Guwahati, Sept 6: In an effort to encourage students and researchers of Barak Valley to contribute towards biodiversity conservation in the region, one of the widely acclaimed conservation leaders and scientist dedicated to protection of biodiversity in the region, Dr Bibhab Kumar Talukdar has delivered a lecture at the Department of Ecology and Environmental Science, []

SHILLONG, Sep 5: Chief Secretary Donald Philip Wahlang will retire from service on September 30. A notification issued by the state government said that on attaining the age of superannuation, Chief Secretary DP Wahlang, a 1993 batch IAS Officer, will retire from government service with effect from September 30. Wahlang took over as the Chief []

Call for restriction of outside cabs in tourist spots in Meghalaya SHILLONG, Sep 5: A conglomerate of transporters associations in Assam has resolved to retaliate if the Balajied Jyrwa-led All Khasi Meghalaya Tourist Taxi Association (AKMTTA) restricts the movement of Assam-registered vehicles from plying to tourist spots in Meghalaya. Kaushik Bhuyan, the president of the []

SHILLONG, Sep 5: A delegation from the Karnataka Legislative Assemblys Committee on Public Undertakings on Thursday called on Meghalaya Legislative Assembly Speaker Thomas A. Sangma. The meeting marked an important step in inter-state engagement, fostering dialogue and strengthening institutional cooperation between the two legislatures. The Karnataka delegation was led by Basavaraj Neelappa Shivannanavar, MLA and []

Islamabad, Sep 5: Pakistan and China have formally launched the second phase of the controversial CPEC project and signed 21 agreements and joint ventures worth about USD 8.5 billion. The MoUs were signed in Beijing on Thursday, on the concluding day of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharifs visit to China, when he met with Chinese Premier []

Deir al-Balah, Sep 5: On Friday, Israel escalated its military offensive in Gaza City, striking a high-rise building in the Rimal neighborhood after issuing evacuation warnings. The operation is part of a broader push to seize control of the densely populated and famine-stricken city, where around one million Palestinians remain. The targeted structure, the Mushtaha []

60 crore fraud case Mumbai Polices EOW has issued a Look Out Circular (LOC) against actress Shilpa Shetty and her businessman husband Raj Kundra, accused of defrauding a businessman of 60 crores. A senior officer of the Mumbai police had stated that the police are reviewing the couples travel logs and will issue a lookout []

The rationalization of Goods and Services Tax (GST), the first of a double blast of happiness before this Diwali and Chhath Puja has come as a relief to people across the board, to the extent that the prices of several items would reduce. This is also claimed to be a major step to offset the []

By Dr Samir Talati Today is Teachers Day and it can be an occasion for people shaping the future of children to reflect critically on the type of context-specific education in the Northeast that responds to the regions unique linguistic, cultural, and socio-economic landscapes and promotes equitable and effective learning outcomes for all. Amid the []

A Sociological Reflection By Teinam Dkhar Eco-feminism is a perspective that connects the domination of women with the exploitation of nature. It argues that just as patriarchal systems marginalize women, modern development models exploit the environment, both treated as resources to be controlled. Through my study of Sociology of Environment, I began to realize that []

SHILLONG: Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC)-o ongenggipa obostarangko namatna manna gita mamong sorkari, adok sorkari aro GHADC-ni gisepo asonge agangrikchina gita Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) kupattianiko onangaha. Iani bidingo kobor ratimgiparangna talataniko onangengon, GHADC-o kam kagiparangna ja 44-ni dormaharangko onna manjaengani gimin ia nengnikaniko namatna gita mamong sorkari, adok sorkari aro GHADC-ni gisepo chanchirimna []

SHILLONG: 2008 bilsio Education department-ni gita skigipani kamna raanio onggija dakgipa case-na adokni Cabinet Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh aro kamoni nengtakgipa sorkari official sakgni, chongmotan JD Sangma aro Ameka Lyngdoh-ko Meghalaya High Court-ni jakgitel watani jaman, High Court-ni rai onaniko Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) name nipiltaina tik kaangaha. Koborko onani gitade, ia case-na adokni Cabinet []

TURA/AMPATI: India asongni gipin biaprango gitan Tura-oba chang 64-gipa Teachers Day ba skigiparangni salko Sukrobar salo, District Auditorium-o maniangaha aro ia manianio, West Garo Hills ajani Deputy Commissioner Vibhor Aggarwal mongsonggipa sokgipa onge bak raangaha. Ia manianio, Tura-ni Additional DSEL Ruby Z Das, Tura-ni SDSEO Bardy A Sangma aro dingtang dingtang official-rangba bak raangtokaha. Ia []

SHILLONG: Antangko Meghalaya Public Service Commission (MPSC)-o kam kagipa officer ine manderangna kam onna tolmikgipa mande saksako Sukrobar salo police-rang, Shillong songjinmani Meghalaya Secretariat sambaoniko rimna manaha. Police-rangni uiatani gitade, ia mandeni bimingara Meban Snaitang ongachim aro batanggimin somoirango ua antangko MPSC-ni officer ine tolenba banga manderangkon chabokahachim. Ia mandeko rimani somoio police-rang, uni garioniko []

TURA: West Garo Hills ajao pekatgipa samrang baksa mande sakgittamko West Garo Hills ajani police-rang rimna manaha. Police-rangni uiatani gitade, pekatgipa samrangko badingenggipa manderangni bidingo koborko mansoenba Phulbari Police Station-ni police-rang, Phulbari jolo donggipa Shyamding songni saksa Khaibar Ali minggipa mandeni nokko Sukrobar pring 6:00 bajimango chadrapeaha. Ia nokoniko amsandion, noko donggipa almirah-oniko heroin ongna []

CAFA Nations Cup semifinal hopes hang on Iran-Tajikistan clash Hisor, Sep 4: The Indian football team was forced to settle for a goalless draw against Afghanistan in the CAFA Nations Cup on Thursday, a result that keeps their hopes of reaching the third-fourth place playoff alive but leaves qualification dependent on the outcome of the []

New Delhi, Sep 4: Watching the Indian Premier League (IPL) live from the stands will become more expensive, with the Centre increasing Goods and Services Tax (GST) on IPL tickets from 28 to 40 per cent. As per ESPNCricinfo, a ticket with a base price of 1,000 will now cost between 1,280 and 1,400. The []

Duleep Trophy Bengaluru, Sep 4: Narayan Jagadeesan and Ruturaj Gaikwad produced innings of contrasting flair to put South Zone and West Zone in commanding positions on the opening day of their respective Duleep Trophy semi-finals here on Thursday. At the BCCI-CEG Ground, Jagadeesan remained unbeaten on 148 as South Zone posted 297 for three against []

Dubai, Sep 4: Fast bowler Matiullah Khan and spinner Simranjeet Singh were on Thursday included in a 17-member squad announced by hosts United Arab Emirates for the Asia Cup which begins on September 9. The addition of Matiullah and Simranjeet is the only change in the existing UAE squad which is currently playing a tri-series []

Doha, Sep 4: India began their AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers campaign with a 2-0 victory against Bahrain at the Suheim Bin Hamad Stadium here. Muhammed Suhail (32) and Chingangbam Shivaldo Singh (90+5) scored the two goals, as India registered three points in the first game of Group H on Wednesday. In a frantic []

Rio de Janeiro, Sep 4: Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti said Wednesday that he would deploy four forwards in the teams penultimate World Cup qualifier against Chile at Rios Maracana Stadium. The five-time world champion will be without established stars Vinicius Junior and Neymar for the last double-header of qualifiers as Ancelotti tests less familiar names, []

Dubai, Sep 4: Bangladesh will head into the Asia Cup with confidence but also caution, as they prepare to take on Afghanistans formidable spin attack in the group stage of the continental tournament. Afghanistan, widely regarded as the spin powerhouse of world cricket, boast a fearsome arsenal featuring Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad []

Buenos Aires, Sep 4: Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has urged fans to savour what is likely to be Lionel Messis last home World Cup qualifier against Venezuela on Thursday. Messi has not formally announced his retirement plans but confirmed last week that the clash at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires would be a very []

He already knew about my Cannes appearance Actress Avneet Kaur is one of the most popular social media stars of the current generation. The actress, in May this year, had the privilege of meeting Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise and had shared a few pictures with him on her social media account. The post had taken []

Director Vivek Agnihotri shared an open letter from Pallavi Joshi, the actress and producer of The Bengal Files, which appealed to the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, for the protection and support regarding the films release in West Bengal. Set to release in theatres on September 5, the Bengal Files explores the communal violence that []

In a landmark initiative, Women in Film (WIF) India, backed by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, on Thursday announced the countrys first-ever women-led delegation to the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The initiative, facilitated by the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) and supported by Waves Bazaar, the ministrys flagship global markets platform, received a []

Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi starrer Wuthering Heights has unveiled its first teaser and is set to hit the theatres on February 14, 2026. An adaptation of the 1847 gothic romance by Emily Bronte, the story is set in Yorkshire Moors following the tumultuous, obsessive love and vengeance between Catherine Earnshaw and the orphaned anti-hero []

A rare glimpse into Bharat Ratna awardee Dr. Bhupen Hazarikas life will be unveiled in a new documentary set to release on September 7, on the eve of the music legends birth centenary. The 65-minute documentary, titled Bhupen Da Uncut, is a candid camera first person account of Assams legendary singer-musical maestro while he was []

Giorgio Armani, the Italian designer who turned the concept of understated elegance into a multibillion-dollar fashion empire, has died, his fashion house confirmed. He was 91. Armani died at home, the fashion house said. Armani, one of the most recognisable names and faces in the global fashion industry, missed Milan Fashion Week in June 2025 []

US OPEN New York, Sep 4: Before knowing for sure that he would need to get past Jannik Sinner to reach a Grand Slam final for the first time, Felix Auger-Aliassime was asked to assess the U.S. Opens No. 1 seed and defending champion. What to say about Janniks game? said Auger-Aliassime, who is seeded []

By Our Reporter Shillong, Sep 4: Rangdajied United put a halt to Nangkiew Irats winning streak with a 1-1 draw in a tempestuous Shillong Premier League 2025 match at the SSA Stadium at First Ground, Polo, here on Thursday. Manbhakupar Iawphniaw (23) put Rangdajied into the lead but substitute Wanlamsuk Nongkhlaw (66) found the equaliser []

By Our Reporter Shillong, Sep 4: The much-anticipated Shillong Inter School Basketball Tournament 2025 will tip off on Saturday, September 6, at Pearly Dew Higher Secondary School, Jaiaw Laitdom, with the opening game scheduled for 8 AM. Organised by Dubakh Sports Pvt. Ltd. with support from Meghalaya Tourism, the tournament is expected to showcase the []

By Jairaj Chhetry Every 5th of September, classrooms across India put on a festive face. Children dress up as their teachers, bouquets of flowers change hands, and stages ring with speeches of gratitude. It is Teachers Day-the birthday of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, philosopher, statesman, and above all, a teacher. When his students in 1962 wished []

By Tynshain K Lyngdoh As a father, I sent my daughter to one of Meghalayas most reputed colleges believing she would receive a quality education from dedicated, committed teachers. Today, I watch with growing fear and frustration as her professors vanish not because they left teaching, but because their contracts were not renewed, or because []

On Teachers Day 2025, it is imperative to reflect on whether we truly nurture intellectual growth or merely populate classrooms. By Napoleon S Mawphniang As the calendar once again marks September 5, individuals are adorned with garlands, speeches resonate within assembly halls, and social media platforms are replete with messages celebrating Teachers Day. However, this []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Sep 4: The High Court of Meghalaya on Thursday acquitted Cabinet Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh and two other retired government officialsJD Sangma and Ameka Lyngdoh in the infamous white ink case dating back to 2008. The Single Bench of Chief Justice Indra Prasanna Mukerji, in his order, said the accused, Ampareen and []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Sep 4: Acquittal by the High Court of Meghalaya in the 2008-09 infamous white ink case or the Education Scam, has come as a huge reprieve for Cabinet Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh. Lyngdoh, who was given a warm reception at her residence by her family members and supporters after the verdict, said []

From Our Correspondent TURA, Sep 4: The call for a public rally by the Non Gazetted Employees Association (NGEA) drew one of the biggest crowds ever for a protest in the town of Tura with more than 7,000 joining to show their solidarity with the protesting employees. The NGEA began its protest for their unpaid []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Sep 4: The Federation of All Meghalaya Ad hoc Secondary Teachers Association (FAMASTA) has renewed its demand for better pay and job security for ad hoc teachers. The association has urged the state government to upgrade the salaries of ad hoc teachers from fixed grants to basic pay with dearness allowance []

By Our Reporter Shillong, Sep 4: Meghalaya has faced embarrassment after Mawtneng U.P. & Secondary School was disqualified from the 64th International Subroto Mukherjee Football Cup 2025 in Bengaluru after four of its players were found to be above the age limit. Mawtneng U.P. & Secondary School qualified to represent Meghalaya in the Under-15 Boys []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Sep 4: The Jaintia Students Union (JSU) has submitted a memorandum to Governor CH Vijayashankar, urging the state and central governments to declare Jowai as the summer capital of Meghalaya, implement the Inner Line Permit (ILP), and revisit the Instrument of Accession to safeguard tribal rights. JSU education secretary, Bocheru Mi []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Sep 4: The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) has nominated the Living Roots Bridges of Meghalaya for the UNESCO-Greece Melina Mercouri International Prize, recognising their efforts in cultural landscape conservation. The nomination is being steered in collaboration with the Meghalaya Basin Management Agency and the Syrwet U Barim Mariang Jingkieng Jri []

By Our Reporter Shillong, Sep 4: The Khasi National Dorbar (KND) celebrated the 102nd anniversary of the historic day that united the 25 Khasi states on September 4, 1923, as the British prepared to leave India. The historic meeting had taken place in Shillong, where people from across the Khasi Hills came together to decide []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Sep 4: The Khasi Students Union (KSU), Mawphlang Unit, has raised concerns over inadequate infrastructure and staffing at the newly established Science and Commerce College in Mawphlang, which began functioning this academic year. During an inspection on Wednesday, the union found that several key facilities remain incomplete or unavailable. The hostel []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Sep 4: A series of incidents in which drug users were rounded up and beaten by self-styled vigilante groups has triggered outrage in Meghalaya, with rights advocates calling the practice both morally indefensible and dangerously counterproductive. Videos of the assaults, widely circulated on social media, have only added to public anger []

Guwahati, Sept 4: The Department of Zoology, St. Edmunds College, Shillong in collaboration with IQAC of the college organised an awareness programme on Wildlife Conservation: A Shared Responsibility on the forenoon of September 2. Passionate conservation scientist Dr. Bibhab Kumar Talukdar, Secretary General and Executive Director of Aaranyak (www.aaranyak.org), as the invited speaker delivered a []

CAFA Nations Cup Hisor (Tajikistan), Sep 3: Revenge for their shock loss last year will be on their minds when they face a tricky Afghanistan in their last group match of the CAFA Nations Cup here on Thursday. India, then under Igor Stimac, had suffered an embarrassing 1-2 defeat against Afghanistan in Guwahati in a []

Bengaluru, Sep 3: The dynamic trio of Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shardul Thakur will be aiming to make a statement when a star-studded West Zone takes on Central Zone in the Duleep Trophy semifinal here on Thursday. Iyer, who could not find a place in Indias Asia Cup squad, will be keen to begin []

New Delhi, Sep 3: The BCCI Annual General Meeting at the end of September will be an interesting affair with a few top posts, including that of president and IPL chairman, up for grabs. The current IPL chairman Arun Dhumal in all likelihood is set to go for a mandatory cooling-off for three years, having []

London, Sep 3: Former England captain Alastair Cook has suggested that teams in Test cricket should be allowed to take the new ball at any stage within 160 overs, instead of the current rule that mandates a fresh ball only after 80 overs. Cook, who retired from international cricket in 2018, said the change would []