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SHILLONG: North Garo Hills ajao mamong aro adok sorkarirang baksa songgigrikgipa dingtang dingtang project-rangko taraken chusokatchina gita Bristibar salo, adokni Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) didiangaha. Ia project-rangko BJP-ni state vice president aro Tura-ni MDC Bernard N Marak-ni dilanichi, mamong aro adok sorkarirang baksa soi kagrikanio bak ongpagipa manderang niangaha aro Marak-ni parakatani gitade uamang, North []

Hospital-rango anpakaniko 90% batatna nisan donenga: CM SHILLONG: Meghalaya adoko anseng baljokaniko onani, mongsongbate magiparangna aro bisarangna anseng baljokaniko onanio kamrangko Bristibar salo, adokni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma nipilangaha aro ia tomanio adokni Health Minister Wailadmiki Shylla baksana Health department-ni dingtang dingtang official-rangba dongpae bak raangaha. Ia tomanio, Megha Health Insurance Scheme (MHIS)-ni ningo []

Garo Labour Corps-ni Research Committee-na gong lak 2-ko onna Assembly Speaker kurachaka TURA: First World War ba agilsak gimikni skanggipa dakgrikanio France asongona dakchakna reanggipa Garo Labour Corps-ko bilsianti manirongbaenga gitan ia bilsioba chang 108-gipa Garo Labour Corps Day-ko mijal Bristibar salo maniangaha. Ia program-ko Tura Babupara-o gital rikenggipa Garo Labour Corps-ni Cenotaph-ko matchotkujaengani gimin []

AMPATI: Lekka porani gadangko tangdoatna jaku deani bak gita Budbar salo, South West Garo Hills ajani ningo donggipa dingtang dingtang skulrango, poraienggipa bisarangni maa paarang aro skigiparangni gisepo tome agangrikanirangko ongatangaha. Ia tomanirangko ongatanio, detangtangni lekka pora raaniko namdapatna gita banga maa paarangan, gisiko nangbee bak raangtokaha aro ia tomanio, skulko dilenggiparang aro skigiparang, maikai []

ENGLAND 1 ARGENTINA 2 ATLANTA, July 16: No Hand of God this time. Argentina didnt need it. Instead it was the hallowed feet of Lionel Messi and the unbreakable spirit of a team that has repeatedly fought back at this years World Cup that is now one step away from back-to-back titles. Trailing []

Atlanta, July 16: Lionel Messi once again proved that football intelligence can outweigh physicality as Argentinas tactical adjustments exposed Englands defensive frailties to secure a place in the FIFA World Cup final. At 39, Messi no longer relies on blistering pace but instead controlled the game through intelligent movement, positioning and vision, effectively becoming an []

Atlanta, July 16: Englands FIFA World Cup title hopes may have ended with their semi-final defeat to Argentina, but Thomas Tuchels side still have one final assignment as they face France in Sundays third-place play-off. While the fixture may not carry the prestige of the final, it still offers plenty of significance for both teams. []

BUDAPEST (Hungary), July 16: Indias Olympic bronze medallist and U23 Asian Champion Aman Sehrawat delivered a commanding performance to clinch the gold medal in the mens 57kg freestyle category at the Polyak Imre, Varga Janos & Kozma Istvn Memorial Senior Ranking Tournament 2026 in Budapest, Hungary, on Wednesday. Continuing his impressive form on the global []

BRUSSELS, July 16: Formula One world champion Lando Norris will have a 10-place grid penalty at Sundays Belgian Grand Prix after McLaren changed the power electronics unit on his car.The Briton started last years race on pole position but McLaren have been off the pace this season and are currently third overall behind leaders Mercedes []

OHIO, July 16: Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz has entered next months Cincinnati Open as he targets a return from a wrist injury, tournament organisers said. The 23-year-old Spaniard, a seven-time Grand Slam champion, was unable to defend his French Open crown and also missed Wimbledon as he continued his recovery.But the world number three is []

NEW DELHI, July 16: Former India captain Sardar Singh believes the national mens hockey team has gained confidence at just the right time but success at next months World Cup and the Asian Games after that will depend on consistent team effort instead of individual brilliance. India head into the World Cup, beginning August 14, []

Shillong, July 16: Shillong football fans have under 10 days to wait for the start of the Shillong Premier League 2026, with reigning champions Langsning FC to kick off the defence of their title in the opening match on 25 July when they face Sawmer SCC. The Shillong Sports Association announced the fixtures for the []

Cardiff, July 16: Virat Kohlis confident 65 reminded all and sundry of his salad days but Rohit Sharmas continuous struggles did contribute to Indias below-par 233 in 44 overs in the second ODI against England here on Thursday. The middle-order caved in inexplicably with four wickets lost for 15 runs in a space of 26 []

Dubai, July 16: India fast bowler Gurnoor Brar has been handed an official warning and handed one demerit point for a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during the first ODI against England at Edgbaston. The incident occurred during the eighth over of the England innings on July 14, when Brar picked []

Shillong, July 16: The East Khasi Hills District Badminton Association (EKHDBA) will organise the 10th East Khasi Hills District Open Badminton Championship 2026 from July 28 to 30 at the Glades Sports Arena, Mawlai Mawroh, providing a competitive platform for shuttlers across multiple age groups in the district. The three-day championship will feature competitions in []

New Delhi, July 16: Harshit Ranas hamstring injury in his first series after coming back from a knee surgery has raised concerns over his fitness regimen as top sources revealed that the burly fast bowler gained weight during his rehabilitation which probably contributed to the latest breakdown. According to sources, the 24-year-old Rana was found []

Washington, July 16: The Trump administration has told lawmakers that it is reshaping US development finance and overseas investment to reduce Americas dependence on China for critical minerals, energy, telecommunications and other strategic supply chains, arguing that economic security has become inseparable from national security. Appearing before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesday (local []

Satluj row: Centre considering amendment in IT Rules for OTT platforms The government is considering amending the IT Rules 2021 for certification of films before release on OTT platforms, a development that comes amid a controversy over the film Satluj that was released without any clearances. Sources said the government is mulling introducing compulsory certification []

Actress Kriti Sanon is enjoying the ongoing ODI match between England and India at the Edgbaston Stadium with her rumoured boyfriend Kabir Bahia. On Tuesday, the actress took to the Stories section of her Instagram, and re-shared Kabirs story in which the rumoured couple can be seen with their friend. Kriti and Kabir have been []

Singer-actor Nick Jonas has revealed that one of his favourite things about being married to global star Priyanka Chopra is keeping up with Bollywood gossip. During an episode of the Jonas Brothers new Podcasts series, Hey Jonas!, featuring Nick, Priyanka Chopra, Kevin Jonas and Joe Jonas, the singer joked that the biggest perk of their []

Actor Abhay Deol has taken a nostalgic trip down memory lane as the much-loved film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara completed 15 years of its release. The actor revisited the cherished moments from the films journey. He also celebrated the unforgettable experience of working alongside co-stars Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar, Katrina Kaif and Kalki Koechlin. Reflecting []

Stating that censoring films was actually an insult to audiences, well known film director Ram Gopal Varma on Wednesday called for a ban on censorship. Taking to his X timeline to pen his thoughts on why he thought censorship was unnecessary, Ram Gopal Varma said, Censoring films actually is an insult to the audiences. In []

Veteran actors Shabana Azmi and Soni Razdan on Wednesday made an appeal to education reformer and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his indefinite hunger strike at Delhis Jantar Mantar, saying the country needs him to continue the fight against injustice. Wangchuk has been on hunger strike after joining the Cockroach Janata Partys (CJP) protest []

Actor Rani Mukerji will be conferred an Honorary Doctor of Letters by Australias La Trobe University in recognition of her contribution to Indian cinema and humanitarian work, the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) announced on Wednesday. The honorary degree will be presented at a special ceremony on August 14 at Federation Square in Melbourne []

The COVID pandemic feels like a long time ago. Now, we have widespread immunity from vaccination and natural infection. And getting COVID is less risky than it was five years ago. But COVID can still lead to hospitalisation and deaths in older people, pregnant women and those with underlying chronic diseases, such as asthma or []

SHILLONG, July 15: The Khasi Students Union (KSU) has vowed to publicly name several former MLAs allegedly involved in land purchases in the uranium-rich Domiasiat area, accusing them of colluding with vested interests to push the controversial uranium mining project despite fierce local opposition. KSU general secretary Reuben A. Najiar said the union had received []

NONGPOH, July 15: Three children were electrocuted to death after coming into contact with a snapped 11 kV overhead power line in Umtangling village under Umroi in Ri-Bhoi district on Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred around 2 pm while the children were walking through the village. A live power line had snapped and fallen on []

New Delhi, July 14: The Sports Ministry directed Hockey India to investigate allegations of intimidation and harassment levelled by former India captain Asunta Lakra and to share the outcome of the findings with the ministry. Lakra had urged the sports ministry through an email to intervene urgently against what she described as the institutional protection []

New Delhi, July 14: Indias emphatic 270-run victory over England in the first-ever womens Test at Lords in London has strengthened the case for expanding red-ball cricket in the womens game, former India captain Shantha Rangaswamy said, urging the BCCI to revive longer-format domestic competitions across age groups. The Indian womens team produced one of []

BIRMINGHAM, July 14: India made a commanding start to the three-match One-Day International series, defeating England by six wickets at Edgbaston on Tuesday as captain Shubman Gills fluent 80, followed by unbeaten half-centuries from Axar Patel and Washington Sundar, guided the visitors to a comfortable victory. Chasing a modest target of 259, India reached 262 []

Edinburgh, July 14: The International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering a series of significant changes to its global events, including a reduction in the size of the mens ODI World Cup, the introduction of World Test Championship (WTC) semi-finals and a revamp of international scheduling, following discussions at its annual conference in Edinburgh. According to []

Birmingham, July 14: Jasprit Bumrah marked his return to One-Day International cricket in memorable fashion by scripting multiple milestones during the opening ODI against England at Edgbaston on Tuesday, becoming Indias most successful wicket-taker in the format on English soil. Playing his first ODI after a gap of 968 days, the pace spearhead dismissed England []

New Delhi, July 14: Indias assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate is set to leave the team setup after the conclusion of the England tour, with the third and final ODI to be played on July 19 at Lords cricket ground to be his final assignment. According to a report in Cricbuzz, the former Netherlands all-rounder []

New Delhi, July 14: Speculation over the relationship between Virat Kohli and India head coach Gautam Gambhir has resurfaced after a report by Times Now claimed the two were not seen interacting during a recent India training session. According to the report, Gambhir was observed speaking with several members of the squad during practice, while []

Shillong, July 14: After relying exclusively on Indian players for an entire season, Shillong Lajong FC have returned to the foreign transfer market by signing Brazilian defender Arthur Pangaro ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. The 26-year-old centre-back becomes the clubs first overseas signing in two seasons, marking a shift in strategy following an impressive 2025-26 []

Shillong, July 14: Assam Premier League (APL) franchise Nagaon Rangers concluded a promotional tour at the Shillong Cricket Academy ground in Lawsohtun, engaging with budding cricketers and showcasing the growing ties between Assam and Meghalaya cricket. The event also highlighted the presence of two Meghalaya professionals in the franchises support staff, with Neetesh Sharma serving []

Shillong, July 14: Preparations for the fifth edition of the Sohra International Half Marathon, scheduled to be held on September 4, gathered momentum following a coordination meeting with representatives of villages along the race route. The meeting, held on July 10 at CP School, Nongsawlia, was attended by leaders and Seng Samla representatives from all []

14 of 19 sectors post double-digit growth in April New Delhi, July 14: India on Tuesday launched a new monthly indicator to track activity in its services economy, with the first trial release showing broad-based expansion across key sectors and double-digit growth in 14 of 19 sub-sectors in April 2026. The Ministry of Statistics and []

New Delhi, July 14: The government has amended the foreign trade policy to prohibit the import of goods produced using forced labour, amid a US investigation into forced labour practices in 60 countries, including India. Amending the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023, the DGFT has inserted a paragraph that reads: The import of goods produced []

New Delhi, July 14: Wholesale price inflation rose to 9.87 per cent in June, from 9.68 per cent in May, led by a sharp spike in prices of non-food and food products. The latest wholesale price index (WPI) inflation data is based on the 2022-23 base year. As per the data, food inflation rose to []

New Delhi, July 14: State run fuel retailers Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd (HPCL) said they have intensified fuel quality inspections across their nationwide retail networks, as they sought to reassure consumers amid concerns over fuel quality circulating on social media. IOC said it conducted nearly []

Mumbai, July 14: Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled on Tuesday as a sharp surge in crude oil prices due to the renewed flare-up in West Asia dented investors sentiment. After three days of gains, the 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 561.46 points, or 0.72 per cent, to settle at 77,054.94. During the day, []

New Delhi, July 14: The net direct tax collection grew 16.40 per cent to over Rs 6.51 lakh crore till July 13 this fiscal, driven by higher corporate tax mop-up, government data showed on Tuesday. The net corporate tax collection rose 22 per cent to Rs 2.40 lakh crore, and mop-up from net non-corporate tax []

By Dr Donkupar Syiem We, as a State, a society, and a community, stand at a defining crossroads in our journey of human development. Never before have we faced such profound and simultaneous pressures from both outside and within. As a small indigenous society, we are increasingly confronted by powerful external forces that are reshaping []

By Augusten Blah The report in The Shillong Times some days ago that nine two-wheelers were stolen across Meghalaya within just six days should concern every citizen. It is not merely another crime statistic, it is a reminder that for many families, a motorcycle/scooty is their primary means of livelihood, transportation, and daily survival. Losing []

Meghalaya unit of the Association for Empowerment of Divyangjan threatens legal action for alleged violation of their rights SHILLONG, July 14: The Meghalaya unit of the Association for Empowerment of Divyangjan (AED) has accused the state government of failing to uphold the rights of persons with disabilities (PwDs), alleging widespread discrimination in public recruitment, poor []