutes and extra time. Wrexham keeper Arthur Okonkwo was the hero, saving twice to []

Munich, Jan 10: England international Georgia Stanway has confirmed she will part ways with German giants Bayern Munich at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season, bringing an end to a four-year spell that has seen her establish herself as one of the standout midfielders in European womens football. The 27-year-old, who joined Bayern in 2022 []

Macclesfield, Jan 10: Sixth-tier underdogs Macclesfield pulled off one of the most astonishing results in FA Cup history on Saturday, defeating defending champions Crystal Palace 2-1 to reach the fourth round. Playing five levels below their Premier League opponents, Macclesfield took the lead in the 43rd minute when captain Paul Dawson powered a header from []

New Delhi, Jan 10: Pacer Umran Malik has been left out of Jammu and Kashmirs squad for the Ranji Trophy preparatory camp, set to happen in Pondicherry. Malik, who has played ten ODIs and eight T20Is for India, was in the squad for the first half of the Ranji Trophy, but played only one game []

DUBLIN, Jan 10: Ireland on Friday unveiled their 15-member squad for the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by Sri Lanka and India, with seasoned opener Paul Stirling once again entrusted with the captaincy. Wicketkeeper-batter Lorcan Tucker has been named vice-captain. Twelve of the selected players were part of the previous edition, while Tim []

New Delhi, Jan 10: All India Football Federation (AIFF) has asked Indian Super League (ISL) clubs to send the details of the venues where they plan to play their home matches by Monday noon so that it can start working on the schedule of the delayed season which is set to start on February 14. []

Frankfurt, Jan 10: Second-placed Borussia Dortmund twice surrendered a lead and looked like losing to a stoppage-time winner but it came back to score in the last minute and draw at Eintracht Frankfurt 3-3 in a thrilling Bundesliga clash. The first league match of 2026 was a riveting advert for German football but both sides []

Madrid, Jan 10: Brais Mendez scored a goal-of-the-season contender as Real Sociedad won at Getafe 2-1 and gave American coach Pellegrino Matarazzo his first win in charge of the Basque club. The ball fell kindly for the big midfielder right on the 18-yard line and he struck the sweetest of volleys past a despairing goalkeeper []

Rabat, Jan 10: Brahim Daz scored again and host Morocco joined Senegal in the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 win over Cameroon. Daz extended his Moroccan record by scoring in a fifth straight game at the tournament when he ushered in with his groin Ayoub El Kaabis header from a []

Actor-politician Kamal Haasan on Saturday called for a revamp of the countrys film certification system, citing the need for greater transparency and accountability. His remarks come at a critical moment for the Tamil film industry, following the stalled release of actor Vijays upcoming film Jana Nayagan. In a statement, Haasan said, Indias Constitution guarantees freedom []

NEW DELHI, Jan 10: India and Chile are close to finalising a social security agreement that is expected to make it easier for professionals to work across borders and encourage greater investments between the two countries, Chiles Ambassador to India Juan Angulo has said. Formal CEPA negotiations between India and Chile began in May 2025, []