The Shillong Times

A study of the shola sky islands in the southern Western Ghats finds that land-use changes are reshaping bird movements, with both forest and grassland species avoiding human-dominated areas. Forest specialists were less affected in woodlands invaded by woody plants, while the Nilgiri pipit, the studys only grassland specialist, faced the greatest movement constraints from []

Christina K Sangma In a small town beneath the roots of an old willow tree lived a young mouse named Rosy. Rosy had just passed out from the little school near the meadow. She had spent years learning, dreaming, and imagining the wonderful life that would begin after graduation. In her mind, her future []

Priyan R Naik As you grow older, people around you start quietly deciding what you should and should not do. Climbing ladders? Too risky. Travelling alone? Unnecessary. Riding a bicycle? Out of question. My son belonged to this school of thought and even campaigned relentlessly against my cycling, convinced it was too dangerous for todays []

Arik Banik, Class V, Kartikpur Deganga Adarsha Vidyapith Haosangchung Khaute, Class V, Risa Hr Sec.School (winner) Jasmine Nabika Lyngdoh, Class V, Loreto Convent Jeet Chettri, Class VI, Ruprekha Parishad Secondary School Rachit Paul, Class VI, Laban Bengali Boys Higher Secondary School

SHILLONG: Sukrobar salo Opposition dilgipa Mukul M. Sangma aganangaha, 2028 Assembly election ongna amenggipa uni dakgrikani rakgipa onganggen, sorkariko seat gri ongatna jotton kagijasa ine aganangaha. Political-ni mamlako ua nichengenga aro uni mikkangchina jaku deangna chanchiangna skang jadil japangoniko rachimongenga ine Sangma kobor ratimgiparangna aganangaha. Anga mingsako dakna nangtelaniko raangna sikenga, sorkariko gaakna ongja aro []

SHILLONG: Meghalaya-o caesarean section deliveries ba bisa anpakani somoio operation ba surgery kae bisa manani obostarang batrikrikengani gimin Opposition dilgipa Dr Mukul Sangma-ni jajrenganiko parakani jaman, sorkari ia mamlako ningtue amsandina rachakaha. Autumn Session-ni bonkamgipa salni Question Hour-o Mukul Sangma indine aganaha, institutional ba hospital-rango bisa anpakchakna didianiko onenga indiba apsan somoion ano donggipa magiparang []

It isnt an Amar Chitra Katha, but truly a fairy tale for grown-ups not just in the visual spectacle it promises, but in the layered and complex human emotions that drive its story. Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups doesnt fit neatly into one genre. At its heart, it is a Action drama, but []

In the latest update in Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khans stabbing incident, accused Mohammad Shariful Islam approached a Mumbai court on Friday to plead guilty in the matter. The Bangladeshi National, who was arrested two days after the unfortunate incident, is currently in judicial custody. The lawyer of the accused, Vipul Dushing, told IANS that []

Singer Vishal Mishra has announced plans to perform two special concerts in support of people affected by floods in Nepal and Assam. Sharing his concerns about the devastating flood conditions, Mishra said his heart is heavy. In a social media post, the singer said that he has decided to organise a concert in Nepal and []

Yog Guru Baba Ramdev and actor-politician Kangana Ranaut have put their recent public feud to rest on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan on Friday, following a disagreement over Kanganas remarks about the Gen Z generation. On the occassion of Raksha Bandhan, while talking to the media, Ramdev expressed his wish to end the feud with []

Supplement shelves can give the impression that almost everyone needs something. Yet for generally healthy adults, a review of 84 studies found that routine vitamin and mineral supplements offered little or no protection against cardiovascular disease, cancer or early death. Taking a supplement without a clear reason may also cause harm. High doses of some []

In India, 61 per cent of children, or 145 million, are exposed to at least one additional month of heat stress due to climate change every year, new global research has estimated. Findings published in the journal Science Advances show that climate change has doubled the number of children aged up to nine exposed to []

A flash flood can transform a river within minutes. This is what communities near the Nepal-Tibet border witnessed on Wednesday, August 26. A massive flash flood ripped through villages along the Bhote KoshiTrishuli river system carrying mud, debris and fast-flowing water. It has claimed the lives of at least 469 people and left hundreds more []

An ailing European who arrived in Delhi from Shimla was among the first cases recorded as influenza began spreading in the city in 1918. Within months, the disease had claimed 7,044 lives in Delhi city, according to archival records. Two years later, in September 1920, the British India administration formally declared ordinary influenza an infectious []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Aug 28: Opposition members in the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly on Friday questioned whether the states food safety machinery has adequate manpower and resources, raising concerns over contractual technical staff, vacant posts and enforcement of food safety measures. VPP chief and Nongkrem MLA Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit questioned the governments proposal involving an []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Aug 28: The Meghalaya government has extended the deadline for the One Time Settlement (OTS) scheme, allowing vehicle owners to settle outstanding taxes and penalties until October 31, 2026. The extension applies to dues and penalties relating to Motor Vehicle Tax, Passenger and Goods Tax, and fitness fees. According to a []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Aug 28: The need to strengthen food safety enforcement and laboratory testing has prompted the Meghalaya government to seek an additional Rs 2.37 crore, Health and Family Welfare Minister Wailadmiki Shylla informed the Assembly on Friday. The supplementary demand of Rs 2.37 crore comprises Rs 1.98 crore under salaries for the []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Aug 28: The state government informed the Assembly that the Food Safety Department conducted 3,756 inspections across Meghalaya over the last three financial years, during which 116 food samples were found to be either substandard or unsafe. According to a written reply, the department has steadily increased its activity, conducting 788 []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Aug 28: At a time when Meghalaya is seeking to position itself as a premium global tourism destination, a significant portion of funds earmarked for strengthening the states tourism infrastructure has remained unutilised, raising questions over the pace of implementation of projects. Tourism Minister Timothy D Shira, in a reply to []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Aug 28: The Opposition TMC on Friday called for stronger safeguards against cyber threats while discussing a cut motion moved by Leader of the Opposition Mukul Sangma during the supplementary demands for grants to discuss upgrading computer networks and treasuries, with special reference to e-billing, e-vouchering, e-office, and e-sanction. Sangma said []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Aug 28: The proposed scientific landfill project at Nonghali has entered the final stage of the environmental clearance process, with the government currently preparing the final Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environmental Management Plan (EMP). Urban Affairs Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar, while replying to a question raised by Mawlai MLA Brightstarwell Marbaniang, []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Aug 28: The Meghalaya government has set a target of raising institutional deliveries in the state to at least 95 per cent over the next three years, Health Minister Wailadmiki Shylla informed the Assembly on Friday, as legislators raised concerns over healthcare access in remote areas and shortages of medical and []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Aug 28: The state government has agreed to examine the increasing trend of Caesarean section deliveries in Meghalaya after Leader of Opposition Mukul Sangma aired concerns over the pattern and called for a comprehensive study in the Assembly on Friday. Raising the issue during Question Hour on the final day of []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Aug 28: Hearings under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in various Assembly constituencies of East Khasi Hills will resume from August 31, the District Election Office has announced. According to a press note issued by the Deputy Commissioner (Election) and District Election Officer, East Khasi Hills, the SIR []

SHILLONG: Deficit college-rango skigiparang, japrakon gong lak 4.5 dormahako manenga ine aganachi adokni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, deficit skigiparangko chonnika gita ongaha ine Bristibar salo, Voice of the Peoples Party (VPP)-ni MLA Brightstarwell Marbaniang matnangataha. Chief Minister-ni janapgipa dormahani gimin singdoatengon, jadelbatsranggipa skigipamangmangba japrako gong lak 3.5-mangkosan manenga indiba deficit college-rango skigiparang banoni lak []

TURA:Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969, aro Meghalaya Registration of Births and Deaths Rules, 1999 (amended in 2025)-o pangchake, atchiani aro sianirangko somoi gita sorkario segatchina, West Garo Hills ajao songdongenggipa manderangko didiataha. Atchiani aro sianirangko, joltangtangni registration unit-rang, Civil Registration System (CRS) portal-chi kaenga aro ia unit-rangara, Tura Municipal Board office, Government Hospital, []

Skanggipa MBBS batch-na somoiko tik kana mankujaenga SHILLONG: Tura Medical College-ko rikani kamrang 83 percent matchotahaoba, kam kagiparangko aro skigiparangko bangen nangkuengani gimin ia medical college-ni skanggipa MBBS batch-ko abachengna tarikko tik kana mankujaenga ine Bristibar salo, adokni Health Minister Wailadmiki Shylla parakataha. Assembly-o Gambegre-ni NPP MLA Dr Mehtab Chandee A Sangma-ni Tura Medical College-ko []

All Talk, no finish: Gambhirs men hand Sri Lanka draw India win the two-match Test series 1-0 Colombo, Aug 27: Centurion Sonal Dinushas unbending will en route an epic unbeaten 133 helped Sri Lanka enact a great jail break, battling persistent Indian bowlers, a fifth-day track and the weariness of following-on to eke out a []

New Delhi, Aug 27: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to hold talks with chief selector Ajit Agarkar over a possible one-year extension, but what should have been a routine contract discussion has been complicated by an apparent disagreement over the future of Rohit Sharma in the ODI team. According []

Colombo, Aug 27: Indias 1-0 Test series victory over Sri Lanka has kept their World Test Championship campaign alive, but the road to the 2027 final has become considerably tougher after the second Test ended in a draw. Shubman Gills side currently sit fifth in the WTC standings with a points percentage of 51.52. With []

Tarouba, Aug 27: West Indies great Kieron Pollard has reclaimed the world record for most runs in T20 cricket after surpassing Englands Jos Buttler during the Caribbean Premier League on Thursday. Pollard reached the milestone with a blistering 65 off just 26 balls for Trinbago Knight Riders against Saint Lucia Kings at the Brian Lara []

London, Aug 27: The Premier League returns this weekend with two intriguing fixtures as Crystal Palace welcome Manchester City to Selhurst Park on Saturday, while Liverpool host Nottingham Forest at Anfield on Saturday, with all four sides looking to make an early statement under new managers. Palace face stern City test Crystal Palace will be []

New Delhi, Aug 27: India are set for a rare run of high-profile international friendlies, with World Cup nations Panama, Brazil and Uruguay scheduled to face the Blue Tigers in an action-packed FIFA window. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Thursday confirmed that Bengalurus Sree Kanteerava Stadium will host Indias friendly against Panama on []

Madrid, Aug 27: Kylian Mbappes first goals of the season came via a hat trick in Real Madrids 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad in the Spanish league, while newcomer Savio helped big-spending Tottenham rout Charlton 5-1 in the English League Cup. Vinicius Junior also scored for Madrid in the teams first home game in Jose []

Shillong, Aug 27: Meghalayas junior boys football team left Shillong on Thursday for Bengaluru to compete in the 2026-27 Junior Boys National Football Championship for the Dr BC Roy Trophy. Meghalaya have been placed in Group C alongside Tamil Nadu, Mizoram and Maharashtra, with the group winners advancing to the semi-finals.The state side will begin []

SHILLONG PREMIER LEAGUE Shillong, Aug 27: Shillong Lajong ended Nongksehs remarkable unbeaten run in Shillong Sports Association competitions with a narrow 1-0 victory in the Shillong Premier League 2026 at the SSA Stadium here on Thursday. Nongkseh had gone unbeaten in SSA competitions since November 2024, but their impressive streak finally came to an end []

Wavre, Aug 27: After failing to live up to the expectations, India will look to salvage some pride and regain confidence when they face formidable co-hosts Belgium in the seventh/eighth-place classification match in the FIH World Cup here on Friday. But the task is daunting for Harmanpreet Singh and his men against the world No. []

Amstelveen, Aug 27: Navneet Kaur scored a brace as the Indian womens hockey team defeated Germany 3-1in a classification match to finish a creditable fifth at the FIH World Cup here on Thursday. After a barren first half, India scored two goals in the third quarter. Ishika gave India the lead in the 43rd minute []

Kathmandu, Aug 27: Giri Lal has been left with memories of his wife and four children after Wednesdays flash floods swept through Timure, a border town in Nepals Rasuwa district. The 38-year-old was among those caught in a disaster that unfolded with such terrifying speed that, for many who witnessed it, it felt like an []

Washington, Aug 27: US President Donald Trump has said the war with Iran could end fairly soon, while asserting that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei was seriously wounded but remained alive. I dont think hes dead. He was very seriously wounded, Trump said in an interview with conservative broadcaster Glenn Beck. The left side []

Guwahati, Aug 26: The Assam Royal Global University (RGU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Star Cement Charitable Trust, the voluntary humanitarian trust of Star Cement Limited, marking an important industryacademia collaboration aimed at developing a structured framework and action plan for reducing the carbon footprint of schools. The MoU was signed []

SHILLONG: Adokni gitcham Rajya Sabha MP Wanweiroy Kharlukhi, Sombar salo, National Peoples Party (NPP)-o membor ongaoni ongkataha. Antangni party-oni ongkataniko NPP-ni state president Prestone Tynsong-na seatengon, Anga iantal, NPP-ni membor ongaoni ongkatengaha, ine Kharlukhi parakatenba, uni NPP baksa ongengmiting somoio apsan kamrangko karimna manahani gimin party-ni dilgiparangko aro pilak membor-rangkon mittelpilangaha. Angni NPP baksa ongengmitingo []

TURA: North Garo Hills ajao register kagipa tourist taxi bolsako, reanggipa Robibar attamchibara, Assam adokni Bijoynagar jolo, masina mangijagipa manderang, roong goe chadrapaha. All Garo Hills Taxi Association-ni uiatani gitade, ia gariara, ML-13A 8719 Maruti Suzuki Ertiga ongachim aro ia gariko, Robibar attamni 3:00 bajimango, motorcycle bolsao mande sakgni rebaenba, roongchi goe kataha. Ia gario, []

TURA: Central Agricultural University (Imphal)-ni ningo donggipa Tura-ni College of Community Science (CCS)-o adita salrangna skang, North Eastern Hill (NEH) Component-ni ningo Input Distribution Program-ko ongatangaha. Ia Input Distribution Program-ko ongatanio, Puttur-o donggipa ICAR-Directorate of Cashew Research (ICAR-DCR) baksa nangrime onatgipa V-7, Bhaskara aro Ullal-1 rokomni cashew-rangko, Garo Hills-ni song dambrio donggipa sak 50 game []

Dubai, Aug 24: India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka seamer Asitha Fernando were on Monday fined 25 per cent of their match fee for an on-field altercation on day one of the second Test in Colombo. The duo was also handed a demerit point each. The players were involved in a confrontation after Fernando []

Colombo, Aug 24: India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal on Monday hit back at criticism over his heated altercation with Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando, saying people should know what was said to him before passing judgement on his reaction. Jaiswal has copped considerable criticism for his behaviour during the incident, which took place on the opening []

Bengaluru, Aug 24: East Zone closed in on a comprehensive victory over North East Zone after an all-round performance on the second day of their Duleep Trophy quarter-final, while North Zone secured a useful first-innings lead over West Zone in the other last-eight clash here on Monday. East rode on a career-best 167 from out-of-favour []

London, Aug 24: England fast bowler Brydon Carse has come under investigation by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) following an incident at a nightclub in Derby, with footage appearing to show the pacer being led away from the venue in handcuffs by police. Carse was reportedly detained briefly outside the nightclub on Saturday []

Indian Grandmaster Pranesh M wins Kanizsa Open chess KANIZSA (Hungary), Aug 24: Indian Grandmaster Pranesh M won the prestigious Kanizsa Open following a thrilling final round win against Germanys Vadim Petrovskiy here.In the ninth and final round, the 19-year-old defeated Petrovskiy with the white pieces to seal the championship. Rated 2673, Pranesh is currently ranked []