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Mumbai, June 17: Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended higher on Wednesday, taking their winning run to the fourth straight session, buoyed by softening crude oil prices following a peace deal between the US and Iran. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 347.14 points, or 0.45 per cent, to settle at 77,155.62. During the []

TURA: Game gee chagiparangna, antangtangni game gee mangipa bosturangko chelchakani, joong aro sabisirangko name nirokani aro gama geanirango gital kolrangko jakkalani bidingo uiatna aro talate onna gita June 1 tarikoni 30 tarikona Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Ministry-ni ongatenggipa Khet Bachao Abhiyan campaign-ni bak gita Mongolbar salo, West Garo Hills ajani ICAR-KVK, dingtangmancha Awareness program-ko Gambegre []

By Robert Clements Trash..! Last night at the gymkhana I pressed the lift button to go down. The lift, however, had other ideas. It went up. I stepped out and immediately wondered whether I had accidentally reached the municipal garbage department. The room was covered with paper. Not decorated with paper. Covered with paper. For []

Mumbai, June 15: The rupee strengthened 60 paise to settle at 94.58 against the US dollar on Monday as global crude oil prices dropped sharply after US President Donald Trump announced that the US and Iran finalised a deal to end the war. A surge in the domestic equity markets and a weaker US dollar []

SHILLONG: Meghalaya adoko rea doani cholrangko dingtangatna gita Sombar salo, Union Road Transport & Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari, gong kror 40,000-mangna ongna sipilgipa rama tariani project-rangko parakataha. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Sombar salo,North East India Infrastructure Summit-o bak rana gita Shillong-ona rebaaha aro ia summit ba tombimonganiko abachengate onangengmiting somoio jinmana aganprakangengon, Meghalaya adok gimikon []

Arlington, Jun 15: Daichi Kamada and his Japanese teammates were minutes away from a World Cup -opening loss that wouldnt have been unexpected considering the opponent. His tying goal will be remembered for a long time in his homeland, especially if the country with some soccer momentum reaches the round of 16 again. Kamada scored []

Auckland, June 14: With goals firmly set on returning to the elite FIH Pro League next season, the Indian womens hockey team is determined to make a positive start to its campaign in the FIH Nations Cup against a tricky USA here on Monday. The India womens team was relegated from the elite FIH Pro []

Santa Clara, June 14: Boualem Khoukhi scored deep into stoppage time as Qatar snatched a stunning 1-1 draw against Group B favourites Switzerland on Saturday to earn their first-ever point at a FIFA World Cup. Breel Embolo had given Switzerland the lead from the penalty spot in the 17th minute after being fouled by Qatar []

Miami, June 14: Saudi Arabia and Uruguay will begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaigns when they meet in a crucial Group H encounter at Hard Rock Stadium. The two sides are joined in the group by favourites Spain and tournament debutants Cape Verde, with the battle for a place in the knockout stages expected []

Los Angeles, June 14: New Zealand will be aiming to secure their first-ever victory at the FIFA World Cup when they face Iran in a Group G encounter at Los Angeles Stadium on Monday. The All Whites have yet to win a match in six appearances at the finals, recording three draws and three defeats. []

WILLIAMNAGAR: Garo Students Union (GSU), Eastern Zone, Williamnagar, Williamnagar District Prison & Correctional Home (Jail)-o dongenggipa manderangko dingtangmancha grongenba, bara-chola, jakop aro gipin nangchongmotgipa jakkalani bosturangko ongile dakchakangaha. Indake GSU, mongsongbate battanggimin salrangni gisepo GHADC election-o gipin jatrangni susapaaniko jegalaniko dakangani bidingo jatgnini gisepo dinggrikanirang ongani jaman, sosojengjeng onganio pangchake saksni rimako mangipa mander

Unique case of 1994 world cup In almost 100 years of World Cup history, only one group has seen all four teams finish level on points. It happened in Group E at USA 1994, where Mexico, Republic of Ireland, Italy and Norway all finished with four points. o make matters even more extraordinary, all four []

DADENGGRE: Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-ko ongatna siengani gimin Dadenggre Civil Sub-Division-ni ningo donggipa44-Raksamgre (ST) Assembly Constituency aro 45-Tikrikilla (ST) Assembly Constituency-ni dingtang dingtang political dolrangna, Nokmarangna aro Gaonburarangna, agan-talatanirangko onna gita Sukrobar salo, dingtangmancha tomaniko, Tikrikilla C&RD Block-ni Block Meeting Hall-o ongatangaha. Ia tomaniko ongatanio, West Garo Hills ajani Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Pearla D []

ISLAMABAD, June 11: Pakistan on Thursday rejected Indias criticism over the situation in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), insisting that issues arising from recent protests in the region are being handled through a democratic and constitutional process. The response came after India strongly condemned Pakistans actions in PoK, accusing it of brutality against protesters and urging the []

TURA: Reanggipa Mongolbar salni bako West Garo Hills ajani Dalu Block-ni ningogipa Kherapara songo ano donggipa magipa saksako songni manderang aro Health Worker-rang naljokataha. Indake ading akong, rama-jalang namgijagipa km 10 mang chelgipa biaponiko ano donggipa mechikko Kherapara PHC-ona naljoke sokatnagaha. Ano donggipa magipani saani koborko Health Worker-rang knasoenba ANM Merybell B Marak, MLHP Ritngenlang []

SHILLONG: Rajya Sabha election-ko rebaenggipa June 18 tariko ongatna tik kae donahaoba Bristibar salo, nomination-rangko rapilna dongimin somoi attamni 3:00 baji ongahaon, Meghalaya adokni damsamangmang Rajya Sabha seat-na susarimgiparang dongjahani gimin National Peoples Party (NPP)-ni dilgipa James K Sangma-kon, adokni gital Rajya Sabha MP-na parakataha. Bristibar attamni 3:00 bajini jaman ua antangni nangchongmotgipa kamrangko matchotatna []

By Rudi Warjri The United Nations declared June 5 as World Environment Day. The date was chosen because it marked the first day of the Stockholm Conference on Human Environment. Another resolution, adopted by the General Assembly the same day, led to the creation of UNEP (United Nations Environment Program), headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya where []

Tura, June 11: Residents of Dadenggre in West Garo Hills along with leaders of local groups, nokmas and community leaders on Thursday organized a protest rally in the area, demanding that the MePDCL once again take charge of power supply in the area instead of the SAI Computers Limited. The protest by the local residents []

London, June 10: England captain Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were on Wednesday dropped from the 15-member squad for the second Test against New Zealand due the ongoing investigation into their alleged involvement in a nightclub incident, the countrys cricket board said. Senior batter Joe Root was named interim captain in place of Stokes. The []

Ahmedabad, June 8: When Kemi Blake first took up yoga nearly a decade ago, she was not looking for medals. She wanted to become a contortionist. On Saturday, that journey came full circle when Kemi won gold for the United States in the Back Bend Senior B category at the inaugural World Yogasana Championships at []

MANILA, June 8: An offshore magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocked the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 35 people, injuring more than 200 others mostly in damaged buildings and sending a 1-metre (3-foot) tsunami into nearby coasts. A few buildings collapsed and key infrastructure sustained quake damage in the city of General Santos, and tsunami []

New Delhi, June 7: Bruno Guimaraes and Endrick scored in each half as Brazil stepped up its World Cup preparations with a 2-1 win over Egypt. Newcastle United captain Guimaraes opened the scoring by dispossessing Mohanad Lasheen on the edge of the 18-yard box and calmly slotting his shot into the far corner. The African []

TOLEDO, June 7: At least 12 people were injured, including two who remain in critical condition, in a shooting near the annual Old West End Festival in Toledo, authorities said. The incident occurred near the popular community event, which draws large crowds with live music, food vendors, shopping and tours of historic homes. Toledo Deputy []

London, June 7: England wrapped up a 115-run victory over New Zealand before lunch on Day 4 of the first cricket Test at Lords on Sunday, marking a positive start to its Bazball reset after the Ashes humiliation Down Under. Resuming on 55-5 and requiring 254 for an unlikely win, New Zealand lost its remaining []

SHILLONG: Political-ni abaode sakantini chanchianirang apsan ongja aro party-oni ongkate katanide ramram ongaia ine aganenba saksani ongkatachide party-o bak ongtokengjok indake ongja ine party-ni gitcham vice-president Robertjune Kharjahrin-ni kam watani bidingo United Democratic Party (UDP) dilgipa aro Mawsynram MLA Olan Sing Suin Robibaro aganaha. Party-ni gitcham dilgipa Kharjahrin-ni party-oni ongkatna miksonggipani bidingo aganengon, UDP-o maming []

Editor, I wish to compliment the author of the Special Article Fill the Classrooms, Fill the Minds by Maitphang Syiem, published in The Shillong Times on May 6, 2026, for highlighting a matter of grave concern regarding the poor learning outcomes among school children in Meghalaya. The author has rightly stressed that the primary focus []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 7: Newly elected KSU president Raymond P Kharjana on Saturday declared that the unions new leadership will continue to champion indigenous rights and will not be intimidated by the government or external forces. Addressing a gathering after being sworn in for the 2026-2029 term at the Soso Tham Auditorium, Kharjana []

Mullanpur, June 6: KL Rahuls poise and Shubman Gills panache produced contrasting centuries as Indias formidable batting line-up posted 368 for three in their bid to out-bat Afghanistan on the opening day of the one-off Test, here Saturday. Rahul (100 off 165 balls) showed the value of defence while skipper Gill (103 batting off 143 []

Mullanpur, June 6: The selection committee has asked Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill to prioritise red-ball and 50-over cricket through the 2027 ODI World Cup cycle, despite a fine 2026 IPL, so that he remains fresh for big assignments ahead. On Saturday, T20 squads were announced for the UK Tour and Asian Games and []

SHILLONG: Sonibar-o Shillong-ni dingtang dingtang biaprango gari bol briko waal soaha uarangoni gari bolsade police department-ni onga. The incidents were reported from Kenchs Trace, Lumdiengjri, Mawlai Phudmuri aro Nongmensong-ni Dongkamon-o ia aselrang ongaha ine koborna uiataha. Ia chadrapani kamrangko uigijgipa manderang sona nanga ine chanchipako East Khasi Hills-ni Superintendent of Police Vivek Syiem aganaha. Kenchs []

From Our Correspondent TURA, June 6: Citing a slow poison threat from chemically treated produce and livestock arriving from Assam, the Achik State Peoples Front (ASPF) has demanded that the Meghalaya government stop all food imports at the border until they are certified safe by state-run laboratories. In a letter addressed to Chief Minister Conrad []

Monaco, June 5: Its Kimi Antonellis Formula 1 title to lose, or so his Mercedes teammate George Russell says. At the Monaco Grand Prix this week, for once they might both lose. The 19-year-old Antonelli has won four races in a row for a vast 43-point lead and, between him and Russell, Mercedes has won []

Shillong, June 5: Nongkseh SSCC concluded their sensational maiden campaign in the Meghalaya State League with victory in the final against Langsning FC in an electrifying last match of MSL 5 at the SSA Stadium here tonight in front of a sold-out crowd. Nongkseh delivered arguably their best performance of the entire season as they []

Berlin, June 5: Four-time champions Germany will look to put the disappointments of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups behind them in Group E, where Ecuador, Cote dIvoire and debutants Curacao will all be aiming to spring a surprise. Germany Germany heads into the tournament under Julian Nagelsmann seeking a return to former glory after []

TURA: Garo Hills-o saksa kitap serakgipa Dilip R Marak-ni Love at First Sight ingipa kitapko Sukrobar salo, Achik Literature Society (ALS)-ni Secretary Dr Crystal Cornelious D Marak-ni jakchi, kitap senokgipani noko oprake onangaha. Ia kitapko oprakanio, dingtang dingtang skigiparang, kitap segiparang, kitap senokgipani ripengskarang aro Nengminja baksana Rema Maharini membor-rangba dongpae bak raangaha. Ia kitapko []

Actor-politician Kangana Ranaut planted a sapling in Bhubaneswar on World Environment Day as part of the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign. The BJP MP expressed happiness at participating in the initiative, which encourages people to plant trees in honour of their mothers and promote environmental conservation. During her visit to Odisha, Kangana also met []

By Our Reporter Shillong, June 4: The stage is set and the teams are ready to go for the 5th Meghalaya State League final, which will be a feisty contest between Nongkseh SSCC and Langsning FC. Kick-off at the SSA Stadium will be at 6pm on Friday. The match will also be livestreamed on the []

Hisor, June 4: After being deflated by back-to-back defeats in the Unity Cup last month, Indias beleaguered football team would need all the resilience it can muster to outwit a rising Tajikistan when the two sides clash in a FIFA international friendly here on Friday. For inspiration, the Indians can draw from their win against []

When basketball was invented by medical doctor James Naismith in 1891, to keep American football players active during winter, all baskets were worth two points, regardless of where they were shot from. Games were dominated by tall players who usually shot from close to the basket. It was often very crowded near the basket, and []

Editor, Every day in Police Bazar we see blind singers sit by the nearby stalls or the bazar corners, mic in hand, a blue-tooth connected sound amplifier a bowl at their feet. Their songs are often beautiful and soothing. People drop a few coins and move on. The talent is real, but the setting reduces []

POLITICS in West Bengal is getting curiouser. Mamata Banerjee, who called all the shots in Bengal politics for the past several years and with three consecutive terms in power, has been badly mauled in the assembly polls. The victorious BJP, which formed the government is not satisfied with grabbing power in the state. It is []

Mumbai, June 3: The rupee depreciated 40 paise to close at 95.76 against the US dollar on Wednesday, after the US Trade Representative proposed a 12.5 per cent additional duties on Indian imports, citing labour violations. Forex traders said strong dollar demand, surging crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions, and relentless foreign capital outflows dented investor []

Oslo, June 2: Indians struck back in style in Round 7 as D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa delivered crucial victories while Divya Deshmukh bounced back from her previous-round setback to beat compatriot Koneru Humpy, reigniting the countrys challenge as the Norway Chess title race entered its decisive phase here. World champion Gukesh salvaged 1.5 points []

Mumbai, June 2: Indian benchmark indices ended higher on Tuesday, supported by gains in information technology, metal, and consumer durable stocks, even as investors remained cautious ahead of key trade negotiations between India and the United States. The Nifty settled 100.95 points, or 0.43 per cent, higher at 23,483.55, while the Sensex advanced 382.50 points, []

Mumbai, June 2: The rupee depreciated 17 paise to close at 95.36 against the US dollar on Tuesday, as global crude oil prices jumped and the American currency remained firm amid massive safe-haven inflows. Forex traders said significant foreign fund outflows also weighed on the investor sentiments. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee []

New Delhi, June 2: Gold prices rebounded to Rs 1.61 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday after a weak US dollar and easing crude oil revived demand for the precious metals. The price of 99.9 per cent purity climbed Rs 1,050 to Rs 1,61,450 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes), []

Margao, June 2: Five-time champions India will start overwhelming favourites against Bhutan in their semifinal clash of the SAFF Womens Championship here on Wednesday, with the hosts eyeing a place in the title clash after an impressive group-stage campaign. The Blue Tigresses topped Group B with six points from two matches, opening their campaign with []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 2: Meghalaya has completed the construction of 1,58,903 houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas YojanaGramin (PMAY-G), with another 25,395 units currently under construction. A total of 1,84,298 beneficiaries have been identified across the state for the scheme, which is implemented by the State Rural Employment Society (SRES). Officials stated that []

Antigua, June 1: Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced its 15-member squad for the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, which sees the return of Shimron Hetmyer, who has been reintegrated into the ODI setup as part of CWIs strategic build-up towards the 50-Over World Cup next year. CWI said Hetmyer will join the squad []

New Delhi, June 1: Twenty-two rowers were on Monday inducted into the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) Development Group ahead of the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, in September-October. The decision was taken by the Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) in its 174th meeting here. The list was announced following the completion of annual national selection []