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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 []

TURA: Bugi chibimako kabatgipa Sonagre-Jijikapara Road Bridge-ko Sukrobar salo, adokni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, oprake onangenba, Kujikura-oni Dimapara-ona apalbatate tarina sienggipa ramako tarinaba abachengate onangjolaha. Ia dolongko oprake onanganio adokni Chief Minister, jinmana aganprakangengon, ia jolrango rama jallangrang dongjani asel songni nokni manderang, ruutbea bilsirangna nengnikanirangko chagrongna nangaha indiba daalo ia dolongko rike onanichi, []

By Our Reporter Shillong, April 17: A series of exciting encounters marked the Inter-School Under-18 and Under-15 cricket tournaments organised by the Shillong Cricket Association, with young talents delivering spirited performances across matches. In the Under-18 category, RB Anupchand Secondary School edged past Madrasa LP UP School by three wickets in a closely fought contest. []

TURA: West Garo Hills ajani Dalu C&RD Block ningo gital rikgipa Dalu Block Integrated Development Complex-ko Sukrobar salo, adokni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, nokdonggae onangaha aro ia nokko nokdonggae onanio, adokni Cabinet Minister aro Dalu MLA Brening A Sangma-ba dongpae bak raangaha. Ia gital nokko nokdonggae onanganio adokni Chief Minister, tombimonganio bak raenggipa manderangna []

TURA: Garobadha-oni Selsella-ona dakanggipa ramako name tarichina changni chang uiatahaoba kamrangko nirokna gisik nangjaenga ine Selsella jolo dingtang dingtang dolrangni nangrime bikotgipa All Selsella NGOs Alliance (ASNA) parakatenba, Garobadha PWD (Roads) Sub-Division-ni Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) salsnini gisepon ragalchina adok sorkario dabiangaha. Selsella NGO-rangni adokni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma-na sedoatgipa chittio parakatani gitade, Garobadha-Selsella ramako []

KHARKUTTA: Ia 2026 bilsini Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) porikkao Top 20-ni 10-gipa biapko mane pass kaanggipa Adokgre St Andrews Secondary School-ni chatro Emalton D Marak-na mande rapilskaaniko dakna aro ia bilsini SSLC porikkao pass kaanggipa pilak chatro chatrirangna agan-kupattianirangko onna gita Sukrobar salo, Felicitation-cum-Career Guidance program-ko United Kharkutta Government Higher Secondary School-o ongataha aro []

SHILLONG: Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC)-o gital songgipa Executive Committee (EC)-ara manderangni namnike songgipa EC ongja aro tangka paisa jakkalsretanirangna matnanga mangipa onga ine Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) matnangatenba, GHADC-ni EC-ko all-party body ba pilak party-rangni bimang dake songpiltaichina, ongjaode Administrator Rule-ni ningo donatchina dabiangaha. GHADC-ni term-ko jadokna radodapatani jaman, National Peoples Party (NPP) []

AMPATI: Sukrobar salo, adokni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma-na, South West Garo Hills ajani Purakhasia C&RD Block ningo donggipa Babelapara Higher Secondary School-o mande rapilskaani program-ko ongatangaha. Ia skulara, sak 600-mangni gita chatro chatrirangna Arts aro Commerce Stream baksa lekka porako onenggipa private skul onga aro ia program-ko ia skulni School Managing Committee (SMC), All []

Editor, Through this letter I wish to draw the urgent attention of the concerned authorities to the persistent and worsening electricity crisis in Patharkhmah village, Ri-Bhoi District. For several months now, residents of our village have been enduring frequent and unpredictable power outages, along with inadequate low voltage levels. While other parts of the district []

By Latyngkaihun Nongrem India officially gained independence from British colonial rule at midnight on August 15a moment that marked not only the birth of a nation but the awakening of many voices long unheard. India is situated north of the equator between 84 north (the mainland) to 376 north latitude and 687 east to 9725 []

Tehran/WASHINGTON, April 17: Iran announced on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz is now completely open to all commercial vessels for the duration of the Lebanon ceasefire, a move welcomed by Donald Trump. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the reopening aligns with the 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, though ships must follow designated []

BEIRUT, April 17: A fragile calm settled over parts of Lebanon on Friday as a 10-day ceasefire brokered by the United States between Israel and Hezbollah took effect. The truce prompted thousands of displaced families to begin returning home, despite widespread destruction, uncertainty, and warnings from Israeli and Lebanese authorities against going back to certain []

WASHINGTON, April 17: India has strongly condemned the targeting of commercial shipping during the West Asia conflict and called for the immediate restoration of safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy route. Speaking at the UN General Assembly, Indias Permanent Representative Harish Parvathaneni described such attacks as deplorable and stressed that []

WASHINGTON, April 17: US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Washington and Tehran are very close to a peace deal and claimed Iran has agreed to hand over its enriched uranium, a key sticking point in negotiations. He warned that the US could resume airstrikes and impose a naval blockade on Iranian ports if []

Bengaluru, April 17: Almost a month into IPL 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have evolved into the most complete unit in the competition and they will be eager to strengthen their hold on this tag when they face the struggling Delhi Capitals here on Saturday. Focus has largely remained on Virat Kohli, and the batting talisman []

Ahmedabad, April 17: Shubman Gills elegant 86 complemented a probing new-ball spell from Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj as Gujarat Titans registered a commanding five-wicket win over laggards Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League here on Friday. Gill was in complete command, firing on all cylinders as he steered the Titans to their []

United Nations, April 17: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, expressing hope that it would help advance efforts toward lasting peace in the region. I welcome the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel & Lebanon, and commend the role of the US in facilitating []

SHILLONG: Ri Bhoi ajani Umiam Lake-o daldalgipa project-rang, chongmotan five-star hotel gita dakgipa project-rangko kulina gita sorkarini miksonganiko dingtang dingtang dolrang jegaltokengon, ia Umiam Lake-ara adokna damsa nitogipa chibolsan ongaigija Meghalaya adoko mingsa jatni gam-jin gitaba ongenga ine Bristibar salo, BJP-na kuwattimgipa Mariahom Kharkrang parakatenba, ia biapo kulina miksongenggipa project-rangko name nipilchina, sorkarini aarangko rakkichina []

TURA: East Garo Hills ajani Dobu songo ruuta bilsirangna skangan Veterinary Centre-ko rikmanahaoba ia centre-o permanent doctor aro kam kagiparangko rakkikujaengani asel songo noko jilla kaanirang saanirangko manani somoirango nengnikanirangko chagrongna nangtokenga ine Dobu jolni dingtang dingtang dolrang, chongmotan AHAM, GSU aro FKJGP dolrang parakatenba, ia Veterinary Centre-ko taraken chalaina gita sorkari baksa agangrikchina Opposition []

TURA: Garo Hills-o sosojengjeng onganina adok sorkarini radoatgipa Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election-ko tarake ongatchina GHADC election-o Trinamool Congress (TMC)-ni candidate onge susaenggipa manderang dabiangaha. Iani bidingo TMC-ni candidate-rang Bristibar salo, Tura-ni TMC office-o tomaniko ongatangenba, GHADC-ni bidingo aro election-ko ongatninggija donengani gimin chanchirimangaha. Ia tomanio TMC candidate-rang tome chanchirimengon, Tribal-rangna ongimin bilrangko []

TURA: Bristibar salo, West Garo Hills ajani dingtang dingtang skulrango poraienggipa chatro chatrirangna, District School Education Office-ni gita District Level Science, Mathematics & Environment Exhibition 2025-26-ko Tura-ni Dakopgre-o donggipa SMELC Building-o ongatangaha. Ia Science Exhibition-ko STEM for Viksit & Atmanirbhar Bharat ine pangchakaniko done ongataha aro ia exhibition-o West Garo Hills ajao donggipa dam 10 []

Editor, The article titled Religion without Conscience Collapses into Disaster: Michael Syiem Affirms by Salil Gewali, is very enlightening. Firstly, my thanks go to our veteran social activist Michael Syiem for his inspiring musical play, which highlights the growing number of false god-men who mislead believers. The act of demolishing mosques, temples and churches springs []

THE long-awaited Women Reservation Bill has been introduced in the special session of Parliament on Thursday with an assertion from Prime Minister Narendra Modi that Respect for our mothers and sisters is respect for the nation. The Bill seeks to ensure 33 percent reservation of seats for women in Parliament and state legislatures from the []

By Patricia Mukhim Critical thinking is the ability to think clearly, question assumptions, and make well-reasoned judgments. Critical thinking also questions past narratives that are embedded in the present despite the fact that the present requires an ecosystem that relies on logic and reasoning to meet new challenges. However, not everything about the past was []

By Shivani Pde The Strait of Hormuz has suddenly surged into global conversations, dominating news cycles and social media feeds alike. What was once a relatively obscure geographic passage is now being discussed in everyday conversations, from economic forums to Instagram reels. The reason is simple yet alarming: the rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 16: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has said the Meghalaya government is lobbying with the Centre to relax scientific mining norms that small-scale coal miners find restrictive, while acknowledging the complexity of amending national laws. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Sangma confirmed the state has raised the issue with New []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 16: Khasi and Garo languages have now become official languages of Meghalaya along with English. The state Cabinet on Thursday approved the Meghalaya Official Languages Ordinance, 2026, repealing the Meghalaya State Language Act, 2005. Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma said following this decision, Khasi and Garo languages will be used []

State BJP lists Mawjymbuin Cave, Weiking, Nongsawlia Church for devp By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 16: The Meghalaya unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is preparing to submit proposals to the Centre for the development of key religious and cultural sites in the State under the PRASHAD and Swadesh Darshan 2.0 schemes, including the []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 16: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday expressed confidence that Meghalaya will witness an increase in its representation in Parliament following the proposed delimitation of constituencies, while welcoming the Womens Reservation Bill introduced in the Parliament on Thursday. Speaking to reporters here, the Chief Minister indicated that there is []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 16: The deputation of as many as eight senior IAS and IPS officers from Meghalaya to the election-bound states of West Bengal and Tamil Nadu has severely disrupted administrative work in several key departments. The IAS officers sent as Election Observers include Swapnil Tembe, Garod L.S.N. Dykes, David D. Sangma, []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 16: In a key decision, the state government has proposed to link Polo and New Shillong Township with a new four-lane road. Informing this on Thursday, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma said that the proposed four-lane road will start from the CRPF camp at Polo and it will pass through []