New Delhi, July 7: The Indian team picked for U17 World Championship did not have many surprises with as many as six medal winners from the recent Asian Championships acing the selection trials to make the national team here on Monday. The Wresting Federation of India (WFI) had restricted the trials to medal winners at [] The post 6 Asian Cship medallists win selection trials for U-17 World Cships appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, July 7: The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) will not recommend anyone who trains with unregistered coaches for national honours like the Arjuna and Khel Ratna award, a move that it hopes will help tackle the spiralling doping cases in the sports national circuit. The involvement of coaches in doping by track-and-field athletes [] The post Athletes training under unregistered coaches not eligible for awards: AFI appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Eindhoven (The Netherlands), July 7: The India A mens hockey team will kick off its tour of Europe with a game against Ireland here on Tuesday, hoping to test the depth and readiness of the next line of players during the eight-match assignment against different teams. The tour of Europe, organised by Hockey India, will [] The post India to face Ireland in opener appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG: Meghalaya adoko sanna bananirangko onani cholrang namjani asel manderang nengnikanirangko chagrongna nangtokenga ine Meghalaya Pradesh Mahila Congress (MPMC) matnangataha. MPMC-ni president Joplyn Scott Shylla-ni parakatani gitade, adokni bangbata sanchakram biaprangon doctor-rang, specialist-rang, nokrang, samrang chuongjaenga aro songadam nokdamrango health centre-rang namjani asel manderang nengnikanirangko chagrongna nangtokenga. Iandake adoko sanna banani cholrang chuongjaengani a

Madrid, July 7: India will have four debutants joining the likes of veterans Tarundeep Rai and Deepika Kumari competing in the fourth and final stage of the archery World Cup from Monday, as they start preparations for the World Championships later this year. The same Indian squad competing here will also feature in the World [] The post Indian archers eye World Cship preparation at Madrid World Cup appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Bulawayo, July 7: South Africas Wiaan Mulder passed up the chance to set an individual record score in mens Test cricket on Monday by declaring 33 runs short of Brian Laras 400 set in 2004. The South Africa captain was on 367 not out in the second Test against Zimbabwe and within sight of Laras [] The post Mulder passes up chance to break Laras record by declaring 33 runs short of 400 appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, July 7: Double Olympic-medallist Manu Bhaker was the lone shooter to make the cut for two individual events in the 35-strong Indian squad announced on Monday for the 16th Asian Championship in Shymkent, Kazakhstan from August 16 to 30. The other squads revealed by the National Rifles Association of India (NRAI) were the [] The post Manu Bhaker headlines Indian squad for Asian Championships appeared first on The Shillong Times .

St. Georges (Grenada), July 7: Australia completed its recovery to win the second Test against West Indies by 133 runs with a day to spare, clinching the series to retain the Frank Worrell Trophy. Australia dismissed West Indies for 143 in 34.3 overs on Day 4 to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-Test [] The post Australia clinch series with win in 2nd Test against WI appeared first on The Shillong Times .

London, July 7: In a thrilling day of tennis at Wimbledon, seasoned champion Novak Djokovic staged a signature comeback while rising star Flavio Cobolli announced his arrival on the Grand Slam stage with a career-defining win. Djokovic, who looked out of sorts in the opening set against Australias Alex de Minaur, came from behind to [] The post Djokovic battles back, Cobolli shines as Wimbledon QFs take shape appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Police-rangna gisik raatpiltaianiko ona TURA: Reanggipa 2024 bilsio, Garobadha bazar-o mechik bisa saksako kragija dake kalakgipa Bappa Ghosh-ko police-rang daonan rimna mankujaenga ine Achik State Peoples Front (ASPF) Garobadha unit parakatenba, dos dakgipa mandeko taraken rimchina gita police-rangna gisik raatpiltaianiko onangaha. ASPF Garobadha unit-ni parakatani gitade, dos dakgipa Bappa Ghosh-ni kosako Garobadha-ni NGO-rang, police-rango FIR [] The post Mechik bisako kragija dake kalakgipa

Editor, As a student at NEHU, I feel compelled to speak out about a decision thats silently affecting many of us: the early closure of the university library. Recently, due to budget constraints, the administration has withdrawn security personnel and reduced the librarys closing time from 8 PM to 5 PM. This change might seem [] The post Budget cuts shouldnt cut learning time appeared first on The Shillong Times .

That educational administration in Meghalaya suffers from congenital disorders is a no brainer. The data released by the Government shows that Meghalaya has many more schools than are needed. These schools have been started on purely political compulsions and later found non-viable because they were poorly administered. Students moved to schools that are better run [] The post MEG What is VPPs Proposal? appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Bhogtoram Mawroh In this day and age of conspiracy theories and alternative histories, sometimes supported by a state to further its own propaganda, deciphering the truth can sometimes become difficult, though not impossible. Therefore, my disclosure upfront is that the alternative history I am going to describe here is purely fictional. The attempt here [] The post Ri Hynniewtrep: A Fake History appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Jairaj Chhetry In classrooms across India, students are silently battling a crisis that rarely makes headlines. Education, once a path to enlightenment, is now a pressure cooker of expectations. The pursuit of ranks and perfection has replaced the joy of learning, and the consequences are devastating. As a teacher in one of the schools [] The post Grades, grief and growing up: The true cost of Modern Education appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SILVERSTONE (England), July 6: Lando Norris survived an incident-packed race in the rain to win Formula 1s British Grand Prix on Sunday and cut the gap to his teammate and title rival Oscar Piastri. Norris won his home race for the first time after Piastri had to serve a 10-second penalty for sharp braking behind [] The post Norris wins thrilling British Grand Prix in rain to cut Oscar Piastris F1 lead appeared first on The Shillong Times .

COLOMBO,July 6: Tanvir Islams maiden five-wicket haul and Parvez Hossain Emons maiden half-century helped Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka by 16 runs in the second one-day international on Saturday. Bangladesh was out for 248 in the 46th over at R. Premadasa Stadium. Sri Lanka was cruising at 75-2 but reduced to 170-8, needing 79 more runs. [] The post Bangladesh fight back to level ODI series in Sri Lanka appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Beijing, July 6: World number 1 and reigning Paralympics champion Harvinder Singh bagged two gold medals to complete a hat-trick of podium finishes, powering India to the second place in medal standings behind hosts China at the Beijing 2025 Asian Para Archery Championships here on Sunday. India ended the competition with a tally of three [] The post Harvinders twin gold leads India to second finish appeared first on The Shillong Times .

The post McLeodganj: Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama being greeted by Hollywood actor Richard Gere during the celebration of the formers 90th birthday, at Tsuglagkhang, the main Dalai Lama temple, McLeodganj, in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, on Sunday. (PTI) appeared first on The Shillong Times .

ST. GEORGES (Grenada), July 6: Half-centuries by Steve Smith and Cameron Green turned Australias situation against the West Indies from delicate to controlling on day three Saturday of the second Test. Australia, 1-0 up in the three-Test series, was back in charge after recovering its second innings from 12-2 at the start of the day [] The post Half-centuries by Smith, Green put Australia back in charge appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Uorfi Javed, an internet sensation, has revealed her experience on the reality show The Traitors, describing it as a more strategic and strategic format compared to Bigg Boss. She compared the show to a game where contestants had to use their minds and stay focused on the game, avoiding confrontations and maintaining an innocent faade. [] The post Uorfi calls The Traitors more strategic than Bigg Boss appeared first on The Shillong Times .

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Usher has canceled the Australian leg of his Past Present Future tour, originally set for NovemberDecember in Melbourne and Sydney. Live Nation confirmed the cancellation via Ticketek and announced that all tickets will be automatically refunded within 30 business days. This would have been Ushers first Australian tour in nearly 14 years. The R&B star [] The post Usher pulls out of Australia tour appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, July 6: As part of the International Week 2025, participants from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Shillong took part in a meaningful community initiative the cleaning of Umkaliar river. The drive, organised by local environmental groups, welcomed the participation of 31 international students, 15 IIM Shillong students, and several local residents who [] The post Foreign students of IIM lend hand to clean Umkaliar river appeared first on The Shillong Times .

A dance of pedestrians Its that time of the year again when the narrow roads of Mawbah turn into a maze and navigating them feels like solving a puzzle on foot. This densely packed neighbourhood, home to people of many faiths, often springs to life during cultural festivals and this Sunday, it was Muharram. [] The post Shillong Jottings appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, July 6: Senior MDC from Nongskhen Grace Mary Kharpuri has been appointed as the new president of the National Peoples Party Womens Front (NPWF). This decision was taken during a meeting of the NPP Meghalaya State unit and the NPWF, held at the party office on Saturday. The meeting, convened to formally induct Kharpuri, [] The post Grace Kharpuri is prez of NPPs women wing appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, July 6: Following Maithan Alloys Ltds announcement on Monday regarding the closure of its Byrnihat unit from August 31, the Deputy Commissioner of Ri-Bhoi has assured the companys employees and their families that their concerns are being taken seriously. The closure is reportedly due to unsustainable electricity tariffs. A delegation of employees met the [] The post As Byrnihat factory closes, locals fear over livelihood appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Akash Deeps ten-fer seals statement victory for India Birmingham, July 6: Birmingham, July 7:After leaving out Jasprit Bumrah, losing the toss, and enduring a frustrating rain delay on the final morning, India still delivered a statement performance to beat England by a massive 336 runs in the second Test at Edgbaston. In doing so, they [] The post Birmingham Blues no more appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, July 6: The Meghalaya Poultry Farmers and Welfare Association (MPF&WA) on Sunday announced its decision to monitor the entry of poultry at various checkpoints across the state, citing repeated violations of established protocols concerning poultry imports from Assam. Beginning Monday evening, the association will carry out inspections at key entry points, including Umkiang, Barato, [] The post Entry of poultry into state to be monitored appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Birmingham, July 6: After suffering a huge 336-run defeat to India in the second Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test at Edgbaston, England skipper Ben Stokes said as the game got deeper, the pitch began to suit the visitors more than the hosts. Stokes was speaking in the post-match presentation ceremony about his decision to bowl first, a [] The post Wicket suited India more as the game got deeper, says Stokes appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, July 6: Amid heartfelt prayers and vibrant cultural displays, the Tibetan community in Shillong came together at the Upper Lumparing Tibetan Monastery on Sunday to mark the 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. The celebration was both joyous and symbolic, carrying deeper meaning against the backdrop of the ongoing global discourse [] The post Prayers, cultural displays mark Dalai Lamas birthday in city appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Bagmita Borthakur & Bishaldeep Kakati Indias cooperative sector is undergoing a profound transformation, one that is as strategic as it is structural. Since the creation of the Ministry of Cooperation in July2021 under Union Home MinisterAmitShah, cooperatives are no longer treated as vestiges of an older economic order; they are being recast as futuristic [] The post Redefining The Northeast Through Cooperatives appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, July 6: The Muslim community in Shillong came together on Sunday to solemnly observe Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar and a sacred period of mourning that commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain the revered grandson of Prophet Muhammad. Marking the beginning of the Islamic New Year, the day was imbued [] The post Shillong immerses in Muharram solemnity appeared first on The Shillong Times .

In some parts of Russia, schoolgirls who become pregnant are being paid more than 100,000 roubles (nearly 900) for giving birth and raising their babies. This new measure, introduced in the past few months across ten regions, is part of Russias new demographic strategy, widening the policy adopted in March 2025 which only applied to [] The post Rise of pronatalism appeared first on The Shillong Times .

In two days of resounding tribal music, 200 plus artistes from 11 states gave a glorious performance as organic melodies and rhythms took center stage at the recently concluded Rasong National Tribal Music Festival 2025 held at U Soso Tham Auditorium, Shillong on June 26 and 27. The two-day event was packed with rooted musical [] The post Tribal Pride in Music form reverberates at Rasong 2025 appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Kamlesh Tripathi The birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama is celebrated annually on July 6 by Tibetans and Buddhists worldwide. This will be his 90th birthday. He was born in 1935 in Taktser, a small hamlet in north-eastern Tibet. His Holiness is not only the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism but is [] The post His Holiness the Dalai Lamas 90th Birthday Marks a Day of Peace appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Christina K Sangma Its chaos, said Rahul. I smiled and replied, Its alright. Its wonderfula fantasy. And thats all we need, dont we? Jack, your story is fantasy, but its odd, he said. Nothing is odd, my friend. The school bell rang. Now Jack, you may read your fantasy story, said the teacher. Jack [] The post Jacks Fantasy Story appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Priyan R Naik When I first heard of Hanois Train Street, I thought to myself, Whats so great about seeing an ordinary train?. After all, train travel is pretty common in India and in Vietnam too. I had planned on taking the iconic Reunification Express that spans a distance of approximately 1,700 kilometers connecting [] The post Hanois Train Street appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG: HITO, Meghalaya adoko taraken Inner Line Permit (ILP) niamko donchina mamongni Home Minister Amit Shah-ko molmolataha. Batanggimin adita salrang skang India aro Pakistan-ni gisepo nanggrikanganio aro dingtang dingtang obosta onganirangchi, India-ni gimik border ba sima ari jolrango mongsongbate golmal ongna altubatgipa sima arirango chelchakaniko bilakdapatna nangnikaniko mesokaha. India-Bangladesh sima ari gita, bangen manderang niamgri [] The post ILP-ko onchina HITO, HM Amit Shah-ko

Tura: Jatni dakbewalo Garo Hills-ni Comilla Cotton-ko ripinge rakkina miksonge adita salrangna skang, West Garo Hills ajani District Agriculture Office-ni gita Modern Cultivation Practices & Future of Comilla Cotton,-ni bidingo salsana workshop-ko Tura-o ongatangaha. Ia ongatanggipa workshop, State Governments Comilla Cotton Scheme-ni ningo ongatanggipa onga jean iandakgipa maambioni manrikbaenggipa gama geanirangko namdapatna, aro adoko mangipa [] The post Comilla Cotton,-ni bidingo workshop-ko

Shillong, July 4: Social Welfare Minister Paul Lyngdoh formally inaugurated the year-long silver jubilee celebration of the State Society for the Implementation of the Rehabilitation for Persons with Disabilities (SSIRPD) on Friday. The inaugural programme was held at the Soso Tham Auditorium. In his address, Lyngdoh reaffirmed the governments commitment to implementing a range of [] The post Paul Lyngdoh inaugurates year-long silver jubilee of SSIRPD appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, July 3: Power Minister AT Mondal on Thursday acknowledged the erratic power supply in rural villages. While attributing the issue to various distribution problems, he assured that efforts are under way to address the gaps. It is true that in many areas there are frequent power cuts, Mondal said in response to the Opposition [] The post Power woes in rural areas due to host of problems: Mondal appeared first on The Shillong Times .

The post dias captain Shubman Gill celebrates after scoring a double century on day two of the second Test against England at Edgbaston in Birmingham, on Thursday. Gill became the first Indian and Asian captain to score a double hundred in a Test match in England. His 269 is the highest individual score by an Indian batter on English soil, surpassing Sunil Gavaskars 221 scored at the Oval back in 1979. (PTI) appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, July 3: Ahead of the scheduled launch of operation of the Shillong Medical College and Hospital later this year, the state government has constituted the Shillong Medical College Council. According to a notification, the Council will be headed by the Dean of the college and there will be 14 other members. It will formulate [] The post Govt constitutes Shillong Medical College Council appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, July 3: Tourism stakeholders in Meghalaya have welcomed the state governments decision to make it mandatory for tourists to use the services of local guides while going on treks or other outdoor activities. Talking to The Shillong Times here on Thursday, Tour Operators Association of Meghalaya (TOAM) president Banlum Blah said it was a [] The post Tourism bodies hail order on mandatory guides appeared first on The Shillong Times .

TURA, July 3: A 16-year-old minor girl was allegedly sexually assaulted in Raksamgre sub-division on West Garo Hills after being forcefully taken from her home last week, a delayed report said here on Thursday. The accused was arrested after a FIR was lodged at Tikrikilla police station by the survivors family on Wednesday, two days [] The post 16-year-old girl forcefully taken from home, raped; accused held appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, July 3: The state government plans to revive the long-delayed Kynshi Hydro Power Project in its original run-of-river (RoR) form, Power Minister AT Mondal indicated after a discussion with the Joint Committee of the local people to be impacted by the project. The minister expressed optimism, noting that the local stakeholders conveyed their willingness [] The post Govt plans to revive Kynshi hydro project in original form appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Initial estimate of Rs 356.46 cr revised to Rs 507.7 cr by 2019: Mukul Sangma SHILLONG, July 3: The state government on Tuesday dismissed allegations of a scam in the 22.5 MW Ganol Small Hydropower Project, attributing the cost escalation to technical revisions while stating that all financial matters were properly vetted by competent authorities. [] The post Power min plays down Ganol cost escalation appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Hawking allowed from 12.30 pm 2 pm and from 7.30 pm 9 pm Unregistered vendors barred from doing business in Khyndai Lad SHILLONG, July 3: In a partial respite for licenced vendors in Police Bazar, the High Court of Meghalaya on Thursday ordered that they shall be allowed a limited number of days [] The post HC permits registered vendors to run business for three hours in PB appeared first on The Shillong Times .

NEW DELHI, July 3: The Supreme Court collegium has approved a proposal for the appointment of Justice Biswadeep Bhattacharjee, additional judge, as a permanent judge of the Meghalaya High Court after converting the existing additional judges post into the post of a permanent judge. (PTI) The post Permanent judge for Mlaya HC appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, July 3: The state government has decided to redevelop the Brightwell Bungalow Compound at Barik Point at a cost of over Rs 12 crore. The project is expected to be completed in 15 months. Last year, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma had conducted an inspection of the site, and announced that the government has [] The post Brightwell Bungalow to be redeveloped appeared first on The Shillong Times .