Beijing calls for swift and fair investigation into Pahalgam attack BEIJING, April 28: China on Monday expressed support for its all-weather ally Pakistan in safeguarding its sovereignty and security while welcoming all measures to cool down the current situation between India and Pakistan, including a swift and fair investigation into the Pahalgam terror attack. China [] The post China extends support to Pak in safeguarding its sovereignty appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 28: An unusual stillness gripped Shillong on Monday as streets wore a deserted look, business establishments remained closed and hawkers stayed off the roads in a near-total shutdown called by the Shillong Citizens Forum to protest the Pahalgam attack. Across Greater Shillong, business establishments voluntarily remained closed in the main [] The post Shillong observes near-total shutdown in silent solidarity appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 28: The East Khasi Hills police on Monday arrested NEHU Students Union (NEHUSU) president Sandy Sohtun in connection with the alleged assault of Dr. Alok Kumar Singh, an Assistant Professor in the universitys Hindi Department, on April 24. Sohtun was later produced before a local court and remanded in seven-day [] The post NEHUSU chief in 7-day judicial custody in faculty assault case appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 28: Police and CRPF personnel stationed inside NEHU vacated the university campus around 9:30 pm on Monday following a threat issued by North-Eastern Hill University students of boycotting classes unless they were removed. Prior to this development, NEHUSU general secretary Toniho S Kharsati stated that if security forces insisted on [] The post Police, CRPF personnel vacate NEHU campus after students boycott threat appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 28: A $300 million fund under the proposed Meghalaya Logistics and Connectivity Improvement Project is expected to boost the states roads and transport system, ensuring faster access to markets and reduced losses for farmers. The World Bank is expected to provide $240 million for the project envisaged to upgrade about [] The post State banks on $300 mn World Bank fund to improve road infrastructure appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 28: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, on Monday conferred the Padma Shri to academician David Reid Syiemlieh from Meghalaya in the field of Literature and Education during the ceremony. Prof. Syiemlieh is a scholar of history and culture of the North East and a former Chairman of the Union [] The post Prez Murmu confers Padma Shri on Prof David Syiemlieh appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 28: The High Court of Meghalaya has directed the state government to file status reports on various observations of the Justice (retd) BP Katakey Committee in its 28th interim report. A status report was filed by the government pursuant to the 27th interim report filed by the Justice Katakey panel [] The post HC directs govt to file status reports on Justice Katakey panels observations appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 28: There are no records of any Pakistani nationals in EastKhasi Hills or Ri-Bhoi, police said on Monday. East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police, Vivek Syiem said that the police have not yet discovered any Pakistani national living in the district. Ri-Bhoi Senior Superintendent of Police, Vivekanand Singh Rathore also [] The post No Pakistani citizens in EKH, Ri-Bhoi: Police appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter Shillong, April 28: A bomb scare caused panic in the city after an unclaimed bag was discovered at the bus stand near Loreto Convent at Dhankheti around 6:45 pm on Monday. It, however, turned out to be a false alarm. Police and the bomb squad quickly arrived at the scene and cordoned [] The post Bomb scare in city turns into false alarm appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 28: The state government has told the Centre the modalities proposed by the Ministry of Power vis--vis NTPC to set up pump storage projects (PSPs) are not favourable to Meghalaya. Power Minister AT Mondal made Meghalayas position clear while speaking on the matter related to NOC from Meghalaya to set [] The post Pump storage projects not favourable to state: Mondal appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, April 28: East Khasi Hills SP Vivek Syiem today informed that the president of NEHUSU Sandy Sohtun has been arrested in connection with the recent assault of a professor in NEHU. He was arrested after NEHU Assistant Professor Dr Alok Singh filed an FIR alleging assault on him. Meanwhile police also said as of [] The post NEHUSU president Sandy Sohtun arrested: Police appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Dhaka, April 28: Bangladesh is grappling with an economic crisis under the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus, as the banks are unable to circulate new currency notes to meet the demands in the country, local media reported on Monday. The crisis emerged with the political transition after the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh [] The post Financial crisis hit Bangladesh as banks stop circulating new currency appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, April 27: A total of 86 POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) cases have been registered under the Child Welfare Committee of East Khasi Hills between April 2024 and February 2025. Highlighting the alarming trend of child sexual abuse cases in East Khasi Hills, Additional Deputy Commissioner Prettylisa K Sangma revealed that 16 [] The post Alarming rise in POCSO cases in East Khasi Hills appeared first on The Shillong Times .

NEW DELHI, April 27: A Rs 546-crore loan sanctioned by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) last year for education and skill development in Meghalaya is facilitating infrastructure upgrades in as many as 65 secondary schools and ten industrial training institutes in the state, according to official sources here on Sunday. A significant portion of the [] The post Govt using Rs 546-cr ADB loan to upgrade 65 schools, 10 ITIs appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, April 27: The Post Graduate Students Union (PGSU) of Gauhati University has expressed deep shock and dismay over the recent incident of assault of NEHU faculty Dr Alok Singh by the president of NEHUSU and his associates. We hold the teaching fraternity in the highest regard for their selfless service to the nation through [] The post Gauhati University students union condemns assault of NEHU faculty appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, April 27: After the Enforcement Directorate (ED) uncovered rampant coal mining under inhuman conditions in South Garo Hills, the Voice of the People Party (VPP) on Sunday called for more such raids by the federal agency in other coal-rich districts of Meghalaya. The party also asked the state government to have the courage to [] The post Illegal mining: VPP wants ED to conduct raids in coal-rich districts appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, April 27: The Shillong unit of the Hynniewtrep Integrated Territorial Organisation (HITO) on Sunday urged all shops and establishments to remain open, respecting the fact that for many, daily livelihood is sacred and non-negotiable. In a letter addressed to East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner, RM Kurbah, HITO Shillong general secretary Balajied Jyrwa opposed the [] The post HITO opposes business shutdown call in city appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, April 27: The Shillong Citizens Forum (SCF) held a candlelight vigil at Khyndai Lad on Sunday to honour the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack in Kashmir. The gathering, held against the backdrop of the old Assembly building in Shillong, attracted hundreds of residents from various communities, age groups, and faiths. The SCF also [] The post Candlelight vigil expresses solidarity with Pahalgam victims appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, April 27: Following the incident of water leakage in several rooms at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Meghalaya permanent campus in Saitsohpen, Sohra, the institute on Sunday clarified that the incident occurred in the boys and girls hostels and various rooms in the administrative building. The institutes engineering and technical teams began cleanup [] The post NIT Meghalaya clarifies on water leakage incident appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, April 27: The state government has initiated the process of recruitment for Captain Williamson Sangma State Universitys Tura Campus on a contractual basis for six months. Announcing the same on Sunday, Education Minister Rakkam A Sangma said the recruitment process is progressing smoothly in the Tura campus but has run into legal hurdles in [] The post State varsitys Shillong campus faces legal hurdle appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Bhubaneswar, April 27: Captain Lallianzuala Chhangte struck in the second half as Mumbai City beat Inter Kashi 1-0 in a hard-fought match to book their place in the semi-finals of the Kalinga Super Cup here on Sunday. After a goalless first half, Chhangtes 71st minute goal proved the difference in a game of fine margins. [] The post Chhangtes strike puts Mumbai City in Super Cup semifinals appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, April 27: Hours after Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) stayed AIFFs decision to declare Churchill Brothers as I League champions and barred it from conducting any formal felicitation ceremony, the national federation awarded the winners trophy to the Goan club, a development which may invite action from the international body. All India [] The post AIFF awards I-League trophy to Churchill despite CAS stay appeared first on The Shillong Times .

LIVERPOOL, April 27: Liverpool was crowned Premier League champion on Sunday after a 5-1 win against Tottenham. The Merseyside clubs record-equaling 20th English league title matched the achievement of its great rival Manchester United. Liverpool fans partied inside and outside its famous Anfield Stadium as coach Arne Slot sealed a remarkable first year in charge [] The post Liverpool win Premier League for record-equalling 20th title appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Seville, April 27: Barcelona has launched its bid for a treble after edging Real Madrid 3-2 in a thrilling Copa del Rey final with Jules Kound scoring an extra-time winner. Right back Kound pounced on a pass by Luka Modric and fired into the low corner of Thibaut Courtois net for the 116th-minute decider. Barcelona [] The post Bara edge Real Madrid in extra time to win Copa del Rey final appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, April 27: Riiohlang Dhar has been named on the roster of next months AFC Womens Champions League 2024-25 semifinals and final, which would make her the first Indian to officiate at the continental club championship and put another feather in her cap. She has been named among eight assistant referees available for the three [] The post Riiohlang Dhar likely to become first Indian to officiate at AFC Womens Champions League appeared first on The Shillong Times .

NEW DELHI: Meghalaya adoko lekka porako namdapatna gita reanggipa chamatgipa gong kror 546 tangkarangchi adoko dam 65 secondary skulrangko aro dam 10 industrial training institute-rangko taridapna manenga ine Robibar salo, official-rang parakataha. Meghalaya adoko secondary aro higher secondary skul nokrangko rikdapna gita ADB loan-ni ningo gong kror 546 tangkarangko chamatahachim ine nikna mana. Ia project-ara [] The post Adoko lekka porako namdapatna kr 546 tangkarangko chama appeared first on

Gigi Hadid marked her 30th birthday with an intimate celebration surrounded by family and friends, including her boyfriend Bradley Cooper. According to People magazine, the model and actor were spotted walking hand in hand into the party at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York City. Hadids sister Bella Hadid and actress Anne Hathaway were among [] The post Gigi Hadid celebrates 30th birthday with Bradley Cooper appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Hrithik Roshan and Saba Azad are spending quality time together in the US. The couple recently enjoyed a cozy lunch date in the US, where they were joined by actress and singer Sophie Choudry. On Sunday, Sophie Choudry took to Instagram to share glimpses from her time in the US. One of the photos featured [] The post Inside Hrithik Roshan & Saba Azads lunch date in US appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Hollywood legend Francis Ford Coppola was recently honoured with the prestigious AFI Life Achievement Award, the highest honor bestowed by the American Film Institute. Steven Spielberg and George Lucas presented Coppola with the 50th AFI Life Achievement Award, reports Variety. Spielberg called Coppola fearless. Spielberg, who first met Coppola in 1967, said, On one hand, [] The post Spielberg calls The Godfather the greatest American film ever made appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Oscar-winning co-director of documentary No Other Land, Hamdan Ballal has recalled his brutal attack and capture by Israeli settlers, saying that he was mocked for his accolade amid his abduction. In an op-ed article in The New York Times, as quoted by Deadline, Ballal shared details of the horrific incident. Calling the incident the worst [] The post Oscar winner co-director Hamdan recalls details of attack by Israeli settlers appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG: Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, Shri Pabitra Margherita, Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Shillong, Smt. N. Longvah, aro gipin dilgiparangni dongpaanio State Convention Centre-o Rozgar Mela-ko ongataha. Daal asong gimik dam 47 biaprango 15-gipa Rozgar Mela ongatgipao dingtang dingtang sorkari department-rang aro organization-rango gital chadamberangko rakkina sak hajal 51-na bate [] The post State Convention Centre, Shillong-o Rozgar Mela-ko ongata appeared

SHILLONG: Meghalaya adokni Chief Minister, Conrad K. Sangma Sonibar salo Vatican songjinmao Pope Francis-ko gopao dongangpaaha. St Peters Sqaure-o banga lak manderang bak raangaha, Supreme Pontiff-o Sangma mande raaniko dakaha. Pope Francis-ko gopna skang gilja kaani bako dongpana mane antangko pattia mana gita daknikangaha, batanggimin adita bilsirangna skang Pope Francis baksa uni gronganirangko ua gisik [] The post Meghalaya Chief Minister Vatican-o Pope Francis-ko gopao dongpaa appeared firs

SHILLONG: NEHU-ni faculty member Hindi department-oni Dr. Alok Kumar Singh-ko uni antangni office chamber-o kragija dokako, Assam University Students Union (AUSU) indakgipa golmal ongani kamko kaako raken jegalataha. Ian faculty member-ko chadrapamangmansan ongja indiba ian India-ni salgro salaram adoko university community gimiko academic-ni jakgitelani, naljokani aro kucholsan onganio chadrapa ongenga, ine Union aganaha. Indake sootna [] The post NEHU-o professor-ko dokani gimin AUSU rakgen je

AMPATI: South West Garo Hills Garobadha ni ningo gaakgipa Ambari bajarniko chaani dokanrangko adita sandie niangenba dokan gesako sera bera dake chaani tarie manderangna palenganiko nike iandakgipa chaanirangko chaode anchingni beena kenchakani ongani gimin mongsongbate salantio skul regipa chatro chatrirangna aro jolni manderangna ian namjawa ine Achik Concious Holistically Integrated Krima (ACHIK), South Western Zone-ni [] The post SWGH-o chaani tarigipa dokan gesako chipata appeared first on

Rakkam advises students to challenge themselves and break new ground By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 26: After Meghalaya drew a blank again in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024, Education Minister Rakkam A. Sangma on Friday urged students from the state to take this trend as a challenge and break new ground. This should be [] The post States UPSC drought rankles Edn minister appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Participants of a free medical camp, organised by the Police Officers Wives Association for Care, at Goeragre, West Garo Hills, on Saturday. A total of 158 individuals, including students, benefitted from the medical camp. The post Participants of a free medical camp, organised by the Police Officers Wives Association for Care, at Goeragre, West Garo Hills, on Saturday appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Recruitment of Assistant Professors From Our Correspondent TURA, April 26: The Achik Students Welfare Association (ASWA) has written to Chief Minister Conrad Sangma and Education Minister Rakkam Sangma, flagging concerns over the upcoming recruitment process for Assistant Professors in government colleges across Meghalaya. While calling for strict adherence to UGC guidelines during recruitment, the organisation [] The post Conrad and Rakkam asked to ensure UCC guidelines adherence appeared first

By Our Reporter Shillong, April 26: The Sein Niamtre Ki Khynnah Purae (SNKKP), Shillong, on Friday expressed concern over a Shad Paskha celebration held at Cathedral Hall, Laitumkhrah, where the Malki Parish allegedly presented a plate dance of the Pnar community in an inaccurate and disrespectful manner. In the video clip, it was clearly seen [] The post Inaccurate, disrespectful dance of Pnars draws flak appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 26: The Seng Khasi Kmie has strongly condemned the unauthorised performance and alleged alteration of a sacred Niam Khasi song during a recent church event organised by the Nongstoin Archdiocese. In an official letter addressed to the Archbishop of the Nongstoin Archdiocese, the Seng Khasi Kmie expressed deep objection and [] The post Alteration of sacred song at church event roils group appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 26: NEEPCO has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NBCC (India) Ltd. for the development of a state-of-the-art township at Mawdiangdiang, Umsawli, Shillong, on a turnkey basis. This ambitious township project includes consultancy for design and drawing, as well as the construction of a residential complex equipped with all [] The post NEEPCO inks MoU with NBCC for modern township project appeared first on The Shillong Times .

From Our Correspondent TURA, April 26: Social activist Cherian Momin has called for an administrative review and legal cognisance into what he called the questionable appointment of Esther Ngurlienmoi Marak as a Garo candidate into the Meghalaya Civil Service (MCS) cadre. Maintaining that he held no personal animosity or political motives, Momin said his actions [] The post GH activist calls appointment of MCS official questionable, seeks review appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG: Changsatai ia bilsiba adoko Strawberry gama geaniko aro badingchiwalaniko bilakbatatna miksongani gita gnigipa changna Strawberry Festival-ko rebaenggipa May jani 2 aro 3 tariko salgittamna adokni damgittam biaprango ongatangtaigen. Ia festival-ko Departments of Tourism and Agriculture & Farmers Welfare-ni dakchakanichi Meghalaya Age Limited (MAL) ongatenga. Gnigipa changni Strawberry Festival-ko adokni damgittam biaprango- Sohliya (Ri-Bhoi District), [] The post Strawberry Festival-ko

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 26: Several rooms at the permanent campus of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) in Saitsohpen, Sohra, were affected by water leakage on Thursday evening following a period of heavy rain, strong winds and thunder. Confirming the incident, NIT Registrar Dr. B. Chakravarty stated that the water had seeped into [] The post Water leakage reported at NIT Sohra after heavy rainfall appeared first on The Shillong Times .

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE 2025 Kolkata, April 26: Rain played spoilsport as Kolkata Knight Riders IPL match against Punjab Kings was called off after the visiting team posted 201 for 4 here on Saturday. Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya slammed stellar half-centuries to lay a solid opening foundation, but KKR pulled things back at the death [] The post PBKS, KKR share points after rain plays spoilsport appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Mumbai, April 26: A rampaging Mumbai Indians will look to maintain their winning run in a vital mid-table battle against a dangerous Lucknow Super Giants in an Indian Premier League clash here on Sunday. Placed fourth and sixth respectively, MI and LSG both have an impressive 10 points in their kitty and are only separated [] The post MI, LSG set for intense mid-table battle appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, April 26: Virat Kohli and K L Rahul will headline the battle of anchors while Mitchell Starc versus Josh Hazlewood in the pace department can only add more spice to the contest between the in-form Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL here on Sunday. Things can change rather quickly in [] The post Subplots galore as RCB face DC at Kotla appeared first on The Shillong Times .

From Our Correspondent Nongpoh, April 26: FKJGP Umling Circle emerged champions of the the 1st Inter-Circle Football Knockout Tournament, in a closely fought encounter on Saturday. The tournament organised exclusively for members of the Federation of Khasi Jaintia and Garo People (FKJGP) from different Circles within Ri Bhoi, concluded on Saturday with a thrilling final [] The post FKJGP Umling Circle win 1st Inter-Circle tourney appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, April 26: Having a good nights sleep and avoiding junk food is essential to keep the liver healthy, said Dr. S.K. Sarin, Director of the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) on Friday. He said that junk food, as the name suggests, must be put in dustbins as its regular consumption can [] The post Sleep well, avoid junk food to keep your liver healthy appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Chennai, April 25: Pacer Harshal Patel made the best use of a sluggish Chepauk surface as Sunrisers Hyderabad put Chennai Super Kings on the brink of exit door by winning the battle of back-benchers by five wickets in the Indian Premier League here on Friday. Harshal, a fine exponent of the slower delivery and the [] The post SRH all but end CSKs chances appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, April 25: Unforeseen circumstances have forced Pakistans Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to postpone his April 27-28 visit to Bangladesh, thus pushing forward the foreign ministerial-level meeting between the two countries which was to be held after a gap of 13 years. The two countries had prepared to sign several [] The post Diplomatic reset with Pak would be a lose-lose game for Bdesh appeared first on The Shillong Times .