The Shillong Times

Council initiates move for tribal-only electoral roll From Our Correspondent TURA, April 9: The Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) has launched a major administrative crackdown, terminating 29 backdoor appointees and initiating a formal process to strip non-tribals of voting rights in Council elections. Garo Hills United Alliance (GHUA) spokesperson and MDC Cherak W Momin []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 9: The High Court of Meghalaya on Thursday expressed dissatisfaction with an affidavit filed by NHAI Project Director Anand Singh Chauhan, who is facing a show-cause notice for allegedly misleading the court regarding repair work on the Jowai-Ratacherra road. Chauhan was present in court following the notice issued under the []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 9: The Federation of Piggery Farmers Meghalaya (FPFM) has urged the state government to declare African Swine Fever (ASF) a State Agricultural Emergency following an outbreak that has killed hundreds of pigs across the state. The Animal Husbandry and Veterinary department has confirmed the spread of the contagious disease in []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 9: After 17 years of delays, water has finally reached the treatment plant under Phase 3 of the Greater Shillong Water Supply Scheme (GSWSS). PHE Minister Marcuise Marak informed reporters on Thursday that while pumping is now complete, distribution work remains ongoing. Work is still pending at distribution sites as []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 9: The All Jaintia Muster Roll Workers and Labour Union on Thursday suspended its proposed sit-in protest at Motphran following talks with Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, but warned it would launch a statewide agitation if its demands are not met this month. Speaking after the meeting, union adviser Khroo []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 9: The Hynniewtrep Integrated Territorial Organization (HITO) has voiced strong opposition to the state governments decision to lease 66 acres of land near Umiam Lake to the Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) for a proposed Taj Resort and Spa. In a letter to Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Thursday, []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 9: A 32-year-old homeless man, identified as Bansuklang Kharsyntiew, was apprehended on Thursday while allegedly attempting to break into a vehicle parked near the Passport Office in Lachaumiere. According to police, Kharsyntiew was caught trying to enter a car (ML 05 Y 6773) and was immediately detained. While the vehicle []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 9: The Meghalaya chapter of the Forum For Awareness Of National Security (FANS) hosted a seminar on Cross-border security and internal stability in North East India: Challenges and Responses at the Meghalaya Human Rights Commission on Wednesday. The discussion featured key speakers including FANS National General Secretary (Org) Vikramaditya Singh, []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 9: With the ban on illegal coal mining by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) continuing to impact livelihoods in East Jaintia Hills, efforts to promote sustainable and alternative sources of income are gradually gaining ground in the region. Communities that were once heavily dependent on coal-related activities are increasingly turning []

From Our Correspondent MAWKYRWAT, April 9: In an unprecedented move, the Acting Syiem of Hima Langrin, Bryllyenhenry Syiemiong, was removed from his post on Thursday morning, just hours before he was scheduled to conduct the annual auction of the Himas resources. The auction for the 2026-27 termcovering markets, gates, and rivershad been previously approved and []

New Delhi, April 8: The Indian mens national football team will participate in the Unity Cup 2026, to be held in London from May 26 to 30. The four-nation friendly tournament will feature India, Nigeria, Jamaica and Zimbabwe, and will be played at The Valley, home of Charlton Athletic FC. India will face Jamaica in []

New Delhi, April 8: Ousted Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) chairman Aminul Islam Bulbul has written to the International Cricket Council (ICC) seeking intervention after he was removed by the countrys National Sports Council, but the plea is unlikely to find much traction within the world body. Former national cricket team captain Bulbuls appeal comes under []

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | RRS YASHASVI JAISWAL HOLDS ORANGE CAP WITH 170 RUNS Kolkata, April 8: The secret behind Mohammed Shami outfoxing Abhishek Sharma was a new delivery that the veteran India pacer developed just a few days ago while working with bowling coach Bharat Arun, revealed Lucknow Super Giants spin bowling coach Carl Crowe. []

Madrid, April 8: Harry Kane delivered for Bayern Munich on his return from injury, scoring a goal and helping set up another in his teams 2-1 win at Real Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals on Tuesday. Kylian Mbappe scored Madrids goal after the visitors had taken a two-goal lead at []

London, April 8: A second straight Champions League semifinal is in sight for Arsenal. Kai Havertz scored in stoppage time on Tuesday to seal a 1-0 win over Sporting Lisbon at Estadio Jose Alvalade to put Mikel Artetas team in control of the quarterfinal tie. The substitute fired past goalkeeper Rui Silva from close range []

ZURICH, April 8: FIFA on Tuesday opened disciplinary proceedings against the Spanish football federation because of anti-Muslim chants made by Spanish fans during a game against Egypt last week. The chants drew condemnation from Spain star Lamine Yamal, the Spanish government and the football federation itself. Spanish police had said they were investigating the behavior []

By Our Reporter Shillong, April 8: The Meghalaya Football Association today announced that the opening match of the 5th Meghalaya State League (MSL 5) will be held between Nongkseh SSCC and Khimusniang SC at the SSA Stadium at First Ground, Polo, here on April 15. The blockbuster opener in Group A will kick off under []

New Delhi, April 8: Young debutant Vaishnavi Adkar and Sahaja Yamalapalli notched up convincing wins as India bounced back in style, blanking New Zealand 3-0 in their second Asia/Oceania Group I tie of the Billie Jean King Cup here on Wednesday. Vaishnavi and Sahaja had endured contrasting defeats as India went down 1-2 to Thailand []

Young Tigresses stay in contention for knockout stage Pathum Thani (Thailand), April 8: The Indian U20 womens team kept alive their hopes of qualifying for the AFC U-20 Womens Asian Cup 2026 knockout stage, defeating Chinese Taipei 3-1 in their final Group C match here on Wednesday. India forward Sibani Devi Nongmeikapam (32, 87 p) []

A new Earthset image has been captured by the crew of Artemis II, 58 years since the iconic Earthrise photograph taken by the crew of Apollo 8. Over these past six decades, the climate has changed dramatically. Oh my God, look at that picture over there! Theres the Earth comin up. Wow, is that pretty. []

1979 batch alumni of the Jail Road Boys Higher Secondary School, Shillong, pose for a group photo during a grand reunion on the school premises on Monday. (ST)

From Our Correspondent MAWKYRWAT, April 8: The Hynniewtrep Integrated Territorial Organisation (HITO), South West Khasi Hills, has expressed concern over an ongoing conflict between two trucker groups regarding coke transportation from factories in the Nongjri area, under Ranikor Civil Sub-Division. The dispute involves the Meghalaya Commercial Truck Owners & Drivers Association (MCTODA) and the South []

From Our Correspondent NONGPOH, April 8: The Deputy Commissioner of Ri-Bhoi has prohibited the dumping of garbage and waste in rivers, streams, drainage systems, and along National Highways across the district. The directive follows observations that shops, commercial establishments, and residents have been indiscriminately disposing of plastic waste, debris, sewage, and animal waste into water []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 8: The Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), North East Zone, on Wednesday announced that the Employees State Insurance (ESI) Scheme will be implemented across all districts of Meghalaya starting April 1. Speaking at a press conference in Shillong, Insurance Commissioner (North East Zone) Pranay Sinha said the expansion aims to []

TURA, April 8: In a move aimed at improving public service delivery and administrative efficiency, the Garobadha Police Investigation Centre (PIC) has been upgraded to a Police Outpost (OP) under South West Garo Hills District. According to an official notification, the upgraded unit will now function as Garobadha Police Outpost under the jurisdiction of South []

CRISIS IN BANGLADESH CRICKET BOARD Dhaka, April 7: Days after Bangladesh Cricket Board reached out to BCCI requesting the revival of bilateral ties, former skipper and current president of BCB Aminul Islam Bulbul was on Tuesday removed by the countrys National Sports Council (NSC), which formed an ad-hoc committee to run the day-to-day affairs till []

Dubai, April 7: Facing a looming US deadline, Irans president said Tuesday that 14 million Iranians, including himself, have volunteered to sacrifice their lives in the war. President Masoud Pezeshkian made the comment on X just ahead of US President Donald Trumps deadline to bomb power stations and bridges in Iran if it doesnt loosen []

ISTANBUL, April 7: Three gunmen opened fire on police outside a building housing the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul on Tuesday, triggering a gunfight that left one attacker dead and two others wounded and captured, Turkish officials said. Two police officers were also injured in the clashone in the leg and the other in the earbut []

JERUSALEM, April 7: Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday reaffirmed that his country is targeting the Iranian regime with increased intensity, asserting that its strikes are not aimed at Iranian civilians. Speaking amid the looming US-imposed deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Netanyahu emphasized that the Israeli offensive is focused on []

Dhaka, April 7: Bangladeshs former speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury was on Tuesday arrested by the Dhaka Metropolitan Police, according to media reports. Chaudhury was arrested by the Dhaka Metropolitan Polices Detective Branch (DB) in connection with a case filed at Lalbagh police station over incidents of violence and vandalism during the mass uprising, Prothom Alo []

DHAKA, April 7: Bangladesh is conducting emergency measles-rubella vaccinations after an outbreak killed more than 100 children in less than a month. The campaign targets children aged 6 months to 5 years in 18 high-risk districts and will expand nationwide, supported by WHO, UNICEF, and Gavi. Over 900 cases have been confirmed among 7,500 suspected []

KYIV, April 7: Ukraine has proposed a pause in attacks on energy infrastructure with Russia over the upcoming Orthodox Easter holiday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced. The offer, conveyed through the United States, would see Ukraine halt strikes if Russia reciprocates, though Zelenskyy expressed doubt Moscow would accept, citing Russias financial gains from higher oil []

KATHMANDU, April 7: Nepal President Ram Chandra Paudel reshuffled the ranking of ministers in Prime Minister Balendra Shahs cabinet on Tuesday, following the PMs recommendation. Shah remains first, with Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle second. Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal rose to third, Energy Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha to fourth, while Home Minister Sudan Gurung dropped to []

TURA: Sombar salo, Easter-ni salko gisik raani bak dake jinma chiringrango pinic-ko chani somoio Garo Hills-ni damgittam dingtang dingtang biaprango asel obostarang ongenba sakgni chadamberang chio sripe siaha aro gipin gari asel onge bilongbee saknaa manaha. Indake skanggipa asel onganio, bilsi 14-san ongkuenggipa Yowin Salchado M. Sangma, Sombar saljatchini bako Sella Wario roengmiting somoio chio []

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | RRS RAVI BISHNOI HOLDS IPL 2026 PURPLE CAP WITH 7 WKTS New Delhi, April 7: The ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has so far belonged to a fearless new generation of cricketers who have made an immediate impact with bat, ball and in the field. In just the first 11 []

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | RRS RAVI BISHNOI HOLDS IPL 2026 PURPLE CAP WITH 7 WKTS New Delhi, April 7: Indian cricketer Devdutt Padikkal has admitted that returning to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 proved to be a turning point in his career, as it gave him clarity about the []

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | RRS RAVI BISHNOI HOLDS IPL 2026 PURPLE CAP WITH 7 WKTS New Delhi, April 7: Delhi Capitals have won their first two games without Mitchell Starc but bowling coach Munaf Patel wants his pace spearhead to link up with the squad at the earliest as there is no bigger bowler than []

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | RRS RAVI BISHNOI HOLDS IPL 2026 PURPLE CAP WITH 7 WKTS MATCH TODAY DELHI CAPITALS VS GUJARAT TITANS AT 7:30 PM UNSEASONAL RAIN IN DELHI COULD IMPACT THE CONTEST New Delhi, April 7: Delhi Capitals will be expecting runs from their KL Rahul-led top-order as they look to maintain their []

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | RRS RAVI BISHNOI HOLDS IPL 2026 PURPLE CAP WITH 7 WKTS Kolkata, April 7: Amid growing criticism over his batting approach, IPL side Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane on Tuesday asserted that he has always been an instinctive and attacking player, highlighting the hard work behind his evolution in the []

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | RRS RAVI BISHNOI HOLDS IPL 2026 PURPLE CAP WITH 7 WKTS Kolkata, April 7: Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly thinks that Kolkata Knight Riders should promote vice-captain Rinku Singh up the order to ease the teams batting woes in the ongoing IPL 2026. The three-time champion KKR are yet to win []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 7: Meghalaya observed World Health Day on Tuesday under the theme Together for Health: Stand with Science, focusing on equitable access, early screening, and strengthening last-mile service delivery. At a programme held in the city, East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner RM Kurbah emphasised the importance of annual health check-ups and []

Our Bureau SHILLONG/TURA, April 7: From a barbers modest home in Tura to the remote borders of Mahendraganj, this years MBoSE SSLC toppers have shattered the myth that academic excellence is a luxury of the Shillong elite, proving that grit and digital self-learning are the new equalisers in Meghalayas education landscape. The merit list reveals []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 7: The Hynniewtrep Youths Council (HYC), West Khasi Hills district unit, along with its Mawshynrut Circle and Shallang Area Unit, on Tuesday urged the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) to take action against non-tribals doing business at the Shallang market without valid trade licences. The delegation met KHADC Chief []

Jerusalem, April 7: Israels Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on Tuesday severely condemned the terrorist attack on the Israeli Consulate in Turkeys Istanbul while vowing that terror will not deter them. The statement came after a gunfight erupted between three attackers and police personnel deployed outside the building housing the closed Israeli Consulate in Turkeys []

Washington, April 7: The United States warned Iran it can exact much, much greater pain if it fails to change course, with Vice President J D Vance saying, the ball is in the Iranians court. Speaking at a joint press conference with the Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbn in Budapest, Vance signalled that the confrontation []

Paris, April 6: Monaco picked up where it had left off before the international break, beating southern rival Marseille 2-1 in the French league as U.S. striker Folarin Balogun scored a superb goal to strengthen host Monacos push for a Champions League spot. The Principality side won a seventh straight Ligue 1 game on Sunday []

Chennai, April 6: Unbeaten in their last three games, Chennaiyin FC will be eyeing full points against debutants Inter Kashi in what will be the first ever meeting between the two teams in the Indian Super League here on Tuesday. Chennaiyin head into the clash on the back of a hard-fought draw against unbeaten FC []

Milan, April 6: Lautaro Martinez is back from injury, and Inter Milan is back looking like the Serie A leader again. Lautaro scored twice in his first action since February and Inter routed visiting Roma 5-2 on Sunday to end a four-match winless streak across all competitions. Lautaro scored in the second and 52nd minutes []

By Our Reporter Shillong, April 6: Shillong Lajong FC will look to continue their impressive run when they take on Dempo SC in a crucial Indian Football League fixture at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda, Goa on Tuesday. The match, scheduled for 6:30 PM, marks Lajongs fourth consecutive away outing, yet the side has shown []

Liverpool, April 6: Football at its very best. That was Arne Slots memory of Liverpools richly entertaining meeting with Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League last season. OK, Liverpool ultimately went out, beaten at Anfield in a round-of-16 penalty shootout by the team that would go on to win the competition for the first time, []