The Shillong Times

Tura, Feb 13: The GSU, Nengkhra regional unit, has sought the immediate commencement of a bridge across the river at Agalgre. Following information from the AHAM, Williamnagar unit that an amount of Rs 15.56 crores has been estimated by the Public Works Department (PWD), though it still awaits official approval, prompted the GSU to forward []

SHILLONG, Feb 13: In a remarkable turn of events amid the devastation of a dynamite explosion at Mynsngat-Thangsko in East Jaintia Hills, authorities have confirmed that Shyambabu Singha, a 44-year-old miner from Ramkrishna Nagar sub-district of Karimganj, Assam, is alive and recovering. Initially reported as deceased following the blast on February 5, updated information from []

SHILLONG, Feb 13: The Hynniewtrep Integrated Territorial Organization (HITO) has sought a comprehensive review of the upcoming Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Meghalaya. In a letter addressed to Chief Electoral Officer B.D.R. Tiwari, the organisation referred to the 1966 base year and 1971 cut-off year and urged that the electoral rolls be []

SHILLONG, Feb 13: The Education Department has notified the introduction of a Structured Pay Framework (SPF) for fixed-pay teachers from 1 April 2026. The framework will apply to SSA teachers (Lower Primary and Upper Primary), RMSA teachers (Secondary and Higher Secondary), ad hoc teachers (LP, UP, Secondary, Higher Secondary, Morning/Night), 4th teachers (UP), Science Grant []

SHILLONG, Feb 13: The National Hynniewtrep People Federation (NHPF) has decided to submit a constitutional appeal seeking the implementation of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) in Meghalaya. The representation will be addressed to Congress President Rahul Gandhi through the Member of Parliament representing the Voice of the People Party. In a press synopsis, the organisation []

SHILLONG, Feb 13: Meghalaya has been witnessing a spate of illegal mining-related disasters over the past eight years since the Ksan mining tragedy in 2018. Every time a disaster strikes the state, the government vociferously asserts that it will go all out to stop illegalities and end such tragedies. With 31 deaths confirmed in the []

The Mumbai Crime Branch has traced the sender of a threatening WhatsApp voice note demanding Rs 1 crore from Bollywood star Ranveer Singh, identifying it as reportedly belonging to Harry Boxer, a close associate of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, officials said. As per the Mumbai Police, the Crime Branch revealed that one of the close associates []

Rani Mukerji, riding high on the success of Mardaani 3, stressed that social alertness and strict punishment are key to preventing crimes against women. Speaking at the films success press meet, she said that danger often comes from within trusted circles, as many women are exploited by people they know. Rani emphasised the need to []

Editor, It was quite amusing to read that the Defence forces have rejected the government of Meghalayas proposal to create a flyover from Rilbong to Barik point. They were quoted as citing security concerns. What a laugh. This is in an age of satellite imagery and drones where everything has changed to such an extent []

Zayn Malik has clarified his past remarks about love, admitting he may never have truly been in love with ex-partner Gigi Hadid. In a recent interview, he reflected on an earlier statement where he questioned whether he had ever experienced real love. Malik said his understanding of love has evolved over time, adding that what []

This assembly session scheduled to be held from February 16-27 is expected to be a fiery one revolving around the illegal coal mining and the death of over 30 labourers owing to a dynamite blast gone wrong. Currently there are only 9 Opposition MLAs in the 60-member Assembly 5 from the All India Trinamool []

By Rajdeep Sardesai Even by the morally vacuous standards of social media, a venomous video put up by the Assam BJP marks a new low. The controversial video now deleted showed Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma using an air rifle at point blank range aiming at two men, one in a skull []

TURA: East Garo Hills ajani Nengkra Agalgre songo, Rongtam chiringko dolong kabate onchina gita didie Bristibar salo, Garo Students Union (GSU) Nengkra regional unit, adokni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma-na sedoataha. Ia songo dolongko rikna PWD gong kror 15.56-ko hisapenga indiba dao dipet dolongko rikna official approval-ko mankuja ine AHAM Williamnagar unit-oni uiatani jaman ia []

By Maitphang Syiem Consider the orange, it is a fruit that demands effort before it yields its rewards. You have to peel it, deal with the sticky zest, and navigate the occasional rogue seed before you get to the juice. Historically, the colour orange has been the bridge between the red of raw passion and []

TURA: Garo Hills-o Bangladesh, Assam aro uandakgipa biaprangoni Tribal onggijagipa manderangni napsruke songdong achaanirang batroroengahani gimin Tribal onggijagipa manderangni iandake napsruke songdong achaaniko jegalna gita Sukrobar salo, Garo Hills gimikoni Nangrimgimin Achik Dol (NAD), dingtangmancha jinma tombimonganiko Tura Government College kalchakramo ongatangaha aro uni jaman, jinma rejomanikoba ongatangaha. Ia tombimonganio, Garo Hills-onisan ongaigija Khasi Hills []

SHILLONG: Adita salrangna skang, East Jaintia Hills ajao koela adam gopretanichi sak 32 manderang sina nangahani gimin Meghalaya adokni Director General of Police (DGP) Idashisha Nongrang-ba, Special Investigation Team (SIT)-ko songaha ine Sukrobar salo official-rang parakataha. Reanggipa February-ni 5 tariko, East Jaintia Hills ajani Mynsyngat-Thangsko jolo, niam gri chalaienggipa koela adam rangsan gopretanichi, sak 32 []

WILLIAMNAGAR: East Garo Hills ajani headquarter Williamnagar-o District Commerce & Industries Centre (DCIC), District Emporium-ko kuliaha aro ia emporium-ko Sukrobar salo, adokni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, adokni Cabinet Minister aro Williamnagar-ni MLA Marcuise N Marak, Deputy Commissioner RP Marak, Superintendent of Police Stephen Rynjah, District Commerce & Industries Centre baksana dingtang dingtang department-ni official-rangni []

Guwahati, Feb 13: Rajasthan Royals on Friday announced Assam cricketer Riyan Parag as the franchises new captain. A statement issued by Rajasthan Royals said Riyans appointment reflects his development into a leader within the franchise, alongside his integral role as a player over the last few years. Rajasthan Royals are fortunate to have several strong []

Tura, Feb 13: The Garo Students Union (GSU) Nengkhra regional unit yesterday, Feb 12, submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister through the office of the Deputy Commissioner of East Garo Hills (EGH) seeking the immediate commencement of a bridge across the river at Agalgre. The memo comes following a clarification from the Williamnagar []

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Kishan, Hardik hammer fifties as Varuns triple blow seals VICTORY New Delhi, Feb 12: Sanju Samson disappointed again, Ishan Kishan dazzled and his mentor Hardik Pandya entertained but Indias 93-run victory over Namibia here on Thursday wasnt exactly the Box Office hit one expected ahead of a tense T20 World []

ICC Mens T20 World Cup New Delhi, Feb 12: Indias game-changing opener Abhishek Sharma might have been released from the hospital but a cloud of uncertainty hovers over his participation in the important T20 World Cup group league fixture against Pakistan in Colombo on February 15. Abhishek, who is suffering from a stomach infection-related problem, []

ICC Mens T20 World Cup New Delhi, Feb 12: The Delhi and District Cricket Associations attempt to brush aside a viral video allegedly showing a vendor refilling soft drink bottles at the Arun Jaitley Stadium has sparked further questions rather than settling the controversy. The footage, widely circulated on social media following Tuesdays ICC Mens []

Singer Armaan Malik had a fanboy moment as he finally met American singer-songwriter John Mayer, whom he credits as the reason he first picked up a guitar. Taking to X, Armaan shared his excitement about meeting the Grammy-winning musician and described it as a full circle moment. He also shared a picture posing with the []

Superstar Salman Khans brother-in-law Aayush Sharma has allegedly received a threat email, police have said, the development coming close on the heels of actor Ranveer Singh getting a threat through WhatsApp. The sender of the email to Sharma, who is also an actor, claimed he was a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, they said []

Actor Rajpal Yadavs legal reprsentative, Bhaskar Upadhyay has said that half the amount in the financial insolvency case of the actor has been paid off. The lawyer has said that they had sought adjournment of the hearing on Thursday because the bail they have filed is answerable to the other party. The manager said that []

Observing that a section of society cannot be denigrated in the name of freedom of expression, the Supreme Court on Thursday rapped filmmaker Neeraj Pandey over the title of his movie Ghooskhor Pandat. The top court was hearing a plea seeking a stay on the release of the Manoj Bajpayee-starrer film on OTT platform Netflix. []

ROURKELA (Odisha), Feb 12: The Indian mens hockey team was ruthlessly dismantled 8-0 by Argentina at the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium on Thursday. The defeat not only handed India a second straight loss in their 2025-26 FIH Pro League home leg but also marked Argentinas biggest-ever victory in the seven-year history of the competition. []

SHILLONG: Bristibar salo, John Roberts Theological College (JRTC), Mizoram adokni Aizawl Theological College baksa Annual Joint Seminar-ko ongatangaha aro ia seminar-ko Christianity & Ethnic Identity ine pangchakaniko done ongatangaha. Ia Seminar-ko Presbyterian Church of India-ni Theological Education Committee-ni dakchake onanichi ongataha aro ia seminar-o Theological College-o poraienggipa manderang bak raenba, Kristianrangni beberaani aro jatni daka []

SHILLONG: Budbar salo, Bihar Legislative Council (BLC)-ni membor Devesh Kumar, Meghalaya adokni Cabinet Minister Sanbor Shullai-ko Shillong-o grongenba, adita salrangna skang mamong sorkarini pass kaanggipa Budget Session-ni bidingo chanchirimangaha. Bihar-ni dilgipa Devesh Kumar, Meghalaya adokona rebaanio, adokni Cabinet Minister-ko grongeaha aro ia tomanio ua, Union Budget-ni bidingo chanchirimenba, ia budget-ara, chadamberangna, mechikrangna aro game gee []

SHILLONG: National Peoples Party (NPP)-chi dilenggipa Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) sorkari, adoko koela bikotaniko taraken abachengpiltaina mangen ine kurachakanirangko chusokatchipjahani aselsa daalona kingkingan adoko niam gri koelarangko bikotna draatako mantokenga aro iani aselan dosgri manderang koela adamrango janggirangko gimaatna nangenga ine Bristibar salo, Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC)-ni president Vincent Pala matnangataha. Iani bidingo kobor []

TURA: Garobadha-o donggipa Nirupama Memorial Secondary School-ni Silver Jubilee ba bilsi 25 gapaniko mijal February-ni 12 tarik dipet manina abachengataha. Ia skulko dao Rangsakona-ni MLA ongenggipa Subir M Marak, 2001 bilsio uni junior engineer onge kam kaengmiting somoio kulichengaha aro dao ia skul bilsi 25-ko gatapaha. Ia skulni nokgipa aro Rangsakona MLA Subir M Marak-ni []

AMPATI: Adita salrangna skang, South West Garo Hills ajani Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV)-o Maths-Science Exhibition-ko ongatangaha aro ia Exhibition-o chatro chatrirang, Mathematics-ni ming 16 aro Science-ni ming 16 model-rangko tarie, gimik ming 32 model-rangko mesokangaha. Ia exhibition-o JNV-ni chatro chatrirang, skigiparangni dilanichi nambee model-rangko mesokangaha aro ia ia model-rangna judge-rang aro nina rebagiparangba namen aiao []

SHILLONG: Adita salrangna skang, East Jaintia Hills ajani Thangsko jolo donggipa koela adam gopretanichi sak 32 manderang sina nangahani gimin aro bangen saknaanirangko manahani gimin adokni police-rang, koela adam nokgipa aro kam kagipako manchape sakgni manderangko rimdapna manaha. Police-rangni rimgipa mande sakgniara, Sutnga-o Process Dkhar aro Umlawang songoni Tensing Suchiang onga ine masina manaha. Iani []

GHADC-ni gimik seat-rangon susagen: Pala SHILLONG: Ia bilsio ongatna sienggipa Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election-o Congress dol, gipin dolrang baksa bakrimgija doltangari susaaigen ine Bristibar salo, Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC)-ni president Vincent Pala parakataha. Ia election-o uamang, GHADC-ni chugimik dam 29 seat-rangon susagen ineba Pala parakataha. GHADC-o dam 30 seat-rang donga aro []

ASIAN SHOOTING RIFLE/PISTOL CSHIP NEW DELHI, Feb 12: World championship silver medallist Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar beat teammate Niraj Kumar to clinch gold with a world record, as India swept the podium in the 50m rifle 3-positions event on the penultimate day of the Asian Championship here on Thursday. Aishwary, who signed off 2025 on []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 12: Experts on Thursday underscored the urgent need to recover and revitalise Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS), particularly in Northeast India, at a two-day national workshop that commenced on Thursday at the Indian Council of Social Science ResearchNorth Eastern Regional Centre (ICSSRNERC). The workshop, titled Exploring Indigenous Knowledge Systems of India []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 12: Bihar Legislative Council (MLC) member Devesh Kumar met Meghalaya Cabinet Minister Sanbor Shullai on Wednesday to discuss the implications of the recently passed Union Budget for the state and the wider Northeast region. The meeting focused on key budgetary provisions and their potential impact on youth, women, farmers, and []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 12: The theme Christianity and Ethnic Identity took centre stage at the Annual Joint Seminar hosted by John Roberts Theological College on Thursday in collaboration with Aizawl Theological College. Organised under the auspices of the Theological Education Committee (TEC) of the Presbyterian Church of India, the seminar brought together theologians []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 12: Governor CH Vijayashankar on Wednesday honoured 10 Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) for their resilience and achievements during a ceremony at Lok Bhavan. The event was organised by the Office of the Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities and the Social Welfare department, in collaboration with Lok Bhavan. The awardees included []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 12: A central National Level Monitoring (NLM) team is examining the progress and implementation of various centrally sponsored livestock schemes in Meghalaya. The Animal Husbandry and Veterinary (AH&V) department on Thursday hosted a briefing session for the visiting team at the office of the Director, AH&V department. The session was []

From Our Correspondent TURA, Feb 12: A field day on Rapeseed was conducted on Thursday at Warima village in Chokpot, South Garo Hills, to promote scientific cultivation and integrated farming practices. Organised under the CFLD (Oilseeds) and AICRP on Rapeseed-Mustard Scheme (NEH component), the programme saw the participation of 20 local farmers. To enhance crop []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 12: Usually vocal about coal related illegalities in the state under the NPP-led MDA Government, Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Vincent H. Pala on Thursday adopted a softer stance and refrained from directly blaming the state government for the recent coal mine blast at Mynsngat-Thangsko in East Jaintia Hills, []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 12: Fresh revelations following the tragic February 5 coal mine explosion in East Jaintia Hills which claimed 32 lives in an illegal rat-hole mine at Mynsyngat-Thangsko have spotlighted the alleged diversion of legally procured explosives into banned mining operations. Highly placed sources indicate a well-entrenched network involving licensed []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 12: In a major setback to Shillongs battle against crippling traffic congestion, Defence authorities have rejected the Meghalaya governments proposal to construct a flyover from Rilbong to Barik, citing security concerns as the route passes through restricted military areas. The flyover was widely seen as the most promising solution to []

From Our Special Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 12: Shillong MP Ricky Andrew J. Syngkon on Thursday met Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman and urged her to reconsider the CBDT Notification of 2021, which introduced a monetary threshold of Rs 20 lakh for interest income even in tribal areas leading to a restrictive interpretation of the []

United Nations, Feb 12: A United Nations terrorism monitoring team has contradicted Pakistans assertion that the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) is defunct, noting in a recent report that the group remains active and has claimed responsibility for a series of attacks, including the Red Fort strike in Delhi last November. The UNs Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring []

Islamabad, Feb 12: Pakistans Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has admitted that the Gulf countries have stopped issuing visas to Pakistanis as mafia groups continue to export beggars to these nations. Sharing a video on social media that revealed how beggars in Pakistan earn enough money to purchase houses through organised networks, Asif highlighted that this []

Tura, Feb 12: A Field Day on Rapeseed was conducted on Thursday at Warima village under Chokpot, South Garo Hills, under the sponsored programmes CFLD (Oilseeds) and AICRP on Rapeseed -Mustard Scheme under NEH component. The programme witnessed the participation of 20 farmers from the locality. As part of the initiative to enhance crop productivity []

Dhaka, Feb 12: As Bangladesh votes in its 13th National Parliament election, two voter blocs are increasingly being viewed as decisive forces in determining the political outcome Generation Z and women, according to a media report. Combined, these groups form a numerical majority of the electorate and are emerging as an independent voting force []

Rapper Flipperachi, whose track FA9LA set the social media on fire, is set to perform in Mumbai on March 13, 2026. The concert promises an immersive live experience, combining Flipperachis signature sound with high-octane visuals and crowd-driven moments that have become a hallmark of his shows. Talking about the same, Flipperachi said, India has shown []