Paris, Aug 13: Just hours after being left out of Paris Saint-Germains squad for Wednesdays UEFA Super Cup final against Tottenham, star goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma posted a message saying he is leaving the club. When PSG named its squad for the match earlier on Tuesday, goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier, who recently joined from Lille for just [] The post Goalkeeper Donnarumma to leave PSG after being left out appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Udine (Italy), Aug 13: Paris Saint-Germain get back on the hunt for trophies in the UEFA Super Cup against Tottenham on Wednesday. Its the annual early-season match between the winners of the Champions League and Europa League and PSG starts as the big favorite. Coming off winning the treble, including the Champions League for [] The post PSG to meet Tottenham in Super Cup appeared first on The Shillong Times .

La Liga giant cautions of turning point in football Madrid, Aug 13: Real Madrid said it firmly rejects having a regular-season Spanish league game played in the United States and warned of a turning point in the world of football. Villarreal, in contrast, is promising free travel and tickets for season-ticket holders if its match [] The post Madrid firmly reject US-hosted regular Spanish League matches appeared first on The Shillong Times .

London, Aug 13: Premier League teams will observe a moments silence during the first round of matches this weekend in memory of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, the competition confirmed. The Premier League has spoken to Liverpool about the most appropriate way to remember Jota, who died in a car accident [] The post EPL to pay tribute to Jota in first round of matches appeared first on The Shillong Times .

JOWAI, Aug 13: The Independence Day Cup Under-17 Football Tournament 2025, organised by the West Jaintia District Sports Association has reached the semi-final stage. The matches were held at the Lathadlaboh Stadium in Jowai. In the first semi-final, Lumpyrtuh defeated Loomiongkjam 4-1 in a tie-breaker after the game ended goalless at full time, while the [] The post I-Day Cup U-17 football tourney in Jowai reaches semi-final stage appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, Aug 13: Everton announced the season-long loan signing of Jack Grealish from Manchester City on Tuesday. The footballing superstar revealed the inspiration behind selecting the number 18 shirt came from English greats Wayne Rooney and Paul Gascoigne. Grealish joined the Toffees as David Moyes sixth summer signing, the England international arriving on Merseyside [] The post Grealishs inspiration in picking no.18 shirt appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Wrexham (Wales), Aug 13: Wrexham striker Ollie Palmer scored two goals in the space of a minute in stoppage time then converted one of the teams penalties in its dramatic shootout win over Hull in the English League Cup. The Welsh club owned by Hollywood celebrities Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney looked to be heading [] The post Wrexham move ahead in League Cup on penalties appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, Aug 13: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Wednesday said Khalid Jamil has taken charge of the senior mens team on a full-time basis for a period of two years with an option to extend his contract by one year depending on results. The AIFF said Jamil has signed the contract after [] The post Jamil takes charge, signs 2-year contract as full-time India coach appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Munich, Aug 13: Thomas Mller has a lot to adapt to with the Vancouver Whitecaps after 25 years at Bayern Munich. First up, flying without an old friend. Aboard the plane taking him to Canada and Major League Soccer, Mller joked it was the first time in 15 years hed flown without Manuel Neuer, the [] The post Missing Neuer, jokes Mller as MLS adventure gets under way appeared first on The Shillong Times .

NEW DELHI, Aug 13: Its passage through Parliament achieved smoothly, the landmark National Sports Governance Bill will be implemented within the next six months and preparatory work like drafting of rules and identification of infrastructure has already started, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya told PTI on Wednesday. In his first interview after the passing of the [] The post Implementation of sports bill in 6 months: Sports Min Mandaviya appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Lakshya Sen to face world No 1 Shi Yu Qi in opener BADMINTON PARIS, Aug 13: Lakshya Sen will open his campaign against world No. 1 Shi Yu Qi of China as Indian shuttlers were on Wednesday handed challenging draws for the World Championships, starting here on August 25. It will be the fifth meeting [] The post World Championships: Indian shuttlers handed tough draws appeared first on The Shillong Times .

JUNIOR MENS HOCKEY JALANDHAR, Aug 13: Kerala Hockey, Le Puducherry Hockey, Chhattisgarh Hockey, and Goans Hockey win in Division C while Hockey Chandigarh, Hockey Uttarakhand, and Delhi emerge victorious in their Division B league matches on Day 2 of the 15th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship here on Wednesday. The day began with a [] The post Kerala, Puducherry, Cttisgarh win in Division C; Chandigarh, UK, Delhi rule in Division B appeared first on The Shillong Times .

MARYLAND, (USA) Aug 13: Indian-American golfer Akshay Bhatia is one of the players to watch out for as the FedEx Cup Play-offs head to Caves Valley for the BMW Championship. Though the field was supposed to be Top-50, it is only 49 as Sepp Straka withdrew due to personal reasons. Bhatia fired a career-best 8-under-62 [] The post Bhatia aims for second straight appearance at Tour Cship appeared first on The Shillong Times .

ST. LOUIS, (USA) Aug 13: Reigning World Champion D Gukesh had a relatively unremarkable day at the St. Louis Rapid and Blitz, as he lost one game and drew two, placing him in the middle of the standings in the 10-player tournament, which is part of the Grand Chess Tour. After a shock defeat at [] The post Gukesh joint fifth after six games; Caruana snatches sole lead appeared first on The Shillong Times .

TRINIDAD, Aug 13: Shai Hope helped deliver some long overdue good news for the West Indies with a century to inspire the Caribbean cricketers to a series-clinching, 202-run win over Pakistan. It was the first bilateral ODI series won by West Indies against Pakistan since 1991 and ended a run of home series defeats across [] The post Pakistan skittled for 92 as WI win third ODI by 202 runs appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Women with Down syndrome have more advanced signs of Alzheimers disease than men do, according to research. However, the average age of Down syndrome diagnosis is the same for both men and women, said the University of California, Irvine. The study suggests that women with Down syndrome may carry a higher burden of beta amyloid [] The post Women with Down syndrome at high risk of Alzheimers disease appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, Aug 13: Meghalaya State Education Commission today, submitted its Report to Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma. Also present was Chief Secretary, D P Wahlang besides the members of State Education Commission and officials from the Education department. The Report by the Meghalaya State Education Commission offers key insights into the States evolving education landscape. [] The post Meghalaya State Education Commission submits report to Government appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, Aug 13: The US government has reportedly declined to provide specific answers regarding the fate of Pakistan Air Force-operated F-16 fighter jets during Operation Sindoor. The US State Department stated, We refer you to the Government of Pakistan to discuss its F-16s, according to NDTV. The U.S. reportedly maintains continuous oversight of Pakistans [] The post US declines to confirm fate of Pakistans F-16s during Operation Sindoor, refers queries to Islamabad: Report appeared first o

Guwahati, Aug 13: Community members, youths and forest staff from Assam and Meghalaya played three competitive and entertaining football matches on the occasion of World Elephant Day on Tuesday in front of over thousand people from villages on both sides Assam and Meghalaya boundary, in the playground of Borjhara High School in Lakhipur block of [] The post Football boost to Assam-Meghalaya efforts for coexistence with elephants appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, Aug 13 :The Business Advisory Committee (BAC) of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly met today, the 13th of August 2025, at 3:30 P.M. in the New Conference Room of the Assembly at Khyndailad, Shillong. The meeting was convened to finalize the calendar for the forthcoming Autumn Session 2025. The meeting was chaired by the Speaker, [] The post Autum Session of Meghalaya Assembly from Sept 8 to 12 appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Islamabad, Aug 12: Indias decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty is an attack on the Indus Valley civilisation and culture, Pakistans former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has said. Speaking at a ceremony on the concluding day of the annual three-day festival at the shrine of Sindhi saint Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai on Monday, Bilawal [] The post Bilawal blames India for attack on Indus Valley Civilisation appeared first on The Shillong Times .

BRUSSELS, Aug 12: European Union leaders have appealed to US President Donald Trump to defend their security interests at a key summit with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin later this week over the war in Ukraine. The Europeans are desperate to exert influence over a Friday meeting that they have been sidelined from, and it remains [] The post EU leaders ask Trump to back Europe at Putin war summit appeared first on The Shillong Times .

ISLAMABAD, Aug 12: The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) of Bangladesh has rejected the application of Supreme Court lawyer Z.I. Khan Panna to represent former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in a case of crimes against humanity linked to the July demonstrations. The tribunal questioned the purpose of the application during the testimony stage, stating that it [] The post Bangladesh ICT rejects plea to represent Hasina appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Chief Adviser of Bangladesh interim government Muhammad Yunus and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim shake hands during Yunus visit to Putrajaya, Malaysia. (PTI) The post Chief Adviser of Bangladesh interim government Muhammad Yunus and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim shake hands during Yunus visit to Putrajaya, Malaysia appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Dhaka, Aug 12: Bangladeshs interim government is making all possible strides to hold the upcoming general elections in a free, fair and peaceful manner, Home Adviser Lt Gen (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has said. The parliamentary polls in Bangladesh are set to take place in February next year. Speaking after visiting a polling centre [] The post Bdesh govt will ensure fair poll: Home Advisor appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Dhaka, Aug 12: Raising their three-point demand, including end of syndicate and irregularities in the heath sector of Bangladesh, dozens of protesters on Tuesday blocked the Dhaka-Barishal highway, near Nothullabad bus terminal and Sadar Road in Barishal city. The protesters placed barricade, causing massive traffic jams in the area and inconvenience to passengers. Police diverted [] The post Dhaka highway blocked in health sector protest appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Bangkok, Aug 12: Thailands army has warned that it may need to exercise the right of self-defense in response to ongoing incidents it blames on Cambodia, where Thai soldiers patrolling along the two countries border have been wounded by land mines. A sergeant was injured by an anti-personnel landmine planted by the Cambodian side, resulting [] The post Thailand warns of self-defence after border mine blast appeared first on The Shillong Times .

GENEVA, Aug 12: A UN-backed investigator has found evidence of systemic torture in Myanmars detention centres over the last year, including electric shocks, strangulations, gang rape, and burning of sexual body parts. The team, led by Nicholas Koumjian, has made progress in identifying security personnel involved in operations at the detention facilities and perpetrators who [] The post UN investigators accuse Myanmar of jail torture, sex crimes appeared first on The Shillong Times .

TEHRAN, Aug 12: Irans police detained 21,000 suspects during the 12-day air war between Israel and Iran in June, state media reported on Tuesday. A report by state TV quoted a police spokesperson, Gen Saeed Montazeralmahdi, as saying people reported the suspects to the authorities. The arrest of 21,000 suspects during the 12-day war indicated [] The post Iran detained 21,000 during June war with Israel appeared first on The Shillong Times .

WASHINGTON, Aug 12: President Donald Trump has taken control of the District of Columbias law enforcement and ordered National Guard troops to deploy, claiming the actions are in response to an urgent public safety crisis. The presidents rhetoric echoes that used by conservative politicians who have denounced American cities, especially those with majority non-white populations [] The post Trumps police move echoes racist urban crime narratives appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Seventh man throws explosives at villagers, escapes MAWKYRWAT, Aug 12: The sixth member of the Bangladeshi international gang involved in the attack at Rongdangai village succumbed to his injuries on Monday night. The criminal, identified as Akram, was caught and assaulted by the mob at Kaithakona village on Monday before being arrested by police. Akram [] The post Thrashed by mob, Bangladeshi criminal succumbs to injuries appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, Aug 12: United Democratic Party MLA Lahkmen Rymbui feels that Meghalaya needs willpower more than manpower to deal with the challenge of influx. He told reporters on Tuesday that the state government, civil societies and citizens need to have the willpower to address this challenge if the state is to be protected from illegal [] The post Mlaya needs willpower to deal with influx, says Rymbui appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, Aug 12: The Blind Lead Trust (BLT), an organisation advocating for the rights of persons with disabilities, has urged the Meghalaya government to explore railway connectivity in the state. BLT co-founder and managing director, Jitendra Dkhar, said the organisation is ready to support the governments efforts to bring railways to Meghalaya, stressing that the [] The post Trust of visually impaired people seeks rail connectivity in state appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, Aug 12: The number of accidents along the Shillong-Guwahati highway (NH-6) has been normalised. Those frequenting this highway rue the fact that vehicles are overtaking any which way they choose. With trucks occupying the right lane or partially blocking the road, many smaller vehicles attempt to pass from the left, a maneuver prohibited under [] The post Traffic violations along NH-6 endanger life appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, Aug 12: The High Court of Meghalaya is scheduled to conduct hearings on August 29 on criminal petitions seeking to quash proceedings in the 2009 education scam case, in which Cabinet Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh is among the accused. A bench headed by Chief Justice Indra Prasanna Mukerji on Monday partially heard the petitions, which [] The post Edn scam: HC hearing on August 29 appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, Aug 12: The Meghalaya government on Tuesday launched Shillongs first-ever public bicycle sharing (PBS) system, marking a major milestone towards sustainable urban mobility in the hill city. Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, along with fitness icon Milind Soman, unveiled the initiative at a special programme. The PBS project, part of the Shillong Urban Mobility [] The post Scan-and-ride in city: Urban mobility takes public e-bicycle sharing route appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, Aug 12: The Meghalaya government has annulled its request for proposal for the re-development, operation and maintenance of Orchid Lake Resort at Umiam Lake into a 5-Star luxury property. A notice issue by the Tourism Department said the annulment is being effected owing to material changes in project parameters, including revision in the land [] The post Govt scraps tender for Umiam resort appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, Aug 12: The Border Security Force Meghalaya has launched Operation Alert along the Indo-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya till August 16 to ensure foolproof security in the run-up to the 79th Independence Day. The operation is being carried out in close coordination with the Meghalaya Police and other law enforcement agencies. BSF has deployed additional [] The post BSF launches Op Alert ahead of I-Day appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, Aug 12: The Khasi Students Union South West Khasi Hills District unit has claimed that Bangladeshi nationals have adopted a new strategy to secure Indian citizenship by marrying non-Khasi women living along the international border. The KSU said within a few months of their marriage, the Bangladeshi nationals obtain EPIC and other documents, enabling [] The post Bdeshis using marriage as ploy to secure Indian citizenship: KSU appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Editor, Imagine an ancient irrigation system a network of channels that carried water from places where it was abundant to lands where it was scarce. This simple yet powerful idea allowed agriculture to flourish, enabled humans to settle in one place, and laid the foundation for entire civilisations. Modern finance works in much the [] The post The Financial System: Our Modern Irrigation Network appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Dogs are humans best friends. They guard us day and night. They act as companions to many; and are deeply loyal to their masters. They have their appreciable sides. All of these do not necessarily mean they should be let loose in the streets. The Supreme Court had a point when it ordered removal of [] The post Dogs and humans appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Bhogtoram Mawroh A few days ago I came across a Facebook post by Mario Pathaw, an upcoming artist from Meghalaya, whose paintings have featured as murals on government buildings and whose design serves as the emblem of Meghalaya. I learned about his work when Raiot, an online webzine for which I was editing for [] The post Protecting and Promoting Local Artists in Meghalaya appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Sadhika Anand They knew the cure, yet their silence overpowered their willingness to take action. This is a throwback to the Tuskegee Syphilis Study which was conducted by the U.S. Public Health Service between 1932 and 1972. Hundreds of African American men with syphilis were misled about their diagnosis and denied penicillin while researchers [] The post Compassionate Intelligence in the Time of AI appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New York, Aug 12: US President Donald Trump has extended the tariff moratorium for China that was to expire on Tuesday to November 10 as the two countries continue to negotiate. Trump said on Truth Social on Monday, hours before it was to expire, I have just signed an Executive Order that will extend the [] The post Trump extends tariff moratorium on China till November as negotiations continue appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Washington, Aug 12: US President Donald Trump has said his administration will not impose tariffs on gold imports, an announcement following days of speculation that gold bars might be subject to country-specific duties. Trump issued a terse statement in a social media post, after speculation arose over the possibility of gold tariffs after a recent [] The post Trump says no tariffs on gold imports, extends China tariff deadline appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New York, Aug 12: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has designated the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its front organisation, The Majeed Brigade (TMB), as foreign terrorist organisations (FTO). Making the announcement on Monday, he said that the MTB was also being added as an alias to BTAs previous Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) [] The post US designates Balochistan Liberation Army, Majeed Brigade as terror organisations appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Filmmaker-actor Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwanis Excel Entertainments latest production Boon has been selected as the Spotlight Film of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2025. Boong marks the directorial debut of Lakshmipriya Devi, a seasoned industry professional who has previously worked as the first assistant director on acclaimed projects including Luck by Chance, [] The post Farhan Akhtar backed Manipuri movie Boong to be Spotlight Film at IFFM appeared first on The Shillong Ti

Janhvi Kapoor on the set of Super Dancer Season 5 for the promotion of Param Sundari, in Mumbai, on Monday. (PTI) The post Janhvi Kapoor on the set of Super Dancer Season 5 for the promotion of Param Sundari, in Mumbai appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, Aug 11: With less than a month to go for the Asia Cup 2025, Indias build-up to the tournament is as much about medical reports as it is about match preparation. Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya and T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav are both undergoing fitness monitoring at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru, [] The post Surya, Pandyas Fitness in Spotlight Before Asia Cup appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Dubai, Aug 11: The 2025 Asia Cup, set to be contested in the T20 format, will run from September 9 to 28 in the UAE, ending weeks of uncertainty over the tournaments future amid rising political tensions between India and Pakistan. Pakistan have been drawn in Group A alongside India, Oman and hosts UAE, with [] The post Babar, Rizwan in contention as Pak finalise Asia Cup squad appeared first on The Shillong Times .