TEHRAN, Nov 2: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Sunday his government is fully committed to supporting the development of the countrys peaceful nuclear programme, according to a statement from his office. Pezeshkian reiterated that Irans nuclear program is intended to meet domestic needs and improve living standards, not to develop weapons. He said Irans []

Kathmandu, Nov 2: Nepal received over 1.28 lakh international tourists by air in October this year, a 3.3 per cent increase from the same period last year, with Indian visitors topping the list, according to data released by the tourism board Sunday. The Himalayan nation received 128,443 international visitors last month, a rise from the []

Drones have become integrated into everyday life over the past decade in sectors as diverse as entertainment, health care and construction. They have also begun to transform the way people grow food. In a new study published in the journal Science, we show that the use of agricultural drones has spread extremely rapidly around []

Struggling with memory and stress issues? A bite of dark chocolate or a handful of berries may help boost your memory levels and also cut down stress, according to an animal study. The improved memory and cognition may be due to flavanols, found abundantly in cocoa and berries, said the team from Shibaura Institute of []

New Delhi, Nov 2: Gold prices are likely to see consolidation for the third straight week as traders focus on key macroeconomic indicators and policy developments, including the US Supreme Courts tariff hearing on November 5, analysts said. The focus will be on the manufacturing and services PMI data from key regions as well as []

New Delhi, Nov 2: Quarterly earnings, macroeconomic data announcements and global trends will drive the Indian stock markets in a holiday-shortened week, analysts said. Stock markets would remain closed on Wednesday for the Guru Nanak Gurpurab holiday. The holiday-shortened week is expected to remain eventful, with multiple key data releases and major corporate earnings lined []

New Delhi, Nov 2: Motorcycle maker Royal Enfield on Sunday reported a 13 per cent rise in total sales at 124,951 units in October as compared to 110,574 units in the same month last year. Domestic sales were at 116,844 units as against 101,886 units in October 2024, up 15 per cent, Royal Enfield said []

Bobil dolni sak 5-ko rima SHILLONG: Garo National Liberation Army-Regroup (GNLA-R) dolni manderang, South West Khasi Hills ajani Indo-Bangla sima jolrango, bading chiwalgiparangna tangka dabiani lekkarangko aro kamikkenatanirangko onna abachengaha. Iani bidingo kobor ratimgipa manderangna talate onangengon, GNLA-R dolni bimingo gong lak 5.5 tangkarangko dabie, bading chiwalgipa mande saksana tangka dabiani chittiko onataha ine October-ni []

SHILLONG: Meghalaya aro salgro salaram jolni matchurangko, asong damgnini simarang gita Bangladesh asongona badingsrukatanirang batroroengon, ia simarangko chugimik fencing kaanichi, niam gri badingsrukaniko champengna dakchakgen ine Border Security Force (BSF) kadongchakenga. BSF Meghalaya Frontier-ni IG OP Upadhyay-ni aganani gitade, sima jolrang gita matchu badingsrukanirang batroroengoba, police-rang aro custom official-rangni dakchakanichi sima jolrango onggija dakaniko champengna []

Harmanpreets trailblazers defeat South Africa by 52 runs in title clash Navi Mumbai, Nov 2: From heartbreaks to history, Indian womens cricket completed its long, unfinished journey to glory as Harmanpreet Kaurs fearless team outlasted South Africa by 52 runs in a gripping final to lift their first-ever ICC Womens World Cup crown here on []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 2: The Meghalaya Congress, although emboldened by the return of former TMC MLA Zenith M. Sangma to its fold, seems to be facing internal rift with Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Vincent H. Pala admitting that some party leaders were plotting his removal. Speaking to The Shillong Times on []

From Our Correspondent MAWKYRWAT, Nov 2: In a development that might pose serious threat to Meghalayas internal security, the Garo National Liberation Army Regroup (GNLA-R) has allegedly started its operation in areas along the India-Bangladesh international border in South West Khasi Hills, serving extortion notes and threatening businessmen. South West Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police, []

By Our Special Correspondent SHILLONG, Nov 2: It takes over 3 hours to reach Raibah, a village beyond Mawsynram, where large stretches of the single-lane road is wide enough for only one truck to pass. So when a vehicle drives uphill over the crater-sized holes, the one driving downhill must push itself to the side []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 2: The life-size statue of Rev. J.J.M. Nichols Roy, located in front of the Lariti International Centre for Performing Arts and Culture (LICPAC), Mawdiangdiang, has been restored ahead of his 66th death anniversary. The restoration followed recent reports and public concern that the statue of the revered leader, widely hailed []

By Our Reporter Shillong, Nov 2: Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Jyotiraditya Scindia, has expressed deep admiration for Meghalayas world-renowned Living Root Bridges and the famed Mawmluh Cave. On Sunday, Scindia visited the Mawmluh Cave. Sharing his experience on X, Scindia described his Meghalaya visit as awe-inspiring and unforgettable, adding that []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 2: A series of violent incidents linked to witchcraft accusations have raised alarm prompting calls for stronger legal measures and public awareness to curb mob mentality and superstition-driven violence. In the past two weeks, two separate cases have been reported one at Kynroh Nongbri village in East Khasi Hills []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 2: The Voice of the People Party (VPP) has said that the efforts of Tripura royal scion and TIPRA Motha chief Pradyot Debbarma to create a forum of regional parties of Northeast India to collectively bargain with the Government of India may be a genuine intention but has no political []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 2: The state government has announced a 2% hike in the Dearness Allowance/Dearness Relief payable to all categories of state government employees, pensioners and family pension holders with effect from July 1, 2025. With the hike, the DA allowance will go up from 49% to 51%. An office memorandum issued []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 2: The state government has earmarked over 16 crore for the proposed beautification of the Tura Market. The Urban Affairs Department recently floated a tender for street lighting and Tura Market beautification. The approximate value of the work is 16,27,28,960. The time of completion is 18 months.

From Our Correspondent TURA, Nov 2: The NGCO has raised concern and condemnation after a Garo girl, in a video which has already gone viral, accused a non-tribal from Rajabala area of threatening to kill her and her family members. According to the NGCO, the viral video was reportedly posted in the social media by []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 2: Instances of cattle smuggling to Bangladesh through the borders of the Northeast have reportedly increased, and the erection of border fencing is expected to help curb the trans-border crime. Inspector General of BSF Meghalaya Frontier, O.P. Upadhyay, said that although cattle smuggling has seen a rise, the BSF remains []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 2: The local Khasi employees working with Inclen Somaarth, a firm based at Mawngaprim, finally received their pending salaries on Saturday after the intervention of the Khasi Students Union (KSU) Mawphlang Unit in collaboration with the Sohiong Circle. Sources on Sunday confirmed that around 30 Khasi youth employees were affected []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 2: Rajabala MLA Mizanur R Kazi has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating condition of the AMPT Road, now designated as National Highway 27B, calling it the lifeline of the area connecting to Tura. Road condition is the primary concern for us. As you are aware, this AMPT Road, which []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 2: Meghalaya governments decision to regularize recruitment practices by initiating open recruitment for posts occupied by ad hoc employees has prompted social activist Cherian Momin to petition Chief Minister Conrad Sangma urging him to reconsider the implementation of the Office Memorandum (OM) issued by the Personnel and Administrative Reforms (B) []

SHILLONG: Meghalaya adoko antangko tangchapilna Congress party jotton kaenga uni gisepo NPP-ni GHADC-ni MDC changgni onggipa Brilliant R Sangma Bristibar salo Congress party-o napaha. Adokni dilgiparang jemangan chabokani kosako dakgrikna ska Congress camp-ona jitbana mangen ine Sangmako party-ona rimchaksoani somoio MPCC working president Deborah Ch Marak aganangaha. Banga dilgiparangkon party-ona rebapile chinga kasongdoenga, ine Marak []

Baghmara: October 31 tariko District level Youth Engagement Programme-ko daal Baghmara United Baptist Secondary School Hall-o ongataha jeon South Garo Hills District-ni ningo dam 5 C&RD Block-rangoni ritchana bate bakko raangaha aro susaanirangoba bakko raangaha. Declamation competition aro Science and technology competition-o Don BoscoHigher Secondary School-oni adok level-ko mesokangna seokako manaha aro Quiz competition-o Baghmawa []

Baghmara: Education abao minggipin aiao inmanpilgipa golporang donga, dingtangmancha ian Lower Primary section-na changsatai Niksamso Garo Organization (NGCO), adokni skul nokko matchotatjana singdoangani jaman nakataiaha. South Garo Hills (SGH) district-ni Baghmara C&RD Block-ni ningo gaakgipa Darang Boldak Government LP School-o skulko singdoaha. Skulo chatro chatrirang sak 21 aro skigipa sakgni donga ia bisarangni poraia skianio []

Climate change has been on the worlds radar for decades. Predictions made by scientists at oil giant Exxon in the early 1980s are proving accurate. The damage done by a hotter, more chaotic world is worsening and getting more expensive. Even so, many countries around the world are failing to meet their emissions targets, with []

Mumbai, Nov 1: The high-value Rs 2,000 notes worth Rs 5,817 crore are still in circulation, according to the Reserve Bank data released on Saturday. The RBI had announced the withdrawal of Rs 2,000 denomination banknotes from circulation on May 19, 2023. In a statement, the central bank said the total value of Rs 2,000 []

Mumbai, Nov 1: Indian equity benchmarks ended their four-week winning streak, closing marginally lower this week amid profit-booking and mixed global cues. Benchmark indices Nifty and Sensex dipped 0.65 and 0.55 per cent during the week to close at 25,722 and 83,938, respectively. Market optimism was bolstered during the first three sessions by positive domestic []

New Delhi, Nov 1: Top carmakers led by Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Kia India on Saturday reported record sales in the domestic market riding on festive demand boosted by GST rate cut. Other manufacturers such as Skoda Auto India and Toyota Kirloskar Motor also posted impressive growth in sales []

Paris, Nov 1: Alexander Zverev saved two match points to overcame Daniil Medvedev 2-6 6-3 7-6 (5) and keep alive his Paris Masters title defence. Zverev on Friday ended a five-match, two-year losing streak against Medvedev. No. 3-ranked Zverev will play No. 2 Jannik Sinner in the semifinals. They just met in the Vienna final []

PREMIER LEAGUE London, Nov 1: It was another action-packed weekend in the Premier League, with Arsenal strengthening their grip at the top, Crystal Palace rediscovering their winning touch, Fulham breaking free from a run of defeats, and Manchester United escaping with a draw in Nottingham. Brighton too impressed on the South Coast, dispatching Leeds United []

By Our Reporter Shillong, Nov 1: The East Khasi Hills Cricket Association (EKHCA) has elected its new office bearers for the 20252028 term during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Friday at the Associations office in Bauin, 7th Mile. The meeting saw the appointment of a fresh executive team to lead the districts cricketing []

Turin, Nov 1: New Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti believes he can turn things around at the Italian club in the short amount of time he has been given and even compete for the Serie A title. Spalletti replaced Igor Tudor on Thursday when the former Napoli and Italy coach signed an eight-month contract.Tudor was fired []

By Our Reporter Shillong, Nov 1: Meghalayas fantastic run in the Sub-Junior Boys National Football Championship 2025-26 (Tier 2) came to an end at the semifinal stage after they lost 1-3 to Telangana in extra time in Narainpur, Chhattisgarh, Saturday morning. After a deadlocked first hour, Meghalaya, coached by Dapmon Tariang, scored first through the []

By Our Reporter Shillong, Nov 1: The three-day 4th North East Masters Table Tennis Tournament 2025 concluded on Friday at Pasighat with spirited performances and friendly competition among veteran paddlers from across the region. Arunachal Pradesh made history by winning its first-ever medal in the 60+ category, while Assams Kaushik Phukan emerged champion in the []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 1: When Nagaland received full-member status from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in 2018, few could have imagined the remarkable stories that would emerge from the states fledgling cricketing journey. Among the nine new teams inducted that year, Nagalands debut assignment came in the Vijay Hazare []

GROUP A Paul scores 113 to guide TN to 252/4 against Vidarbha on Day 1 Coimbatore, Nov 1: Pradosh Ranjan Paul continued his fine run with the bat, scoring yet another century as Tamil Nadu reached 252 for 4 at stumps on the opening day of their Elite Group A Ranji Trophy match against Vidarbha []

From Our Correspondent JOWAI, Nov 1: Curtain came down on a four-day School Health and Wellness Ambassador Training, organised by the Office of the District Medical & Health Officer (DMHO), West Jaintia Hills District, in collaboration with the Block Medical Officer, Amlarem Block and the Education department. The training, held from October 28 to 31 []

TURA, Oct 31: A total of 183 athletes, aged between 7 and 17 years, representing 12 Taekwondo clubs from across West Garo Hills, are competing in this years 2nd West Garo Hills Inter-Club Taekwondo Kyorugi Championship 2025, marking a notable rise from last years 164 participants. Divided into Sub-Junior (711 years), Cadet (1214 years), and []

AMPATI: District Level Chief Ministers Youth Engagement Program-ko reanggipa October 29 aro 30 tarikrango salgnina, South West Garo Hills ajani Ampati-o donggipa Multi Facility Centre-o ongatangaha. Ia program-ko South West Garo Hills ajani District Sports Office, chadamberangni dingtang dingtang kamrango bak raaniko tangdoatna gita ongataha aro ia program-ko ongatanio, South West Garo Hills ajani dingtang []

New Delhi, Oct 31: While Bangladesh and Pakistan held their Joint Economic Commission (JEC) meeting after a gap of 20 years as part of the thaw in diplomatic ties, there is little that Dhaka can gain from a country run by military generals with an economy that is on the brink of collapse. On the []

Kathmandu, Oct 31: Seventeen new political parties have applied for registration at the Election Commission (EC) to contest Nepals March 5 general elections, according to an official. Of these, seven parties applied to the Election Commission after the election date was announced on September 12, whereas 10 parties applied before the announcement, EC spokesperson Narayan []

Rapper Cardi B left fans stunned after admitting on social media that she hasnt washed her hair in nearly three months, according to Page Six. The Bodak Yellow hitmaker made the candid revelation during an Instagram Live session, where she appeared wearing a wig cap. I havent washed my s-t in like two months, she []

British actor Taron Egerton became the latest addition to the star cast of the upcoming film Kockroach for Mad Chance and Black Bear. The actor, known for his role in projects such as Kingsman film series and the musical biopic Rocketman, where he essayed the role of Elton John, will join the film alongside the []

Kareena, Deepika, others hail Indian eves stunning win in WC semi-final The Indian Womens Cricket Teams thrilling victory over Australia in the semi-final of the Womens World Cup 2025 has sparked celebrations across the country. From fans to film stars, everyone is applauding the teams outstanding performance and their place in the final. Several Bollywood []

Deir Al-Balah, Oct 31: Hospital and Red Cross officials in Gaza say Israel has handed over the bodies of 30 Palestinians, a day after Palestinian militants returned the remains of two Israeli hostages. The exchange is part of a fragile ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas that is showing signs of progress despite ongoing violence. []

Islamabad, Oct 31: Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to maintain a ceasefire along their shared border and resume talks aimed at reviving a fragile peace process that stalled earlier in the week. The understanding came after a new round of discussions hosted by Trkiye, with Qatar acting as co-mediator, according to reports. A joint statement []

SHILLONG: Adokni dingtang dingtang skulrango poraienggipa chatrirangna adok sorkari, Self Defence training program-rangko abachengatgen ine parakataha. Iani bidingo kobor ratimgiparangna uiatengon, Adokni jilla aro songadamrango donggipa pilak skulrangon dingtangmancha chatrirangna, antangtangko chelchakani training program-rangko ongatgen aro iako adokni police department, sports & youth affairs department baksa nangrime ongatgen, ine Sukrobar salo, Social Welfare department-ni Advisor []