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Sara Ali Khan, Wamiqa Gabbi, Rakul Preet Singh join Ayushmann Khurrana in chaotic comedy Ayushmann Khurrana has unveiled the first-look poster of his upcoming film Pati Patni Aur Woh Do, introducing a chaotic and comedic world featuring Sara Ali Khan, Wamiqa Gabbi and Rakul Preet Singh alongside him. The film is slated for a theatrical [] The post Firt-look poster of Pati Patni Aur Woh Do out appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Displaced people display portraits of late Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, as they return to their villages on the second day of a ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel in Qasmiyeh, near Tyre city, southern Lebanon, on Saturday. (PTI) The post Displaced people display portraits of late Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Dubai, April 18: Iran on saturday said that it is reviewing new proposals put forward by the US. Irans Supreme National Security Council said in a statement that Pakistans army chief Asim Munir, serving as an intermediary, presented the proposals to Iran when he recently visited Tehran, and they were still under review. It was [] The post Iran reviews new proposals put forward by US appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Cairo, April 18: The standoff over the Strait of Hormuz quickly escalated again Saturday as Iran reversed its reopening of the crucial waterway and fired on ships attempting to pass, in retaliation after the United States pressed ahead with its blockade choking off Iranian ports. Confusion over the strait, through which roughly one-fifth of the [] The post Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade appeared first on The Shillong Times .

The Iran war reminds us small strategic moves can mushroom into expanding military commitments. The United States decided to blockade Iranian ports by controlling access to and from the vital Strait of Hormuz, as a response to Irans asserting control over it which it had long threatened to do if attacked. In its list [] The post Gallipolis four lessons for Strait of Hormuz crisis appeared first on The Shillong Times .

The fire at a major oil refinery in the Victorian city of Geelong has now reportedly been extinguished. But with thick smoke from the blaze lingering in the air on Thursday, many residents in Geelong and surrounding areas will understandably be worried. What is released into the air when a refinery burns? And is the [] The post When oil refineries burn, heres what happens to your lungs, heart appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Kyiv, April 18: A civilian was killed and dozens more wounded in overnight Russian attacks across Ukraine, local officials said Saturday. One person was killed in a strike on Mykolaivka in Ukraines eastern Donetsk region, local leader Vadym Filashkin said in a post on social media. Other officials reported at least 26 people had been [] The post Russian attacks on Ukraine kill 1, wound dozens; Ukraine hits Russian industrial areas appeared first on The Shillong Times .

NEW DELHI, April 18: The government on Saturday said that more than 17.25 lakh 5-kg FTL cylinders have been sold since March 23, adding that since April 3, PSU oil marketing companies (OMCs) have organised more than 6,450 awareness camps for 5-kg FTL cylinders, wherein more than 90,000 such cylinders were sold. These 5-kg FTL [] The post Over 17.25 lakh 5kg LPG cylinders sold since March 23: Govt appeared first on The Shillong Times .

NASHIK, April 18: A female employee of the TCS unit in Nashik, accused in a case related to alleged religious conversion and sexual harassment of some women colleagues at the office, on Saturday, moved an anticipatory bail application, citing her two-month-old pregnancy. The accused, identified as Nida Khan, stated that the charges invoked against her [] The post Nashik TCS: Employee cites pregnancy to seek pre-arrest bail; custody of 2 male accused extended appeared first on The Shillong Times

BAREILLY, April 18: A 50-year-old man was shot dead in broad daylight in a suspected case of old enmity in a village here on Saturday morning. The deceased, identified as Kallu alias Kalyan, had gone to the fields when assailants, who were allegedly lying in wait, fired at him indiscriminately, killing him on the spot. [] The post Man shot dead in broad daylight over past dispute appeared first on The Shillong Times .

NEW DELHI, April 18: Undeterred by the rejection of their earlier notices, opposition parties are planning a fresh move to seek the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, sources said on Saturday. According to highly placed sources, leaders from several opposition parties are in talks, and at least five senior MPs from different parties [] The post Opp plans to move fresh notice seeking removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Samrat Choudhary govt in Bihar to face trust vote on April 24th PATNA, April 18: Newly sworn-in Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary-led NDA government in Bihar will seek a vote of confidence in the Assembly on April 24, an official notification said on Saturday.It will be a one-day session ahead of the monsoon session of the [] The post National Nuggets appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Elon Musks space exploration company SpaceX has filed confidential papers ahead of a planned public company listing on the US NASDAQ stock exchange. The initial public offering (IPO) for the company controlled by the worlds richest man is targeting a total valuation of USD 2 trillion. Musk plans to list only a small fraction of [] The post Musks SpaceX shapes up as biggest IPO on record, also bending rules to do so appeared first on The Shillong Times .

An analysis of blood samples has found that children who were exclusively breastfed for at least the first three months carry epigenetic markers- chemical changes in the DNA compared to those not breastfed. Epigenetics lies at the interface of genes and environment, an interaction between which produces an observable behaviour. Researchers, led by those [] The post Children exclusively breastfed show distinct DNA changes appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, April 18: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday chaired the fourth meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM), reviewing the situation in West Asia and assessing Indias preparedness amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainties. Describing the situation in West Asia as uncertain and volatile, the minister emphasised the need for India to remain prepared [] The post Rajnath-led IGoM reviews developments in West Asia, calls situation uncertain, volatile appeared first on The Shill

Women stage a protest against Congress over the rejection of the Womens Reservation Bill, at Tembhi Naka, in Thane, Maharashtra, on Saturday. (PTI) The post Women stage a protest against Congress over the rejection of the Womens Reservation Bill appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Govt accused of maintaining adamant silence that has pushed the demonstrators to the brink By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 18: Issuing a macabre ultimatum to the state government, the Green-Tech Foundation (GTF) on Saturday warned that the 10-day-old stand-off over the privatisation of Lumpongdeng Island would end in two dead bodies unless the 60-year lease [] The post Stand-off will end in two dead bodies, warns GTF appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 18: Despite the high-octane optics of the first phase of the border settlement, the MDA governments regional committees have fallen into a state of inertia, prompting the Hill State Peoples Democratic Party (HSPDP) to demand an immediate resumption of stalled talks with the new Assam administration. HSPDP president KP Pangniang [] The post HSPDP tells govt to resume stalled border talks appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, April 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday warned the Congress and its allies that the women of India will severely punish them for the sin of foeticide after they killed a bill on womens reservation in Parliament and state assemblies. In an address to the nation, Modi apologised to the women, and [] The post PM calls women reservation bill defeat act of political foeticide appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, April 18: India on Saturday summoned Iranian envoy Mohammad Fathali and conveyed its strong protest after two Indian-flagged vessels had to reverse course in the Strait of Hormuz following an incident of firing by Irans Revolutionary Guards. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri conveyed to the envoy Indias deep concern at the shooting incident involving [] The post India summons Iran envoy over incident of firing at ships in Hormuz appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 18: After years of missed deadlines and commuter gridlock, the four-lane Rilbong-Upper Shillong arterial stretch is finally nearing completion, yet the promise of a seamless drive is already being compromised by a rapid influx of illegal roadside vendors. Construction crews are currently applying final touches to this critical segment of [] The post Rilbong-Upper Shillong arterial stretch finally nears completion appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 18: The Khasi Authors Society (KAS) has welcomed the declaration of Khasi as an official language of Meghalaya, alongside English and Garo, describing the decision as a decisive step towards its inclusion in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution. According to a statement here, the announcement sparked celebrations across the [] The post KAS celebrates declaration of Khasi as official language of Meghalaya appeared first on The Shillong Times .

From Our Correspondent NONGPOH, April 18: Following a complaint lodged by the Hima Sohiong with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) regarding the alleged assault of Noreshor Timung and a woman by personnel of the Assam Forest Department on July 30, 2025, at Amreng village along the Ri Bhoi-Assam border, the Commission has directed the [] The post Probe ordered into assault on border residents by Assam forest personnel appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 18: The Manipuri Elders Consortium Shillong (MECS) on Saturday held a silent protest in the state capital to condemn the killing of two children in the Tronglaobi incident in Manipur and criticised the national media for its perceived silence on the violence. A large number of participants gathered for the [] The post Shillong protest condemns killing of kids in Manipur appeared first on The Shillong Times .

From Our Correspondent JOWAI, April 18: The Jaintia Students Union (JSU) Jowai Circle, has expressed concern over complaints received from the public about rude behaviour and disrespectful communication by some staff towards people who send or collect their parcels from the Jowai Post Office. To address the issue, a delegation led by JSU Jowai circle [] The post JSU airs concern over rude behaviour of Jowai PO staff appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 18: NCP national youth president Dheeraj Sharma on Saturday outlined an aggressive push to expand the partys youth base in Meghalaya, even as he flagged unemployment and drug abuse as key concerns confronting the state. Addressing the NCP Youth State Convention, Sharma said the party is not new to Meghalaya, [] The post NCP looks to expand youth base in Mlaya appeared first on The Shillong Times .

People perform during a cultural programme, organised by the Bangiya Sahitya Parishad, to celebrate the Bengali New Year, in the city recently. (ST) The post People perform during a cultural programme, organised by the Bangiya Sahitya Parishad appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Tura, April 18: The foundation stone for a multi-facility building at Dakopgre in West Garo Hills was laid today by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma in the presence of local leaders, community members, and other dignitaries. The Chief Minister unveiled the foundation stone plaque, marking the formal commencement of the project. A prayer [] The post Foundation stone laid for multi-facility building at Dakopgre, Tura appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Tura, April 18: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, today, felicitated the achievers of the SSLC Examination 2026 from the Garo Hills region at a programme held at his residence in Tura. The felicitation programme was organised to honour and recognise the outstanding academic achievements of students who excelled in this years SSLC examinations. [] The post Meghalaya Chief Minister felicitates SSLC toppers of Garo Hills region appeared first on The Shillong Times .

KHLIEHRIAT, April 17: An internal CC road at Apha in Umkiang Village, East Jaintia Hills, constructed under the District Mineral Foundation (DMF) Scheme for 202526, was inaugurated by local MLA Santa Mary Shylla in the presence of Deputy Commissioner Manish Kumar and community members. Built at a cost of 40 lakh, the road is expected [] The post MLA Santa Mary Shylla inaugurates road appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, April 18: Congress General Secretary and Wayanad MP, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, on Saturday said that through the unity of the Opposition, the Centres conspiracy to allegedly alter the federal structure and weaken democracy was defeated. She made these remarks during a press conference following the defeat of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, [] The post Oppn unity defeated Centres conspiracy: Priyanka Gandhi on Womens quota Bill appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Kolkata, April 18: The Trinamool Congress on Saturday approached the Election Commission of India (ECI), accusing the Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of making divisive, inciteful statements along with defamatory and unverified allegations targeting the West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. In the letter, Trinamool Congress had referred to a public statement made by [] The post Bengal polls: Trinamool approaches ECI accusing Assam CM of making derogatory comments about Mamata Bane

New Delhi, April 18: The Delhi Police Special Cell on Saturday revealed that it had arrested four youths from three states for online radicalising and recruiting others with the aim to establish an Islamic state through jihad, officials said. According to police, a connection to the Red Fort blast was also established, which had claimed [] The post Red Fort blast link surfaces as Delhi Police arrests four in multi-state radical module bust appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Ri-Bhoi, (Meghalaya), April 18: The University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) is set to host the Northeast NSS Festival 2026 from 21st to 25th April 2026 at its sprawling campus. Centred on the theme Empowered Youth for Viksit Bharat, the five-day festival will bring together National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers from across the Northeastern [] The post USTM to host Northeast NSS Festival 2026 celebrating youth empowerment and national integration appeared first on The Shillong Ti

New Delhi, April 18: A central team, comprising officials from the Department of Industrial Safety and Boiler Inspectors, is likely to begin a probe into the deadly accident at the Vedanta power plant in Dabhra tehsil of Sakti district, Chhattisgarh, that led to the death of several workers, while many others sustained serious injuries. According [] The post Central team to investigate deadly accident at Vedanta power plant in Chhattisgarh appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, April 18: Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday asserted that the defeat of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, should not be interpreted as a setback for the Centre or the BJP, but rather as a huge blow inflicted on the nation by Congress and other Opposition parties. He made the [] The post Womens Quota Bill defeat a blow to country inflicted by Congress, not govt failure: Rijiju appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Guwahati, April 18: Reinforcing its commitment to nation-building through education, The Assam Royal Global University (RGU) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Meghalaya Police. The agreement was formalised yesterday at the Office of the Director General of Police in Shillong in the presence of officials from Meghalaya Police and RGU. The [] The post Landmark MoU signed between Meghalaya Police & Royal Global University appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, April 18: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday alleged that the governments true intent is to alter the constitutional framework and concentrate executive power in its hands. He stated that the Congress in 2023, supported the Womens Reservation Bill and ensured its passage but now the Centre is linking the Bill with delimitation, [] The post Govts true intent is to alter constitutional framework, seize executive power: Kharge on womens quota, delimitation appeared first o

Party suspicious of behind-the-scenes deals, questions Chief Ministers strong defence SHILLONG, April 17: The Voice of the People Party (VPP) on Friday voiced strong suspicion over the state governments handling of the proposed luxury resort and spa project at Umiam Lake, hinting that something is happening behind the scenes in view of the manner in []

AMPATI, April 17: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Friday informed that sustained efforts by the government are under way to upgrade infrastructure, ensure adequate teacher availability and improve the overall quality of education across the state. The chief minister made this statement during a felicitation programme held at Babelapara Higher Secondary School under the []

KHLIEHRIAT, April 17: In the shadow of government pipelines that promise relief but deliver none, over 2,000 residents across seven villages in East Jaintia Hills are living a daily contradictionwater infrastructure without water, hope without supply and survival at a cost many can barely afford. In Moolamonoh, Moolang, Musniangkmai, Musniangrim, Rangad, Lumputhoi and Moonongtdu, water []

JOWAI, April 17: The Jaintia National Council (JNC), Western Zone, has urged the Public Health Engineering (PHE) department to expedite efforts to ensure water delivery to all villages and areas in West Jaintia Hills that lack adequate water supply and where the water distribution system is not functioning effectively. To address the improper implementation of []

SHILLONG, April 17: The Hill State Peoples Democratic Party (HSPDP) has clarified that it will not extend support to the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA), choosing instead to work through the Regional Democratic Alliance (RDA) for the upcoming by-election to the Shillong Lok Sabha seat. HSPDP president KP Pangiang stated that the party will sit with []

Nomination The Secretary to the Cooperation department has nominated Joint Secretary CS Khongwir as the Nodal Officer for matters concerning the Meghalaya Right to Public Services Act, 2020. For the redressal of any issues relating to the Act, the officer can be contacted via email at coopdeptsectt17@gmail.com or by telephone on 9774012389.

NEW DELHI, April 17: Patricia Mukhim, a renowned journalist and Editor of The Shillong Times, on Friday laid bare the dangerous trend of the emergence of tribal land elites in Meghalaya who have gobbled up land, leading to the severe marginalisation of poor tribals. Addressing the second edition of the Commonwealth-supported Omega Resilience Awards Ideas []

SHILLONG, April 17: The state government has renamed several roads across the state with immediate effect. According to a notification issued by the General Administration Department (B), Blessed Mother Teresa has been renamed as Saint Teresa Road, while Rev Nichols Roy Road has been changed to Rev. JJM Nichols Roy Road. Furthermore, the PWD Road []

KHLIEHRIAT, April 17: An internal CC road at Apha in Umkiang village, East Jaintia Hills, constructed under the District Mineral Foundation (DMF) scheme for 2025-26, was inaugurated by local MLA Santa Mary Shylla in the presence of Deputy Commissioner Manish Kumar and community members. Built at a cost of Rs 40 lakh, the road is []

SHILLONG, April 17: The Hynniewtrep Integrated Territorial Organisation (HITO) has called upon the Meghalaya government to urgently implement the Ramsar Convention for wetland protection, stressing that the states ecologically significant water bodies require immediate conservation measures. In a letter addressed to Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, HITO president Donbok Dkhar said the absence of any []

By Our Reporter Shillong, April 17: There were three big winners in the 5th Meghalaya State League on Friday on what was otherwise a day of very close results. Mawlarshong SC romped to a 5-1 victory against Seng Samla Umdang Pyllun in Mawkyrwats Group H, while in Williamnagar Janepih Youth SCA defeated Attong Matgrik FC []

By Our Reporter Shillong, April 17: The stage is set for a high-voltage North-East derby as Shillong Lajong FC prepare to face Aizawl FC in their final Stage 1 fixture of the Indian Football League at the SSA Stadium here on Saturday. Scheduled for a 6:30 PM kickoff, the clash promises intensity, pride, and crucial []