Dehradun, June 30: Suruchi Inder Singh continued her remarkable form this season by winning the womens 10m pistol event while Olympian Saurabh Chaudhary took the top spot in the mens event on the final day of the National Selection Trials, here Monday. Both Suruchi and Saurabh also topped their respective qualification rounds with high scores [] The post Suruchi, Saurabh win 10m pistol at national trials appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Iowa (US), June 30: Rising shuttler Ayush Shetty notched up his first BWF World Tour title with a commanding straight-games victory over Canadas Brian Yang in the mens singles final of the US Open Super 300, ending Indias title drought this season. The 20-year-old, a 2023 junior world championships bronze winner, defeated the third seeded [] The post Ayush wins US Open to claim maiden BWF World Tour title appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Dhaka, June 30: Bangladesh on Monday commenced the murder trial of student activist Abu Sayeed, whose death during an anti-government protest last year ignited a nationwide movement leading to the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League regime. Sayeed, a 23-year-old student of Begum Rokeya University in Rangpur, was shot dead by police on July [] The post Bdesh begins murder trial of student activist appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Islamabad, June 30: Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir has described terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir as a legitimate struggle, saying his country would always stand by the people of Kashmir in their struggle. Field Marshal Munir also warned India of a befitting response in case of any future attack, weeks after the two nations briefly [] The post Pak army chief terms terrorism in J&K as legitimate struggle appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Islamabad, June 30: Pakistans Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday claimed that his country has set a new normal by giving a quid pro quo plus response to the recent Indian actions. India carried out precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on May 7 after the Pahalgam terror attack. Following Indian [] The post Pak set new normal by giving quid pro quo plus response to Indian actions: Ishaq Dar appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Islamabad, June 30: Pakistan and China are working on a proposal to establish a new regional organisation that could potentially replace the now-defunct South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), according to a media report on Monday. Quoting diplomatic sources familiar with the development, the Express Tribune newspaper reported that talks between Islamabad and Beijing [] The post Pak, China work to establish new regional bloc: Report appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Cairo, June 30: Israeli forces killed at least 22 people and wounded 20 others, many while attempting to get desperately needed food aid in southern Gaza on Monday, according to witnesses, hospitals, and Gazas Health Ministry. Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis said it received the bodies of 11 people who were shot while returning from [] The post 22 killed as Israeli forces fire on crowds at food aid sites appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG: West Jaintia Hills ajani Block-I ningo donggipa Lapangap songo, dolgni dinggrikanirangko nikna manrongengani gimin adok sorkari, adokni manderangna naljokaniko onna aro dolgni dinggrikanirangko chelchakna temporary ba dikdiksana police camp-ko songataha ine adokni Director General of Police (DGP) Idashisha Nongrum parakataha. DGP-ni parakatani gitade, West Jaintia Hills ajani dingtang dingtang dolrangna, adokni Deputy Chief Minister [] The post Lapangap songo dikdiksana police camp-ko

TURA: East Garo Hills ajani Nengkra Awe songo rikgipa Children Adolescents Library aro Digital Infrastructure-ko niam gita rikjaha ine East Garo Hills ajani dingtang dingtang dolrang, chongmotan Garo Students Union (GSU), Federation of Khasi Jaintia and Garo People (FKGJP), Garoland State Movement Committee (GSMC), Achik Holistic Awakening Movement (AHAM), Achik Dedicated Integrity Leaders (ADIL), Achik [] The post Nengkra-o rikgipa Library-ni bidingo inquiry dakchina NGO-rang dabia appeared fir

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 30: United Democratic Party leader and Cabinet Minister Kyrmen Shylla, on Monday, said that the inner-line permit (ILP) would be an extra coating of insulation on the existing Land Transfer Act and the Sixth Schedule in protecting the people of Meghalaya, but the failure to achieve the demand should not [] The post Delink railways from ILP demand: Shylla appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 30: A 27-year-old woman, Phyrnailin Kharsyntiew, tragically lost her life on Monday evening after her former boyfriend, Roberto Marngar (25), allegedly slit her throat at the Pyndengumiong parking lot in Mairang in full public view. According to police sources, the victim sustained deep penetrating injuries which cut major blood vessels [] The post Jilted lover slits womans throat in public in Mairang appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 30: In a move prompted by the deaths of two tourists in the state, Deputy Commissioner and Chairperson of the District Tourism Promotion Society (DTPS), East Khasi Hills, Rosetta Mary Kurbah has made it mandatory for tourists to hire licensed guides for trekking and other outdoor activities in the district. [] The post Now, guides compulsory for tourists planning outdoor activities in state appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Vipin Raghuvanshi said that he handed over pictures of gold and silver jewellery, worth Rs 16 lakh, to the SIT which his family had gifted to Sonam during her marriage with Raja Indore, June 30: The elder brother of Raja Raghuvanshi, who was murdered while honeymooning in Meghalaya, on Monday claimed his family had gifted [] The post Gifted Rs 16 lakh jewellery to Sonam: Rajas brother appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 30: The West Jaintia Hills district administration has submitted the report of the fact-finding committee on the death of Pynche Bareh, a pregnant woman from East Jaintia Hills Jalaphet, at the Maternity and Child Hospital (MCH) in Jowai on June 4. West Jaintia Hills Deputy Commissioner Abhinav Kumar Singh told [] The post WJH district submits report on pregnant womans death appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 30: Tensions flared on Monday as hawkers and street vendors in the Khyndai Lad area of Shillong resisted an eviction drive carried out by the Shillong Municipal Board (SMB). The operation, conducted jointly by the officials of SMB, district administration and the police, targeted street vendors operating without Certificates of [] The post Hawkers resist eviction from PB appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 30: In a significant step towards promoting inclusivity and unity, the Meghalaya government has asked government colleges in the state to introduce uniforms for students, fulfilling requests from several colleges and their students unions. The Education Department announced the decision on June 24, stating that all colleges will institutionalise a [] The post Uniforms mandatory in state govt colleges appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Group vows continued crackdown, especially in areas vulnerable to unchecked migration Our Bureau SHILLONG/JOWAI, June 30: In a significant anti-infiltration operation, the Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organisations (CoMSO) on Monday pushed back around 50 to 60 individuals across various parts of Meghalaya for failing to produce valid identity documents, while inspecting infiltration check posts to [] The post CoMSO pushes back suspected infiltrators across Meghalaya appeared first on The Sh

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 30: The Court of Special Judge (POCSO), East Khasi Hills, has convicted one Teiboklang Wahlang of Mawngap under the POCSO Act, and sentenced him to 25 years of rigorous imprisonment while imposing a fine of Rs 50,000 for an offence punishable under Section 6 of the POCSO Act. According to [] The post EKH court convicts man in POCSO case appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 30: The Meghalaya BJP, an ally in the MDA government, has accused successive governments of eroding tribal safeguards by allowing municipal bodies to operate in Sixth Schedule areas and ignoring commitments to restore town committees under the autonomous district councils (ADCs). State BJP vice president Bernard N. Marak recalled that [] The post BJP accuses successive regimes of eroding safeguards for tribals appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, June 30: The staff of the Shillong Municipal Board (SMB), along with officials from the district administration and police, began an eviction drive on Monday of street hawkers at Khyndailad who do not possess Certificate of Vending (COV). However, the eviction faced strong resistance from hawkers, as a large crowd gathered in protest. Some [] The post SMB begins eviction drive against street hawkers at Khyndailad sans COV appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Actor-singer Selena Gomez will reprise her role of Alex Russo in the second season of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. Created by Todd J Greenwald, the show is a spinoff of the 2007 sitcom, which starred Gomez alongside David Henrie, Jake T Austin, Jennifer Stone and David DeLuise, Maria Canals-Barrera. The first season of the spinoff [] The post Selena Gomez to feature in Wizards Beyond Waverly Place season 2 appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan praised his son Abhishek Bachchan, who is completing 25 years in the film industry this month and said he is worthy of admiration. Abhishek made his debut in 2000, alongside Kareena Kapoor Khan in Refugee. Directed by J P Dutta, the film featured him in the role of a nameless Indian [] The post Abhishek is worthy of praise: Big B appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Birmingham, June 29: As the sun peeks over the old rooftops of Birmingham and the English summer warms up to the rhythm of red-ball cricket, the Indian team finds itself under pressure. Trailing 0-1 in the five-match Test series, Shubman Gill and his men are gearing up for a crucial clash at Edgbastona ground that [] The post Indias troubles at Edgbaston: Can they break the jinx ? appeared first on The Shillong Times .

BIRMINGHAM, June 29: As India brace themselves for the second Test of the ongoing Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy against England, all eyes are once again on Jasprit Bumrahnot just for his bowling, but for his availability. With the series delicately poised and India trailing 0-1, the pace spearhead is expected to sit out one or more Tests [] The post How many Tests has Jasprit Bumrah missed since his debut? appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, June 29: Australian all-rounder Mitchell Owen is on the brink of equalling a remarkable T20 world record. With just one more Player of the Match (POTM) award in the ongoing Major League Cricket (MLC) tournament, Owen will match Bangladesh legend Shakib Al Hasans feat of winning the most consecutive POTM awards in T20 [] The post Aussie all-rounder on verge of T20 world record during MLC appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Edgbaston, June 29: Every time Joe Root walks out to bat in a Test match, history watches. The England batting maestro has made a habit of rewriting records and climbing the ranks of cricketing greats. As the second Test against India begins at Edgbaston this Wednesday, the stage is once again set for Root to [] The post Joe Root looks to overtake Dravid, Smith in Edgbaston Test appeared first on The Shillong Times .

TURA, June 29: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has been urged to take immediate action against illegal tax collection by individuals, allegedly linked to the ruling National Peoples Party (NPP), at Najing Bazar, Tura. The appeal was made by the daughter of the Nokma of Danakgre Aking, Amanche Ch Marak, who, in her complaint, highlighted the [] The post CM asked to act against illegal tax collection at Tura market appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, June 29: The Congress on Sunday cited the reported comments of Indias defence attache to Indonesia that the Indian Air Force lost fighter jets to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor and accused the government of having misled the country. The party also asked why Prime Minister Narendra Modi is refusing to preside over an [] The post Cong slams govt over officials reported lost jets remarks appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Activists stage a protest denouncing the three-day celebrations for the wedding between Jeff Bezos and his wife Lauren Sanchez Bezos as a symbol of rising inequality and disregard for the residents, in Venice on Saturday. (PTI) The post Activists stage a protest denouncing the three-day celebrations for the wedding between Jeff Bezos and his wife Lauren Sanchez Bezos as a symbol of rising inequality and disregard for the residents appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Kohima, June 28: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma asserted that his party NPP can become the voice the Northeast has waited for if party workers remain rooted, practical and connected. He lamented that the region has long lacked a unified political voice and is often underrepresented in national decision-making. The National Peoples Party (NPP) president [] The post NPP can become voice of NE region: Conrad appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 28: The protected areas of Meghalaya received commendable ratings in the Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MEE), conducted by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change for the 2020-2025 cycle. The MEE evaluation report was released by the Wildlife Institute of India. With an overall score of 65.87%, Meghalayas wildlife [] The post Commendable ratings for Meghalayas protected areas in central evaluation appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 28: Education Minister Rakkam A Sangma has called for a fundamental shift in the way physical education is treated in Meghalayas school curriculum, despite natural athletic talent across the state. Sangma was of the opinion that the subject has not received the seriousness it deserves from the education system or [] The post Rakkam pushes for compulsory physical education classes in school curriculum appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 28: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Saturday said two months of tears laid the foundation for his political comeback less than a decade ago. Speaking at the 5th Regional Catholic Youth Convention in Kohima, he shared how the crushing loss in the 2013 Assembly election broke him and then [] The post Sowed tears to reap political comeback: CM appeared first on The Shillong Times .

From Our Correspondent TURA, June 28: A tragedy unfolded at the picturesque Rongkuchi Falls near Jengjal in West Garo Hills when a tourist from Assam fell from the waterfall after losing his balance while taking a selfie near its edge. The incident took place at around 4:45 pm on Friday when Amzad Ali (20) from [] The post Tourist dies after falling while taking selfie in WGH appeared first on The Shillong Times .

A video on social media, that immediately went viral, showed children from the school huddled towards one section that still had parts of the original roof while a teacher continued to impart education to them. On the other side, rain water can clearly be seen falling within the classroom From Our Correspondent TURA, June 28: [] The post Open skies seen from inside this classroom depict neglect appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 28: Shillongs first modern shopping mall, located in Polo, is set to be inaugurated in July. Commissioner and Secretary of the Urban Affairs department, Vijay Kumar, revealed that the government plans to formally open the mall next month. The facility will be jointly operated by Shillong Smart City Limited and [] The post Citys 1st modern shopping mall to be inaugurated next month appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 28: Is Meghalaya finding it tough to woo tourists again? A series of events such as recent floods, heavy rainfall, and the sensational Raja Raghuvanshi case seem to have disrupted the steady inflow of tourists who had been visiting the state in large numbers. A city hotelier revealed that the [] The post States tourist inflow plunges appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 28: A newly constructed bus shed in the heart of Police Bazar has become a hangout spot for drug addicts and other miscreants, raising concerns among locals and passersby. The shed, which was renovated a few months ago, has since turned into a daytime retreat for addicts, while authorities appear [] The post Bus shed in PB turns into den for untoward activities appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Imphal, June 28: Even though the positivity rate declined by 7.5 per cent over the past two days, Covid-19 cases continue to rise in Manipur, where the cumulative number of active cases stood at 217, officials said on Saturday. According to a senior official with Manipur Health and Family Welfare Department, of the 217 active [] The post Active Covid cases in Manipur stand at 217 appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Tel Aviv, June 28: Israels Foreign Ministry on Saturday slammed United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterress remarks on the humanitarian aid sent to Gaza, blaming Israel for the UNs failure and Hamass deeds. The ministry also stated that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) does not attack civilians. This comes after Guterres had called for an [] The post Israel calls out UN chiefs blatant lies, says IDF never targets civilians appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Border pact with Assam by August 15, says Paul Lyngdoh SHILLONG, June 27: The state government said that five villages will be returned to Meghalaya after it signs a memorandum of understanding with Assam by August 15 to resolve the boundary dispute. Before August 15, we will sign an MoU with the Assam government, whereby [] The post Meghalaya set to get back five villages from Assam appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, June 27: Two cadres of the proscribed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) Dibarius Jyrwa (32) and Ridor Lyngdoh Nonglait (30)surrendered before the Superintendent of Police, Eastern West Khasi Hills on Thursday. The duo, residents of the district, confessed to police during preliminary interrogation that they were misled by one Samuel Wahlang Pahsyntiew into escaping [] The post Forced to do menial work, 2 HNLC cadres surrender appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, June 27: With pressure groups time and again raising the demand for inner line permit in Meghalaya, the state government has made it clear that the Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security Act (MRSSA) is already in place and would prove to be a more effective mechanism in checking influx. Cabinet Minister Paul Lyngdoh emphasised [] The post MRSSA more potent than ILP in checking influx, says paul appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, June 27: Documents obtained through RTI applications have unearthed serious anomalies, misuse, and guideline violations in the utilisation of the Meghalaya Minor Mineral Reclamation Fund (MMMRF). The irregularities in the utilisation of MMMRF came to light following RTI applications filed on March 28 and May 6, with the office of Conservator of Forest (HQ)-cum-Public [] The post RTI reveals misuse, violation of mineral reclamation funds appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, June 27: Shillong Municipal Board (SMB) Chief Electoral Officer, PK Boro on Friday issued an order directing all shops and commercial establishments not to display their goods and wares outside their premises with immediate effect failing which the same shall be removed by SMB and may also result in the suspension/revocation of their business [] The post SMB bans display of goods outside premises appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, June 27: The state government has assured that it would immediately set up a temporary police camp at Lapangap village in Block I, West Jaintia Hills district. Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong gave the assurance on Friday during a meeting with the Synjuk Ki Waheh Chnong of West Jaintia Hills and various pressure groups, [] The post Govt to set up temporary police camp at Lapangap after recent border stand-off appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, June 27: The High Court of Meghalaya has admitted a PIL pertaining to issuance of Scheduled Tribe certificates to Khasis opting for surnames of their father or mother and to non-Khasi women who choose to adopt the surname of their Khasi husbands. The PIL was filed by Syngkhong Rympei Thymmai, a registered Society under [] The post HC admits PIL over non-issuance of ST certificates appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Edgbaston, June 27:As India gear up for the Edgbaston Test, the spotlight is beginning to shine brighter on a name that has curiously remained on the benchKuldeep Yadav. In the wake of a chastening defeat at Headingley, theres a growing chorus to unleash the left-arm wrist-spinner against Englands much-hyped Bazball approach. And for good reason: [] The post Kuldeep could be Indias best bet to disrupt Bazball appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, June 27: The state government on Friday implemented a minor reshuffle within the state police force, effecting transfers and appointing news superintendents of police (SPs) in several key districts, including West and East Jaintia Hills. As per a notification issued by the Home (Police) Department, Jagpal Singh Dhanoa, who has been serving as SP [] The post WJH, SWGH get new SPs appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, June 27: With the deadline for hawkers/street vendors to shift from Khyndai Lad ending on Tuesday, and no visible action seen on their part to heed the directive, the state government on Friday made it clear that the law will take its own course as far as their eviction is concerned. Deadline has already [] The post Deadline ends, street vendors yet to shift from Khyndai Lad appeared first on The Shillong Times .