New Delhi, Aug 20: The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) recorded a net addition of 21.89 lakh members in June this year, marking the highest ever increase since payroll data tracking began in April 2018, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday. The figure depicts an increase of 9.14 per cent in net payroll [] The post EPFO records all-time high addition of 21.89 lakh new members in June appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Mumbai, Aug 20: The rupee pared initial losses and settled on a higher note at 87.07 against the US dollar, up by 6 paise on the back of a rise in risk appetite in global markets. Forex traders said easing tensions over trade tariffs and hopes of peace between Russia and Ukraine enthused investors. Moreover, [] The post Rupee rises 6 paise against USD appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, Aug 20: Gold prices dropped Rs 400 to Rs 1,00,020 per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday due to continuous selling by stockists, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had settled at Rs 1,00,420 per 10 grams in the previous market close. [] The post Gold price drops Rs 400, silver plunges Rs 1,500 appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Film to be screened at St.Anthonys College on Saturday Award-winning filmmaker Wanphrang K Diengdoh will premiere the final part of his Khasi Identity Trilogy, The Blood and the Border, on August 23 at St. Anthonys College, Noel Conference Hall, at 5 p.m. No entry fee and seating will be on first-come-first-served basis. The film explores [] The post Khasi Identity Trilogy concludes with The Blood and the Border appeared first on The Shillong Times .

The Ba***ds of Bollywood first look unveiled It is a big day for Shah Rukh Khan as he formally introduced his son Aryan Khan to the world during the trailer launch event of Aryans directorial debut, The Ba***ds Of Bollywood. SRK was seen gracing the stage with his son Aryan and wife Gauri Khan, all [] The post SRK launches son Aryan appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Actress plans to sell US home and move abroad Hollywood actor Angelina Jolie is reportedly planning to sell her house in the United States and relocate abroad with her children. According to a People magazine report, the actor is preparing to put her Los Angeles home on the market ahead of the move. Jolie never [] The post Jolie leaving Hollywood? appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri took a dig at the Mamata government over the ruckus at the trailer launch of his upcoming movie The Bengal Files in Kolkata, alleging that it was already planned, and that no event of this scale, with 150-200 people and media present, could be halted without official involvement. The incident, which took [] The post Vivek Agnihotri vows to battle for The Bengal Filess release appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Mumbais relentless downpour has reached the doorstep of Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan. Videos circulating online show severe waterlogging outside his Juhu residences Jalsa, which claims that the actor himself is spotting clearing water with a wiper. Though this claim remains unverified, the images of knee-deep flooding at the superstars properties highlight how even the citys [] The post Big Bs Juhu bungalow flooded amid heavy rains appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Aug 19: The Voice of the People Party (VPP) on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the NPP-led MDA Government over its Meghalaya Education Grant (MEG) Policy which has dealt a crushing blow to research and higher learning in the state. VPP spokesperson and academician, Batskhem Myrboh, was unsparing in his [] The post VPP slams MDA move for Education Grant appeared first on The Shillong Times .

KHADC MDCs call for meeting with traditional heads to prevent influx from Assam, Bangladesh By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Aug 19: The North East Students Organisation (NESO) on Tuesday urged the MDA government to seal the Meghalaya-Bangladesh border and adopt stricter measures for the immediate detection and deportation of illegal migrants. In a memorandum submitted to [] The post Detect, deport all illegal migrants: NESO to CM appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Aug 19: Meghalaya State Planning Board Chairman Metbah Lyngdoh has urged the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL) and the contractor to ensure that the RilbongBaniun section of the ShillongDawki road project (package I) is completed within the December 2025 deadline. This comes after Lyngdoh and senior PWD officials [] The post Complete work on Rilbong-Baniun road by Dec: Metbah to NHIDCL appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Aug 19: The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), Guwahati Unit, has unearthed a massive Goods and Services Tax (GST) fraud worth nearly Rs 500 crore and arrested four persons on Monday in connection with the pan-India fake billing syndicate, allegedly involving illegal coke plants in Meghalaya. The racket was being [] The post Rs 500-cr GST fraud involving Mlaya coke plants unearthed appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter Shillong, Aug 19: Redeem Tlangs first half goal was enough for defending champions NorthEast United FC to book their place in the finals of the 134th Durand Cup edging past a spirited Shillong Lajong FC in a repeat of last editions semi finals. Shillong Lajong Head Coach stuck to his favoured [] The post NEUFC edge past Lajong FC for their second straight finals appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Kolkata, Aug 19: A reinvigorated East Bengal will fancy their chances when they face tournament debutants Diamond Harbour FC in the semifinals of the 134th Durand Cup football tournament here on Wednesday. The match will be played at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. East Bengal qualified for the semifinals after their 2-1 quarterfinal derby victory [] The post East Bengal face debutants Diamond Harbour FC in semifinal appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Leeds, Aug 19: Leeds United marked their return to the Premier League with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Everton at a rocking Elland Road, thanks to Lukas Nmechas coolly taken late penalty. Daniel Farkes side dominated for long periods but looked set to settle for a frustrating draw until Everton skipper James Tarkowski was penalised [] The post Nmechas late penalty seals Leeds winning EPL return appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter Shillong, Aug 19: Athletes from the All Meghalaya Karate-Do Association returned with a rich haul of medals from the 19th All India Independence Cup Karate Championship, held at Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi, from August 8 to 10. A 57-member squad, led by Donboklang Lyngdoh, Greater E.M. Kharpuri, and Pynhunlang Kharbuli, delivered an [] The post State karatekas bag 41 medals at All India event appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter Shillong, Aug 19: The Government of Meghalaya has joined hands with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Abhinav Bindra Foundation Trust (ABFT) to roll out the Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP) across schools in the state. The initiative was formalised on Tuesday through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) [] The post Mlaya Govt, IOC & Bindra Foundation launch Olympic Education Programme appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter Shillong, Aug 19: 4 For All Football Academy, Shillong, returned home with honours from the prestigious DPDL Super Cup 2025, held in Bengaluru from August 2 to 13. The academys U-17 side finished as runners-up, while the U-13 and U-15 teams put up spirited performances to reach the semi-finals of their respective [] The post Shillong Academy shines at DPDL Super Cup 2025 appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter Shillong, Aug 19: The Meghalaya Cricket Association has released the names of shortlisted players for its U-15 girls and U-16 boys teams ahead of the upcoming BCCI 2025-26 domestic season. The players named have been instructed to prepare all necessary documents for the Age Verification Process (AVP), which will also involve a [] The post MCA names U-15 girls & U-16 boys shortlists appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, Aug 19: International soccer players union FIFPRO on Tuesday expressed concerns over the growing uncertainty in Indian club football and called for a swift resolution to the crisis that threatens the games future in the country. Club football is going through crisis due to the uncertainty over the future of the countrys top-tier [] The post Confirm ISL schedule: FIFPRO tells AIFF, FSDL appeared first on The Shillong Times .

WASHINGTON, Aug 19: President Donald Trump has begun arrangements for a face-to-face meeting between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss a pathway to end Russias invasion of Ukraine. The US will back European security guarantees aimed at preventing Moscow from reinvading its neighbor once the current conflict ends. The details of the security guarantees [] The post Trump plans Putin-Zelenskyy talks, vows US backing appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Dhaka, Aug 19: Bangladeshs top polls body will announce the action plan for the upcoming general elections within this week, a senior official has said. The 13th parliamentary polls in Bangladesh are set to take place in February next year. Election Commission Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed on Monday said that a draft of the election [] The post Polls roadmap for February coming this week: Bdesh EC appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have become public enemy number one in nutrition debates. From dementia to obesity and an epidemic of food addiction, these factory-made products, including crisps, ready meals, fizzy drinks and packaged snacks, are blamed for a wide range of modern health problems. Some experts argue that theyre specifically formulated and aggressively marketed to [] The post Ultra-processed foods might not be the real villain in our diets appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, Aug 18: How to fit in a brilliant batter like Shubman Gill in a well-oiled T20 set up will be the biggest challenge for Indias national selection committee when it gathers on Tuesday to pick the 15-member squad for next months Asia Cup in UAE. As of now, the prolific Test captain, who [] The post ASIA CUP: Gill mystery continues as selectors spoilt for choice appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Paris, Aug 18: Vitinha broke the deadlock with the aid of a lucky deflection as Paris Saint-Germain began its Ligue 1 title defense with an unconvincing 1-0 win at Nantes. Champions League winner PSG looked short of ideas, just as it had for long spells against Europa League champion Tottenham during the UEFA Super Cup [] The post PSG begin Ligue 1 title defense with scrappy win vs Nantes appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Madrid, Aug 18: Despite debuting most of its new signings, Atletico Madrid couldnt avoid conceding two late goals and losing its opening Spanish league match for the first-ever time under coach Diego Simeone. Host Espanyols 2-1 win on Sunday was Atleticos first opening defeat since Simeone took over in late 2011. It hadnt previously lost [] The post Atletico lose opening Spanish league match for 1st time under Simeone appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Milan, Aug 18: An apparent injury to Rafael Leao made it a bittersweet season debut for AC Milan as the Portugal winger and United States international Christian Pulisic both scored in a 2-0 win over Serie B side Bari in the opening round of the Italian Cup on Sunday. Leo appeared to injure his right [] The post Leao, Pulisic score as AC Milan beat Bari 2-0 appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Eupen, Aug 18: Lawyers for former France international Lassana Diarra said Monday he is claiming 65 million euros ($76 million) from FIFA and the Belgian soccer federation after a landmark legal win about transfer rules. Diarras decade-long challenge to FIFA after a breakdown in relations with his former club Lokomotiv Moscow led to a ruling [] The post FIFA hit with $76mn claim by Lassana Diarra appeared first on The Shillong Times .

US researchers are building a non-invasive system using ultrasound to deliver drugs anywhere in the body with precision, as well as with reduced side effects. The new system, being developed by a team of Stanford University researchers, uses nanoparticles to encapsulate drugs along with ultrasound to unleash the drugs at their intended destinations. In a [] The post New ultrasound drug delivery safe, reduces side effects appeared first on The Shillong Times .

A team of scientists from Japan has identified hidden immune hubs that drive joint damage in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that affects millions worldwide and can have a devastating impact on patients lives. Yet, about one in three patients responds poorly to existing treatments. The team from Kyoto [] The post Scientists find hidden immune hubs that drive joint damage in arthritis appeared first on The Shillong Times .

South Africa add Maphaka to ODI squad as Brevis primed to make debut against Australia CAIRNS, Aug 18: Australias stand-in ODI skipper Mitchell Marsh said he does not anticipate a major shift in the sides batting approach as they move from T20Is against South Africa to ODIs against the same opposition, starting at the Cazalys [] The post Marsh expects little change in Aussies aggressive approach for ODIs appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Aug 17: Trinamool Congress state president Charles Pyngrope on Sunday admitted that concerns over illegal migration were genuine, but cautioned that not every outsider entering Meghalaya should be branded as an infiltrator. He felt that strong vigilance is necessary but added that it must be backed by proper monitoring to ensure [] The post Every entrant to Meghalaya is not infiltrator: TMC prez appeared first on The Shillong Times .

From Our Correspondent TURA, Aug 17: In a tragic incident, a toddler lost her life after accidentally falling into her neighbours ring well at Phulbari in West Garo Hills. The incident occurred on Friday when four-year-old Dhania Begum, daughter of Ashraful Islam, fell into the ring well belonging to Fozibor Rahman at Belbari village under [] The post Toddler dies in WGH after falling into well appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter Shillong, Aug 17: The Meghalaya government is gearing up to introduce electric taxis in the city as part of a broader push to promote environmentally friendly and non-motorised forms of transportation. Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma revealed that the government is working on a new scheme to support the adoption of electric [] The post Govt set to introduce electric taxis in city appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Aug 17: Senior UDP MLA and former Forest and Environment Minister, Lahkmen Rymbui, has urged the government to use existing laws to prevent illegal settlements and encroachments along riverbanks and water sources. Rymbui emphasised that unchecked settlements threaten the future of the state, as they lead to the death of water [] The post Rymbui calls for use of laws to prevent encroachment along rivers appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Aug 17: The Khasi Students Union (KSU) will stage a sit-in protest at Khyndai Lad, in front of the old Assembly building from 12 noon to 3 pm on Monday. The protest is part of a coordinated demonstration across capitals of the Northeastern states, as resolved during a recent meeting of [] The post Influx: KSU to hold sit-in at Khyndai Lad today appeared first on The Shillong Times .

From Our Special Correspondent NEW DELHI, Aug 17: Despite the negative portrayal of Meghalaya following the recent infamous honeymoon killing, its capital Shillong, a British-era hill station, remains the countrys most-searched destination, according to Skyscanners Travel Trends Report 2025. The report revealed that Shillong topped the list as Indias most-searched travel destination, beating popular spots [] The post Shillong becomes Indias most-searched travel destination: Skyscanner appeared f

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Aug 17: United Democratic Party leader and Amlarem MLA, Lahkmen Rymbui, has expressed dissatisfaction with the pace of work on the Dawki-Tamabil Road project, but admitted that the task is challenging for both the government and the executing agencies. He pointed out that major road construction in Meghalaya has always been [] The post Work on Dawki-Tamabil Road project too slow, says Rymbui appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Aug 17: Three women, suspected to be notorious drug suppliers, were on Sunday apprehended by the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), Meghalaya, in coordination with the East Jaintia Hills District Police. Four travel bags containing 80 soap boxes (961.33 grams) of heroin were recovered from their possession estimated to be worth Rs [] The post 3 notorious women drug suppliers in police net appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, Aug 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the Centre has circulated the draft of the next-generation GST reforms among states and sought their cooperation to implement the proposal before Diwali. He said the reform in GST would benefit poor and middle-class people, as well as small and big businesses. Addressing an [] The post GST reforms: Double bonus on Diwali, says PM appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, Aug 17: Plans for big bang reforms in the GST regime by Diwali, the Putin-Trump summit and S&P upgrading Indias sovereign credit rating are likely to instil optimism in the domestic equity market in the week ahead, analysts said. Besides, trends in global markets and the trading activity of foreign investors would also [] The post GST reforms, Putin-Trump summit key drivers for markets this week: Analysts appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, Aug 17: Amid a growing regulatory scrutiny on online platforms, Amazon India head Samir Kumar has asserted that the e-commerce company is a big believer in customer-centricity and adherence to local laws, and is fully prepared to address any findings and ensure consumers remain well supported. The comment comes at a time when [] The post We believe in law of land, customer centricity: Amazon on regulatory gaze appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, Aug 17: The finance ministry has called a meeting of heads of public sector banks (PSBs) on Wednesday to review the first-quarter financial performance. The meeting is scheduled to be chaired by Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju. The review meeting on August 20 with public sector banks to assess the performance of the [] The post FinMin to meet CEOs of public sector banks to review Q1 performance appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG: Meghalaya adoko Trinamool Congress (TMC)-ni ningo jingjenganirang batrikrikenganina adokni chief Charles Pyngrope aganangaha, Party-ko 2028 bilsini Assembly-ona apsan ongate dongatgen, ian mikkangchina kadongsoani ongenga. TMC-ni legislator-rang dao dipet party-na uamang kakket onge dongkuenga aro dongangkugen ine Pyngrope gisiko nangbate aganangaha. Assembly election-ona kingking tangchongmotgen maina seoka mangipa membor-rang changgipin election 2028 bilsio ongkuja dipetna [] The pos

Liverpool, Aug 16: Defending champion Liverpool launched the Premier League with a dramatic 4-2 win over Bournemouth at Anfield in an emotionally charged match featuring tributes to Diogo Jota and a player reporting racial abuse. Federico Chiesa scored in the 88th minute on Friday and Mohamed Salah added another goal in stoppage time as Liverpool [] The post Liverpool leave it late to beat Bournemouth in six-goal thriller appeared first on The Shillong Times .

English Premier League Birmingham, Aug 16: Newcastle United were left frustrated in their Premier League opener as they failed to break down 10-man Aston Villa in a goalless draw at Villa Park, with wantaway striker Alexander Isak absent amid strong links to Liverpool. Villa were reduced to 10 men for the final 24 minutes plus [] The post 10-man Villa hold Newcastle as Isak transfer saga looms large appeared first on The Shillong Times .

London, Aug 16: The Premier League returned in style with drama and goals across three opening-day fixtures on Saturday, as Tottenham began the Thomas Frank era with an impressive win, Sunderland marked their top-flight comeback with a statement victory, and Fulham snatched a last-gasp draw at Brighton. At the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Richarlison stole the [] The post Spurs shine, Sunderland stun, Fulham salvage late draw appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, Aug 16: Talismanic striker Sunil Chhetri has been left out of the 35 probables named by newly-appointed Indian football team head coach Khalid Jamil for the upcoming CAFA Nations Cup in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Its unlikely that he was dropped on the basis of his form in the four matches he played after [] The post Chhetri missing in list of 35 probables for CAFA Nations Cup appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, Aug 16: Ahead of the Ajit Agarkar-led selection panels meeting to pick Indias Asia Cup squad, T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav has cleared his fitness test at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. The swashbuckling batter, who last featured in the IPL and was adjudged Player-of-the-Series, had undergone surgery for a sports hernia [] The post SKY clears fitness test ahead of Asia Cup appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, Aug 16: The United States of America (USA) have become the 16th and final team to qualify for the 2026 ICC U19 Mens Cricket World Cup, to be held in Zimbabwe and Namibia. Led by wicketkeeper-batter Arjun Mahesh, the USA side dominated the Americas Qualifier on home soil in Rydal, Georgia, securing qualification [] The post USA seal final spot for 2026 ICC U19 Mens WC appeared first on The Shillong Times .