Scientists long thought that Neanderthals were avid meat eaters. Based on chemical analysis of Neanderthal remains, it seemed like theyd been feasting on as much meat as apex predators such as lions and hyenas. But as a group, hominins thats Neanderthals, our species and other extinct close relatives arent specialised flesh eaters. Rather, [] The post Neanderthals likely ate fermented meat with a side of maggots appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Ivermectin can be an effective strategy to control malaria transmission, according to a new study that showed the drug can lower new malaria infections by 26 per cent. Ivermectin, a drug traditionally used to treat neglected tropical diseases like onchocerciasis, which causes river blindness, and lymphatic filariasis, which causes elephantiasis, has been shown to reduce [] The post Ivermectin can lower new malaria infection in children by 26pc: Study appeared first on The Shillong Times .

A commonly used type 2 diabetes medication in the US- Glipizide may be linked to a higher rate of heart-related conditions, claimed a study. Researchers from Mass General Brigham examined nationwide data from nearly 50,000 patients treated with different sulfonylureas. They found that glipizide was linked to a higher incidence of heart failure, related hospitalisation, [] The post Study links common diabetes drug with cardiovascular risk appeared first on The Shillong Times .

A renowned writer, author and translator Bijoya Sawian (BS), has been recently honoured in the 3rd edition of Aalekh Foundation Women Achievers Awards for her contribution in literature and efforts towards preserving and promoting Khasi literature. Sawian is one of the 20 women to be selected from all over the country, and was honoured with [] The post Woman of the hour Bijoya Sawian appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Book review by Dr. Riviarynthia Kharkongor, Dr. Benedicta Sthuti Kumar Tribal Health and Wellbeing in Meghalaya, India Martin Luther Christian University, Indian Institute of Public Health-Shillong Sponsored by the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation, Germany MLCU Press 415 pp Rs 1099 The book Tribal Health and Wellbeing in Meghalaya, India-is a timely and deeply resonant contribution to [] The post Bridging Tradition and Policy: A Review of Tribal Health and Wellbeing in Meghalaya appeared first on The S

By Christina K Sangma What brought us together were these thin blankets. As I unpacked the boxes in my new apartment, I came across two old, faded blankets, one yellow with penguin prints, and the other blue with stars. I chuckled to myself, memories flooding in from six years ago on my first day of [] The post Sunday Fables Thin Blankets appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Priyan R Naik Founded by Conrad Hilton, the Hilton hotel chain is a well-known global hotel brand with a presence in India. While there is no Hilton hotel in Shillong, residents know the brand is a flagship of the American multinational hospitality company Hilton Worldwide. A notorious prison in Hanoi during the Vietnam War, [] The post The Hanoi Hilton appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Artists from different states of India perform during the inauguration of the first match of the 134th Durand Cup between Shillong Lajong FC and Malaysian Armed Force at JN Stadium, Polo, in the city on Saturday. (ST) The post Inauguration of the first match of the 134th Durand Cup between Shillong Lajong FC and Malaysian Armed Force at JN Stadium appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, July 26: The much-debated KHADC toll gates are once again hogging the spotlight as the VPP-led Executive Committee (EC) in the Council maintains that they are legal establishments but the clamouring opposition to such claims refuses to die down. Leader of the Opposition in the KHADC, Titosstarwell Chyne, has called upon [] The post Controversial KHADC toll gates under scanner appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, July 26: Khun Hynniewtrep National Awakening Movement (KHNAM) working president Thomas Passah has challenged recent claims made by the KHADC regarding the number of toll gates in the Khasi Hills, citing findings from a Right to Information (RTI) report. Addressing the media, Passah revealed that according to the RTI response, there [] The post Council claim on toll gate numbers faces opposition appeared first on The Shillong Times .

From Our Correspondent TURA, July 26: In an incident that will send chills to even the most strong-hearted, a 17-year-old younger brother, under the influence of alcohol, killed his elder sibling in a fit of rage during an argument, with an axe. The 17-year-old is a resident of the Deran Gittim, Chitoktak locality in the [] The post Sibling fight turns deadly; 17-yr-old kills elder brother in Tura appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, July 25: The Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE) on Thursday observed the Swachhata Pakhwada awareness programme at the Indoor Sports Stadium in Lumparing, with a strong focus on the responsible use and disposal of single-use plastics. Organised by IIE Guwahati under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship in collaboration with Ka Seng Kynthei [] The post City prog flags danger of single-use plastics appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, July 25: HSPDP chief KP Pangniang has acknowledged discussions within the party to equally share the responsibility of the Cabinet berth between its two MLAs. Currently, the lone Cabinet berth held by the HSPDP in the MDA 2.0 government is occupied by Shakliar Warjri, who serves as the Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs. [] The post HSPDP discusses cabinet berth sharing appeared first on The Shillong Times .

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SHILLONG, July 25: As many as 96 students who completed their MBBS courses under the State Quota have not returned to serve in Meghalaya, as mandated by their bond agreement with the government. The Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC) on Friday apprised Health Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh of the matter and demanded strict action against these students. [] The post 96 state quota MBBS students yet to return appeared first on The Shillong Times .

RHINE-RUHR, (Germany) July 25: India enjoyed by far the best day at the ongoing World University Games with its archers clinching three medals, including a mixed compound gold, while pole vaulter Dev Meena bettered his own NR and Ankita topped her womens 3000m steeplechase heat as they both qualified for the finals, here on Friday. [] The post Indian archers win 3 medals including gold; athletes Dev Meena, Ankita in finals appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, (Belgium) July 25: Red Bull new team principal Laurent Mekies says he hasnt been told why its parent company chose to fire Christian Horner. Amid rampant speculation across Formula 1, Red Bulls parent company hasnt explained its reasons for removing Horner from his role after 20 years. Mekies said his appointment to replace Horner [] The post Red Bulls post-Horner era begins with sprint qualifying at the Belgian Grand Prix appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Sumit Nagal progresses to semifinals of Tampere Open NEW DELHI, July 25: Indias Sumit Nagal breezed into the singles semifinal of the Tampere ATP Challenger event in Finland following a straight-sets win over Argentine qualifier Nicolas Kicker on Friday.Nagal, ranked 306, pulled off a 6-4 6-3 win over Kicker, who is ranked 361 in the [] The post Sports Nippets appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, July 25: Curtain came down on a five-day training programme and workshop on Experiential Learning and NEP 2020, which was held between July 21 and 25 at four schools in and around Nongpoh, Ri-Bhoi. According to a statement here, the programme was organised by the the Department of Education, North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Tura [] The post Training prog on experiential learning, NEP 2020 culminates appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, July 25: Arena Animation, reportedly the first animation academy in the Northeast, celebrated its 26th anniversary in Shillong. The academy is operated by Aptech Limited, a global leader in education and training solutions. Besides being the only institute to provide animation course in this region, Arena Animation, Shillong, is also the one of the [] The post NEs first animation academy celebrates 26th anniv in city appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG: Assam adoko niam gri songdongenggipa manderangko Assam sorkari arikgalengon, arikgala mangipa nokdangrangni bisarangna Mission Rehabilitation Education-ni bimingo dakchakna aro lekka porako onna gita University of Science & Technology Meghalaya (USTM) Vice Chancellor-ni parakataniko Meghalaya Pradesh Mahila Congress (MPMC) raken jegalataha. Mandeskana kasae dakchakaniko chinga jegalenga ongja indiba skanggipa Meghalaya adoko songdongenggipa Khasi aro gipin [] The post Assam-o arikala m

SHILLONG, July 25: A meeting of the Vidyalaya Management Committee (VMC) was held on Thursday at the library of Kendriya Vidyalaya AFS Laitkor Peak, Shillong, with a focus on improving student facilities and the overall development of the school. The meeting was chaired by Group Captain Arpit Kala, Chairman of the VMC and Station Commander [] The post Meet lays focus on revamping facilities at KV Laitkor appeared first on The Shillong Times .

TURA: Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC)-o kam kaenggiparang ja 43 batpile, antangtangni dormaharangko mantokkujaengani gimin aro Executive Committee (EC)-ko chalaienggipa MDC-rangoniba uamangni dormaharangko onani bidingo maming kurachakanirangko onanirang dongkujaengani gimin rebaenggipa July-ni 28 tarik Sombar salo, Non Gazetted Employees Association (NGEA)-ni gita jinma rejomaniko ongatna tik kaangaha. Jinma rejomaniko, GHADC office-onin abachengate, Tura DC [] The post GHADC-o k

TURA: Assam adoko niam gri songdongenggipa manderangko Assam sorkari arikgalengani gimin arikgalako mangipa manderang Meghalaya adoko katnapna jotton kaskanaba gnang ine kenchakanirang ongkatengon, Meghalaya adoko, mongsongbate Ri Bhoi, North Garo Hills aro West Garo Hills ajarango niam gri napsrukaniko nambate nirokchina Tura-ni MDC Bernard N Marak, adokni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma-ko didiataha. Assam-o arikgala [] The post Mlaya-ni Sixth Schedule ajarangko chelchakchina Tura MDC didia app

Editor Let us abandon what is not ourswhat does not truly belong to our hearts, our culture, our spirit. To hold on to what is ours, to what is pure and true, is to preserve our identity, our dignity, and our future. I write this with a heavy heart, burdened by the troubling signs we [] The post Let us not abandon whats ours appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has warned the citizenry of the devastating effects of climate change which is no longer theoretical or abstract but for real. Its intuitive to know that in recent times when Shillong experiences heavy rainfall, Sohra remains dry with only the fog and mist covering the landscape but very little rainfall. That [] The post Climate Change Warning appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Jaideep Saikia Although ceasefires have been anvilled with a number of insurgent outfits in the North East, robust follow-up mechanisms havefor one reason or the other short-circuited the processes that led up to it. This has led to prolonged periods of ceasefire engendering thereby a sense of not only uneasiness among the once warring [] The post Talking when Fighting Ends appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Vedant Choudhary Custodial violence is an unfortunate reality in Indian prisons. Although the Supreme Court has issued a number of guidelines to prevent the same, the ill continues to exist. On July 21, a division bench of the Supreme Court gave its judgment in Khursheed Ahmad Chohan v Union Territory of Jammu Kashmir. The [] The post Khursheed Ahmad Chohan VRS Union Territory of Jammu Kashmir appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Guwahati, July 25: Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Friday underlined the role of medium, small and micro enterprises (MSMEs) in sustainable development, saying that the enterprises can play a crucial role in building bridges of trade, innovation and cultural exchange. Addressing the inaugural session of the North East MSME Conclave 2025, organised by the [] The post Assam Governor emphasises role of MSMEs in sustainable development appeared first on The Shillong Times .

TURA: Sorkarini onenggipa dingtang dingtang scheme-rang, mongsongbate chatro chatrirangni scholarship-rangna Aadhar-na agre gipin Identity (ID) card-rangkoba rachakna nangaigen ine adita salrangna skang Meghalaya High Court-ni raiko onatani jaman, sorkarini scheme-rangko ranade Aadhar-ko nangtelaigen ine adokni C&RD Minister AT Mondal aganskaahani gimin, uni agangipa kattarangko South Garo Hills ajani social activist Greneth M Sangma jegalataha. Sorkarini [] The post Sorkarini scheme-rangko rana

Shillong, July 24: The 31st State Level Inter School Karate Tournament 2025 began on Thursday with the largest number of participants in the events storied history. A record 350 female and 392 male karatekas have signed up for this years tournament, representing 104 schools from Khasi-Jaintia Hills and Garo Hills. To put that into perspective, [] The post Meghalayas biggest-ever inter school karate tournament begins appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG: Shillong songjinmani Mawdiangdiang-o gital Meghalaya Legislative Assembly-ko rikanio adita nengnikanirangko mane jamanchakna nangengani gimin ia gital Assembly nokko, rebaenggipa 2026 bilsini Budget Session-ko ongatani somoio nokdonggana adok sorkari tik kaangaha. Ia gital Assembly nokko, ia bilsini Autumn Session-ko ongatani somoion nokdonggana adok sorkari tik kaahachim indiba kamrangko kaanio adita nengnikanirangko mane, jamanchakna nangengahani gimin [] The post Gital Assembly nokk

Jowai, July 24:As part of Meghalayas early preparations for the 39th National Games to be held in the state in 2027, the Meghalaya Boxing Association (MBA), in collaboration with the Jaintia Boxing Association (JBA), held district-level selection trials on Wednesday in both West and East Jaintia Hills. The trials took place simultaneously at Bishop House [] The post Meghalaya Boxing Association conducts trials for National Games in Jaintia Hills appeared first on The Shillong Times .

TURA: Garo National Council (GNC)-ni reanggipa Butbar salo skanggipa tomaniko, East Garo Hills, Williamnagar-o donggipa Multipurpose Auditorium-o ongatangaha. Indake ia tomanio, GNC-ni President Kalpana D. Sangma, Vice President Henising A. Sangma GHADC-ni Deputy CEM Nikman Ch. Marak, GHMC-ni Acting Chairman Balkarin Ch. Marak aro gipin mongsonggipa dilgiparangna agreba, Nokma sordar aro songsalo mongsonggipa onge dilenggiparang [] The post GH gimikon GNC-ko bilakatna chanchirima appeared first

Karachi, July 24: The Pakistan hockey teams participation in the 2025-26 FIH Pro League lies in jeopardy because of financial crunch, derailing the three-time Olympic champions much-anticipated comeback at the international stage. The Pakistan mens hockey team, which has won the World Cup four times, has been invited to compete in the FIH Pro League [] The post Pakistan unsure of Pro League participation due to cash crunch appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, July 24: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is very positive about the country getting the hosting rights of the 2036 Olympics but feels that its premature to predict anything right now as more countries are joining the race. Qatar is the latest country to reveal that it has begun a dialogue process with [] The post IOA positive about hosting 2036 Olympics appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, July 24: Indian boxings interim committee chief Ajay Singh on Thursday said he has requested Olympic medallist pugilist Vijender Singh to lend his expertise by overseeing some training camps and offering suggestions for improvement. Vijender, who won a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Games, remains Indias only male boxer to have finished [] The post BFI seeks Vijenders expertise to improve training setup appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG: Meghalaya adoko Inner Line Permit (ILP)-ko ragatna manna gita dakchakaniko onchina Shillong-ni Voice of the Peoples Party (VPP) MP Ricky SJ Syngkon, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh-ko molmolangaha. ILP baksana Khasi kusikko Indian Constitution-ni Eighth Schedule-o chapatna gitaba dakchakaniko onchina Shillong-ni Lok Sabha MP, Union Defence Minister-ko molmolataha. Meghalaya adoko Bangladesh asongoni niam gri [] The post Mlaya-o ILP-ko ragatna dakchakchina Shillong MP, Defence Mini

TURA: Kharkutta jolo gimaenggipa mechik bisako rimgittanganio jak donga ine potchipenggipa Sonjith Arengh-ko North Garo Hills ajani police-rang sandienba, Mitegittim minggipa songoniko rimna manaha. Ia mandeko Adokgre police station-ni police-rang, jolo songdongenggipa manderangni dakchakanichi rimna manaha. Police-rangni uiatani gitade, ia mande, adokoni katna miksongengachim aro dao Mitegittim songo dongnue dongengachim. Reanggipa July 19 tariko mechik [] The post Mechik bisako rimgittanga ine

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, July 24: Fish farming in Meghalaya isnt just growing, its thriving; and this years Fish Fest, 2025, held as part of National Fish Farmers Day, corroborates just that! Hosted by the Department of Fisheries at its Shillong headquarters on Thursday, the festival brought together progressive fish farmers, district officials, aquaculture experts [] The post Fish Fest 2025 displays states thriving aquaculture sector appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, July 24: Members of the Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC), Jatap unit, on Thursday apprehended four individuals, suspected to be Bangladeshi nationals, near Jatap village under the Shella Confederacy. The group, comprising two men and two women, was reportedly en route Shillong in a vehicle (ML05AA7005). According to HYC Jatap Unit president [] The post 9 Bdeshi natls nabbed in separate incidents appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, July 24: The state government has constituted the Welfare Board for Transgender Persons for a period of three years to safeguard their rights and interests whilst facilitating access to government schemes and welfare measures. The Commissioner and Secretary to the Social Welfare department will serve as the chairperson of the committee, [] The post Mlaya constitues welfare board to safeguard rights of transgenders appeared first on The Shillong Times .

From Our Correspondent NONGPOH, July 24: A man died after being hit by an unidentified black vehicle along National Highway-6 in Sumer area of Ri-Bhoi district. According to Ri-Bhoi Superintendent of Police Vivekanand Singh Rathore, the incident occurred at around 11 pm on Wednesday when the vehicle struck the victim, identified as one Terence Thangkhiew, [] The post Hit-and-run leaves one dead in Ri-Bhoi appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Illegal limestone mining By Our Reporter SHILLONG, July 24: The High Court of Meghalaya has said that the report of the government, along with the petitioners rejoinder and the proposed surrejoinder by Amrit Cement Industries Limited, in connection with the PIL alleging illegal limestone mining in Jaintia Hills, may be placed before the Chief Secretary. [] The post HC directs submission of details to Chief Secy appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, July 24: The Federation of Khasi Jaitia and Garo People (FKJGP) has urged the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) to refrain from issuing trading licenses to non-tribals or any firms and agencies intending to operate within the Councils jurisdiction. In a letter addressed to KHADC Chief Executive Member (CEM) Shemborlang [] The post FKJGP calls for stop on issuance of trading licenses to non-tribals and outside firms appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, July 24: A special awareness programme titled Zero Waste Period was held at St. Marys Higher Secondary School, Shillong, organised by Shubham Charitable Organisation in collaboration with Operation Clean-Up (OCU). The initiative is part of a state-wide campaign supported by the Education department, aiming to promote menstrual hygiene, sustainable living and [] The post Awareness prog at city school promotes menstrual hygiene appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, July 24: As part of the commemoration of its 150th foundation day, the Gorkha Pathshala Higher Secondary School, in collaboration with the Postal Department, released a Special Cover Envelope at a programme in the school premises on Thursday. The envelope was released to celebrate 150 years of the schools foundation, which [] The post City school releases postal cover to mark 150 years of foundation appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, July 24: In view of the upcoming match between the Shillong Lajong FC and Foreign Services Team, scheduled for Saturday at JN Stadium, East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police Vivek Syiem has announced a slew of restrictions on vehicular movement and parking to ensure smooth traffic management during the Durand Cup [] The post Traffic curbs in city for Durand Cup match appeared first on The Shillong Times .

MAWSYNRAM, July 24: In the remote village of Raibah, nestled in the misty foothills of Mawsynram, known as the wettest place on Earth, an eerie silence used to surround a dilapidated school building a few years ago, but now the joyful whoops of children echo through the dewy air there. The transformation was made possible [] The post From ruins to resplendence: Lone teacher inspires locals to transform school in remote EKH village appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Pamela Anderson poses upon arrival at the premiere of The Naked Gun in London, on Tuesday. (PTI) The post Pamela Anderson poses upon arrival at the premiere of The Naked Gun in London appeared first on The Shillong Times .