Hyderabad, March 23: Ishan Kishans blitzkrieg trumped the heroic efforts from Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel as Sunrisers Hyderabad buried Rajasthan Royals under a deluge of runs to start its IPL 2025 campaign in style with a 44-run win here on Sunday. After Travis Head teed off with a 31-ball-67 adding 94 for the opening [] The post Ton-up Ishan Kishan leads Sunrisers win over Rajasthan appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Match starts at 7:30 pm Visakhapatnam, March 23: With their respective leaders switching camps and squads undergoing major overhauls, both Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants, under new captains, will be eager to make a strong start to their IPL campaign when they face off here on Monday. For a second year running, the Dr [] The post DC, LSG aim for strong IPL start appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Chennai, March 23: Afghanistan mystery spinner Noor Ahmad excelled on his Chennai Super Kings debut before skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad stuck a sublime fifty to set up a four-wicket win over their biggest rival Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League here on Sunday. Ahmads four-wicket haul limited Mumbai Indians to a below-par 155/9 after the [] The post CSK beat Mumbai by four wickets appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, March 23: Punjab powerlifter Jaspreet Kaur grabbed a share of the spotlight with two special archers as she bettered her own the national record in 45kg category to win the gold on the fourth day of the Khelo India Para Games (KIPG) here on Sunday. The 31-year-old Kaur lifted 101kg to become the [] The post Jaspreet Kaur breaks powerlifting record; Sheetal bags archery gold appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter Shillong, March 23:The Sports and Youth Affairs Department hosted a formal send-off ceremony for the U-17 boys state football team from Myngken Christian Higher Secondary School, Bhoirymbong, at Hotel Centre Point. The team is set to represent Meghalaya in the 2nd edition of the Indo-French Football Tournament, scheduled to take place in [] The post Meghalaya U-17 boys set for Indo-French football in Paris appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG: Licence gri silchidarerangko jakkalengani asel niam retiko rakkianio aro manderangna naljokaniko onanio kenchakna nanganirang ongenga ine Supreme Court-oni uiatanirangko mansoahani gimin Meghalaya adokoba dingtang dingtang ajani deputy commissioner-rangna, superintendent of police-rangna aro nangchakegipa sorkari department-rangna Action Plan-rang baksa adok sorkari, dingtangmancha Office Memorandum (OM)-ko onangaha. Ia Office Memorandum-o adokni Chief Secretary DP Wahlang-ni uiatani [

SHILLONG: New Shillong Township-o rikenggipa gital Assembly building-ni kamrang dao matchotangengahani gimin Meghalaya adoko bilsi 24-na Assembly building-ko manna sengani dao bonna siengaha. Ia gital Assembly nokni protchongko songani kamrang adita salrangna skangsan matchotaha aro dao ia protchongni kosako minar-ko songnasan nangaiaha. Sorkarioni koborko onani gitade, ia minar-ko India asongni gipin biaposa tariataha aro ia [] The post Gital Assembly building-ko rikani matchotangengaha appeare

SHILLONG: Mijal Robibar salni bako, Shillong songjinmao mikka baksana stilrangni jimbee gaakaniko nikangna manaha aro bangbata biaprangon stilrang gaakani jaman stilrara dake boksoriri onganiko nikna manaha. Shillong songjinmani Mawlai jolrango, mongsongbate Mawiong, Mawtawar aro Umrynjah jolrango mikka aro stilrang jimbee gaakangaha aro ia jolrang gimikon stilrang gaakanichi aditan nangchakeaniko manangtokaha. Koborko onani gitade, ia jolrango [] The post Shillong-o stilrang jimbee gaakanga app

TURA: Tura-ni Babupara jolo donggipa Garo Labour Corps-ni Cenotaph-ko nambate aro nitobatate tarina miksongesa pegalaha ine District Administration aro Tura Municipal Board (TMB) akangengoba, ia Cenotaph-ko skango gitan apsan dake tarie onpilchina Tura-ni Mothers Union dabiangaha. Original bimangko name dake manpiljaoba, apsan dake chingna apsan biapon cenotaph-ko taripile onna nanggen ine chingni dabienga. Achikrangni beberaani [] The post Garo Labour Corps-ni Cenotaph-ko gitcham gitan taripilc

URA: Dadenggre Sub-Division-ni Permanent Court building-ko Sonibar salo, Meghalaya High Court-ni Chief Justice IP Mukerji, internet gita nokdonggae onataha aro ia Court building-ko nokdonggaanio, Meghalaya Legislative Assembly-ni Speaker Thomas A Sangma, adokni Law Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh, Meghalaya High Court-ni Judge Justice HS Thangkhiew, Dadenggre-ni MLA Rupa M Marak, Meghalaya High Court-ni Registrar General E Kharumnuid, [] The post Dadenggre-ni Permanent Court-ko nokdonggaa appeared fir

Kolkata, March 22: Chase master Virat Kohli once again showcased his class with a sublime unbeaten half-century as Royal Challengers Bengaluru, backed by Krunal Pandyas game-changing triple strike crushed defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets in the IPL opener on Saturday. Ajinkya Rahane, who has transformed his T20 game, dazzled on his Kolkata [] The post Kohli, Salt assault leads RCB to win over KKR appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Chennai, March 22: Chennai Super Kings will lean on their formidable spin strength under favourable conditions at the Chepauk as well as recent record against Mumbai Indians sans Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya, when the two sides face each other in their Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign opener here on Sunday. Five-time winners CSK augmented [] The post Super Kings lean on spin against depleted Mumbai Indians appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Hyderabad, March 22: Equipped with a balanced squad that features a formidable batting line-up and experienced bowlers, last editions runners-up Sunrisers Hyderabad will start as favourites in their opening Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Rajasthan Royals here on Sunday. Sunrisers have some of the most explosive batters in their line-up in Travis Head, Abhishek [] The post Formidable Sunrisers start favourite against Rajasthan appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter Shillong, March 22: NorthEast United midfielder Macarton Louis Nickson has been drafted into the Indian national football squad ahead of their crucial AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifying match against Bangladesh on Tuesday. The 21-year-old from Karnataka has been rewarded for his stellar performances in the Indian Super League (ISL) this season, where [] The post NEUFC midfielder Macarton Louis Nickson added to India squad appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter Shillong, March 22: Bangladeshs national football team has arrived in Shillong, bolstered by the presence of Premier League midfielder Hamza Chowdhury, as they gear up for their high-stakes AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers final round encounter against India. A 36-member squad, including 24 players and 12 officials, touched down in the Meghalaya [] The post Bangladesh confident with Hamza boost ahead of India clash appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Mahima Sinha Shillong, once a picturesque colonial retreat and now an expanding urban hub, stands at a crossroads between history and modernity. At the heart of this transformation lies the steady erosion of the Assam-type house- an architectural relic shaped by necessity, resilience, and cultural adaptation. The recent demolition of the historic St. Anthonys [] The post Whispers of Wood and Memory: The Vanishing Legacy of Shillongs Assam-Type Houses appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Sanchita Guha In the geopolitical tug-of-war between Mainland China and the smaller land masses around it, Taiwan stands out like no other. This tiny island some six Taiwans could fit into the large north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh found its independent voice following the 1949 civil war between the Nationalists led [] The post Taiwan: An island full of surprises beckons appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 21: A total of six individuals have been arrested in connection with the food poisoning incident in a Karnataka hostel that claimed the lives of two students from Meghalaya and left 22 students hospitalised. Commissioner and Secretary of Home department, Cyril VD Diengdoh, who visited Mandya under government directives, confirmed [] The post Six arrested in Karnataka food poisoning deaths appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 21: The North-Eastern Hill University Students Union (NEHUSU) and the NEHU unit of the Khasi Students Union (KSU) on Friday urged all teaching staff of the university to refrain from participating in any meeting led by or comply with any direction or decision of Vice Chancellor Prabha Shankar Shukla. In [] The post Students ask teachers not to cooperate with NEHU VC appeared first on The Shillong Times .

From Our Correspondent TURA, March 21: The controversy surrounding the demolition of a 100-year-old cenotaph dedicated to Garo war heroes of World War I in Tura is growing. Leader of Opposition Mukul Sangma and a delegation of civil society organizations (CSOs) visited the site on Friday to take cognizance of the situation and seek answers [] The post Opposition parties condemn demolition of Tura cenotaph appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 21: The state government is optimistic that the recently approved Meghalaya Parking Policy 2025 will help in reducing traffic jams drastically in Shillong. Urban Affairs Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar said the parking policy will be rolled out soon and for the time being, the administration and police are adopting various measures [] The post Parking Policy to reduce congestion appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 21: The advisor of the Association of Niamtre Students of Shillong (ANSS), Omarlin Kyndiah on Friday urged Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma to consider waiving the age limit for entry into the teaching profession in colleges. Kyndiah wrote to the CM after the Meghalaya Education Recruitment Board invited applications for [] The post Call to scrap age limit to recruit college teachers appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 21: In an interesting development, the temporary closure of the Shillong-Dawki Road at Rngain village, East Khasi Hills, on March 20, which was part of a mock drill on earthquake, caused some members of the public to believe that an earthquake-induced landslide had occurred at the site. The state government [] The post Some confuse drill for real quake at Rngain appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 21: Concerned about rising instances of illegal activities and unauthorised settlers, the Shillong Cantonment Board (SCB), along with the village council and Rangbah Shnongs, conducted an inspection to identify locations where such activities are taking place within the cantonment area. During the inspection, SCB officials, accompanied by police personnel and [] The post Inspection in Cantt to check for illegal settlers appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Dignitaries during the unveiling ceremony of a new electric vehicle charging station at Umroi Airport, launched by A Plus Charge. It caters to two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and four-wheelers, providing a much-needed charging solution for both locals and travelers. The launch was attended by senior officials from the Airports Authority of India, including the Airport Director and [] The post Dignitaries during the unveiling ceremony of a new electric vehicle charging station at Umroi Airport, lau

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 21: The High Court of Meghalaya has refused to pass any further verdict on a writ petition pertaining to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 and its Rules, and accordingly disposed of the writ petition. The petition was pending with the court for about five years. Although a [] The post HC disposes of plea on prevention of cruelty to animals appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 21: The central government has released the last instalment of scholarship amounting to Rs 85.0779 crore under the Umbrella Scheme of Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students for the Academic Session 2023-2024. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma disclosed this through a post on X on Friday. I am happy to [] The post State gets last tranche of scholarship from Centre appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Dhaka, March 21: The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) continues to witness factional clashes leading to the death of several of its party leaders and workers, a recent data has revealed while highlighting the degrading law and order situation in the country since the current interim government led by Muhammad Yunus came to power in August [] The post Bangladesh: Desperate to grab power, BNP loses several leaders in internal clashes appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Dhaka, March 21: A group of Dhaka University (DU) students under the banners of Hindu Students of Dhaka University and the Bangladesh United Sanatani Awakening Alliance on Friday demonstrated in the campus against obscene remarks on their religion. The students are protesting against derogatory remarks about Hinduism and a deity, made by a fellow student [] The post Bangladesh: Students protest in Dhaka University against anti-Hindu remarks appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, March 20: All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey on Thursday said they are actively working on policies to integrate Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) players into the national team setup, acknowledging the ongoing struggle to find a top-quality striker. He also described the move could be a potential game-changer for Indian football. [] The post AIFF mulls bringing OCI players into Indian team appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SAITAMA (JAPAN), March 20: Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama Stadium on Thursday. Second-half goals from Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo ensured the Samurai Blue secured a spot in Asia Group Cs top two automatic qualification places. At its eighth successive World Cup, [] The post Japan becomes the first team to qualify for 2026 World Cup after host nations appeared first on The Shillong Times .

NEW DELHI, March 20: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday inaugurated the second edition of the Khelo India Para Games here and lauded the countrys para-athletes for showing steely resolve despite the many challenges they face. Over 1300 athletes will compete for the top honours in the Games that will conclude on March 27. Participants [] The post Mandaviya lauds para-athletes belief, declares Para Games open appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Regular skipper Samson to play as Impact Sub New Delhi, March 20: Rising star Riyan Parag will lead Rajasthan Royals in their first three IPL games as regular captain Sanju Samson has been told to avoid wicket-keeping duties by the BCCI due to a finger surgery, which means that he will only be available as [] The post Riyan Parag to lead Rajasthan Royals in first 3 IPL games appeared first on The Shillong Times .

TURA: Tura-ni Babupara jolo donggipa Garo Labour Corps-ni Cenotaph-ko pegalahani gimin dingtang dingtang dolrang jegaltokengon, daal Sukrobar salni bako Opposition dolni dilgipa Mukul Sangma, ia biapona rebaenba niena aro jamano dingtang dingtang dolrang baksa tome iani bidingo agangrikangna sienga. Ia biapo commercial complex-ko rikna miksongesa Garo Labour Corps-ni Cenotaph-ko pegalaha ine iana skang, Mothers Union [] The post March-ni 22 tariko BJP-ni dilgipa aro Tura-ni MDC jinma tombimongan

BAGHMARA: South Garo Hills ajani Siju jolo donggipa tourist spot-rangko namdapatna aro songni manderangna janggi tangani cholrangko onna miksonge taridapgipa biaprang daon nosto ongengaha aro mitam cholrangde gimakuenga ine Garo Students Unit (GSU) Siju regional unit matnangatenba, iani bidingo kachario badi kadona kamikkenataniko onangaha. GSU Siju regional unit-ni parakatani gitade, Siju Dobakkol jolrangko taridapna gita [] The post Siju-ni tourist spot-rangko tarina nanggipa cholrang gimaenga

TURA/AMPATI: Banggriani aro aa rurongani somoirango dakna nanggni aro dakchakanirangko onna gita Bristibar salo, Meghalaya adok gimikon Mock Drill ba dake nianiko ongatangaha aro uandaken ia mock drill-ko Garo Hills-ni dingtang dingtang biaprangoba apsan daken ongatangaha. Ia Mock Drill-ko National Disaster Relief Fund (NFRD) baksana District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA)-rang nangrime ongatangaha aro Tura-oba ia [] The post Banggriani aro aa ruronganirangona Garo Hills-oba Mock Exercise-

BAGHMARA: South Garo Hills ajani Siju jolrango mortuary van ba manggisi salgipa garirang dongjae songni nokni manderang, mande siani somoirango manggisirangko salanio nengnikanirangko chagrongna nangtokenga ine Federation of Khasi Jaintia & Garo People (FKJGP) Siju circle parakatenba, Siju jolni manderangna mortuary van bolsako onchina adokni Cabinet Minister aro Siju-Rongara MLA Rakkam A Sangma-ko didiataha. Iani [] The post Siju jolna Mortuary Van bolsako onchina FKJGP didia appeared first on

SHILLONG: Meghalaya Health Insurance Scheme (MHIS)-o manchapgijagipa dingtang dingtang sanna bananirango adokni manderangna dakchakanirangko onna gita sorkari, CM Care+ scheme-ko abachengataha ine adokni Health Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh parakataha. Iani bidingo kobor ratimgiparang baksa agangrikengon, ia gital CM Care+ scheme-ni ningo gong lak 5-ona kingking insurance-ko onani donggen aro ia scheme, MHIS-ni ningo manchapgijagipa dingtang dingtang [] The post MHIS-o manchapgijagipa sanna bananira

RESUBELPARA: North Garo Hills ajani Mendipathar-ona dingtang dingtang biaprangoniko matma rabadamenba donenga ine Meghalaya Pradesh Youth Congress (MPYC)-ni president Timjim K Momin parakatenba, iani bidingo amsandie nanga gita jakurangko dechina North Garo Hills ajani Deputy Commissioner-na sedoataha. Matchu aro matmarangko West Bengal aro gipin adokrangoniko Garo Hills-ni dairy farm-ona rabaenga ine news channel-rangoniko chinga nikna [] The post Mendipathar-ona matmarangko rabae dondamenga in

Costa Navarino (Greece), March 20: Zimbabwes Kirsty Coventry has been elected as the 10th President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the first female President in IOC history, following 1 round of voting at the 144th IOC Session in Costa Navarino, Greece on Thursday. Coventry was chosen over fellow presidential candidates HRH Prince Feisal [] The post Kirsty Coventry becomes first female president of IOC appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Twin deaths in Karnataka By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 19: Following Meghalayas intervention, the district administration of Mandya in Karnataka has decided to send the 22 students from Meghalaya to Bala Mandir, a rehabilitation centre, under the guidance of a child protection officer once they are discharged from the hospital. It may be noted that [] The post Tribal students to go to rehab centre after state intervention appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 19: The Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL) continues to have financial strain despite support from the state government. Power Minister AT Mondal told reporters on Wednesday that MeECLs financial health is still under tremendous strain but multiple steps have been taken to improve the situation. Stating that the corporation has [] The post MeECL under financial strain despite govt push appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 19: The Opposition in the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) will not take a hard stance against the new Executive Committee (EC), led by the VPP, during the upcoming three-day budget session starting March 26. We do not have many issues to raise since this is the first session [] The post Opp to go easy on VPP EC appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 19: Following the recent debacle in the KHADC and JHADC elections, All India Congress Committee (AICC) president Mallikarjun Kharge has summoned all District Presidents of the Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) to New Delhi on March 27. Sources within the Congress party confirmed that Kharge has called the district presidents [] The post Kharge to discuss Cong slump with all district chiefs appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 19: The HNLC has decided to contest its designation as an unlawful organisation before the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal. On March 6, the HNLC appointed Fernando Shangpliang as its legal counsel. He will represent the outfit in matters concerning the extension of its designation as an unlawful organisation by the [] The post HNLC to contest designation of unlawful body appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 19: A female employee of Shillong Airport was assaulted by an unidentified individual on Wednesday morning outside the airport. The assailant was arrested later in the evening. Ri-Bhoi Superintendent of Police, Vivekanand Singh Rathore, stated that the incident occurred at around 8:30 AM when the victim, Ellana Lyngdoh Mawphlang (27), [] The post Man assaults female staff of Umroi Airport, arrested later appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 19: The High Court of Meghalaya on Wednesday handed reprieve to the management board members of the St. Anthonys Lower Primary School that was demolished in contempt of its order. The public interest litigation and the criminal contempt proceedings against principal of Don Bosco and the director of Don Bosco [] The post HC reprieve for St. Anthonys school over demolition of heritage building appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 19: The Meghalaya State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MSCPCR) has taken serious note of the deaths of two students from the state in Karnataka. MSCPCR Chairperson Agatha K Sangma stated on Wednesday that any loss of life is deeply regrettable, especially when it involves children in tragic incidents [] The post MSCPCR takes serious note of student deaths appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 19: Three individuals, including members of an organised human trafficking network smuggling people from Bangladesh to India, were arrested in Ri-Bhoi district on Tuesday evening. Ri-Bhoi Superintendent of Police, Vivekanand Singh Rathore, stated that the arrests were made based on credible information that Bangladeshi nationals were travelling from the Dawki [] The post Police bust racket smuggling people from Bdesh to India; 3 held appeared first on The Shillong

Shillong, March 19: The talismanic Sunil Chhetri scored on his international comeback to lead India to a commanding 3-0 victory over Maldives in a football friendly here on Wednesday, helping the home side snap their 12-match winless streak that started in November 2023. Rahul Bheke gave India the lead in the 35th minute before Liston [] The post Chhetri scores as India beat Maldives 3-0 appeared first on The Shillong Times .