The Shillong Times

By Balakmen Suting At the entrance of Iewduh known as Shillongs great beating heart of commerce, the oldest and most beloved bazaar (Iew) of the Khasi people, there is an archway that every trader, every vendor, every customer passes beneath. Carved into that archway, above the bustle of vendors and the scent of fresh produce []

By Our Reporter Shillong, May 25: From the indigenous Garo community to the captaincy of a national football team, midfielder Maria Manda Sangmas journey has become a powerful symbol of how tribal women athletes from the hills continue to break barriers in South Asian football. Ahead of the SAFF Womens Championship 2026 in Goa, Bangladesh []

By Rudi V Warjri I was a member of the three-member committee which was specified to search for a VC for NEHU sometime in 2020 2021. A panel of five names was recommended to the Ministry of Education. The Ministry in its own wisdom zeroed in on the current VC, Prof P S Shukla. []

Paris, May 25: Elina Svitolina survived a major first-round scare at the French Open after fighting back from a set down to defeat Hungarys Anna Bondar in a dramatic three-set contest at Roland Garros on Monday. The world No. 7 battled for two hours and 26 minutes before sealing a hard-fought 3-6, 6-1, 7-6(3) victory, []

By Our Reporter Shillong, May 25: Nongkseh SSCC and Shillong Lajong FC finished first and second respectively in Group A of the 5th Meghalaya State League quarterfinal league stage after both came through their respective matches at the SSA Stadium here on Monday. Both Nongkseh and Lajong had already secured the top two spots in []

By Our Reporter Shillong, May 25: Army Public School (APS), Happy Valley delivered a commanding performance to complete a hat-trick of titles at the Eastern Command Cluster Level Inter-APS Football Championship, emerging victorious in the Boys Under-17, Girls Under-17 and Boys Under-15 categories. The three-day tournament, held from May 22 to 24 at the Manekshaw []

From Our Correspondent TURA, May 23: The All Garo Hills SSA School Teachers Association (AGHSSASTA-CB) on Saturday held a felicitation programme at the Matchakolgre LP School Playground to honour Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma for his commitment to the education sector and for addressing the concerns of SSA teachers. During the event, the Chief Minister []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 25: The North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) on Monday issued a fresh clarification to reiterate that admissions to Undergraduate (UG) programmes in colleges affiliated to the university for the academic session 2026-27 must follow the prescribed guidelines and be based primarily on Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) 2026 scores. The clarification []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 25: The Meghalaya unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has resolved to contest the upcoming Shillong Parliamentary by-election and will soon send its recommendation to the partys central leadership for approval. The party has reportedly nine candidates vying for the Lok Sabha bypoll ticket. Speaking to reporters on Monday, []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 25: Shillong Police has asserted that all efforts are on to trace the culprits involved in vandalising the vehicle of Rev. Mcdonald Pyngrope, a pastor at Mawkhar Presbyterian Church who recently flagged the alleged misappropriation of church funds and filed an FIR at Lumdiengjri Police Station. East Khasi Hills SP, []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 25: East Khasi Hills Police will challenge the anticipatory bails granted by the KHADC Court to nine persons after receiving postmortem report of Trophimos Khongmawloh, the alleged victim of an assault-murder case. East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police Vivek Syiem on Monday said the postmortem of the victims body was []

Pressure groups maintain that preserving indigenous nomenclature is vital for protecting the language, customs, identity of Achik people against external cultural influence From Our Correspondent TURA, May 25: Asserting that non-Garo nomenclature is eroding the indigenous footprint of the region, three influential pressure groups on Monday petitioned the GHADC to officially strip several towns and []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 25: The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) Executive Committee on Monday defended its decision to suspend the Syiem of Hima Mylliem, Ainam Manik Syiem, citing a repeated failure to remit mandatory statutory dues despite multiple notices. Executive Member in-charge of Elaka Administration, Denzil R Chen, stated the suspension followed []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 25: The Hynniewtrep Integrated Territorial Organisation (HITO) on Monday submitted a petition to Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) Chief Executive Member Winston Tony Lyngdoh, seeking the constitution of a committee to probe alleged financial irregularities and governance lapses in Hima Mylliem. After submitting the petition, HITO president Donbok Dkhar []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 25: Sohra MLA Gavin Miguel Mylliem has expressed optimism that the state government will soon release the third and final installment of dues for the employees of Mawmluh Cherra Cements Limited (MCCL). The Mawmluh Cherra Cements Employees Union (MCCEU) had recently petitioned the government to release the remaining funds. Speaking []

GUWAHATI, May 25: The Assam Royal Global University, in collaboration with the Tea Board of India, has recently celebrated International Tea Day 2026 with great enthusiasm and participation from students, faculty members, and distinguished guests. The celebration was conducted in accordance with this years International Tea Day theme, Sustaining Tea, Supporting Communities, emphasizing the importance []

Genuine human error Ram Charan has apologised to Indian cricketer Jasprit Bumrah after mistakenly referring to him as a footballer during an event of Peddi in Bhopal. The actors back-to-back slip-ups at the event have quickly gone viral on social media, triggering widespread reactions online. The Bhopal event for the upcoming film was held on []

Hollywood actor Idris Elba has finally cleared the air surrounding reports of him being considered to play the next James Bond. The actor has been speculated of being in the race as the British spy. Idris Elba clarified that the makers have been looking for a younger actor. My names not getting thrown out, no []

Aryan Khans directorial The Ba***ds Of Bollywood and Vikramaditya Motwanes Black Warrant dominated the winners list of the 7th edition of the Screenwriters Association Awards. The event, which honours groundbreaking films, series, and TV shows of 2025 that pushed the envelope of storytelling, was held on Saturday in Mumbai. Khans directorial debut, which released on []

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan once again commanded the global fashion spotlight at the Cannes Film Festival 2026, making a striking appearance in a bold white ensemble that blended contemporary tailoring with classic Hollywood elegance. The actor and former Miss World 1994 was featured in a post by Miss India Organisation, which praised her latest red carpet []

Superstar Amitabh Bachchan has once again delighted fans as he stepped out of Jalsa, to continue his long-standing tradition of Sunday darshan. Staying true to his weekly ritual, the megastar greeted the sea of admirers gathered outside his home with warmth and enthusiasm. Dressed in a casual yet elegant white outfit, the actor was seen []

Cairo, May 24: The United States is close to reaching a deal with Iran that would end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and see Iran give up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, regional officials said on Sunday. They said details and timelines would be worked out later. Iran has not publicly committed []

Karachi, May 24: At least 24 people are feared dead and many injured after a powerful explosion ripped through a shuttle train in Pakistans Balochistan province on Sunday, officials said. The banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for the blast in Quetta, the capital city of Balochistan province. The shuttle train was heading []

Aboard The RFA Lyme Bay, May 24: Aboard the RFA Lyme Bay docked off the coast of Gibraltar, hundreds of British sailors are waiting to be deployed for a mine-clearing mission to the Strait of Hormuz that is still in doubt. US President Donald Trump has lashed out at allies for not doing more to []

An anti-government protester taunts riot police during a rally led by Serbias protesting university students who are pushing for major political changes in the country run by President Aleksandar Vucic, in Belgrade, on Saturday. (PTI)

Da Nang (Vietnam), May 24: Indias stellar run continued at the U23 Asian Wrestling Championships as Mansi Lather, Kajal and Sumit clinched gold medals to headline a dominant showing on the second day of the competition here on Sunday. Mansi put up a dominant display in the 68kg gold medal bout, registering a comprehensive 14-1 []

SHILLONG: Batanggimin bilsirango United Democratic Party (UDP), Meghalaya adoko bilakbatsranggipa regional party-rangoni dolsa ongachim indiba dao dilgipana dilroroangenganichi, ian party-ni bilgriroroangengako mesokani gita ongskaengaha. Kobor ontimgiparangni uiatani gitade, Shillong Lok Sabha by-election-o susana gita UDP, candidate-kon manjaenga aro ian Khasi aro Jaintia Hills ajarango UDP-ko Voice of the Peoples Party (VPP)-ni bil sekako mesokani ongenga. []

Sonibar walo mikka balwa tarakanganichi Tura-ni Ringre jolo, 33 KV line-ko bol pangsa bedapaha.

Tura Ringre-o bijoli line-ko bol bedapa TURA: Batanggimin sal somoirangonin Garo Hills-ni dingtang dingtang biaprango, mikka kimpretani baksa mikka balwa tarakanirangko nikna manengon, Sonibar waloba, Garo Hills-ni dingtang dingtang biaprango mikka balwa tarakaniko nikangtaina manaha aro bangbata biaprangon balwa tarakanganichi, bol beanirangko nikna manaha. Garo Hills-ni mitam biaprango, mikka balwa tarakanganichi, bijoli sianirangkoba chagrongna nangtokaha []

New Delhi, May 24: India will field a 22-member squad at the ISSF Rifle/Pistol World Cup in Munich from May 24 to 31, with double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker set to compete in two individual pistol events besides the mixed team competition. The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) on Sunday announced a squad blending []

Oslo, May 24: World champion D Gukesh will have a shot at rediscovering his touch ahead of his world championship title defence when he launches his campaign at the prestigious Norway Chess on Monday, facing another stern test of temperament and skill against an elite field. The elite field is headlined by former world No. []

All Garo Hills SSA School Teachers Association (AGHSSASTA)-ni dilgiparang, adokni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma-na mande rapilskaaniko dakenga.

Women athletes participate in the 10,000m race walk during the 29th National Senior Athletics Federation Competition, at Birsa Munda Stadium, in Ranchi, Jharkhand, on Sunday. (PTI)

TURA: Adokni dingtang dingtang gadango skigiparangna Structured Pay Framework (SPF) ba bimang done dormaharangko onna jaku dechakatahani gimin Sonibar salo, All Garo Hills SSA School Teachers Association (AGHSSASTA)-ni gita, adokni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma aro adok sorkarina mande rapilskaani program-ko Tura-ni Matchakolgre LP School kalchakramo ongatangaha aro ia tombimonganio, skigiparang, education official-rang, jolko dilgiparang, []

SHILLONG: Bilsisani Masters Degree-na North Eastern Hill University (NEHU), maming tarisamsoanirangko dakkujaenga ine Four-Year Undergraduate Program (FYUP)-ko jarikgija, Third Year matchota bakan skangoni jarikbaenggipa bilsignini Masters Degree program-na register kachina NEHU Teachers Association (NEHUTA), NEHU-ni ningo donggipa dingtang dingtang college-rango Third Year Under-Graduate program-ko poraienggipa chatro chatrirangna uiataniko onangaha. Iani bidingo kobor ratimgipa manderang baksa

As temperatures drop across Australia, many households are pulling electric blankets and heated throws out of storage. For many, theyre among the cheapest and most energy efficient ways to stay warm during winter. But some of us are understandably worried about fire risk. So how do you know your electric blanket is actually safe to []

In the relatively short time theyve been around, online dating apps have transformed how we hook up, date and fall in love. These apps have long been characterised by swipe logic: users are shown profiles of others and must swipe left or right to decide whether they like them or not. When Match Group first []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 24: While the MDA government touts its Education Revolution, its own ally, the BJP, has joined the Opposition in sounding the alarm over Meghalayas rock-bottom national ranking, exposing a deepening crisis where paperwork is reportedly replacing teaching in the states crumbling classrooms. The latest Performance Grading Index (PGI) released by []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 24: While the Meghalaya Secretariat maintains a cautious silence, a faceless digital movement dubbed the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is rapidly gaining traction among the states youth, signaling a shift in how political dissent is expressed in the Khasi and Jaintia Hills. Born on social media only a week ago, []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 24: The State BJP on Sunday criticised the CJP, describing it as a politically motivated campaign designed to create unrest and mislead the youth of Meghalaya through social media. State BJP general secretary Wankitbok Pohshna alleged the platform is being projected as a Gen-Z movement despite having deeper political motives. []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 24: Citing an unbearable cost-of-living crisis for daily wagers and rural farmers, the Hynniewtrep Youths Council (HYC) has demanded the Meghalaya government immediately slash state-levied taxes on petrol, diesel, and LPG to prevent a total economic breakdown for ordinary households. Following the latest hike in fuel prices, HYC president Roy []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 24: The North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) Academic Council (AC) will address confusion surrounding the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP) and seek clarification from the Pro-Vice Chancellor and the NEP coordinator, senior faculty member Lakhon Kma assured students and parents. The move follows concerns over a rumoured clause suggesting that students who []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 24: The Voice of the People Party (VPP) on Sunday accused the MDA government of crony capitalism and monopolisation regarding the award of major Public Health Engineering (PHE) projects to Hyderabad-based BAC Infratech Pvt. Ltd. VPP spokesperson Dr AW Rani stated that recent RTI findings confirmed public suspicions that the []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 24: As the President of India confers the Padma Shri upon Hally War on Monday, the honour signals a rare national bow to the Khasi bio-engineering that has outlasted modern infrastructure in the rain-battered gorges of Meghalaya. War, a craftsman from the Pynursla region of the East Khasi Hills, is []

From left, David Harbour, Natalia Dyer, Jamie Campbell Bower and Noah Schnapp, cast members in the Netflix series Stranger Things, pose together at an FYC event for the show recently. (PTI)

Washington, May 23: US President Donald Trump is seriously considering launching fresh strikes against Iran if last-minute negotiations do not result in a peace deal, US media outlet Axios reported on Friday. It said that Trump met with a senior national security team in the morning to discuss the war on Iran even as Pakistan []

Moscow, May 23: Tehran took a swipe at US President Donald Trump by circulating a trending video of an albino buffalo from Bangladesh that bears a striking resemblance to him. Amid the ongoing friction between Washington and Tehran, Iran asserted that the animal had gone off its food after being likened to the American politician. []

Review of nuclear nonproliferation treaty United Nations, May 23: A four-week United Nations conference reviewing the treaty to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons ended Friday without agreement because of what experts said was a dispute between the United States and Iran over Irans nuclear programme. Vietnams UN Ambassador Do Hung Viet, who chaired the []

Washington, May 23: Ivanka Trump, daughter of US President Donald Trump, was allegedly targetted by a terrorist trained by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), determined to avenge the killing of General Qasem Soleimani, eliminated by the United States in a raid in Baghdad in January 2020. The New York Post reported that the 32-year-old []

Dhaka, May 23: The United Nations International Childrens Emergency Fund (UNICEF) expressed grave concern over the recent surge in brutal violence against children reported across Bangladesh, including the rape and killing of girls and boys in places meant to ensure their safety. Stressing that brutality against children must stop, Rana Flowers, UNICEF Representative in Bangladesh, []