The Shillong Times

SHILLONG: Dokgipa changna, Shillong songjinmani Wards Lake-o ongatenggipa Shillong Literary Festival-ko Bristibar salo, adokni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, abachengate onangaha aro ia Literary Festival-ko abachengatanio, dingtang dingtang sorkari official-rang, dingtang dingtang biaprangoni sea jotanio gisik nanggiparang, kitap serakgiparang, chatro chatrirang, skigiparang aro gipinrangba dongpae bak raangtokaha. Ia Shillong Literary Festival-ko abachengate onanganio adokni Chief []

TURA: Meghalaya adokni deficit skulrango skigiparang aro kam kagiparangni dingtang dingtang dabianirangko chusokate onna gisik nangjaenga ine sorkariko matnangenba, Garo Hills Deficit School Teachers & Employees Association (GHDSTEA), rebaenggipa November-ni 16 tariko, jinma jegale rejomaniko Tura-o ongatna tik kaangaha. Iani bidingo uiataniko onangengon, deficit skulrango skigiparang aro kam kagiparangni dingtang dingtang dabianirangko sorkari knachakna gisiko []

Hong Kong, Nov 12: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned Thursday affair raises national security concerns. The company named Colette Kress as interim CEO. She is the current executive vice president and chief financial officer. Huang faced growing calls to resign after his affair with an alleged Chinese spy. Late Wednesday, media reports said Huang had []

Kathmandu, Nov 12: At least 14 people were killed and six others injured on Thursday when a microbus they were travelling in plunged down a hilly road in Nepal while they were returning home for the Chhath festival, police said. The accident occurred around 5:45 am in Makwanpur district of Bagmati province, according to an []

Cairo, Nov 12 :An Israeli airstrike targeting the Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza killed six people and wounded at least a dozen more, Gazas Health Ministry said. The strike was carried out early Thursday, according to the Israeli military, which said it struck a senior Hamas terrorist and other militants, without providing evidence. The Gaza []

Lahore, Nov 12: Two sisters of Pakistans jailed former prime minister Imran Khan were released from prison on Thursday after the Punjab government withdrew their detention order, the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) leaders said. Finally, some good news. Two of former PM Imran Khans sisters Dr Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi were released []

Antalya, Nov 12: The first day of the COP31 Leaders Summit saw countries build political momentum on electrification, responding to the COP31 Presidencys calls to action on this key priority. More than 100 national leaders and the UN Secretary-General, Antnio Guterres, gathered in the coastal city of Antalya to send a clear message that they []

Tlaxcala De Xicohtencatl, Nov 12: Three years ago, Alberto Amaro was sitting at home when he heard two gunshots. His son, playing in the garden, ran inside in terror. When Amaro reached the front gate, he saw two armed men running down his street. Amaro, 38, a journalist in the central Mexican state of Tlaxcala, []

I didnt have a house till I got married: Shah Rukh Khan on his dream home A home is where ones story begins and can become an emotion, an identity and a source of pride, says Shah Rukh Khan, recalling how he did not have a home of his own until he got married and []

The 31st European Union Film Festival (EUFF) 2026 opened on Thursday at St. Edmunds College, bringing a diverse selection of European films to the city. Running from November 12 to 18 and organised in partnership with Asian Confluence, the festival aims to promote cinematic appreciation, cultural exchange and dialogue by showcasing films that reflect the []

New Delhi, Nov 12: The Technology Development Board (TDB) has signed an agreement with Bengaluru-based Astrome Technologies to provide financial support of Rs 64.05 crore for the development of an indigenous artificial intelligence-enabled electronic intelligence satellite constellation aimed at national security applications, an official statement said on Thursday. (IANS)

New Delhi, Nov 12: Declining for the third straight session, Gold futures fell Rs 1,207 to Rs 1.38 lakh per 10 grams on Thursday, as stronger-than-expected US inflation data reinforced expectations of further policy tightening by the Federal Reserve. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, yellow metal contracts for December delivery traded lower by Rs 1,207, []

SHILLONG, Nov 12: A Joint Action Committee (JAC) rally against the proposed Shillong Peak ropeway turned confrontational outside the Main Secretariat on Thursday, with protesters stopping at the main gate, attempting to breach barricades and refusing to disperse despite repeated appeals. The East Khasi Hills administration later said the JAC had violated the terms of []

SHILLONG, Nov 12: The Joint Action Committee (JAC) Against the Shillong Ropeway Project on Thursday rejected Cabinet Minister South Shillong MLA Sanbor Shullais proposal for an independent expert panel to examine the project, accusing him of misrepresenting the outcome of Wednesdays meeting and attempting to divide residents of Riat Laban Dorbar Pyllun. Shullai dismissed the []

SHILLONG, Nov 12: Two separate complaints have been lodged against members of the Joint Action Committee (JAC) opposing the Shillong Ropeway Project, one alleging intimidation and obstruction during a meeting and the other accusing them of defaming the son and son-in-law of South Shillong MLA Sanbor Shullai. The 19-South Shillong Advisory Committee has written to []

SHILLONG/JOWAI/TURA, Nov 12: The agitation by deficit school teachers intensified on Thursday, with the Khasi Jaintia Deficit School Teachers Association (KJDSTA) continuing its indefinite strike for the second day and the Garo Hills Deficit School Teachers and Employees Association (GHDSTEA) announcing a protest rally in Tura on November 16. KJDSTA members staged sit-in protests and []

Kiran Desai reflects on loneliness and identity; CM stresses need to preserve cultural roots SHILLONG, Nov 12: Internationally acclaimed authors, emerging literary voices and readers came together as the sixth edition of the Shillong Literary Festival opened at Wards Lake on Thursday, bringing global literary conversations to the heart of Meghalayas capital. Chief Minister Conrad []

Washington, Nov 12: US Congressman-elect Amish Shah has called for rolling back tariffs and taking tariff-setting authority away from the White House, saying Indian-American entrepreneurs were being hurt by the duties as he pledged to confront rising anti-Indian hate. Speaking to a group of Indian reporters on Wednesday (local time), Shah said lowering costs would []

Ri Bhoi, Meghalaya, Nov 12 : The School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Science & Technology Meghalaya (USTM), observed National Pharmacy Week 2026 today at the Central Auditorium on its campus. Organised by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), New Delhi, in collaboration with the Meghalaya Pharmacy Council, the programme was held under the theme []

New Delhi, Nov 11: Flamboyant all-rounder Hardik Pandya moved to Punjab Kings from Mumbai Indians at an increased fee of Rs 18 crore, while PBKS traded pacer Arshdeep Singh for him, completing the biggest and most high-profile exchange of players in the history of IPL. Pandyas existing fee was Rs 16.35 crore. Arshdeep, on the []

New Delhi, Nov 11: BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has rejected reports that the Board had a role in the appointment of Meghalaya Cricket Association official Rayonald Kharkamni as the convenor of North East zones womens selection committee, saying the decision was made by the state body despite a High Court suspension order against him. Kharkamni []

Mount Maunganui, Nov 11: New Zealand fast bowler Matt Henry is looking forward to putting his recent injury troubles behind him as he prepares for a busy home summer, headlined by the two-Test series against India beginning at Wellington on November 19. Henry suffered a concussion following a training-ground collision with teammate Devon Conway, forcing []

Wellington, Nov 11: New Zealand have retained the core of the squad that defeated England in their own backyard earlier this year for the upcoming two-Test series against India, with Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra and wicketkeeper Tom Blundells participation subject to fitness assessments ahead of the opening match. Captain Tom Latham will lead the 14-member []

New Delhi, Nov 11: BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has ruled out an immediate expansion of the IPL from 10 to 12 teams, insisting that the idea has not even been informally discussed within the Board. While there is a lot of interest around IPL in the global cricket market, Saikia said that there is no []

Melbourne, Nov 11: Under-fire Usman Khawaja has withdrawn from interviews promoting his autobiography after facing criticism, while the Australian Cricketers Association (ACA) has urged an end to the furore that has been reignited following his claims that the entire team was involved in the 2018 ball-tampering scandal. Khawajas book, Sabr, which released on Tuesday, has []

INDIAN WELLS, Nov 11: Linda Noskova secured her place in the semi-finals of the WTA Finals with a 6-3 6-3 victory over Coco Gauff on Tuesday, while Jessica Pegula knocked Marta Kostyuk out of the season-ending tournament with a straight-sets win. The Czech, who beat Kostyuk in her opening match, has won both encounters without []

RAWALPINDI, Nov 11: Dhananjaya de Silva and Kusal Mendis smashed centuries against Pakistans inexperienced bowling attack to take Sri Lanka to a formidable 404-4 at stumps on Day 3 of the first cricket test on Wednesday. De Silva struck an unbeaten 167 with 20 fours to raise his 14th test hundred, while Mendis celebrated his []

BUDAPEST, Nov 11: Indian Grandmaster R Vaishali registered impressive victories over Wesley So and Hans Niemann, while world No.1 Magnus Carlsen lived up to his top billing by winning the nine-round Blitz Swiss that opened the Total Chess World Championship Tour Pilot here. Arjun Erigaisi was the best-placed Indian, finishing in a five-way tie for []

Mumbai, Nov 11: Indian equity benchmarks closed in positive territory on Wednesday as lower energy prices and improved foreign investor sentiment lifted markets, while buying in banking, auto and PSU bank stocks supported the rally. The Sensex advanced 772.75 points, or 0.95 per cent, to close at 81,879.40, while the Nifty gained 210.40 points, or []

Shouting, pushing and accusations mark abrupt end to stakeholder discussion SHILLONG, Nov 11: Tensions surrounding the proposed Lum Shyllong Ropeway Project boiled over on Wednesday when South Shillong MLA and Cabinet Minister Sanbor Shullai walked out of a meeting at the State Convention Centre, triggering chaotic scenes of shouting, pushing and confrontation. Participants from the []

SHILLONG, Nov 11: The Joint Action Committee against the Shillong Ropeway Project and for the Protection of U Lum Shyllong Catchment Areas has escalated its campaign by calling a peace rally on Thursday, urging citizens across the Khasi and Jaintia Hills to participate in large numbers. The rally will assemble at 12 noon at the []

SHILLONG, Nov 11: With opposition to the Shillong Peak Ropeway project intensifying on the ground, the Tourism Department on Wednesday renewed its invitation to the Joint Action Committee for dialogue in any format the protesters prefer. In a formal statement, the department said it respected concerns raised by residents, particularly mothers and womens groups, over []

SHILLONG, Nov 11: The Meghalaya High Court on Tuesday directed the East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner and the Director General of Police to file fresh affidavits detailing the steps taken by the district administration and police in connection with the recent violence in Shillong during a rally. Hearing a PIL, the division bench comprising Chief []

SHILLONG, Nov 11: An unusually intense hailstorm accompanied by heavy downpour struck Shillong on Wednesday morning, covering roads, lanes and open spaces in several parts of the city with a thick layer of ice pellets and turning the hill station temporarily white bringing the mercury down by several degrees. Residents were caught by surprise as []

Rymbui appeals for end to classroom boycott SHILLONG, Nov 11: Teaching came to a halt in several deficit schools across the Khasi and Jaintia Hills on Tuesday as teachers and employees under the Khasi Jaintia Deficit School Teachers Association (KJDSTA) began an indefinite strike, accusing the government of failing to honour long-pending assurances. Classes were []

SHILLONG, Nov 11: The HNYF East Khasi Hills on Wednesday reluctantly agreed to allow the sixth Shillong Literary Festival at Wards Lake but has issued a stern warning to the government against holding any future festivals or government-sponsored events at the citys iconic green space. The three-day festival is scheduled to begin on Thursday following []

NONGPOH, Nov 11: Three people have been convicted and sentenced to 20 years rigorous imprisonment each in two separate cases registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, following investigations by the Ri-Bhoi police and trial proceedings before the Special POCSO Court in the district. According to a press release issued by []

Shillong, Nov 11: The Khasi Jaintia Deficit School Teachers Association (KJDSTA) on Wednesday began an indefinite strike, rejecting the Meghalaya Education Departments latest communication as a refurbished version of an earlier letter that failed to address its key demands. The KJDSTA president Boswell Pala said the association had received the departments letter on WhatsApp on []

SHILLONG, Nov 10: The Joint Action Committee (JAC) against the Shillong Ropeway Project and for the Protection of U Lum Shyllong Catchment Areas has remained firm in its opposition, vowing to continue its agitation until the government scraps the project. The JAC, however, has agreed to attend a meeting convened by South Shillong MLA Sanbor []

London, Nov 10: The Pitt Rivers Museum at the University of Oxford has handed over the remains of 39 Naga ancestors for their journey back home to India. A 30-strong delegation from Nagaland received the remains at a handover ceremony in Oxford on Monday. The ancestors, most of which are skulls, will be given what []

Washington, Nov 10: Two Mexican boat pilots were sentenced to 70 months in prison each over a maritime smuggling voyage that killed four people, including two Indian children, when an overloaded vessel capsized off California in May 2025. Jesus Ivan Rodriguez Leyva, 28, and Julio Cesar Zuniga Luna, 32, were sentenced in federal court for []

Quetta, Nov 10: Pakistani forces came under a series of drone and improvised explosive device (IED) attacks across Balochistans Mastung and Kalat districts, resulting in multiple casualties and significant material losses, according to local media reports citing sources. Reports suggest that at least two drones struck the main military camp in the Khadkocha area of []

Washington, Nov 10: Five US lawmakers and Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson have condemned the disruption of a Diwali celebration by protesters carrying anti-Hindu and anti-Indian signs. The incident occurred on Saturday at the Seattle Centre Armoury during Diwali: Lights of India, a free public festival featuring Indian music, dance and cultural activities. The Coalition of []

Dhaka, Nov 10: Two garment workers were injured in clashes with police in Bangladesh on Tuesday as protests demanding higher minimum wages resumed after a break of several days, prompting authorities to deploy additional security forces. The protests resumed after a few days of suspension, including during government holidays, with workers at various factories in []

Washington, Nov 10: The White House was briefly placed on lockdown after two separate security incidents occurred near Lafayette Park, just north of the presidential residence. In one incident, a car drove onto the sidewalk and struck an informational sign, while in the other, an individual jumped a barricade near the parks northwest corner on []

Her rise to power a mysterious coincidence: Kangana Actor and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Kangana Ranaut has launched a sharp attack on senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, questioning her rise to political prominence and describing the sequence of events surrounding the Gandhi family as a series of way too many coincidences. In a strongly []

TURA, Nov 10: Garo Hills is preparing for its largest-ever Wangala Festival, coinciding with the golden jubilee of the communitys biggest post-harvest celebration and an attempt at a Guinness World Record. The four-day event begins on November 11 at Wangala Adam near Chibagre village in West Garo Hills. Troupes from across the Northeast and beyond []

SHILLONG, Nov 10: Chief Minister and NPP National President Conrad K. Sangma on Tuesday defended the decision to restrict voting and candidature in the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) elections to Scheduled Tribe members, describing it as a genuine demand rooted in the councils constitutional mandate to protect indigenous rights and interests. Sangma said []