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Guwahati, Nov 10: The Assam government is considering a major project to reclaim land lost to changes in the course of the Brahmaputra River over the years. In this regard, chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday visited Kayantol at Hajo in Kamrup district, and Sonka at Mayong in Morigaon district to assess the feasibility []

Guwahati, Nov 10: The Assam excise department has declared dry days in 11 districts of the state in view of the Mising Autonomous Council and Sonowal Kachari Autonomous Council elections. According to the order issued by the departments commissioner and secretary, the sale, distribution and consumption of liquor and other intoxicating substances have been strictly []

Chokpot Block-ni gital office, PRIME Hub-koba kulie onangjola TURA: South Garo Hills ajani Chokpot-o gong kror 9.26 koros onge rikgipa Farmers Market-ko Sombar salo, adokni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma nokdonggae onangaha aro ia Farmers Market-ko nokdonggaanio, Chokpot MLA Sengchim N Sangma, South Garo Hills-ni official-rang aro jolo songdongenggipa manderangba dongpae bak raangtokaha.| Ia Farmers []

SHILLONG: Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election-o gipin jatrangni bak rapaaniko champengna aro dingtang electoral roll-ko tarina niamrangko taridapna mananiara sorkarini kam kaani asel ongja indiba dingtang dingtang NGO-rang aro Garo Hills-o songdongenggipa manderangni ruuta bilsirangna dabiani aro jingjengatani aselsa chusokna manaha ine Congress dolni dilgipa aro Tura-ni Lok Sabha MP Saleng A Sangma []

SHILLONG: Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC)-o Trinamool Congress (TMC)-ni MDC sakgittam, National Peoples Party (NPP)-o napangani jaman gipin sakgittam MDC-rangba party-o napangkuani cholrang donga ine NPP-ni dilgipa aro adokni Cabinet Minister Marcuise N Marak parakataha. Adita salrangna skangsan TMC-ni MDC sakgittam, chongmotan Kharkutta-ni MDC Cherak W Momin, Williamnagar-ni MDC Alphonsush R Marak aro Balachanda []

New Delhi, Nov 9: When Mohammed Shami officially called time on his Test career last Friday, the customary wave of digital tributes followed. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), former teammates, and supporters celebrated a 13-year journey that yielded 229 wickets across 64 Tests. Yet, beneath the laudatory posts lay an unsettling []

Kumamoto (Japan), Nov 9: Bolstered by a timely win at Germany, India ace shuttler Lakshya Sen will look to strengthen his bid for a place in the season-ending BWF World Tour Finals when he competes at the USD 500,000 Kumamoto Masters Japan Super 500 tournament, beginning here on Tuesday. World No. 13 Lakshya, who ended []

New Delhi, Nov 9: A fit-again Jemimah Rodrigues made her way back as India stuck to the tried and tested in the squads announced on Monday for an all-format womens cricket tour of South Africa next month. Former captain Harmanpreet Kaur also found a place in all three line-ups to be led by Smriti Mandhana. []

New Delhi, Nov 9: A growing rift between foreign rifle coach Thomas Farnik and national coach Deepali Deshpande has come to the fore following Indias disappointing campaign in the air rifle events at the ongoing ISSF World Championship in Doha, with the Austrian feeling that he is being sidelined by the domestic coaching staff. According []

New Delhi, Nov 9: Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha on Monday failed to get elected, but former shuttler Saina Nehwal made the cut as one of the four women Sportspersons of Merit (SOM) in a field of six candidates following a controversial election. Legendary long jumper Anju Bobby George, former archer Dola Banerjee and []

New Delhi, Nov 9: Olympic bronze medallist Sanjay will lead a young Indian mens hockey team on a three-match tour of New Zealand from November 15 to 23, marking 100 years of sporting ties between the two countries. India will take on the hosts on November 19, 21 and 22 at the Lloyd Elsmore Hockey []

By Jagdish Rattanani The joint Opposition rally of November 1 marks a turning point in the agitation for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, and more significantly against those seen as his political masters who have worked to enable and protect him. At this stage, the Opposition can no longer work within []

The Government had earlier warned of the El Nino effect and cautioned citizens to use water judiciously. Using water is one thing but getting that water regularly is quite another. Rivers that used to provide water for drinking, cooking and sanitationand also support agriculture, sustain aquaculture and recharge groundwaterare now useless because they are highly []

Mumbai, Nov 9: Indian benchmark indices closed higher on Monday after a volatile and range-bound trading session, supported by strong buying in PSU bank and pharmaceutical stocks. The 30-share Sensex gained 107.25 points, or 0.13 per cent, to settle at 81,106.65, while the Nifty advanced 58.25 points, or 0.23 per cent, to close at 25,044.65. []

MUMBAI, Nov 9: Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) reported a 21.52 per cent year-on-year increase in net profit to Rs 25,568 crore for the first half of FY2026-27, compared to Rs 21,040 crore in the corresponding period last year. The insurers total premium income grew 11.64 per cent to Rs 2,74,269 crore during the []

Mumbai, Nov 9: The rupee settled higher by 5 paise at 93.93 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, boosted by easing crude oil prices, stronger foreign fund inflows, and optimism regarding de-escalation in West Asia. Forex traders said continued foreign inflows, stable crude, and a mild dollar offer tailwinds for the rupee. However, gains []

HITO backs protest; Sutnga women join sit-in; city-based womens body for CMs intervention SHILLONG, Nov 9: Opposition to the proposed Shillong Ropeway Project is widening, with the Hynniewtrep Integrated Territorial Organisation (HITO) accusing the NPP-led government of pursuing the project to serve the financial interests of the ruling party, even as women from Sutnga in []

SHILLONG, Nov 9: The Green Tech Foundation (GTF) on Monday questioned the Riat Laban Dorbar Pylluns decision to oppose the Armys proposed construction on a piece of land but subsequently agree to hand it over to the Tourism Department, alleging that the shift in stance could be linked to the Rs 1 crore annual compensation []

SHILLONG, Nov 9: The KSU Mawprem Circle on Sunday intervened against the bursting of firecrackers beyond the hours permitted by the District Administration, urging residents to adhere to the prescribed restrictions. In a statement issued on Monday, the organisations Environment Secretary, Stefford Kharjahrin, said members conducted inspections at various locations in Mawprem and intervened against []

(Clockwise L-R) A firecracker illuminates the skyline; houses are adorned with lights; priests offer prayers to Goddess Kali, on the occasion of Diwali in the city. (ST)

SHILLONG, Nov 9: The state government is set to spend over Rs 100 crore on the construction of a new State Guest House at Umsawli in New Shillong Township (NST). The Directorate of Urban Affairs has invited sealed tenders from registered Class-I contractors for the project, which has an estimated cost of Rs 103.65 crore. []

SHILLONG, Nov 9: The railway connectivity in North Garo Hills is significantly benefiting local farmers by providing affordable access to markets outside the state, Deputy Commissioner MSN Marak said on Monday. During a press tour organised by the DIPR, the DC highlighted how Mendipathar Railway StationMeghalayas firstallows farmers to transport organic produce to Guwahati and []

SHILLONG, Nov 9: The grandfather of 16-year-old Ekansh Jindal, whose body was found under mysterious circumstances in Shillong on March 31, has urged police to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death and the alleged involvement of a drug network. Advocate V.K. Jindal said the post-mortem examination detected tramadol in Ekanshs stomach, []

SHILLONG, Nov 9: Khasi film Ki Sngi Badum (The Dark Days) has brought honour to the local film industry by winning the Best Feature Film award at the Mumbai Independent Film Festival 2026, held from October 30 to November 1. The movie also secured the Tagore Best Filmmaker Award at the 5th International Tagore Film []

SHILLONG, Nov 9: Challenging Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to substantiate his allegations of vote theft, BJP Meghalaya vice-president and MDC Bernard N Marak has said claims of electoral malpractice must be backed by credible evidence and tested through constitutional mechanisms. In a statement, Marak said the SIR exercise in Meghalaya had identified questionable entries in []

SHILLONG, Nov 9: The newly constructed Umiam bypass road has emerged as a challenge for night super buses heading to the Shillong ISBT, with drivers citing its narrow width and frequent truck breakdowns as reasons for difficulties in reaching the terminus. Some bus drivers have expressed concern over the narrow width of the bypass road, []

NONGPOH, Nov 9: Going beyond their classrooms and playgrounds, children from Thad and KyrdemKulai 6 Kilo villages on Monday approached the RiBhoi Deputy Commissioner with a memorandum highlighting safety concerns and infrastructure gaps in their communities. In what is perhaps a rare initiative, the children stepped forward to take up the role of community advocates, []

SHILLONG, Nov 9: A severe hailstorm has devastated paddy fields in Langniuh and adjoining villages under the Mairang C&RD Block in Eastern West Khasi Hills, flattening standing crops just weeks before the harvest. Heavy rain and hailstones battered the area for nearly an hour on Sunday afternoon, destroying mature paddy that was ready for harvesting. []

New Delhi, Nov 9: China has extended the suspension of an additional 24 per cent tariff on imports from the United States for two months and prolonged the suspension of special port fees on US-linked vessels, while maintaining the existing 10 per cent tariff on affected goods. The 24 per cent additional tariff on US []

SHILLONG: Ease of Operating Schools (EoOS) Index 2026-o India asongni dam 30 adokrangoni Meghalaya, 18-gipa gadangko manaha aro ia Index-ko New Delhi-ni Centre for Civil Society (CCS), Bristibar salo, adokni Education Department-na pakwate onangaha. Ia Index-ko CCS-o Policy Outreach-ni Director ongenggipa Manoj Mathew, Education Department-na mesoke onangaha aro iani jaman Education official-rang baksa tome chanchrimangaha. []

By Morningstar Sumer The history of a region is never complete if we listen only to the chronicles of powerful kingdoms and overlook the memories, place-names and traditions of its indigenous peoples. The Kupli (Kopili) Valley invites us to ask whether an important part of Northeast Indias past remains insufficiently explored. At the centre of []

A huge row has erupted over the roll-out of E20 petrol, with accusations of excessive ethanol use in the fuel, which would harm vehicle engines. Accusations also claim that oil marketing companies are thus fleecing motorists and making huge and monstrous profits running into lakhs of crores. The issue snowballed into a big scandal after []

New Delhi, Nov 8: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has seized 3,280 tonnes of banned and non-compliant food products worth Rs 82 crore during its nationwide inspection drive, which began on September 1 to check for adulteration during the festive season. Acting against food safety violations, the FSSAI cancelled 52 licences, []

SHILLONG, Nov 8: Two residents of Daistong in East Jaintia Hills on Sunday accused members of the Khasi Students Union (KSU) of assaulting them, offering a counter-account of Saturdays confrontation in which the union had alleged that its leaders and members were blocked by machete-wielding men. The allegations came a day after the KSU Central []

SHILLONG, Nov 8: The proposed Shillong Ropeway Project could open the way for commercial exploitation of Lum Shyllong, Green-Tech Foundation (GTF) chairman H. Bansiewdor Nonglang has warned, saying the projects implications extend beyond the proposed felling of 544 trees. Referring to provisions in the project documents, Nonglang questioned the proposed structures at the two terminals, []

SHILLONG, Nov 8: The Congress has questioned the purpose of the recent political realignments within the ruling MDA, accusing the National Peoples Party (NPP) of prioritising political consolidation over addressing the development needs and everyday concerns of the people. Tura MP and Congress leader Saleng A Sangma said the movement of legislators between the UDP, []

From CK Nayak NEW DELHI, Nov 8: Once known for its abundant rainfall, the Northeast is not only witnessing persistent rainfall deficits but is also gradually losing its traditional understanding of the monsoon, as changing weather patterns and environmental degradation erode the natural signs through which generations anticipated the arrival of rain. In earlier times, []

Members will not vacate the existing bus stand despite a government directive SHILLONG, Nov 8: A 50-year-old transport hub serving commuters, farmers and traders cannot be sacrificed to accommodate street vendors, the Khasi Hills Bazar Bus Association (KHBBA) has asserted, opposing the state governments move to relocate market-bound buses from Mawlonghat. The association has warned []

SHILLONG, Nov 8: Congress has questioned the very purpose of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), arguing that its engagement with stakeholders is futile if the government has already made up its mind and will ultimately have the final say on the legislation. Tura MP []

SHILLONG, Nov 8: A possible hike in the honorarium of PM POSHAN cook-cum-helpers may be on the Union Cabinets agenda, with sources indicating that the Cabinet is likely to meet shortly to discuss the proposed enhancement. The development has raised hopes among thousands of workers, whose long-standing concerns over meagre remuneration and the Centre-State sharing []

SHILLONG, Nov 8: A 19-year-old woman, who had sustained severe burn injuries from the head down to her waist under circumstances that remain under investigation, died at NEIGRIHMS on Saturday afternoon. The woman had been undergoing treatment at the hospital since November 1, when she was rushed there after allegedly suffering burn injuries at a []

From classrooms to the intellectual arena of Technothlon, two young students from Meghalaya turn curiosity, teamwork and independent thinking into a remarkable achievement, writes Esha Chaudhuri. In a competition where the answers arent always found in textbooks, two students from a school in Meghalaya have demonstrated the power of thinking beyond the obvious. Adarsh Singh []

A hostel is not the best place to spend your holidays, is it? But this year, Diwali was just not how I would have liked to spend it. I grew up in a place where everyone lived in unity. I did not celebrate Diwali, but my friends sure did. Every year, they would call me []

Priyan R Naik We went to our usual Chinese restaurant recently, my wife, son, daughter-in-law and I. Ordering dinner in a restaurant ought to be quite simple. You sit down, look at the menu, decide what you would like to eat and tell the waiter. Yet, when four members of a family sit around a []

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TURA: Garo Hills-ni Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL)-o bangbang onge dongenggipa kamrangko gapatna gita taraken kamo raaniko abachengatchina aro Junior Engineer-rangna promotional examination-ko ongatchina Tura-ni social activist Flaming B Marak, MeECL-ni official-rangko didiataha. Iani bidingo MeECL-na sedoatengon, BE/BTech degree donggipa Junior Engineer-rangko porikka seachi Assistant Engineer-ni kamona radoatna gita 2019 bilsini May 24 tarikon Shillong-ni []

RESUBELPARA: North Garo Hills ajani Mendal Don Bosco-o bara sika koanirango gisiko nanggipa chamdaberang aro antangtangni changa sapagipanirangko namdapatanina Meghalaya sorkarini gita dakchake onengani ningo Meghalaya State Skill Development Society-ni gita Free Trailoring Class-ko ongatenga. Ia ongatenggipa training class-o jolni banga gisiko nanggipa chadamberang, mongsongbate skulrango lekka porako skie raaniko dontonggiparang, ba nokdangni gita bilgrie []

SHILLONG: Cabinet-ko jujaatanio suk onggijaniko Meghalaya BJP, party-ni central leadership ba mamong dilgiparangona sokataha. Minister Sanbor Shullai-ko maming uiatsoa gri Arts and Culture portfolio-ko rapilani gimin BJP, suk onggiijako parakaha. BJP-ni state spokesperson M Kharkrang, kobor ratimgiparang baksa agangrikmitingo cabinet-ko jujaatani gimin aganengon, Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) sorkarini cabinet-ko jujaatanio BJP, baksa mamingkon kumonga dongjani []