World Heritage Site tag for Living Root Bridges Shillong, May 27: The Meghalaya government had missed deadline to submit the nomination dossier to secure UNESCO World Heritage status for the iconic Living Root Bridges, locally known as Jingkieng Jri. Chief of the Culture Unit at UNESCOs New Delhi South Asia Regional Office, Junhi Han explained [] The post Govt missed Feb deadline to submit nomination dossier appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, May 27: Cabinet Minister and senior BJP leader AL Hek has called for swift action to arrest a masked man who was caught on CCTV harassing schoolgirls in Umsohsun locality. He termed the act unacceptable and deeply disturbing, highlighting the decline in public safety, particularly for children. He called for the full force of [] The post Umsohsun case: Hek demands swift action against suspect appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, May 27: The Urban Affairs Department in India is focusing on making Shillong the cleanest city in the country as the state prepares to host the National Games in 2027. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma will launch a new campaign during World Environment Day 2025 to unite citizens, communities, and institutions to achieve this [] The post Govt promises to make Shillong cleanest city in India by 2027 appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, May 27: Buoyed by the record pass percentage of 96.02 in this years SSLC examination, riding the CM IMPACT programme, the state government is planning to introduce guidebooks for students from classes 1 to 10. Handbooks for teachers on teaching methodology are also being contemplated. Initially introduced for Class 10, these are now being [] The post Record SSLC result: Govt plans guidebooks for Classes 1-10 appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, May 27: The All India Save Education Committee, Meghalaya Chapter, which recently released the Peoples Education Policy (PEP) as an alternative to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, has now come up with a counter to Education Minister Rakkam Sangmas recent statements vis--vis the PEP. The AISEC views the NEP 2020 as a policy [] The post AISEC Meghalaya urges govt to adopt Peoples Education Policy appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, May 27: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday assured his Madhya Pradesh counterpart Mohan Yadav of all help and support in tracing a tourist couple from Indore reported missing in the Sohra area since Saturday. Taking to social media, Yadav said he requested Sangma during a telephonic conversation to take quick and effective [] The post Hunt on for missing couple, Conrad assures MP CM appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, May 27: Hopes of an end to the NEHU impasse have been dashed with the NEHU Teachers Association, NEHU Non-teaching Staff Association, and NEHU Students Union on Tuesday warning the executive members of the universitys executive council (EC) not to attend the upcoming meeting scheduled in New Delhi on May 30. The meeting has [] The post NEHU bodies issue diktat to EC against attending Delhi meet appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, May 27: The newly-commissioned Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower at Shillong is set to begin parallel operations shortly. Parallel operations refer to the simultaneous use of multiple runways, typically two or more, for both arrivals and departures, increasing airport capacity and efficiency. The decision was taken at a stakeholders meet at the Airport on [] The post New ATC at Shillong Airport to operate soon appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, May 27: Following the order of the High Court of Meghalaya, the state government has constituted zonal task forces in several parts of Shillong, including Madanrting, Laban, Mawlai, Sadar, Rynjah, Lumdiengjri and Laitumkhrah traffic branches. The zonal task forces will be responsible for strategising and planning activities to alleviate traffic congestion in their respective [] The post Task force to address traffic woes appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, May 27: Principal Secretary of Health and Family Welfare, Sampath Kumar, has confirmed that 124 Covid tests have been conducted in the state, all of which returned negative results. He expressed confidence in the states preparedness, stating that Meghalaya has developed a robust health system over the past five to six years, fully equipped [] The post No positive case of Covid in state: Govt appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Editor, Article 21A of the constitution, which was inserted through the eighty six Amendment, guarantees free and compulsory education to children between the ages of 6 to 14 years. Its the obligation of the state government to ensure that every child has access to quality education which focuses on the students holistic development. To assess [] The post Is Government serious about improving the quality of education in the State? appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Benjamin Lyngdoh The campaigning for the 2028 Meghalaya Legislative Assembly election has begun in right earnest. Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has hit the ground running and VPP President Ardent Basaiawmoit has made his intention of a state-wide tour public. The norm now is to show a connection with the grassroots. MDA 2.0 is feeling [] The post Hello political opponent hope you slip on a banana peel appeared first on The Shillong Times .

From Our Correspondent Williamnagar, May 27: In a significant boost to sports infrastructure in the region, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday inaugurated the first-ever synthetic artificial turf in East Garo Hills at the Rongrenggre Playground in Williamnagar. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, the Chief Minister expressed confidence that the state-of-the-art facility would [] The post East Garo Hills gets its first synthetic turf at Rongrenggre appeared first on The Shillong

TURA: South Garo Hills ajani Darit-Betegre songo Aadhar card-rang dongjani gimin manderangni job card-rangko dontongatani jaman Gasuapara Block Development Officer (BDO)-ni kosako social activist Greneth Sangma, South Garo Hills-ni Deputy Commissioner-na badi kadoangaha. Gasuapara BDO-ni kosako South Garo Hills-ni Deputy Commissioner-na badi kadoanganio Sangma-ni parakatani gitade, mamong sorkarini dingtang dingtang scheme-rangko rana gita Aadhar-ko nangtelgen [] The post Job card-rangko dontong

SHILLONG, May 27: Power Minister AT Mondol on Tuesday visited the Ganol Dam and Powerhouse to assess the extent of garbage accumulation caused by recent heavy rains in the Ganol river basin. The inspection revealed that the debris was primarily the result of garbage washed down from upstream markets, picnic spots, commercial outlets, and forest [] The post Meghalaya Power Minister assesses state of Ganol Dam appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, May 26: Senior India batter KL Rahul has set his sights on a return to Indias T20 squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup at home, saying that time away from the format has allowed him to re-calibrate his white-ball game. Its been close to three years since Rahul played a T20 for [] The post T20 World Cup is on my mind, says KL Rahul appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, May 26: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) skipper Pat Cummins reflected on his teams strong finish to the season, highlighting the impressive batting display in the final game against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the ongoing Indian Premier League(IPL), on Sunday, in New Delhi. He acknowledged that with the teams high-calibre players, they should have [] The post We should have reached IPL finals: Cummins appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, May 26: According to former India captain Anil Kumble, Gujarat Titans leg-spinner Rashid Khans wicket-taking prowess seems to have diminished currently, resulting in the side having issues in the bowling department. Rashid is enduring one of his poorest seasons in the IPL, picking only nine wickets in 14 games at an average of [] The post Rashid Khan missing his wicket-taking edge appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Paris, May 26: Iga Swiatek who has struggled lately, and Carlos Alcaraz, got off to good starts in their French Open title defences on Monday, recording straight-set victories to reach the second round. Swiatek was up first in Court Philippe-Chatrier and defeated 42nd-ranked Rebecca Sramkova 6-3, 6-3. Swiatek compiled 25 winners and 17 unforced [] The post Swiatek and Alcaraz get off to good starts in their title defences appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG: Tura Medical College & Hospital-ko chalaina gita chugimik bilrangkode private company-na onna miksongani dongja ine Sombar salo, adokni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma talataniko onangaha. Tura Medical College aro Hospital-ara sorkarini gaman ongaigen ine janapatengon, ia college-ko chalaianisan private company-ni jako ongaigen ine Chief Minister talataniko onangaha. Ia medical college-ni pilak bosturangan adok sorkarinian [] The post Tura Medical College-ko chalaina chugimikkode privat

It also provides selected students with support through soft skills training, mentoring, and career counselling to enhance their personal, professional growth By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 26: Students from Meghalaya who have passed the SSLC examination this year can now apply for 11th Standard Tamil Nadu Vidyadhan Scholarship, which is designed for meritorious students from [] The post Vidyadhan Scholarship open for state students appeared first on The Shillong Times .

An otherwise bustling Khyndai Lad road wears a deserted look after rains lashed the city, on Monday. Meghalaya has been witnessing incessant rainfall with the advent of monsoon. (ST) The post An otherwise bustling Khyndai Lad road wears a deserted look after rains lashed the city, on Monday appeared first on The Shillong Times .

120 Bn CRPF along with schoolchildren of Burny Hills Secondary School, Tura, participate in a plantation drive held as part of Ek Pead Maa Ke Naam initiative. West Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner Vibhor Aggarwal was the chief guest, who along with officers and men of 120 Battalion CRPF, school staff and students planted saplings around [] The post 120 Bn CRPF along with schoolchildren of Burny Hills Secondary School, Tura, participate in a plantation drive held as part of Ek Pead Maa Ke Naam init

From Our Correspondent NONGPOH, May 26: A woman from Umden, who had gone to Nongpoh Civil Hospital to deliver her baby on May 10, was left shocked and traumatised after a surgical sponge was expelled from her body on May 25 eleven days after she had been discharged. She had returned home on May [] The post Woman expels surgical sponge from body days after delivery appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 26: Industry, academia, corporates and students converged at SYNERGOS25, a two-day HR conclave-cum-alumni meet, which the Department of Management of the North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Tura Campus, organised recently. The event served as a vibrant confluence of corporate vision, academic discourse, and youth engagement under the theme Building Future Managers [] The post Industry, academia, corporates and students converge at SYNERGOS25 appeared first on The

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 26: In order to bolster judicial infrastructure and enhance access to speedy justice, the Department of Justice under the Ministry of Law and Justice has sanctioned Rs 1.80 crore to Meghalaya for the fiscal year 2025-26. The funds are being disbursed through SNA-SPARSH, an innovative fund flow mechanism designed for [] The post Rs 1.8 crore to boost states judicial infra appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 26: Police are coordinating with their counterparts in Assam and Nagaland in connection with the recent burglary at a State Bank of India (SBI) ATM kiosk in Mawkriah, East Khasi Hills. Thieves broke into the kiosk and stole approximately Rs 28.13 lakh after cutting open the machine. Speaking to reporters [] The post State police synergises with Assam, Nagaland to crack ATM theft case appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 26: The Khasi Students Union (KSU), Vairengte Circle, in Kolasib District of Mizoram, held a felicitation programme on May 24 to honour nine Khasi students who excelled in this years board examinations conducted by the Mizoram Board of School Education (MBSE). The Khasi community has been residing in Mizoram for [] The post KSU felicitates 9 meritorious Khasi students in Mizoram appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 26: Traffic personnel from Madanrting Police Station apprehended one person, identified as Nimu Chyrmang of Lad Rymbai, on Monday after heroin was found in his possession during a two-wheeler check at Saw Lad Junction. According to police, a total of 1.95 grams of heroin was recovered from 109 vials. East [] The post One in police net for possessing heroin in city appeared first on The Shillong Times .

From Our Correspondent MAWKYRWAT, May 26: A 22-year-old man from Lawblei village, located about 15 km from Mawkyrwat in South West Khasi Hills, is feared dead after he slipped and fell into the Umngi river while fishing at a spot known as Shar-Shar, approximately 2 km from the Umngi Bridge on Mawkyrwat-Shillong road. The man [] The post Youth falls in Umngi river while fishing, feared dead appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi: Lack of a clear roadmap for reforms and holding elections continues to fuel a major political unrest in Bangladesh as Muhammad Yunus, who heads the interim government in the country, held a series of meetings over the weekend with leaders of various political parties who have been questioning his controversial policies and dubious [] The post Intense political unrest grips Bangladesh as Yunuss future hangs by a thread appeared first on The Shillong Times .

GUWAHATI, May 26 : In recognition to its contribution in the field of higher education, The Assam Royal Global University (RGU) has been conferred the Most Eminent Private University of North East Award at the prestigious Education Eminence Awards 2025 organised by News18 Assam North East in association with the Lions Club. Pijush Hazarika, [] The post RGU Awarded Most Eminent Private University of North East 2025 appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Washington, May 26: US President Donald Trump on Monday slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, claiming that the ongoing war between the two countries would never have erupted had he been in office at the time. Trumps remarks come in the wake of Russias latest massive air assault on Ukraine over [] The post Absolutely crazy: Trump slams Putin, Zelensky for escalating Russia-Ukraine war appeared first on The Shillong Times .

MONACO, May 25: Lando Norris cruised to victory at the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday to cut teammate Oscar Piastris Formula 1 standings lead. Starting on pole position, Norris locked up a wheel into the first corner but still managed to hold off last years winner, Charles Leclerc of Ferrari.Norris took his first Grand Prix [] The post Lando Norris wins Monaco Grand Prix appeared first on The Shillong Times .

PARIS, May 25: Aryna Sabalenka sent out an early warning to her French Open rivals as the world number one produced a dominant display to outclass Kamilla Rakhimova in the opening round while Elina Svitolina also made an impressive start on Sunday. Chinas Zheng Qinwen will look to follow the pair into the second round [] The post Sabalenka, Svitolina make fast starts at French Open appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, May 25: Operation Clean-Up (OCU) which started in 2019 has been cleaning the river Umkaliar which is a tributary of the Wah Umkhrah river. The Umkaliar flows through Lapalang, Nongrah, Rynjah, Umpling and Nongmensong before it enter the Umkhrah. The reason why the OCU decided to concentrate on the Umkaliar is to prevent garbage [] The post OCU enters 6th year of river cleaning; no change visible appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, May 25: The Voice of the People Party (VPP) has criticized the state governments claim of Meghalaya being a power surplus state, arguing that it is an insensitive and misleading narrative. The announcement that Meghalaya is a power surplus state and that the excess power is sold on national market comes as a shocking [] The post VPP mocks Mondals surplus power claim appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SUHL, (Germany) May 25: India bagged a silver and bronze in the 10M air rifle mixed team event at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup in Suhl, Germany, on Sunday. It was Indias second double podium finish in the tournament in two days. Naraen Pranav and Khyaty Chaudhary won silver while Himanshu [] The post India bags double podium finish in 10M air rifle mixed team event appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Ahmedabad, May 25: Afghan spinner Noor Ahmad and Indias Anshul Khamboj took three wickets each, while Ravindra Jadeja claimed two scalps, to trigger a batting collapse as Chennai Super Kings bundled out hosts Gujarat Titans for 147 in 18.3 overs for a big win in Match 67 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 here on [] The post Bottom-placed CSK stun table-toppers Gujarat appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, May 25: The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) on Sunday said it is ready to review its policy on toll and check gates. KHADC Executive Member in-charge of Trade, Winston Tony Lyngdoh said the council will follow any directive of the District Council Affairs (DCA) department on the setting up of toll and [] The post Will review toll gate policy if there is directive: KHADC appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, May 25: Sunrisers Hyderabad ended an IPL season of what ifs with a power-packed batting effort just like it had started, etching a crushing 110-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders riding on Heinrich Klaasens 37-ball century here on Sunday. In the season opener, SRH scored an imposing 286 against Rajasthan Royals and on [] The post SRH defeat KKR by 110 runs to end season on a high appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Things may not have turned out exactly the way actress Sophie Turner and her ex-husband Joe Jonas but they are maintaining cordial relations. The Game of Thrones star recently voiced her support for Joe Jonas following the release of his new album, reports Female First UK. The 29-year-old actress has daughters Willa, four, and Delphine, [] The post Sophie Turner extends support to ex-husband on his new album appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Superstar Salman Khan has condoled the death of actor Mukul Dev, his co-star from the 2014 movie Jai Ho. Dev, known for his roles in films such as Son of Sardaar, Yamla Pagla Deewana and R Rajkumar, passed away on Friday night in New Delhi due to ailing health, said his brother Rahul Dev. The [] The post Salman Khan pays tribute to Jai Ho co-star Mukul Dev appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Bollywood veteran Paresh Rawal on Sunday said he has responded to the lawsuit filed by Hera Pheri co-star Akshay Kumar over his sudden exit from the franchises third instalment. Rawals sudden departure from the project sent shockwaves in the film industry and among the fans of the franchise who have been waiting for the third [] The post Paresh Rawal replies to lawsuit over his exit from Hera Pheri 3 appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Alia Bhatt continue to stun everyone with her breathtakingly beautiful looks at Cannes 2025. After striking in a Schiaparelli cream gown and sizzling in a shimmery one, the Bollywood diva makes a statement in the first-ever Gucci saree at the closing ceremony. The unique saree was soaked in Swarovski crystals, and her minimal make-up well [] The post Alia Bhatt slays in first-ever Gucci saree at Cannes Fest appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG: Toll aro check gate-rangko kulina dongimin niamrangko nipiltaina gita Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) tik kaangaha. Iani bidingo talataniko onangengon, toll aro check gate-rangko kulina dongimin niamrangni bidingo District Council Affairs (DCA) department-ni geetanirangko KHADC jarikna kusi ongaigen ine KHADC-ni Executive Member (EM) Trade In-charge Winston Tony Lyngdoh parakataha. Indake onggenchimoba, iandakgipa geetanirang [] The post Toll gate-rangko kuliani niamran

SHILLONG: 2047 bilsini gisepo India asongko Vikshit Bharat ongatna chanchirimna gita asongni Prime Minister Narendra Modi-ni dilanichi Chief Ministers Conclave-ko ongatanio adokni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma-ba National Democratic Alliance (NDA)-ni gipin dilgiparang baksa bak raangaha. Ia tombimonganio bak raani bidingo social media-o jinmana uiatengon, namgipa sorkariko chalaiangkuani, dingtang dingtang adokrangni gisepo bakrime kam kaaniko [] The post CM-rangni tomanio NDA-ni dilgiparang ba

TURA, May 25: Former militant leader and Tura MDC Bernard Marak has accused the Centre and the state government of violating the tripartite agreement signed with the ANVC factions in 2014 and warned of legal action against them for their betrayal. In a statement issued on Sunday, the former ANVC(B) chief accused the state government [] The post MDC threatens to move court against govt over ANVC pact issue appeared first on The Shillong Times .

The post People arrive for check-up at a free medical camp at the Assam Club premises in Laban on Saturday. Over 170 people attended the camp, which was organised by Assam Club, in collaboration with the North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda & Homoeopathy, Shillong. All participants received medicines free of cost. appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, May 25: Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh has announced that Mawber village, located in the Mawkynrew constituency of East Khasi Hills, will be declared a heritage site. The decision recognizes the historical importance of the village, where Rev. Thomas Jonesthe father of the Khasi alphabetonce lived in 1847 before leaving for Kolkata (formerly Calcutta). Speaking [] The post Mawber village in EKH to be declared heritage site appeared first on The Shillong Times .