By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 21: Two senior officials from the Union Ministry of Education are scheduled to visit the North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) on Thursday to assess the universitys operations. Additional Secretary and Director in the Department of Higher Education, Sunil Kumar Barnwal and Subrat Kumar Pradhan will be holding a review meeting with [] The post Central officials to review NEHU situation today appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 21: After Iewduh, pressure groups have now turned their attention to Ri-Bhoi where they are carrying out daylight extortion in the name of donation. A host of groups, including some known names and some questionable organisations, have been running an extortion racket in various parts of Ri-Bhoi seeking donations either [] The post Evidence galore of extortion; cops unmoved for want of FIR appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter Shillong, May 21: The Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC) on Wednesday pushed back around 200 migrant workers from two government project sites in New Shillong Township (NST), claiming they lacked proper documentation. The HYC conducted inspections at the two ongoing project locations and found approximately 350 to 400 migrant workers employed there. We [] The post HYC deports 200 migrant workers from govt project sites in NST appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Engage in dialogue backed by facts rather than public accusations: Kyrmen By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 21: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said his government has approached a Supreme Court committee regarding the cutting of hills in Meghalaya, which he blamed for recurring waterlogging in Guwahati. Reacting sharply to Himantas remark, the [] The post Assam govt moves SC panel against hill-cutting in Mlaya appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 21: In response to the growing demand for Jowai to be declared the Summer Capital of Meghalaya, mirroring the push for Tura to be named the Winter Capital, Cabinet Minister and East Jaintia Hills MLA, Kyrmen Shylla on Wednesday said that while the proposals were welcome, their implementation would require [] The post Demand for summer, winter capitals involves resources, time: Minister appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 21: The state government has activated its disaster response machinery following heavy overnight rainfall that led to flooding in several parts of the Ri-Bhoi district and landslides reported from multiple other locations. Disaster management teams have been instructed to remain on high alert, with ground-level officers already working to mitigate [] The post Govt activates disaster response machinery as rain pounds state appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter Shillong, May 21: In a daring burglary, thieves broke into a State Bank of India (SBI) ATM kiosk at Mawkriah in East Khasi Hills and stole approximately Rs 28.13 lakh after cutting open the machine. According to police, the incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday. East Khasi Hills Superintendent of [] The post Thieves break open ATM, steal over Rs 28 lakh appeared first on The Shillong Times .

From Our Correspondent JOWAI, May 21: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Wednesday said that the sustained intervention in Meghalayas healthcare sector, including special thrust to address the high maternal mortality rate (MMR), has yielded significant results with over a 45 per cent reduction, bringing the states MMR down to the national average. Sangma made [] The post States MMR now down to national average: Conrad appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 21: Grappling with a prolonged financial crisis, the Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHADC) is set to receive a much-needed boost, with the state government announcing a relief package of Rs 39 crore along with plans for long-term structural reforms in the council. The decision followed a high-level meeting in [] The post JHADC to get Rs 39-crore relief package appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 21: The High Court of Meghalaya on Wednesday extended time till June 2, 2025 for two petitioners to bring to the courts notice any lacuna in a report that was filed by the state government on street vending and related issues. The public interest litigation involves identifying street vending areas, [] The post HC grants more time in street vending case appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Manchester, May 21: Omar Marmoushs stunning long-range strike upstaged Kevin De Bruyne on the Manchester City greats Etihad farewell. Marmoush let fly from around 30 yards (meters) to put City ahead in its 3-1 win against Bournemouth in the Premier League on Tuesday. The victory moved Pep Guardiolas team up to third in the standings [] The post Marmoushs stunner upstages Kevin De Bruynes farewell appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Mumbai, May 21: Suryakumar Yadavs doughty 73 not out proved to be the difference as Mumbai Indians sealed the fourth and final play-off berth with a 59-run trouncing of Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League here on Wednesday. Suryakumars masterclass a 43-ball knock with seven fours and half a dozen sixes in adverse [] The post MI rout DC to qualify for play-offs appeared first on The Shillong Times .

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE 2025 Ahmedabad, May 21: Former champions Gujarat Titans will aim to extend their winning streak to solidify a top-two finish when they face a struggling Lucknow Super Giants in their Indian Premier League clash here on Thursday. With 18 points from 12 matches, table-toppers Titans have already booked their place in the [] The post Titans eye top-two finish as LSG look to salvage pride appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG: Adita salrangna skang, Assam adokni skotong Guwahati songjinmao chi bananina Meghalaya adokkosa dos galtaiahani gimin iandake sakgipinko matnange dongaigija, adoktangon nalarangko nambate tarichina gita Assam sorkariko didiataha. Meghalaya adoko abrirangko choengani aselsa Guwahati songjinmao chirang banengani gimin uni sorkari, Supreme Court-na badi kadoangaha ine Budbar salo, Assam adokni Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma aganani [] The post Chi bananina Mlaya-ko matnangaigija nalar

SHILLONG: Garo Hills-o Opposition dolrang, chongmotan Congress, Trinamool Congress (TMC) aro Voice of the Peoples Party (VPP) dolrang bilakna mankujaengani gimin National Peoples Party (NPP)-na maming rabianirang dongja ine NPP-ni working president aro adokni Cabinet Minister Marcuise N Marak akangataha. Asongo Congress dolan gitchambatsranggipa party onga indiba daode Garo Hills-o bilgriaha. Uamangni bangbata dilgiparangan NPP-o [] The post GH-o opposition dolrang bilgriani gimin NPP-na maming

SHILLONG: East Khasi Hills ajani Mawkriah-o donggipa State Bank of India (SBI) ATM-oniko, machine-ko ratenba gong lak 28.13-mang onggipa tangkarangko chauangaha. Police-rangni uiatani gitade, ia asel ongani Budbar pringwalni 2:43 bajimango ongaha. Ia ATM-oniko chaugipa manderang gipin adokrangonisa ongna nanga ine police-rang chanchichipenga. Ia ATM-oniko chauaniba batanggimin somoirango Assam-ni dingtang dingtang biaprangoniko chaua gitan apsanangani [] The post EKH-ni ATM damsaoniko lak 28 bat

SHILLONG: Meghalaya adoko Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)-ni kamrangko nina gita bakan mamong sorkarini dolsa official-rang rebana sienga. Adoko JJM-ni kamrang chusokgipa ongenga ine adok sorkari akangengoba, adokni dingtang dingtang biaprango, mongsongbate Garo Hills-ni banga songrangon JJM-ni kamrangko matchotja aro chirangko mantokjaenga ine badi kaanirangko nikna manengani gimin mamong sorkarini official-rangko adokona watataniara namen kraani ongenga. [] The post JJM-ni kamrangko mamongni official

SHILLONG: Budbar salo, adokni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, Meghalaya Healthcare Advancement Policy (MHAP)-ni ningo gong krorsani skanggipa instalment-ko Jowai-o donggipa Dr Norman Tunnel Hospital-na pakwate onangaha. Ia MHAP-ni ningo dingtang dingtang private hospital-rangna adok sorkari, krorgni kae onenga aro bangki krorsakode, skanggipa instalment-na utilization certificate (UC)-ko onani jaman onangskagen. Dao dipet ia scheme-ni ningo [] The post Jowai-o Dr Norman Tunnel Hospital-na kr 1-k

SHILLONG: Dongimin niamrango aro adok sorkari baksana Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC)-ni skang songgigrikanio pangchakesa National Highway (NH-6)-ni Umdihar-o donggipa KHADC-ni toll gate-ko chipataha ine Ri Bhoi ajani Deputy Commissioner Abhilash Baranwal talataniko onangaha. Ia toll gate-ko chipatani bidingo matnanganirangko mantokengani gimin ua ia talataniko onangaha. Ia toll gate-ko chipatanichi KHADC-na mande ragijaniko mesokaha [] The post Sorkari aro district council-ni ni

Canberra, May 21: In a significant development, a group of 41 Australian Senators and Members of Parliament on Wednesday wrote a letter to Muhammad Yunus, the head of Bangladeshs interim government, urging his administration to immediately and publicly announce a specific, time-bound electoral roadmap, stating it as an urgent and non-negotiable step toward ensuring credible, [] The post 41 Australian lawmakers write to Yunus, urge clear election roadmap in Bangladesh appeared first on The Shillo

The post Inner Wheel Club of Pine City Shillong contributed Eureko Forbes Aquaguard Pro Purechill 80 PSS UV water filter of 80 liter capacity to three schools Laban Bengalee Girls Higher Secondary School, Lumparing Vidyapith School and St. Edmunds School. The students and faculty of the school were extremely grateful for the gesture. appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, May 20: In celebration of World Bee Day, beekeepers from 14 communities across RiBhoi and East Khasi Hills districts gathered in Laitlyndop on Monday and Tuesday to share best practices for sustainable beekeeping and to highlight the crucial role bees play in ecosystems and local livelihoods. Organised by the North East Slow Food and [] The post Beekeepers from 14 communities in EKH, Ri-Bhoi share insights on World Bee Day appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, May 20: The Meghalaya government has directed the Urban Affairs department to work out the modalities to ensure that even the urban constituencies under the Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) receive funds under the 15th Finance Commission. On Tuesday, the state government held a detailed meeting with various departments, including representatives from the ADCs, to [] The post Govt tells dept to ensure funds for urban ADC constituencies appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, May 20: Minor landslides were reported from three vulnerable locations Rum Laitlyngkot, Mawlieh, and Lad Mawkhap along the Shillong-Dawki road on Tuesday morning, briefly affecting traffic movement, as pre-monsoon rainfall lashed many parts of the state. Meghalaya has recorded incessant rainfall over the past few days, and the trend is expected to [] The post Three minor landslides along Shillong-Dawki road as rains lash Mlaya appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, May 20: The Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC) on Tuesday urged the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) to take action against a New Delhi-based firm, M/s ASTOR INC, which has been awarded a contract by NEIGRIHMS to provide certain services as per the bid document dated July 3, 2024. Citing provisions of the Khasi [] The post NEIGRIHMS contract for Delhi firm irks HYC appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, May 20: Arjun Lyngdoh, a communication trainer from Shillong, has been recognised as one of UrbanPros Top 100 Tutors in India, standing out among over 6.5 lakh verified tutors across the country. He is the only tutor from Meghalaya to make it to the list this year. UrbanPro is Indias leading online learning platform [] The post Shillong trainer among Indias top 100 tutors appeared first on The Shillong Times .

NONGPOH, May 20: A bitter leadership dispute has erupted within the Nongpoh Region Auto Owners and Drivers Association (NRAODA), as newly appointed leaders have publicly accused former president Marcus Marten of continuing to claim authority despite having lost the confidence of his fellow auto-rickshaw drivers. The fresh conflict has forced both factions the new [] The post Two factions of auto drivers, owners body tussle for power appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, May 20: In a scathing indictment of government inaction, the Hynniewtrep Border Dispute Redressal Forum (HBDRF) on Tuesday accused the state of treating residents of the disputed Block I and Block II as lesser citizens denying them basic human rights and essential documents necessary for survival in a modern state. HBDRF spokesperson Thomas [] The post Forum rues bleak existence of disputed Block I, II residents appeared first on The Shillong Times .

TURA, May 20: Miscreants looted valuables and cash from two temples at Sri Sri Ma Kali Ashram premises in Borkona on Assam-Meghalaya border, on Monday night. The incident took place in Assam under Mankachar just on the other side of the road along the Meghalaya border in South West Garo Hills. Taking advantage of continuous [] The post Miscreants loot two temples on interstate border appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Eliminate all check gates in state, party demands SHILLONG, May 20: As Meghalaya continues to grapple with soaring prices of essential commodities, the Khun Hynniewtrep National Awakening Movement (KHNAM) has issued a no-holds-barred demand for the elimination of all check gates across the state, linking their functioning to the inflation in state. KHNAM working president [] The post KHNAM links illegal toll gates to inflation appeared first on The Shillong Times .

TURA: Ganol kosak jolrango donggipa biaprang, mongsongbate Rongram bazar jolrango skatang jabolrangko chio galatengani asel Ganol hydro project-ni dam-o jabolrangni sikkonge donganiko nikna manengani gimin jolo songdongenggipa banga manderang suk onggijaniko parakattokaha. Iani bidingo adita bilsirangna skangsan, West Garo Hills ajani District Administration, uiataniko onenba, Ganol chibimao skatang jabolrangko galjachina mikrakataniko onahachim indiba daalona kingkingan [] The post Ganol chibim

SHILLONG: Meghalaya adoko sorkarini ragatgipa scheme aro program-rangara, adokna niksamsoani gnang ragatgipa scheme aro program-rangsa onga ine Mongolbar salo, Shillong songjinmani U Soso Tham Auditorium-o SPARK program-ko ongatanio adokni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma akangataha. Ia tomanio, adokni Education Minister Rakkam A Sangma, Kharkutta-ni MLA Rupert M Momin, Education department-ni Secretary Swapnil Tembe, School Education [] The post Sorkarini ragatgipa programrangara adokna niksamsoa

TURA: South Garo Hills ajani headquarter Baghmara-o donggipa MePDCL-o kam kagiparang chuongjaengani asel kamrangko kaanio nengnikanirangko manenga ine social activist Greneth M Sangma parakatenba, chuonga gita lineman aro gipin kam kagiparangko rakkichina, adokni Chief Minister-na sedoataha. Chief Minister-na sedoatgipa chittio Sangma-ni parakatani gitade, Baghmara MePDCL-o dao dipet kam kagiparang sak 13-san dongaia aro iani aselan [] The post SGH-ni MePDCL-o chuonga gita kam kagiparangko rakki

TURA: North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) Tura Campus-ko 1996 bilsini February jao kulichengaoni dao bilsi 29 gappilengahaoba pilakni gitan galchipako manenga aro namroro silroroanirang dongjaenga ine NEHU Tura Campus Staff Welfare Association (NTCSWA) parakatenba, ia campus-o namdapatna nanganirangko NEHU-ni Vice Chancellor-na seachi uiataha. NTCSWA-ni president TG Momin-ni parakatani gitade, ia campus-ko chalaiani dao bilsi 29 [] The post NEHU Tura Campus-ko namdapatna nangengani gimin VC-na

TURA: Tura-o donggipa Printing & Stationery department-ni office-ko dikdiksana gipin biapona apjitchengna manchienggipani bidingo West Garo Hills ajani Government Branch Press Industrial Employees Association (GBPIEA), Shillong-o donggipa Printing & Stationery department-ni Director-na sedoatenba, adita kupattianirangko onataha. Iani bidingo department-ni Director-na seachi uiatengon, Tura-o donggipa office-ko gipin biapona apjitchengna manchiengani gimin GBPIEA-ni membor-rang, suk onggijaniko p

TURA: Meghalaya Police-ni recruitment ba dingtang dingtang kamrangna porikkarangko Robibar salrango dakrongengani gimin Meghalaya Pradesh Youth Congress (MPYC) raken jegalataha. MPYC-ni parakatani gitade, Robibar salara Kristianrangni olakkiani aro nengtakani sal onga aro Meghalaya adokara Kristian adok onge, Robibar salo Kristianrangna namen dingtangmanchagipa sal ongani gimin ia salo kamna porikkarangko raaniara rachakna mangijani aro kragijani ongenga. [] The post Police recruitment-ko Robiba

Editor, The news emanating from Washington Trump at it again, says ceasefire a big success (ST May 17 2025) is amusing. Donald Trump the baron of business is good at taking credit for the ceasefire and claims that it is a big success but Indian officials maintained that the agreement was reached through direct military [] The post Whos behind the ceasefire? appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Abruptly and more curiously, focus shifts from the western border to the eastern sector as geo-strategists sound a warning over Bangladeshs attempt to build an airbase with Chinese assistance not far from the Chickens Neck, the narrow 22-km wide land corridor that connects the Indian mainland with North-East India. This is an extremely sensitive region [] The post Dhaka in focus appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, May 20: Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong today said that the State Government has issued directives to all the district administrations to detect illegal immigrants. The directions came following an order from the Central Government to all the states to detect illegal immigrant across the country. Meanwhile, Tynsong has also made it clear that [] The post No inquiry against Sniawbahalang Dhar over allegation of funding HNLC: Prestone Tynsong appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Actress and fitness enthusiast Shilpa Shetty has given out fun tips on how to burn calories by doing cardio. Shilpa took to Instagram, where she shared a video of herself doing jumping jacks, standing ab crunches and other exercises before she starts dancing on the zumba number. For the caption, she wrote: The road to [] The post Shilpa Shetty shows fun ways to burn calories appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Benedict Cumberbatch stole attention with his red carpet appearance at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival. He walked the red carpet with his wife, Sophie Hunter. Dressed in a black tuxedo, which he completed with a neat white shirt and bowtie, Benedict looked dapper. What caught everyones attention was his black arm sling. [] The post Benedict Cumberbatch turns injury into style at Cannes red carpet! appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Independent films and directors bring fame to India but they dont get enough support once they return home from festival rounds, says actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who believes that movies by Anurag Kashyap, Payal Kapadia, and Neeraj Ghaywan have done more to crack the international market than the big Bollywood projects. According to Siddiqui, indie filmmakers [] The post Indie films bring fame but they dont get support: Nawazuddin appeared first on The Shillong Times .

RESUBELPARA: 2025 Batch-ni MCS Trainee Officer-rang Sombar salo, North Garo Hills ajaona reangenba, sorkarini kamrangko masie rana gita North Garo Hills District Administration-ni administrative official-rang baksa tomaniko ongatangaha. Ia MCS Trainee officer-rangna, North Garo Hills ajao salgnini training aro exposure program-ko ongatenga aro ia program-ni ningo MCS trainee officer-rangna district aro block-ni gadango kaenggipa kamrangni [] The post MCS Trainee Officer-rang, NGH-o sorkarini kam

New Delhi, May 19: The contest between laggards Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals holds no significance in the context of the play-offs, but both teams will aim to accelerate their rebuilding process with the MS Dhoni-led side looking to transform itself from a dads army into a young brigade. The Tuesdays match is last [] The post Focus shifts to rebuilding for CSK, RR to play for pride appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, May 19: Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have picked Shivam Shukla and Blessing Muzarabani as replacements for their injured players, the IPL said on Monday. Defending champions KKR, who are already out of playoffs reckoning, have signed Shukla as a replacement for Rovman Powell for the remainder of the season. The [] The post KKR, RCB pick Shukla, Muzarabani as replacements appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, May 19: With Chennai Super Kings (CSK) nearing the end of one of their most forgettable IPL seasons since the tournaments inception, head coach Stephen Fleming stated that his team is very aware of the opportunity of finishing their campaign on a strong note and aim to salvage some pride. With tenth-placed CSK [] The post Opportunity to finish season well is really important to us: Fleming appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, May 19: Bangladeshs ongoing tour of the UAE has been extended, with an additional T20I added to the schedule, making it a three-match series. The third T20I will now be played on May 21 in Sharjah, which also hosted the first two games. According to a report by ESPNcricinfo, the Bangladesh Cricket Board [] The post Bangladesh add third T20I vs UAE appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, May 19: Former Australia batter Tom Moody noted that wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul hasnt been credited by a lot to his true potential after he smashed an unbeaten 112 against Gujarat Titans to rescue Delhi Capitals from a batting collapse on Sunday. Despite Delhi getting off to a sluggish start managing only 28 [] The post KL a lot better player than people give him credit for: Moody appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 19: A violent mob attack that left at least 15 trucks gutted and security infrastructure damaged at the Star Cement premises in East Jaintia Hills was triggered by a fatal road accident on Sunday evening. According to the district administration, the incident began when a Star Cement truck collided with [] The post Mob torches 15 Star Cement trucks after fatal road mishap appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 19: North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) Vice Chancellor Prof. Prabha Shankar Shukla has warned Vice Chancellor in-charge Prof. Sherwin Sungoh against convening the Academic Council meeting on May 21, and warned of action if the meeting is conducted. Prof. Shukla criticized Prof. Sungohs decision, stating that it raises serious concerns about [] The post NEHU VC warns Sungoh against holding AC meet appeared first on The Shillong Times .