SHILLONG, July 11: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday highlighted the significant increase in central financial support to Meghalaya over the past decade, particularly in tax devolution. Speaking to the media here, Sitharaman stated that between 2014 and 2024, Meghalaya received Rs 48,883 crore in tax devolution a remarkable 572% increase from the [] The post Mlayas tax share surges 572% to Rs 48,883 cr in 10 years: FM appeared first on The Shillong Times .

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SHILLONG, July 11: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was all praise for the traditional wisdom of the Khasi people, stating that their five guiding principles offer invaluable insights for modern development, especially in the context of global conversations on sustainability. These principles, which include Ka Tip Briew Tip Blei, Kamai ia ka Hok, Ka Tip [] The post FM eulogises traditional Khasi wisdom appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, July 11: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday virtually laid the foundation for several key projects worth Rs 1,400 crore from the Lariti auditorium in Mawkasiang, New Shillong Township. The projects are aimed at accelerating infrastructure, economic growth and social welfare in Meghalaya. They include the redevelopment of Umiam Lake into a world-class [] The post Sitharaman lays base for projects worth Rs 1,400 cr appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, July 11: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said 92 border villages in Meghalaya have been identified for inclusion under Phase II of the Vibrant Villages Programme, reaffirming the Centres commitment to creating safe, secured and vibrant land borders. Addressing a press conference, she explained that the first phase of the programme focused [] The post FM: 92 border villages in state to get strategic makeover appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Court permits symbolic sprinkling of water on the stone; bars puja, use of incense sticks, flowers SHILLONG, July 11: In a major relief for Hindu faithful, the High Court of Meghalaya has directed Yatra, a religious group (also the organiser), to only permit a symbolic sprinkling and not pouring of water on the stone at [] The post HC permits conditional pilgrimage to Mawjymbuin appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Astrologer Sushil Guru told a YouTube channel that ritualistic cannibalism is practised in Meghalaya SHILLONG, July 11: A self-styled astrologers wild and unverified claim that a village in Meghalaya still practices human sacrifice and ritualistic cannibalism has triggered sharp public outrage and calls for immediate legal action. In a podcast uploaded on June 13 to [] The post Outrage over claim of human sacrifice in Mlaya village appeared first on The Shillong Times .

NEW DELHI, July 11: Byrnihat continues to lead the charts as the most polluted city in India in the first half of 2025 while Delhi stood a distant second, according to a new analysis. According to the analysis by independent research organisation Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), Byrnihat recorded an average [] The post Byrnihat bags title of most polluted city in India yet again appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, July 11: Despite an initial faculty shortfall of about 35%, the proposed Shillong Medical College is moving toward operational readiness, with the gap now narrowed to just 7%. Health Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh revealed that following the recent visit and assessment by the National Medical Commission (NMC), significant progress has been made in addressing staffing [] The post SMC gears up for ops despite faculty shortage appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, July 11: The Court of Judicial Magistrate First Class, DKK Mihsill has granted bail to two of the alleged co-accused in the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case. Assistant Public Prosecutor Tushar Chanda said Lokendra Singh Tomar, the owner of the flat where Sonam Raghuvanshi had stayed after escaping from Meghalaya, and Balbir Ahirwar, the security [] The post Honeymoon murder: Two co-accused secure bail appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Damas: Jatni dakbewalo chaa ringanina simsakani bidingo mejal Damas-o 2025 June 12 tariko District Nutrition Leadership Programme (DNLP)-ko abachengatan baksa manderangni anseng-baljokanina community-ni gita ongatanio dalbegipa chusokaniko North Garo Hills-ni manderang manani chin gita ongenga aro Red Food Day-ko maniaha. Damas North Garo Hills Community Hall-o Red Food Day-ko maniaha ian 2025 bilsini July 10 [] The post Damas-o District Nutrition Leadership Programme-ni bak onge Red Food Day-ko

SHILLONG, July 11: The Meghalaya BJP has taken up the issue of persistent faculty shortages at the North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda & Homoeopathy (NEIAH), which has triggered widespread student grievances. Led by state BJP president Rikman G Momin, cabinet minister AL Hek, and state BJP chief spokesperson Mariahom Kharkrang, the BJP delegation called on [] The post BJP takes up faculty shortage issue at NEIAH, seeks solution appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, July 11: Bijoy A Sangma has been appointed Chairperson of the Commission on Human Rights, Peacebuilding and Reconciliation under the Baptist World Alliance (BWA), becoming the first Indian to be elected to the position. The announcement was made during the 23rd Baptist World Congress held in Brisbane, Australia, on Thursday. His five-year term will [] The post Meghalayas Bijoy Sangma becomes first Indian to head BWA committee appeared first on The Shillong Times .

KYIV, July 11: Kyiv, Ukraines capital, contrasts sharply between day and night. During the day, the city is lively, with crowded metros, children playing, and people enjoying life despite the war. By night, it transforms into a battleground as Russia launches relentless drone and missile attacks, driving residents underground into bomb shelters. The number of [] The post Kyiv buzzes by day, battleground by night appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Islamabad, July 11: Torrential monsoon rains and flash floods have claimed at least 98 lives and left 185 others injured across Pakistan since June 26, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said on Friday. The NDMA said that eight people were killed and 27 others injured in rain-related accidents in the past 24 hours. Punjab [] The post Pakistan: 98 killed, 185 injured as monsoon rains wreak havoc appeared first on The Shillong Times .

London, July 10: Novak Djokovics search for his personal Holy Grail a 25th Grand Slam title and an eighth title here goes on. But only just. He emerged victorious from a bruising three-hour, 11-minute battle with Flavio Cobolli 6-7(6), 6-2, 7-5, 6-4. He survived a painful tumble at the end of the fourth [] The post Djokovic one step closer to title appeared first on The Shillong Times .

East Rutherford, July 10: Wearing their blue, red and white jerseys, Paris Saint-Germain supporters were surrounded by white shirts. Real Madrid fans were 95% of the crowd at MetLife Stadium for Wednesdays Club World Cup semifinal, the shirts of Los Blancos radiant in the harsh summer sun. Yet, it was PSG fans in a couple [] The post After routing Real Madrid, PSG eye Chelsea and historic quadruple appeared first on The Shillong Times .

London, July 9: Returning to the circuit after the birth of her child, Belinda Bencic continued with her dream run as she stormed into the womens singles semifinals at Wimbledon 2025, getting past youngster Mirra Andreeva in straight sets at the All-England Club here on Wednesday. Bencics comeback from maternity leave resulted in another massive [] The post Belinda Bencic storms into semis appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Mumbai, July 10: The Asia Cup cricket tournament plunged into further doubt and chaos after India and Sri Lanka refused to attend a meeting of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) in Dhaka on July 24 over political unrest in the host country, according to a news report. India are scheduled to host the Asia Cup [] The post Asia Cup in doubt after India, Lanka refuse to attend ACC meeting appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, July 10: The Meghalaya Swimming Association is set to organise selection trials for the upcoming 41st Sub Junior National Championship 2025 and the 51st Junior National Championship 2025. The trials will be held at the Crinoline Swimming Pool in Shillong on July 17, 2025, starting from 10:00 AM. The trials will cater to participants [] The post Mlaya Swimming Association to host selection trials appeared first on The Shillong Times .

JOWAI, July 10: Olivia Dkhar, a rising arm wrestling talent from Khahnar village in East Jaintia Hills District, has brought honour to Meghalaya by clinching medals at the prestigious National Arm Wrestling and Para Arm Wrestling Championship 2025, held in Kerala and organised by the Kerala Arm Wrestling Association. On her return to the state [] The post Olivia Dkhar shines at natl arm wrestling cship appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchans Gujarati debut drama, Fakt Mahilao Maate, has been dubbed into Hindi as Unfiltered Naari. Directed by Jay Bodas, the film follows the story of Chintan Parikh, a young man overwhelmed by the females in his life. Chintan gains a superpower to understand women like no one else. Big B stars as [] The post Amitabh Bachchans Unfiltered Naari makes its Hindi debut appeared first on The Shillong Times .

David Corenswet, the creator of the new Superman, has revealed that the film is a larger story than any other Superman movie. The film follows Superman as he grapples with the challenges of doing good and seeking justice in a complex world where many, including Lex Luthor, question his intentions. The film also offers an [] The post Superman spreads hope amid cynicism appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, July 10: The Indian mens football team has slipped to its lowest FIFA ranking in nine years, falling six spots to 133rd in the latest update released on Thursday. The drop comes after back-to-back defeats in June a 0-2 loss to Thailand in a friendly on June 4, followed by a 0-1 [] The post India mens football team drops to lowest FIFA ranking in 9 years appeared first on The Shillong Times .

GENEVA, July 10: Two-time Olympic champion runner Caster Semenya won a partial victory at the European Court of Human Rights on Thursday in her seven-year legal fight against track and fields sex eligibility rules. The courts 17-judge highest chamber said in a 15-2 vote that Semenya had some of her rights to a fair hearing [] The post Olympic champ Semenya did not get a fair hearing in sex eligibility case, court rules appeared first on The Shillong Times .

RESUBELPARA: Sericulture & Livelihood Improvement in Meghalaya ine pangchakaniko donenba, Skill Development-ni bidingo dingtangmancha workshop-ko, North Garo Hills ajani Resubelpara-o donggipa DSO Conference Hall-o ongatangaha. Ia workshop-ko NEHU Tura Campus-ni ningo donggipa Incubation Centre (MSME Incubator), North Garo Hills ajani Textiles department aro Chattisgarh adokni Raipur-o donggipa ICAR National Institute of Biotic Stress Management (ICAR-NIBSM) [] The post NGH-o Skill Development-n

TURA: WestGaroHillsajani akawe jolrang, jedakeRajabala,Pulbari,Tikrikilla aroHallidayganj jolrangnaWomenPoliceStation aroWomenHelpDesks-ko kulichina gita AllMeghalayaMinoritiesStudentUnion (AMMSU), Meghalaya adokniDirectorGeneral ofPolice (DGP)-ko molmolataha. DGP-na sedoatgipa chittio AMMSU-ni janapatani gitade, akawe jolrango Womens police station dongkujani asel mechikrangni nangchongmotgipa kamrangko kaanio aro mechikrangna naljokanirangko onanio nengnikanirangko chagrongna nangenga. TuraWom

WILLIAMNAGAR: Mechikrangna janggi tangani cholrangko onna manna gita Bristibar salo, East Garo Hills ajani District Sankalp Hub for Empowerment of Women, District Social Welfare Office baksa nangrime, achar tariani bidingo training program-ko Williamnagar-ni DRDA Hall No. II-o ongatangaha. Ia training program-ara, songalo mechikrangna bilko onna, lekka porako onna aro janggi tangani cholko onna gita mamong [] The post Wnagar-o achar tarianiko skie ona appeared first on The Shillong Times .

DADENGGRE: Special Summary Revision (SSR) 2026-ni bidingo Booth Level Officer (BLO) aro Supervisor-rangna, dingtangmancha training program-ko Bristibar salo, Dadenggre Civil Sub-Division-o ongatangaha. Ia training program-ko India-ni Election Commission, Sub-Division-tangtangni officer-rang baksa nangrime ongataha. Ia training program-ko ongatanio, summary revision-ko dakanio BLO-rang, name kana manna gita Legal Provision, E-R Processes, Roll Plays aro BLO App-ni bidingo [] The post Dadenggre-o

SHILLONG: Adita salrangna skang, Sohra police station-o chadambe saksako doka sata dakan baksana kragija dake sasti one roa ine matnangani jaman ia police station-ni sub-inspector (SI) baksana Unarmed Branch (UB) constable sakbrini kamko dontongataha. Ia aselni bidingo departmental inquiry-ko dake, Budbar salo report-ko manani jaman, ia sakbonga police-rangko kam dontongataha. Ia police sakbongani kosako criminal [] The post Chadambe saksako sasti one roanina SI aro constable sakbriko suspend ka

LONDON, July 10: A UK intelligence committee has warned that Iran has significantly escalated its physical threat to people on British soil since 2022, particularly targeting Iranian dissidents and Jewish and Israeli interests. The Intelligence and Security Committee stated that the level of threat posed by Iran now matches that of Russia, with at least [] The post UK warned of persistent, unpredictable threat from Iran appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Peshawar, July 10: Maulana Khan Zeb, a prominent leader of the Awami National Party (ANP), was shot and killed, on Thursday, by unknown gunmen in Bajaur district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, northwest Pakistan. The attack occurred while Khan Zeb was campaigning for a peace parade set for July 13 in Shindai Mor. The gunmen, riding motorcycles, opened [] The post Awami National Party leader killed in Pak appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Deir Al-Balah, July 10: The Israeli-Iranian conflict has continued to escalate, with strikes resulting in the deaths of at least 34 Palestinians, including 10 people waiting for care outside a medical clinic. The Israeli military has also announced that a soldier was killed in Gaza. The conflict continues as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with [] The post 34 Palestinians, one soldier killed in Gaza as truce hopes fade appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Weighbridge anomalies in Mlaya By Our Reporter SHILLONG, July 10: The High Court of Meghalaya has directed Tennydard M Marak, who claimed illegalities at 28 weighbridges in the state, to file another affidavit containing more details with sufficient evidence to show the error or falsity in the report of the government. The court gave the [] The post HC directs complainant to submit proof of illegalities appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Govt scraps personal interviews for Group D posts By Our Reporter SHILLONG, July 10: The Meghalaya Cabinet on Thursday approved three key Rules, aimed at enhancing efficiency, accountability and reformative capacity of the states criminal justice system. At the same time, the Cabinet also discontinued personal interviews for all Group D posts in the state. [] The post Rules for criminal justice reforms gets Cabinet nod appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, July 10: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday inaugurated Shillongs first modern shopping mall at Polo. A host of dignitaries, including Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar, Health Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh, Chief Secretary DP Wahlang, Commissioner and Secretary, Vijay Kumar D, and Urban Affairs Director PK [] The post FM inaugurates citys first modern shopping mall appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, July 10: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman began her four-day official visit to Meghalaya on Thursday with a series of engagements in Shillong, focusing on youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, and urban infrastructure development. Accompanied by Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma and others, Sitharaman chaired an interactive session of the North East Roundtable [] The post Use internship scheme to gain skills, exposure: Sitharaman to states youth appeared first on T

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, July 10: North Shillong MLA Adelbert Nongrum was not invited to the inauguration of the citys first modern shopping mall at Polo, sparking questions about the governments intent. This omission has led to speculation that the state government may have deliberately sidelined him, as he had attended the inauguration of the [] The post North Shillong MLA not invited to inauguration appeared first on The Shillong Times .

GENDER-BASED CRIMES By Our Reporter SHILLONG, July 10: Law Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh on Thursday said the government is reviewing potential legal reforms, including amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code and expanding the womens police stations, to shield women and children in the state from violent crimes. She, however, called for society-wide reforms, as the solution [] The post Ampareen pushes for legal, societal reforms appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, July 10: A Special POCSO Court in East Khasi Hills on Thursday convicted three individualsRaj Roy, Ashit Chanda, and Prasenjit Dasfor multiple offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The judgment, delivered by Special Judge (POCSO) MK Lyngdoh sentenced each of [] The post Court convicts 3 in 12-yr-old POCSO case appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, July 10: The Meghalaya government is planning a development project worth Rs 39-49 crore along the Wah Umkhrah riverfront to transform it into a key tourist destination. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma announced on Thursday that work for development of the riverfront has already been sanctioned and construction is currently under [] The post Wah Umkhrah riverfront to become tourist destination: CM appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, July 10: The Centre has sanctioned Rs 30.40 crore for Meghalaya as central share of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to support the state in battling the brunt of this years intense southwest monsoon. The allocation comes as part of a larger Rs 1,066.80 crore relief package extended to six [] The post Meghalaya gets Rs 30.40 crore from Centre for disaster relief appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, July 10: The detailed project report for the proposed vehicular overpass from Rilbong to Barik Point is likely to be completed by next month. An official said on Thursday that the concerned authorities are currently working on the DPR. Once the proposed design is presented and approved, the government would go [] The post DPR for Barik overpass by August-end appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Islamabad, July 10: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Imran Khans former wife Jemima Goldsmith on Thursday slammed the Pakistani government over threats to arrest their children, if they attempt to visit their father in prison. My children are not allowed to speak on the phone to their father Imran Khan. He has been in solitary confinement [] The post Pakistan: Ex-wife Jemima expresses concerns over threats to Imran Khans sons appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Guwahati, July 10: With the objective to prevent transmission and occurrence of fatal zoonotic diseases like Rabies, the District Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Sivasagar in collaboration with the Sivasagar District Administration, Sivasagar Municipal Board and various other stakeholders, has launched a Free Anti-Rabies Vaccination Drive beginning from July 9 onwards. The initiative aims to safeguard [] The post Anti-rabies vaccination drive kicks off in Sivasagar town of Assam appeared first

London, July 10: Jasprit Bumrah and Jofra Archer will be seen in action at Lords, as England won the toss and elected to bat first against India in the third Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test on Thursday. The five-match series is tantalisingly locked at 1-1, after Englands thrilling five-wicket win at Headingley was followed by Indias emphatic [] The post 3rd Test: Bumrah replaces Prasidh as England elect to bat first against India appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Sitharaman to inaugurate Shillongs first modern shopping mall in Polo SHILLONG, July 9: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who will arrive here on a four-day visit, will inaugurate Shillongs first modern shopping mall at Polo at 3 pm on Thursday. The Polo Shopping Complex was built under the Shillong Smart City Project. Constructed by Badri [] The post FM to pay 4-day visit to state from today appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, July 9: National Peoples Party (NPP) national president and Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday held a comprehensive review of ongoing development schemes in the constituencies represented by party legislators. The exercise is seen as part of a broader mid-term performance assessment of the governments delivery on the ground. The Chief Minister instructed [] The post Conrad reviews devp work in constituencies held by NPP legislators appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, July 9: Five police personnel from Sohra police station, including one Sub-Inspector and four Unarmed Branch (UB) constables, have been placed under suspension following allegations of custodial torture of a youth accused of public obscenity and assault. The action was taken based on a departmental inquiry report submitted on Wednesday. A criminal case has [] The post 5 cops suspended for alleged custodial torture of youth appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, July 9: The Meghalaya State Commission for Women (MSCW) on Wednesday expressed deep concerns over the rising incidents of violence against women and children in the state. MSCW chairperson Iamonlang Syiem said it is a disturbing pattern reflecting growing disregard for human life, and the lack of safety in both public and private spaces [] The post Rising cases of crimes against women, children concerns MSCW appeared first on The Shillong Times .