The Shillong Times

Geneva, March 4: With 100 days to go until the World Cup, the Iran war has added a new layer of complexity to the tournament co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. How the conflict will affect the worlds most watched sporting event is the latest issue facing organizers already grappling with cartel violence []

Mumbai, March 4: The rupee slumped 56 paise to close at an all-time low of 92.05 against the US dollar on Wednesday, weighed down by spiking crude oil prices in the wake of the Iran crisis. Forex traders said the dollar index crossed 98 levels on the risk-off situation prevailing all around the globe amid []

Asian shares swoon, Kospi sinks 12 pc, as war with Iran widens, oil surges higher Bangkok, March 4: Wall Street futures were mixed early Wednesday while oil prices stabilized after President Donald Trump said the US Navy may escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, where about a fifth of the worlds oil passes. Futures []

Mumbai, March 4: Air India on Wednesday announced the deployment of additional flights to Toronto, Frankfurt and Paris (Charles de Gaulle) to cater to high demand amid the ongoing situation in West Asia. Air Indias low-cost subsidiary Air India Express also announced that its air services to Muscat will remain operational, besides mounting additional flights []

Mumbai, March 4: Indian stock markets fell for the third straight session on Wednesday as investors remained cautious over rising tensions in the Middle East, particularly the growing conflict between the United States and Iran. The uncertainty kept traders on edge and triggered selling across sectors. The Nifty ended the day 1.6 per cent lower, []

New Delhi, March 4: An agroecological homestead model has transformed backyard plots in Madhya Pradeshs Mandla district, increasing production, nutritional outcomes and incomes for tribal women, a report has said. The report from EcoBusiness said the initiative, led by the CGIAR Multifunctional Landscapes Program and Professional Assistance for Development Action (Pradan) among the regions adivasis []

TURA: Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC)-o susana gita Scheduled Tribe (CT) certificate-ko nangtelgipa ongatna tik kagipani bidingo gitcham MLA SG Esmatur Mominin aro gitcham MDC Sofior Rahman-ni jegalgipa kattarangna Garo Hills-o dingtang dingtang dolrangni nangrime bikotgipa Nangrimgimin Achik Dol (NAD) aganchakaniko onataha. Skanggipao, Meghalaya adokko manchape salgro salaramni adita biaprango donggipa Tribal jatrangni bil, []

PA Sangma-ni 10-gipa siani salko gisik rajola RESUBELPARA: FOCUS+ scheme-ni gnigipa bakko Budbar salo, adokni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, North Garo Hills ajani Resubelpara Mini Stadium-o program-ko ongatanio abachengate onangaha. Ia program-ko Lok Sabha-ni gitcham Speaker PA Sangma sagini 10-gipa siani salko gisik raani aro adoko MDA sorkarini bilsichet gapaniko maniani bak gita ongatangaha. []

TURA: Meghalaya adokni gitcham Chief Minister aro Lok Sabha-ni gitcham Speaker Purno A Sangma sagini chang 10-gipa siani salko Budbar salo gisik rae, Tura-ni Dakopgre-o donggipa PA Sangma Sports Complex-o maniangaha aro ia salko manianio, PA Sangma Museum-koba oprake onangjolaha. Ia program-ko ongatanio, Meghalaya Legislative Assembly-ni Speaker Thomas A Sangma, Tura-ni gitcham MP Agatha K []

TURA: Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election-o susana gita Scheduled Tribe (ST) certificate-ko nangtelgipa ongatna tik kaangani jaman mitam dilgiparang, ia niamko rapilchina gita GHADC-ni Chief Executive Membor (CEM) Albinush Marak aro Executive Committee-ni Secretary-ko kamikkenatna jotton kaenga ine Achik State Peoples Forum (ASPF) matnangataha. ASPF-ni parakatani gitade, GHADC-ara, Indian Constitution-ni Sixth Schedule ningo []

SHILLONG: Reanggipa February-ni 19 tariko, Shillong-ni Lok Sabha MP Ricky Andrew J Syngkon-ni tanggitik saaniko mane siangani jaman dao ongatna nangenggipa Shillong Parliamentary Constituency-ni by-election-o National Peoples Party (NPP) aro Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ba susana miksongenganiko paraktokaha. Iani bidingo, NPP-ni state president aro adokni Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong, kobor ratimgipa manderang baksa agangrikengon, party-ni []

Editor, I was looking out of my window today, staring at a crow eating a cigarette butt, and marvelling at the age were living in. Its a time of great progress I am told. By the way, Progress is a word I despise with all of my heart, because what it really means is that []

The institution of Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) is not superfluous. It is meant to keep a strict eye on the use of public funds by state and central authorities. In its latest report on Meghalaya, the CAG has pointed out that utilisation certificates are pending for funds amounting to Rs 5,428.54 crore up to []

By Dr Omarlin Kyndiah What has prompted me to write this is the recent attempts by many so-called social media scholars to question Jaitia history after a VPP legislator omitted the word Jaitia in his Assembly speech. Instead of focusing on the real issue, the failure to recognise a constitutionally protected identity some commentators have []

Imphal, March 4: Exactly one month after the swearing-in ceremony, Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Wednesday allocated portfolios among the two Deputy Chief Ministers and two Cabinet Ministers, retaining most key departments under his charge, officials said. However, seven ministerial berths are still vacant. Chief Secretary Puneet Kumar Goel, in a notification, said []

Tura, March 4: Tura Christian College (TCC) successfully concluded its Youth Parliament Programme yesterday, Mar at the District Auditorium. The final day of the event saw active participation from students, faculty, and distinguished guests. The programme was graced by prominent leaders, including Dr Wanweiroy Kharlukhi, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, as the Chief Guest and []

Resubelpara, March 4: Meghalaya Chief Minister, Conrad K. Sangma, today launched the second phase of the FOCUS+ scheme in North Garo Hills at Mini Stadium, Resubelpara. The programme was held in remembrance of the 10th death anniversary of former Lok Sabha Speaker, P. A. Sangma, and also marked eight years of the MDA Government in []

GUWAHATI, March 4: Regional party Raijor Dal on Wednesday announced its first list of 11 candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections. Among the prominent names featuring in the candidates list include Raijor Dal working president Romen Chandra Borthakur, who will contest from Jalukbari constituency; Gyanashree Bora, a former Goalpara College assistant professor, in the []

New Delhi, March 4: With the people of Afghanistan rallying behind the Taliban in the fight against Pakistan, the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) has been instructed by the ISI to carry out widespread attacks. The Afghan people, many of whom were not in favour of the Taliban, are now backing the regime as they []

Kathmandu, March 4: Two subsequent youth-led protests in South Asia led to regime changes in two nations bordering India in Bangladesh in the east, with former premier Sheikh Hasina in exile with a death sentence hanging over her head and having her party banned, and in Nepal to the north, where deposed Prime Minister []

Bollywood celebrities have taken to their respective social media accounts to extend warm wishes on the occasion of the festival of Holi, on the 3rd of March. From Suniel Shetty, Akshay Kumar to Sonali Bendre, Rajpal Yadav and others took to their respective social media accounts and shared vibrant posts and heartfelt messages on Holi []

Actors Esha Gupta, Sonal Chauhan who were stranded in the United Arab Emirates amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, have safely returned to India. Sharing her ordeal on social media on Tuesday, Esha expressed gratitude to both the Indian government and the UAE authorities for their support during the tense situation. She penned a note []

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Mumbai, March 3: Runs have dried up from Jos Buttlers bat at ICC events of late but England are banking on their white-ball great to play a match-winning knock against India in the second T20 World Cup semifinal here on Thursday. Buttler endured a forgettable ODI World Cup in India []

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Mumbai, March 3: Former England captain Michael Vaughan has backed Englands spin attack over Indias ahead of Thursdays T20 World Cup semi-final at Wankhede Stadium, hinting that Harry Brooks side could pull off a memorable win in Mumbai. India entered the tournament as overwhelming favourites but suffered a shock defeat []

ICC Mens T20 World Cup New Delhi, March 3: The West Indies cricket teams departure from India after its exit from the T20 World Cup has been delayed owing to international airspace restrictions triggered by the US and Israeli strikes on Iran. Cricket West Indies said it is working closely with the ICC and relevant []

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Mumbai, March 3: The Indian cricket team delayed Tuesdays evening training session by over an hour due to the lunar eclipse, ahead of their T20 World Cup semifinal against England. The T20 World Cup co-hosts were earlier supposed to train in the evening slot of 6-9pm at the Wankhede Stadium []

ICC Mens T20 World Cup T20 WC | SEMI-FINAL 1 Match starts at 7 pm Kolkata, March 3: South African skipper Aiden Markram will be asked probing questions by his New Zealand counterpart Mitchell Santner in what promises to be an intriguing battle between two incredibly talented captains in the first semifinal of the T20 []

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Mumbai, Mar 3: Set for a third consecutive semifinal clash at the T20 World Cup, India and England wont have any secrets to throw at each other here on Thursday, said Sam Curran, hoping for his side to pull off a perfect game after a topsy-turvy campaign so far. India []

London, March 3: For nearly 22 years, Arsenals pursuit of a Premier League crown has been shadowed by lingering accusations that they flattered to deceive, that they were all elegance and no edge, a team admired for artistry but questioned for resilience. Since Arsene Wengers Invincibles lifted the trophy in 2003-04, the Gunners have []

New Delhi, March 3: In an embarrassing development that exposed mismanagement within the All India Football Federation (AIFF), national team players complained about a lack of appropriate clothing during preparation and the arrival of ill-fitting kits just a day before their opening AFC Womens Asian Cup match in Australia. In an unprecedented letter addressed to []

From Special Correspondent New Delhi, March 3: Sachin Chamaria, a noted para-athlete from Meghalaya, has won a gold medal (individual) and a silver medal (pair) at the 10th Senior National Boccia Championship 202526, which concluded on Tuesday. Since beginning his journey in 2021, he has achieved an extraordinary feat winning six consecutive gold medals []

From Our Correspondent Tura, March 3: Meghalayas Aneesh M Sangma capped a remarkable debut season by finishing as first runner-up in the Gypsy Category of the Indian National Rally Championship (INRC) 2025. The championship comprised five rounds across Coimbatore, Coorg, Bangalore, Indore and Nashik, with Sangma claiming podium finishes in three events to end second []

By Our Reporter Shillong, March 3: Friends United secured a comfortable eight-wicket victory over Sohra Combine in Match 21 of the 5th District League T20 Cricket Tournament 2026, organised by the East Khasi Hills Cricket Association. After winning the toss and opting to bowl, Friends United restricted Sohra Combine to 100/8 in 20 overs. Jona []

Pisa, March 3: Fiorentina went down to Udinese 3-0 and Pisa lost to Bologna 1-0 on an unhappy night for the relegation-threatened sides in Serie A. In Udine, the home side went ahead after 10 minutes when Christian Kabasele nodded in a Nicolo Zaniolo corner. Udineses leading goal-scorer Kelman Davis made it 2-0 from the []

Kolkata, March 3: The All India Football Federations disciplinary committee has fined Mohun Bagan Super Giants and ordered that the teams next Indian Super League (ISL) game against Odisha FC be played in an empty stadium for spectator misconduct during their home match against Kerala Blasters on February 14. The club said it has accepted []

PM rejects claim Israel dragged US into conflict with Tehran Jerusalem, March 3: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday said that Israel and the US struck Iran because Tehran had restarted its nuclear programme and it would have gone immune within months. Netanyahu told Fox News early Tuesday that an attack against Iran was urgently []

TEHRAN, March 3: Israel reportedly conducted a years-long intelligence operation, with CIA support, to track Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei before his assassination. According to the Financial Times, nearly all traffic cameras in Tehran were hacked, and footage was encrypted and sent to servers in Tel Aviv and southern Israel. Key camera angles provided []

An Iranian flag is placed among the ruins of a police station struck Monday during the US Israeli military campaign in Tehran, Iran, on Tuesday. (PTI)

As Israel and the United States strike Iran, global oil markets are on edge. Oil prices have begun rising even before any disruption to supply. Oil traders are factoring in the possibility that the Strait of Hormuz might close. Roughly 20% of the worlds traded oil passes through this narrow waterway between Iran to the []

Breast cancer continues to take a profound toll on womens lives and communities. While those in high-income countries typically benefit from screening and more timely diagnosis and comprehensive treatment strategies, the mounting burden of breast cancer is shifting to low- and lower middle-income countries where individuals often face later-stage diagnosis, more limited access to quality []

SHILLONG: Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election-o susana gita candidate-rang, Scheduled Tribe (ST) certificate dongna nangtelgen ine Executive Committee (EC)-ni tik kaaniko Tribal onggijagipa manderang jegalanirangko daktokengon, dao dipet iani bidingo adokni Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chanchia dongkuja aro somoi rae chanchina nangkuenga ine uiataha. Meghalaya adoko BJP, seat-rangko chena gita bangbata election-rangon Tribal []

TURA: Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election-o susana gita Scheduled Tribe (ST) certificate-ko nangtelgipa ongatna Executive Committee (EC)-ni tik kaaniko jegalanina Phulbari-ni gitcham MLA SG Esmatur Mominin-ko Garoland State Movement Committee (GSMC) matnangatenba, GHADC election-o susana gita ST certificate-ko nangtelgipa ongataniara skatang niam donenga ongja indiba niam gita nangchongmotgipan ongenga ine parakataha. Phulbari-ni gitcham []

TURA: April-ni 10 tariko ongatna manchisoenggipa Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election-o susana gita Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ni skanggipa list-o sak 19 candidate-rangko parakataha. BJP-ni parakatgipa sak 19 candidate-rangoni mongsonggipa candidate-rangara, Tura-ni MDC Bernard N Marak, Siju constituency-na Mark Pantora M Sangma aro Barengapara constituency-na Akki A Sangma onga. Barengapara constituency-na mingako mangipa BJP []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 3: Former UDP leader Jemino Mawthoh on Tuesday acknowledged that he has been approached by both national and regional political parties to join their ranks and contest the upcoming Lok Sabha by-election from Shillong, but clarified that he has not taken any decision so far. Speaking amid intense speculation surrounding []

From Our Reporter PYNURSLA, March 3: The annual Shad Lyngdoh was celebrated with traditional splendour at Madan Shad Lyngdoh, Rangthylliang, under Raid Shabong on Tuesday. The cultural and religious festival drew over 80 participants from various villages, including Raid Wahkhen, Raid Mawja, and Nongjri. Ribanroilang Lyngdoh, General Secretary of Khun Kur Longtrai Lai Kynthei Raid []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 3: The Khasi Students Union (KSU) Jowai Unit on Tuesday demanded that the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) immediately correct the misspelling of Khliehriat on highway project signage and official documents. In a memorandum submitted to the Director of the NHAI Jowai West Jaintia Hills Division, KSU Jowai Unit []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 3: The United Democratic Party (UDP) has not taken a decision on its nominee for the forthcoming Lok Sabha by-election from the Shillong parliamentary constituency, with party leaders stating that internal consultations are still pending. UDP general secretary Titosstarwell Chyne said the party remains undecided on the issue and is []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 3: Lalthanglura Zadeng, a retired senior officer of the Indian Postal Service and former Chief Postmaster General, passed away in Shillong on Tuesday morning at the age of 91. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, and their families. His funeral service will be held on March 4 morning []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 3: Following a recent spike in two-wheeler thefts across the city, the East Khasi Hills Police on Monday recovered three stolen motorcycles and arrested two individuals. The vehicles, bearing registration numbers ML-05-T-7719, ML-05-AF-5335, and ML-10-D-0839, were intercepted at Mawkynroh, Langlibun, through intensified patrolling and checkpoints. The arrested suspects are currently []

DUBAI, March 3: Iran expanded its targets on Tuesday, striking the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia as Washington began to pull many staff out of the Middle East. The US and Israel battered Iran with airstrikes in what President Donald Trump suggested was just the start of a war that has severely disrupted the worlds []