Shillong, Feb 28:First time MDC from the VPP from Mawkhar-Pynthorumkhrah, Strong Pillar Kharjana was elected unopposed as the new chairman of the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) on Friday. East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner, Rosetta M. Kurbah conducted the elections and formally announced the election of Kharjana to the post as uncontested. The council [] The post Strong Pillar Kharjana of VPP elected as KHADC Chairman appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, Feb 27: The state government on Thursday said it is hopeful about expanding the runaway of the Umroi Airport by the end of 2026. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has updated the cabinet members about the status of the airport. As things stand we should be in a position to get at least the [] The post Govt hopes to expand Umroi airport runway by 2026-end appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, Feb 27: The state government on Thursday said eliciting public opinion on railway projects need not be through public hearing but by understanding the pulse of the people and protecting the demographic structure while pursuing development. We try to elicit public opinion. It need not be through any formal route like public hearing but [] The post No railways without peoples nod: Paul appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, Feb 27: Four-time NPP MDC Grace Mary Kharpuri on Thursday said the Opposition MDCs will collectively decide who should occupy the position of Opposition leader in the KHADC. I would leave it to the wisdom of the 11 opposition MDCs, Kharpuri told reporters after taking oath. Stating that the NPP respects the mandate of [] The post Will collectively decide on Opp leader: NPPs Kharpuri appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New party in power keeps its poll promise Shillong, Feb 27: Fulfilling one if its election promises, the Voice of the People Party led-Executive Committee (EC) in the KHADC will have a minimum strength of Executive Members (EMs). The previous NPP-led EC had a total strength of 11 MDCs including the Chief Executive Member (CEM) [] The post VPP prunes size of EC to cut cost appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Islamabad, Feb 27: The Pakistan cricket teams depressing, dismal, and cheerless performance in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, resulting in its early exit from the tournament, has not only broken the hearts of home fans but also knocked on the doors of the countrys Prime Minister. Pakistans Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, has personally taken notice [] The post Pakistans dismal show likely to be discussed in parliament appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Rawalpindi, Feb 27: Pakistan and Bangladesh have ended their 2025 Champions Trophy campaigns without a win after their final Group A match was abandoned due to rain at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday. Both teams will now end with a point each due to the washout. Both Bangladesh and Pakistan, the tournament hosts and [] The post Pakistan, Bdesh end campaigns winless after wash out appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Lahore, Feb 27: The Afghanistan team has chalked out plans for the entire Australian side and is not just focussed on its bete noire Glenn Maxwell, skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi said on the eve of their must-win Champions Trophy match. Having knocked England out of the tournament with a memorable eight-run win here on Wednesday, Afghanistan [] The post Weve planned for Australia, says Shahidi appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Lahore, Feb 27: Eyeing a semifinal spot, Australias historic pedigree in crickets biggest tournaments will count for nothing when they run into an Afghanistan side that is fast cementing its place in the games top table, in the Champions Trophy here on Friday. Basking in the afterglow of their memorable win over England at the [] The post With semifinal at stake, Australia face Afghanistan appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, Feb 27: Cricket Lovers CC and Sohra Combined set up a title clash in the ongoing East Khasi Hills District League T20 Cricket Tournament 2024 after registering convincing victories in the semi-final matches played on Day 20 of the tournament. In the first semi-final, Cricket Lovers CC defeated Laitjem CC by 72 runs. Opting [] The post Cricket Lovers, Sohra storm into T20 final appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, Feb 27: The All India Football Federations (AIFF) disciplinary committee on Thursday handed Churchill Brothers FC a 0-3 forfeit for fielding an ineligible player during their I-League match against Aizawl FC. The match which was played on February 17 at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Mizoram ended in a 1-1 draw. The national [] The post AIFF takes action against Churchill for fielding an ineligible player appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Tehran, Feb 27: Iran on Thursday strongly condemned Israeli airstrikes in southern Syria and near Damascus, calling for international action to halt Israeli aggression. Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei, in a statement released by the ministry, denounced the strikes carried out by Israeli warplanes on Tuesday night, targeting multiple locations. We warn against the [] The post Iran condemns new Israeli attacks in Syria appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, Feb 26: The High Court of Meghalaya has requested the Ri-Bhoi District and Sessions Judge to transmit a case on excess compensation for landowners for the extension of the Umroi Airport to the District and Sessions Judge in Shillong, who is also the Special Judicial Officer under the Land Acquisition Act. A Division Bench [] The post High Court transmits Umroi airport land compensation case appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, Feb 26: Meghalaya is lagging behind in providing quality education to its children, Union Minister of State for Education and DoNER, Sukanta Majumdar said here on Wednesday. Majumdar also pointed out the states dismal performance in industry innovation, infrastructure and reducing hunger. He, however, lauded the state for reducing poverty, providing good health and [] The post Meghalaya laggard in providing quality education: Union MoS appeared first on The Shillong Times .

NPP boosts its strength to seven in KHADC with support of two independents, one HSPDP MDC SHILLONG, Feb 26: The setback in the KHADC election seems to be taking its toll on the MDA coalition, with reports of friction between the NPP and the UDP, the two key MDA constituents, on the eve of the [] The post NPP and UDP tussle over opposition leaders post appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Jerusalem, Feb 26: Hamas will return the bodies of four dead Israeli hostages on Thursday in exchange for Israels release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, the group said, just days before the first phase of the ceasefire between the warring parties was to expire. Israel has delayed the release of about 600 Palestinian prisoners since [] The post Israel and Hamas agree to keep fragile ceasefire intact appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, Feb 26: Chief Minister and National Peoples Party national president, Conrad K Sangma has dismissed the narrative that the peoples perception of the NPP as a Garo party is affecting its performance in the Khasi Hills region. Reacting to the NPP securing only four seats in the KHADC polls, he admitted that the party [] The post Garo party tag political ploy against NPP, says Conrad appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, Feb 26: Union Minister of State for Education, Sukanta Majumdar on Wednesday said NEHU Vice Chancellor Prabha Shankar Shukla cannot be removed from his position despite demands. The university is autonomous and there are set procedures for the recruitment of a VC. So you cannot change the VC on demand as it is not [] The post NEHU VC cannot be removed: MoS appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Govt to give direct appointment to medal-winning sportspersons SHILLONG, Feb 26: The state Cabinet on Wednesday approved the controversial Meghalaya State Investment Promotion and Facilitation (Amendment) Bill, 2025, thereby clearing the decks for its tabling in the budget session of the Assembly beginning Friday. Other ordinances to be tabled in the Assembly include the Meghalaya [] The post State Investment Promotion Bill gets cabinet nod appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, Feb 26: Union Minister of State for Education and DoNER, Sukanta Majumdar on Wednesday urged pressure groups in the state to accept the fact that railway connectivity will provide employment to the youth and also bring development. Emphasizing that connectivity is required for the development of any state or region, he said, Without connectivity [] The post Connectivity necessary: MoS asks pressure groups to allow railways appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG: State Cabinet, Butbaro Meghalaya Urban Parking Policy 2025-ko rachakangaha, indake ia policy-ko rachake donani jamano Shillong-ni rama rikamrango dongipa garirangoniko sorkarina tangka rana ba fees rana chol onggnok aro Skotong songjinma aro gipin urban area-rangni ramarango gari dongiparangkoba nirokna gita Sorkarina chol onggnok. Indake onggenchimoba dao dongenggipa municipal parking lot-rangchide ia policy mamingdakeba nangchakejawa, [] The post Meghalaya Urban Parking Policy 2025-k

TURA: West Garo Hills ajao donggipa Rajabala Higher Secondary School-ni aako rasekna jotton kaenga ine Budbar salo, School Managing Committee (SMC)-ni secretary Hadisul Islam, Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC)-ni Land & Revenue department-ko matnangataha. Islam-ni parakatani gitade, ia aara Mouza-VI 3lot-ni ningo 28B-3K-2L onge Rajabala-o donggipa Rajabala HS School-ni aa ongachim aro ia aarangoni [] The post Rajabala skulni aako raseka ine GHADC-ko matnanga appeared first on The Sh

New Delhi, Feb 26: A team of international researchers has developed a new blood test that could predict the risk of about 30 age-related conditions like lung cancer and heart disease that can appear decades later. The blood test measures the age of different organs of the human body to predict the risk. The team [] The post New blood test to help detect risk of 30 age-related diseases appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Wellington, Feb 26: Mark Brown, the Prime Minister of Cook Islands, wrote to his New Zealand counterpart, Christopher Luxon, on Wednesday after weeks of diplomatic silence. The two nations had a fallout when Brown signed a five-year agreement with China to cooperate in exploring and researching the Pacific nations seabed mineral riches. The agreement included [] The post After weeks of diplomatic silence on China issue, Cook Islands PM writes to New Zealand appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Dubai, Feb 26: Indias pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who capped off a remarkable 2024 by receiving his ICC Awards and Team of the Year caps in Dubai, has opened up on his historic run for India across all formats and winning the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Mens Cricketer of the Year, and said [] The post Id seen my childhood heroes win this award: Bumrah on his Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy honour appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, Feb 25: The Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC) and a job aspirant filed a writ petition before the High Court of Meghalaya seeking clarity and necessary directions on the implementation of the 44% reservation for the members of the Scheduled Tribes in Meghalaya for direct recruitment to Group C and D posts in the State [] The post HYC moves high court on SBI job quota for tribals appeared first on The Shillong Times .

From CK Nayak NEW DELHI, Feb 25: The Hynniewtrep Achik National Movement (HANM) on Tuesday held a sit-in in Delhi, renewing the demands for the implementation of Inner Line Permit (ILP) in Meghalaya, recognition of Khasi and Garo languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution and creation of an interstate boundary commission. During the [] The post HANM flags ILP & language demands in national capital appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, Feb 25: The five newly-elected MDCs of the United Democratic Party (UDP) in the KHADC will meet on Wednesday to elect their new Parliamentary Party leader even as the party is gearing up to play the role of the chief opposition party in the council, having won the second highest number of seats after [] The post UDP ready for role of primary opposition party in KHADC appeared first on The Shillong Times .

JOWAI/SHILLONG, Feb 25: Citing potential influx of outsiders, the Jaintia Students Union Central Body on Tuesday said it stands opposed to any railway projects in the Jaintia Hills region. The opposition followed reports indicating that the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is looking to connect Jowai in West Jaintia Hills with a 180-km railway line from [] The post JSU opposes rly project in Jaintia Hills appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, Feb 25: The Voice of the People Party (VPP), which secured an absolute majority in the KHADC with 17 seats, has ruled out any alliance with other parties in the council. VPP spokesperson Batskhem Myrboh on Tuesday dismissed the idea of any coalition in the KHADC, asserting that the party does not require the [] The post VPP to go solo in KHADC appeared first on The Shillong Times .

UDP concedes VPPs arrival; NPP points at slump in votes SHILLONG, Feb 25: The VPPs history-defying triumph in the KHADC polls on Monday has put the NPP-led MDA coalition in discomfort. The Ardent Basaiawmoit-led party has cemented its position in Meghalayas political landscape and is now being considered the primary challenger to the ruling NPP. [] The post VPP surge evokes mixed reaction from MDA allies appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, Feb 25: A month after a rare fossil, estimated to be 35 to 40 million years old, was stolen by villagers from Tolegre in South Garo Hills the state police are yet to achieve any breakthrough in the case. Education Minister Rakkam A Sangma on Tuesday said the police are on the job and [] The post No breakthrough in SGH fossil theft case appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, Feb 25: The state government on Tuesday claimed that it is in the final stage of resolving the issue pertaining to the relocation of settlers from Them Iew Mawlong. The government is looking to relocate the residents to the defence land situated near the colony and consultations with the Defence Ministry are under way [] The post Govt in talks with Centre for relocation of settlers: Dhar appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, Feb 25: The Meghalaya government has ruled out any inquiry into the allegations against the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya, after the Chancellor of the University, Mahbubul Hoque was arrested by Assam Police on charges of promising students to allow unfair means in Class XII examinations. Asked if the state government will order [] The post Allegations against USTM: Mlaya govt rules out probe appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Dhaka, Feb 24: In a major incident of lawlessness that is currently prevailing in Bangladesh under the interim government led by Chief Advisor Mohammad Yunus, several miscreants launched an ambush attack on an Air Force Base in Coxs Bazar on the southeast coast of the country. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media division of the [] The post Air Force Base in Bangladesh attacked, several injured appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, Feb 24: It is celebration time for the Voice of the People Party (VPP) after emerging the majority party in the election to the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) by winning 17 MDC seats out of the total 29 seats, according to the poll results declared today. The UDP has won five [] The post VPP wins KHADC polls with clear majority appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, Feb 24: Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty on Monday nominated Biocon chief Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Indian Olympic Association head PT Usha to advance the campaign against obesity launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Murty is among 10 others nominated by PM Modi on Monday to help strengthen the fight against obesity in the country. [] The post Sudha Murty nominates Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, PT Usha to keep up fight against obesity appeared first on The Shillong Times .

LONDON, Feb 23: Carlos Sainz has been elected as the new director of the Grand Prix Drivers Association (GPDA), replacing Sebastian Vettel. The Williams driver was voted in by his fellow competitors and will work alongside George Russell, chairman Alexander Wurz, and legal advisor Anastasia Fowle. The GPDA, which represents the interests of F1 drivers, [] The post Formula 1: Carlos Sainz replaces Sebastian Vettel as GPDA director appeared first on The Shillong Times .

The Delhi election results have given a wake-up call to the opposition parties with a clear message, Divided you stand, United you fall. The Congress party leading the India bloc fought the polls all alone without entering into a tie-up with the dominant AAP. Results showed that a unity of the AAP and Congress [] The post Divided India Bloc appeared first on The Shillong Times .

NEW DELHI, Feb 23: Uttarakhands Man Singh and Bhagirathi Bisht respectively won the mens and womens titles at the Apollo Tyres New Delhi Marathon race here on Sunday. The 35-year-old Singh, the 2024 Asian Marathon Championship winner, clocked an impressive time of 2:15:24s to emerge winner in a competitive mens elite field. Pardeep Chaudhary (2:15:29s) [] The post Uttarakhands Man Singh and Bhagirathi win mens and womens titles appeared first on The Shillong Times .

BENGALURU, Feb 23: Royal Challengers Bengalurus sturdy middle-order, in-form skipper Smriti Mandhana and a partisan home crowd will be the major challenges UP Warriorz will have to face when the two teams clash in their Womens Premier League match here on Monday. India vice-captain Mandhana has been in red-hot form, smashing five half-centuries and a [] The post RCBs in-form skipper, home-crowd could make things difficult for UP Warriorz appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Indian women hope to end home leg on a high BHUBANESWAR, Feb 23: A faltering India would look to halt the slide when they take on reigning champions the Netherlands in their womens FIH Pro League match here on Monday. Indias home leg so far hasnt gone according to script with the team currently placed [] The post Indian eves face mighty Dutch in womens FIH Pro League match appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Wanpynshngain Jana Given the outcome of the 2024 Lok Sabha election, the result was unexpected. In the Shillong Parliamentary Constituency, the incumbent Congress party lost the seat after being at the helm for over 25 years to a newly formed party. The United Democratic Party (UDP), which has branded itself as the strong regional [] The post ADC Election: Fight for Bragging Rights and Path to 2028 appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By H H Mohrmen The popularity of any occasion, event, function, or even unfortunate incident depends on how long people continue talking about it at the ing apbriewthe houses of bereaved families. In Jowai, until the beginning of the Autonomous District Council election, the recently concluded Meghalaya Games remained the talk of the town. People [] The post 6th Meghalaya Games: A Prelude to the 39th National Games appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Editor, The impending demolition of the venerable St. Anthonys Lower Primary School building in Shillong has awakened a wave of emotion across our beloved state. As a proud citizen of Meghalayawhere our culture and education intertwine to shape both our identity and our futureI, too, feel the ache that comes with the prospect of losing [] The post Beyond brick & timber: A citizens call to build the future at St. Anthonys appeared first on The Shillong Times .

GUWAHATI, Feb 6: Ahead of next years Assembly elections in Assam, the state unit of BJP has decided to form 433 mandal committees and 39 district committees by mid-February in a bid to strengthen the organisation at the grassroots. The party has started preparations to form the mandal committees by February 7 and full-fledged district [] The post Assam BJP to form 433 mandal committees, 39 dist committees by Feb 14 appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Guwahati, Feb 6: In a historic milestone for railway logistics in the Northeast region, Mendipathar railway station in Meghalaya under Rangiya division of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) achieved its first ever unloading of freight rake on Tuesday. The rake, comprising 21 wagons of food grains for Food Corporation of India, arrived at Mendipathar station at [] The post First unloading of freight rake at Mendipathar railway station appeared first on The Shillong Times .

GUWAHATI, Feb 6: The inaugural edition of the Guwahati Asian Film Festival (GAFF) 2025 is set to begin at Jyoti Chitraban Film Studio here on Friday evening. Iranian film,In the Arms of the Tree, by acclaimed director Babak Khajehpasha, will be showcased on Friday, following the inauguration ceremony, which is scheduled at 5.30pm. Internationally acclaimed [] The post Guwahati Asian Film Fest begins from Feb 7 appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Yangon, Feb 6: Myanmar authorities have seized over 88 tonnes of illegal timbers across the country in a week, local media reported on Thursday. From January 27 to February 2, they confiscated over 16.6 tonnes of teak, over 9.41 tonnes of hardwood and over 62.23 tonnes of other types of timbers in the country, reports [] The post Myanmar seizes over 88 tonnes of illegal timbers, 200,000 stimulant tablets appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, Feb 5: Nongthymmai SC thoroughly upset the calculations of Shillong Lajong FC as their match in the Shillong Premier League 2024 ended in a 1-1 draw at the SSA Stadium at First Ground, Polo, here on Wednesday. Shillong Premier League Rimankhraw Kharumnuid (69) gave a strangely disjointed Lajong the lead before Nongthymmai pulled level [] The post Nongthymmai hurt Lajongs title hopes appeared first on The Shillong Times .