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SER Bill-ni bidingo MDC sakgni nanggrika TURA: 2027 bilsini March 31 tarikona tarigipa Detailed Budget Estimate 2027-2027-ko Sukrobar salo, Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC)-ni Special Budget Session-o pass kaangaha. Ia apsan salon, GHADC-na Service Rule Bill-koba pass kaangaha. Council-o pass kaanggipa Detailed Budget Estimate-o, GHADC-ni ningo donggipa dam 24 department-rangna August jaoni March jaona []

AMPATI: Reanggipa Bristibar salo, South West Garo Hills ajani ningo donggipa 54-Mahendraganj constituency-ni MLA Sanjay A Sangma, Persons with Disabilities (PwD) ba beenni gita cholgri onggipa manderangna tangka paisani gita dakchakaniko aro RGSA-ni ningo Zikzak C&RD Block-ni Area Employment Council (AEC)-rangna computer-rangko, Chapahati-ni PWD Inspection Bungalow (IB)-o ongatanggipa program-o suale onangaha. Ia program-ko ongatanio, Zikzak []

Colombo, Aug 7: India captain Shubman Gill sat out the opening day of the three-day practice match against Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) XI on Friday after sustaining an injury to his right ring finger during a training session, although early indications suggest he is likely to recover in time for the first Test against Sri []

Warm-Up Game Colombo, Aug 7: Indian bowling unit got some rough treatment from Sri Lankas Gen-Next batters before Kuldeep Yadav-led spinners scripted a recovery in the final session as the hosts posted 363 for 8 to end their first innings on the opening day of the three-day warm-up game here on Friday. Since the match []

Colombo, Aug 7: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Friday announced that free entry will be provided to fans for the upcoming two-match Test series against India in Galle and Colombo. The series between the subcontinental rivals forms a key part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship 20252027 cycle. The opening Test will take place []

COLOMBO, Aug 7: Persistent rain and humid conditions could influence the opening Test between India and Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium, with the weather forecast indicating intermittent showers throughout the five-day contest beginning on August 15. Although Galle is expected to produce its customary spin-friendly surface, the prevailing monsoon conditions are likely to []

Colombo, Aug 7: Indias batting line-up is expected to face its toughest examination yet when the first Test against Sri Lanka begins at the Galle International Stadium on August 15, with the hosts preparing a dry, spin-friendly surface that is likely to deteriorate as the match progresses. Galle has long been regarded as one of []

NONTHABURI (Thailand), Aug 7: A student opened fire at a high school outside Bangkok on Friday, killing at least five people and wounding more than 20, according to authorities, who said he also appeared to have killed his two grandparents at the family home earlier in the morning. The 14-year-old shooter took his own life []

KATHMANDU, Aug 7: Nepal wants to transform itself from a landlocked country into a vibrant, dynamic bridge connecting India and China, Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said here on Friday. Nepal welcomed the continued development and prosperity of both India and China, Khanal said as he inaugurated a two-day international conference titled China and South Asia []

LAHORE, Aug 7: A Pakistani paramilitary officer died and six militants were killed on Friday during an operation by security forces against the banned Hafiz Gul Bahadur group in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, officials said. Militants affiliated with HGBG have been linked to several attacks on Pakistani security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.The operation was carried out []

SHILLONG, Aug 7: A delegation of Synjuk Ki Rangbah Kur Ka Bri U Hynniewtrep on Friday submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma and Deputy Chief Minister in charge of District Council Affairs, Prestone Tynsong, expressing concern over the Khasi Hills Autonomous District (Regulation and Administration of Land) Amendment Bill, 2026, and the []

SHILLONG, Aug 7: The East Khasi Hills district administration has directed NHIDCL to complete a temporary diversion on the Shillong-Dawki road by Saturday and ensure it is fully safe before opening it to the public. Deputy Commissioner Abhilash Baranwal said NHIDCL is currently cutting through rocks to create a side lane for traffic movement. Merely []

SHILLONG, Aug 7: Raising concerns over the environmental implications of the proposed Shillong Ropeway Project, the Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) on Friday asked the government to disclose studies on its impact on the citys ecology and water catchment areas. MPCC secretary Manuel Badwar told reporters that the Congress was not opposed to development or []

SHILLONG, Aug 7: The East Khasi Hills district administration has prohibited the parking or halting of heavy and commercial vehicles on the main carriageway or paved shoulders of National Highways within the district. The order, issued by East Khasi Hills District Magistrate Abhilash Baranwal under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, []

NONGPOH, Aug 7: The Ri-Bhoi district administration has set a deadline of August 31 for all National Food Security Act (NFSA) beneficiaries to complete 100 per cent e-KYC verification, warning that failure to do so will result in the deletion of their ration cards. The Office of the Ri-Bhoi Deputy Commissioner (Supply) stated that the []

SHILLONG, Aug 7: The 27th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas was observed at St. Anthonys College on Friday to honour the memory of Captain Keishing Clifford Nongrum, Maha Vir Chakra (Posthumous), and the soldiers who died during the 1999 Kargil War. The event was attended by Brigadier Thongam Joten Singh (Shaurya Chakra), Group Commander of []

JOWAI, Aug 7: The West Jaintia Hills district administration has issued a safety alert following an advisory from the Kopili Hydro Power Station regarding the potential release of water from the Khandong and Umrong dams. The warning follows a rise in water levels in the reservoirs caused by persistent rainfall in the catchment areas. Residents []

SHILLONG, Aug 7: The Office of the East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police (Traffic) will issue numbered stickers to all local taxis and auto-rickshaws operating within the district from September 7 to November 6. According to a statement here, the stickers will be issued at a cost of Rs 150 each. Meanwhile, owners or their []

KHLIEHRIAT, Aug 7: The Advocacy Reform Movement (ARM) on Friday met East Jaintia Hills Superintendent of Police to demand the appointment of dedicated traffic personnel at all police outposts and more stringent action against violent crimes. Led by the organisations president Burom Dkhar, the delegation submitted a memorandum highlighting three primary concerns. The organisation urged []

People pay floral tributes to Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore on his 85th death anniversary at Brookside Complex in Rilbong, Shillong, on Friday. The event, organised by the Rilbong Sports and Cultural Club in association with Arts and Culture department,also included a short open-air programme.

From warming winter teas to zesty stir-fries, ginger (Zingiber officinale) has long been a kitchen staple. But beyond its culinary charm, this spicy root has a rich history in traditional medicine- and modern science is catching up. Studies now show that ginger may offer a wide range of health benefits, from easing nausea and relieving []

By Rajdeep Sardesai India is a country where improbable stories have an uncanny habit of occasionally becoming reality. Every day, millions dream of changing the system. Very few succeed. Which is why the astonishing rise of 30-year-old Abhijeet Dipke deserves to be taken seriously. Who could have imagined that a tweet posted on May 16 []

Tokyo, Aug 6: Japans Hiroshima on Thursday marked the 81st anniversary of the US atomic bombing of the city amid growing concerns over nuclear risks and rising global tensions. During an annual memorial ceremony held at the Peace Memorial Park in the western Japanese city, Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui delivered the Peace Declaration, highlighting the []

Mumbai, Aug 5: Benchmark BSE Sensex closed higher by 152 points in a volatile session on Wednesday after the Reserve Bank of India kept its key policy rates unchanged for the fourth consecutive time. The 30-share BSE Sensex rose by 152.05 points, or 0.19 per cent, to end at 78,581 with 17 of its constituents []

Mumbai, Aug 5: The rupee gained 20 paise to settle at 95.08 against the US dollar on Wednesday, after the Reserve Bank of India kept the key policy rate unchanged for the fourth time in a row amid the West Asia crisis. Forex traders said investor sentiments were supported by an overnight decline in crude []

New Delhi, Aug 5: Gold prices rallied for the second straight session to hit a one-month high of Rs 1.5 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday, tracking a sharp rise in global precious metal rates. The yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity appreciated by Rs 2,500, or 1.7 per cent, []

Mumbai, Aug 5: The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday marginally raised the GDP forecast for the current fiscal to 6.7 per cent while slightly lowering the inflation projection to 5 per cent. In the August bi-monthly monetary policy announced Wednesday, the central bank also cautioned that the turbulent global economic environment is likely to []

New Delhi, Aug 5: Telecom firm Bharti Airtel sees potential for raising tariffs on plans that offer unlimited data at lower price points, a senior company official said on Wednesday. During the earnings call for the first quarter, Bharti Airtel Executive Vice Chairman Gopal Vittal said the company will step up investments in Africa, from []

DURAND CUP Ranchi, Aug 4: New signing Lalrinliana Hnamte marked his Sporting Club Delhi debut with a second-half brace as his side came from behind to beat Jamshedpur FC 2-1 in a Group C match of the 135th Durand Cup at the Birsa Munda Stadium here on Tuesday. Hnamte struck in the 51st and 56th []

Shillong Premier League 2026 Shillong, Aug 4: A lively first half led to a 2-1 victory for Sawmer against Rangdajied United in the Shillong Premier League 2026 at the SSA Stadium here on Tuesday. Oresterwell Langshiang (18) and Wanshanlang Dkhar (36) scored for Sawmer on either side of Pasborlang Khonglikongs 24th minute goal for Rangdajied []

New Delhi, Aug 4: UEFA has confirmed it has sent a legal preservation notice to FIFA following the governing bodys decision to abandon its controversial FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal, keeping open the possibility of legal action. The proposal, unveiled by FIFA president Gianni Infantino, sought to create a commercial entity to manage the rights []

Shillong, Aug 4: The Border Security Force (BSF) Meghalaya Frontier on Tuesday launched the SPANDAN League-2026, a multi-disciplinary sporting initiative under the Khelo India programme, with the inauguration of the volleyball tournament, reaffirming its commitment to promoting grassroots sports, youth empowerment and community engagement across the State. The opening event of the SPANDAN League, the []

New Delhi, Aug 4: West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves has entered the Test cricket record books after producing an extraordinary bowling spell during the opening Test against Pakistan in Trinidad. Greaves became the first known bowler in Test history to take five wickets in five successive maiden overs, dismissing Shan Masood, Aamer Jamal, Ali Usman, []

Assam Premier League Guwahati, Aug 4: Barak Legends held their nerve in a rain-affected contest to register a three-wicket victory over Guwahati Royals via the VJD Method in Match 7 of the Assam Premier League at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday. Chasing a revised VJD target of 118 in 19 overs, []

London, Aug 4: The 2026-27 Premier League season is set to begin with a historic managerial shake-up, as a record nine clubs prepare to start the campaign under new permanent managers, signalling the dawn of a new era in English football. Never before have so many clubs entered a Premier League season with new leadership []

London, Aug 4: With the 2026-27 Premier League season fast approaching, a fresh crop of young talent is preparing to make its mark on Englands top flight, with every club boasting at least one highly-rated prospect tipped for a breakthrough campaign. Reigning champions Arsenal will launch the new season at home against newly promoted Coventry []

Washington, Aug 4: An Indian-origin man is among 25 whose US citizenship is being revoked for alleged crimes ranging from falsifying identity to attempted murder and child sexual abuse, authorities said. The US Department of Justice filed a case against 65-year-old Narinder Singh in the District of Delaware for allegedly using a fraudulent identity to []

Islamabad, Aug 4: As the unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) continue to mount, the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) on Tuesday alleged that Pakistani forces opened live fire and used tear gas against unarmed civilians in Bagh district. The allegations also include Pakistani forces setting civilians motorcycles ablaze in the Makri region of Muzaffarabad district []

Jail Road vendors urge govt to allow evening trade SHILLONG, Aug 4: Labelling the governments proposed relocation sites as economic jungles, Shillongs street vendors have launched a desperate pushback against an August 17 eviction deadline, demanding that the state prioritise their right to a livelihood over mere urban aesthetics. Hawkers from Laitumkhrah on Tuesday protested []

SHILLONG, Aug 4: Social Welfare Adviser Paul Lyngdoh on Tuesday called for a fundamental shift in how society views persons with disabilities, asserting that they possess the potential to excel when provided with an enabling environment and the right technology. Speaking at a sensitisation programme on Assistive Technology and Digital Accessibility at U Soso Tham []

SHILLONG, Aug 4: Renowned Khasi poet, novelist, and academic Dr Kynpham Sing Nongkynrih has been conferred the Professor Tabu Ram Taid Literary Award 2026 for his epic novel, Funeral Nights. The award, which includes a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh, was presented to Dr Nongkynrih at Cotton University, Guwahati, on Saturday. A professor in []

NONGPOH, Aug 4: The Hills Farmer Union (HFU) has issued a 10-day ultimatum to the Byrnihat Police to explain the legal basis of Direct Entry fees allegedly extorted from livestock transporters, warning they will demand the suspension of the Officer-in-Charge (OC) for evading accountability. The move follows a failed meeting on Tuesday morning at the []

SHILLONG, Aug 4: Four elephant tusks and a quantity of pangolin scales were seized by the Forest department in two separate operations in the Ri-Bhoi district. Four individuals have been arrested in connection with the illegal wildlife trade. In the first operation on July 18, the Nongpoh Wildlife Range, acting on intelligence from the Wildlife []

SHILLONG, Aug 4: To mark International Clouded Leopard Day, the Meghalaya government on Sunday launched Mission Clouded Leopard, a flagship conservation programme dedicated to the state animal (Neofelis nebulosa). The mission provides a framework to secure viable populations of the species across Meghalaya. Key focus areas include habitat protection and restoration, scientific research, strengthened anti-poaching []

SHILLONG, Aug 4: The Sohra Civil Sub-Division on Tuesday imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) at Weisawdong Falls, Dainthlen Falls, Mawsawa Falls, and Arliang Riat View Point following an escalating ownership dispute between several villages. Sub-Divisional Magistrate Mark A Challam issued the order after reports indicated that a []

SHILLONG, Aug 4: KHADC Chief Executive Member (CEM) Winston Tony Lyngdoh on Tuesday defended the Executive Committees decision to issue work orders for the operation of 11 trade check gates, stating that the move was aimed at curbing illegal collections and plugging revenue leakages that had deprived the council of income for years. His clarification []

SHILLONG, Aug 4: East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner and District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) Chairperson, Abhilash Baranwal, on Monday felicitated personnel from the Fire and Emergency Services, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and EMRI-108 for their swift response during disaster operations. The responders were specifically recognised for their efforts during the recent tragic incident at []

Guwahati, Aug 4: Wild elephants herds moving about the Assam-Meghalaya boundary in Goalpara (Assam) and West Garo Hills (Meghalaya) landscapes dont recognize the man-made geographical boundary between the two states and that requires people-to-people and Assam Forest Depart- Meghalaya Forest Department coordination to decide on ways for coexistence. With this objective, an engaging awareness programme []

Dhaka, Aug 3: Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Tamim Iqbal visited the Board of Control for Cricket in Indias (BCCI) Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru as part of efforts to develop a world-class high-performance centre in Bangladesh. Accompanied by BCB officials Shanian Taneem and Fahim Sinha, Tamim toured the facility on August 1 to study []