The Shillong Times

New Delhi, April 22: Four Indian boxers, Preeti Pawar, Priya, Arundhati Chaudhary, and Sachin, have been elevated to the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) Core group after their standout performances at the 2026 Asian Boxing Elite Championships. Meanwhile, three others have been added to the Development group. This decision was made during the 172nd Mission []

Nuh (Haryana), April 22: Akshay Sharma of Chandigarh and Gurugrams Dhruv Sheoran shared the 36-hole lead at nine-under 135 after round two of the Rs 1 crore DP World Players Championship at the Classic Golf & Country Club here on Wednesday. Thirty-five-year-old Akshay (70-65), a two-time DP World PGTI winner, produced the best round of []

Two years seems very long but Im working on it New Delhi, April 22: Novak Djokovic has set his sights firmly on extending his Olympic journey, revealing his ambition to compete at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics as he continues to chase milestones late into his illustrious career. The Serbian great, who secured the elusive []

Madrid, April 22: Venus Williams has her sights on the French Open. The 45-year-old former world No. 1 said Tuesday after losing her 10th straight singles match that she is considering playing at Roland Garros next month. Yeah, I mean, to get my feet dirty, this was a great start, she said in her post-match []

London, April 22: Chelseas season slumped deeper into crisis after a 3-0 defeat to Brighton on Tuesday left its hopes of Champions League qualification hanging by a thread. The result leaves Chelsea seventh in the Premier League and seven points adrift of fifth place Liverpool having played a game more. The top five qualify for []

LONDON, April 22: When the Chelsea team was announced as kick-off approached before Tuesdays game at Brighton, the news may not have been a surprise to some. Screenshots of a post on social media platform X had been doing the rounds for hours, stating midfielder Cole Palmer and striker Joao Pedro would both be missing []

London, April 22: Former Premier League champion Leicester will be playing in the third tier of English football next season. Leicester, which sealed the unlikeliest title win of the Premier League era in 2016 at odds of 5,000-1, needed a victory Tuesday to maintain hope of avoiding relegation but drew 2-2 with Hull. The midlands []

Madrid, April 22: Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior each scored as Real Madrid ended a four-game winless streak by defeating Alaves 2-1 on Tuesday to move closer to Spanish league leader Barcelona. The victory at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium left Madrid six points behind Barcelona, which hosts sixth-placed Celta Vigo on Wednesday. It was Madrids []

Milan, April 22: Inter Milans pursuit of a sweep of the Italian league and Cup titles is still alive. The Serie A leader came back from two goals down for a decisive 3-2 win over Como in the second leg of the Italian Cup semifinals on Tuesday. Hakan Calhanoglu scored twice and Petar Sucic had []

DUBAI, April 22: The United States has indefinitely extended its ceasefire with Iran, as announced by President Donald Trump, despite stalled efforts to restart peace talks. A second round of negotiations was expected to take place in Pakistan, but the plan was disrupted after the White House canceled Vice President JD Vances visit to Islamabad. []

New Delhi, April 22: The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) on Wednesday notified the much-awaited rules providing the procedural framework to operationalise the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, which will also facilitate the creation of an online gaming authority. Most online games if they are not real money games, which are []

New Delhi, April 22: India has permitted the blending of ethanol and other synthetic or man-made hydrocarbons in aviation turbine fuel (ATF), but has not set any immediate mandatory blending targets, according to a government notification. The move follows amendments to the Aviation Turbine Fuel (Regulation of Marketing) Order, 2001, under the Essential Commodities Act, []

Mumbai, April 22: Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled nearly 1 per cent on Wednesday, snapping a three-day gaining streak due to heavy selling in IT stocks and an uptick in crude oil prices. The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 756.84 points or 0.95 per cent to settle at 78,516.49. During the day, it slumped []

MUMBAI, April 22: Gold and silver prices showed positive momentum on Wednesday over an extension of the ceasefire between the US and Iran, with both precious metals rising up to 2 per cent. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold contracts for June 5 hit an intra-day high of Rs 1,53,699 per 10 grams, up []

BAGHMARA: South Garo Hills jolo mikka balwa tarakangtaianichi banga nokdangrang nengnikaniko chagrongtaiaha. Koborko onani gitade South Garo Hills ajani Siju Block-ni ningo gaakgipa dambonga songrang jean Eman Songmong, Eman-Warima, Prang Ading, Doku Awe aro Eman-Gatabil ia songrango Mongolbar walni somaio mikka waa baksa tarakbegipa balwa balanganichi nok chibonga kolgrikmangni gita nokjamrang nosto ongatako manaha aro []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 22: A three-month residential filmmaking internship for the states youth under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) programme was launched by the Commerce and Industries department. The initiative, which began on Wednesday, is being held in collaboration with the Prag Film and Television Institute (PFTI) in Guwahati. A total []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 22: The state government has approached the Centre seeking compensation for landowners affected by fencing along the India-Bangladesh border, arguing that financial redress should extend to land rendered inaccessible behind the wire. Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Home (Police) Prestone Tynsong on Wednesday stated that the concerns raised by border residents []

From Our Correspondent NONGPOH, April 22: The state government has initiated plans to construct a new Meghalaya House in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, to ease accommodation difficulties faced by people from the state, particularly those travelling for medical treatment, as the condition of the existing Meghalaya House has deteriorated beyond repair. General Administration Department Minister Sosthenes []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 22: Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui on Wednesday defended the newly notified pension scheme for employees of deficit grant-in-aid schools and colleges, asserting that the framework is legally sound and designed to resolve long-pending legacy issues. The Meghalaya Non-Government Schools and Colleges Employees Centralised Fund Scheme has been cleared by the []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 22: A new species of snake, Calamaria garoensis, has been discovered in the Garo Hills of Meghalaya, highlighting the regions rich biodiversity and ecological significance. The study was conducted by a collaborative team from several institutions, including Help Earth, Cotton University, Assam Don Bosco University, Mizoram University, the Zoological Survey []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 22: The state government has intensified security along the Indo-Bangladesh border, deploying additional forces and enhancing vigilance in vulnerable areas to prevent infiltration. Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Home (Police) Prestone Tynsong on Wednesday said the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued stringent instructions to border guarding forces and state []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 22: The North Eastern Council (NEC) has recorded a significant achievement in the financial year 2025-26, with a total expenditure of Rs 1,496.78 crore, reflecting accelerated development across the Northeast region. According to an official press release, the expenditure includes Rs 792.12 crore under SoNEC (Schemes of NEC) and Rs []

Kathmandu, April 22: Nepals Home Minister, Sudan Gurung, who was also one of the prominent faces of the Gen-Z movement in last September, announced his resignation from the post on Wednesday following a controversy over his financial dealings. In recent days, Gurung has been in the spotlight over his alleged business links with controversial businessman []

By Dr. Partha J Das Today is the Earth Day (ED), a day celebrated worldwide on April 22 to think, discuss and act for the wellness of our mother earth and the flora and fauna and environment including the humankind that the planet earth supports for human being to be able to exist and sustain. []

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | TILAK VARMA EQUALS JAYASURIYAS 45-BALL MI HUNDRED RECORD MATCH TODAY LUCKNOW SUPER GIANTS VS RAJASTHAN ROYALS AT 7:30 PM Hyderabad, April 21: Abhishek Sharma butchered a listless Delhi Capitals into submission with a brilliant 68-ball 135 not out as Sunrisers Hyderabad cantered to an easy 47-run victory in an IPL []

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | TILAK VARMA EQUALS JAYASURIYAS 45-BALL MI HUNDRED RECORD MATCH TODAY LUCKNOW SUPER GIANTS VS RAJASTHAN ROYALS AT 7:30 PM Lucknow, April 21: The form of the middle order, particularly that of skipper Riyan Parag, will be a key concern as Rajasthan Royals look to arrest a slide after back-to-back defeats []

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | TILAK VARMA EQUALS JAYASURIYAS 45-BALL MI HUNDRED RECORD MATCH TODAY LUCKNOW SUPER GIANTS VS RAJASTHAN ROYALS AT 7:30 PM Lucknow, April 21: Rajasthan Royals wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel has stressed the importance of consistency over momentary brilliance after producing a standout stumping in the IPL clash against Kolkata Knight Riders on []

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | TILAK VARMA EQUALS JAYASURIYAS 45-BALL MI HUNDRED RECORD MATCH TODAY LUCKNOW SUPER GIANTS VS RAJASTHAN ROYALS AT 7:30 PM New Delhi, April 21: Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth has come down heavily on Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag, questioning his form and overall impact in the ongoing IPL season. Parags []

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | TILAK VARMA EQUALS JAYASURIYAS 45-BALL MI HUNDRED RECORD MATCH TODAY LUCKNOW SUPER GIANTS VS RAJASTHAN ROYALS AT 7:30 PM Mumbai, April 21: The Mumbai Indians long-standing reputation for slow starts followed by strong comebacks in the Indian Premier League appears to be losing its edge, with the five-time champions enduring []

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | TILAK VARMA EQUALS JAYASURIYAS 45-BALL MI HUNDRED RECORD MATCH TODAY LUCKNOW SUPER GIANTS VS RAJASTHAN ROYALS AT 7:30 PM New Delhi, April 21: Chennai Super Kings batter Ayush Mhatre has been ruled out of the remainder of the ongoing IPL season due to a hamstring injury, dealing a major blow []

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | TILAK VARMA EQUALS JAYASURIYAS 45-BALL MI HUNDRED RECORD MATCH TODAY LUCKNOW SUPER GIANTS VS RAJASTHAN ROYALS AT 7:30 PM New Delhi, April 21: After Mumbai Indians (MI) snapped their four-match losing streak in emphatic fashion after thrashing the Gujarat Titans (GT) by a massive 99-run margin, former cricketer Mitchell McClenaghan []

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | TILAK VARMA EQUALS JAYASURIYAS 45-BALL MI HUNDRED RECORD MATCH TODAY LUCKNOW SUPER GIANTS VS RAJASTHAN ROYALS AT 7:30 PM New Delhi, April 21: Rajasthan Royals young fast bowler Ashok Sharma has emerged as one of the standout discoveries of the ongoing IPL season, drawing high praise for his raw pace []

London, April 21: West Ham drew at Crystal Palace 0-0, gaining an important point in its fight to avoid relegation and ensuring the demise of the Premier Leagues bottom club Wolverhampton Wanderers. Wolves cannot amass enough points in its last five games to avoid the drop and will return to the Championship for the first []

Johannesburg, April 21: Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana and senior all-rounder Deepti Sharma would like to bring out their respective A games with the Indian womens team trying to pulls all its stops to get back to winning ways against South Africa in the third T20 International here on Wednesday. The Proteas women lead the five-match series []

Cairo, April 21: Leading Indian shooter Shiva Narwal marked his return to the global stage after a long hiatus by clinching gold in the mens 10m air pistol event at the ISSF Junior World Cup (Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun) while Chirag Sharma added to the tally by securing bronze in the same event, here on Tuesday. In addition []

Madrid, April 21: Defending two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz has put his participation at the French Open in doubt because of a right wrist injury. Medical tests in the next few days will determine whether Alcaraz will be able to play in the Grand Slam tournament in a month, he said on Monday. Well see, said []

New Delhi, April 21: Left red-faced after the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) designated India as a country with an extremely high risk of doping, the national federation on Tuesday said it will work with the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) and the Sports Ministry to quickly come out of the category of worst doping offenders. India []

Rajgir, April 21: Haryana were crowned the mens champions at the 13th Senior National Rugby Sevens Championship after registering a hard-fought 17-12 victory over Maharashtra in the final here on Tuesday. Haryana held their nerve in key moments to edge past Maharashtra, reclaiming the national title after finishing runners-up last year. Earlier in the day, []

New Delhi, April 21: With an eye on the upcoming Asian Games and the long-term build-up to the 2028 Olympics, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Tuesday appointed three foreign coaches and a High Performance Director to bolster the national camps, marking a return to overseas expertise after a gap of several years. Georgias []

Junior & Youth National TT Cships: TN, WB in semifinals Dehradun, April 21: Top seeds Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, along with Assam and Maharashtra, booked their places in the semifinals of the boys team event at the UTT Inter-State Junior and Youth National Table Tennis Championships here on Tuesday. Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam []

WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD, April 21: US President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Iran if no agreement is reached before the end of a fragile two-week ceasefire set to expire on Wednesday, sharply escalating tensions as Pakistan continues efforts to mediate talks between Washington and Tehran. His remarks come amid growing uncertainty over whether the planned second []

CAIRO, April 21: After the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes, Irans leadership has not collapsed but is entering a fragile and uncertain phase, with upcoming negotiations posing a major challenge. His successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, has remained largely out of public view amid reports he was wounded, leaving questions about how effectively []

Mumbai, April 21: Stock markets advanced for the third consecutive day on Tuesday, with Sensex jumping by 753 points and broader Nifty closing above 24,550 following a drop in crude oil prices and hopes for progress on peace talks between Iran and the US. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 753.03 points or 0.96 per cent []

Mumbai, April 21: The rupee declined 32 paise to close at 93.48 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, weighed down by a steady American currency and volatile crude oil prices amid uncertainties over the progress of West Asia peace negotiations. Positive domestic equity markets failed to boost local currency, which also had some impact []

Bijoliko kimitna nangani somoirango pangnan uiataniko onchengronga ine akanga SHILLONG: Maiba kamrangna bijoliko kimitna nangani somoirango pangnan sorkari, uiatanirangko onchengronga ine Mongolbar salo, adokni Power Minister Metbah Lyngdoh akangatenba, daororo bijolini sianiara, mikka balwarang tarakani aselsa ongenga ineba talataniko onangaha. Power Minister-ni parakatani gitade, adokni badiaba biaprango maiba kamrangna bijoliko kimitna nangani somoirango, pangnan manderangna []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 21: Families in East Jaintia Hills, traditionally dependent on coal-mining, have seen their livelihoods crushed since the 2014 National Green Tribunal ban on rat-hole coal mining. Once bustling with mining activities, villages in the district now grapple with debt and despairas indirect jobs vanish alongside direct mining work. Sutnga-Saipung MLA []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 21: The Airports Authority of India has allotted the tender for the expansion of the Shillong Airport, Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar said on Tuesday. The contractor is expected to start the work shortly, he said while adding that officers of the Transport Department have been asked to communicate with []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 21: A day after a landslide claimed two lives inside a vehicle at Mawlieh along the Shillong-Dawki Road, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong, announced plans for further land acquisition to permanently resolve recurring landslides. Tynsong called the incident unfortunate and revealed he had directed the SDO (Civil), police, NHIDCL, and []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 21: The UDP has backed the state governments decision to exclude Lumpongdeng Island from the proposed Umiam Luxury Resort and Spa project. Cabinet Minister and UDP chief Metbah Lyngdoh said the government has taken a conscious decision by respecting the peoples voice.

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 21: The expansion of the Shillong-Dawki road is being paved with the lives of local residents, as the death toll rose to nine on Monday amid allegations that NHIDCL and its contractors are ignoring basic safety protocols in the treacherous Rngain-Mawlieh corridor. The latest tragedy occurred at approximately 5:30 pm []