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Alleged acts of violence, intimidation meted out to the community during Christmas celebrations in parts of Assam and Rajpur SHILLONG, Dec 26: Religious leaders, supported by the Meghalaya Pradesh Mahila Congress (MPMC), have strongly condemned the alleged acts of violence and intimidation carried out by the Bajrang Dal against the Christian community during Christmas celebrations []

Editor, The Government of Meghalaya loudly promotes Responsible Tourism a fancy slogan wrapped around eco-tours, homestays, and big music festivals meant to turn Shillong into a global hotspot. But beneath this polished image lies a harsh reality: while pouring crores into attracting stars like Ed Sheeran and building luxury hotels like Vivanta and Marriott, the []

The arrival of Tarique Rahman, son of former prime minister Khaleda Zia and ex-President Ziaur Rahman, from exile on Thursday is significant. Arriving from London after 17 years in self-imposed exile, the surge of his Bangladesh Nationalist Party supporters to welcome their acting chairman reflected the public mood in Bangladesh thats set for parliament polls []

By Arjun D. Ryntathiang All wars are boyish and are fought by boys Herman Melville The year 2025 marks the 100th birth anniversary of a brave-heart from these hills called Wellington Massar of the Assam Regiment. He lived for just 19 years and his legacy is slowly fading with the passage of time. This []

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SONGSAK: East Garo Hills ajani Songsak jolo, gue salgipa gari bolsa bikpile asel ongani jaman, niam gri Burma asongni guerangko Bangladesh gita Meghalaya adokona badingsrukbaenganiko nikna mantaiaha. Burma asongni guerangko Bangladesh asong gita Meghalaya adokona badingsrukbaengani aselan adoko, mongsongbate Garo Hills-o gue bagan dake chaenggipa manderang, bangen noksan ongna nangtokahachim aro iani bidingo Tura-ni MP []

TURA: Songsak-Nangapa-Mendipathar rama gita niam gri koelarangko salruraengani asel ia ramani obosta namjabatroroengaha aro ia jolrango songdongenggipa manderangna kenchakna nangani ongenga ine Williamnagar-ni Ukil saksa Joshua Ch Marak parakataha. Marak-ni parakatani gitade, walantian ia rama gita koela salgipa truck garirang, nangana bate koelarangko gatenba reruraengani asel, ia nosto onggimin ramako namjabatroroatenga aro iani aselan ia []

SHILLONG: Garo Hills-oni Assam-ona Brahmaputra chibimako kabate tariangenggipa Dhubri-Phulbari dolongko rikani kamrang dao 65 percent-ni gita matchotaha aro ia dolongko matchotna gita bilsi gittammang nangkunaba gnang. Iani bidingo uiataniko onatengon, ia kilometre 19.28 onggipa four lane dolongko rikani dao 65 percent-ni gita matchotaha ine National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL) parakataha. Ia dolongko []

SHILLONG: Agilsakni Isol dakmikjachina gita Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) bobil dolni mikrakataniko manani jaman, ian sorkari chalaianiko nambatatna mangenchimode aro adoko songdongenggipa manderangna namgni onggenchimode ua bobil dolni jako sootakoba manna kadongaia ine Voice of the Peoples Party (VPP)-ni president Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit parakatskaaha. Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC)-ni kamrango jak onjachina didiatani []

SHILLONG: Rebaenggipa 2026 bilsio ongatna sienggipa Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election-o susana gita Garo Hills election committee-ni report-na sengkuenga ine United Democratic Party (UDP)-ni general secretary Titosstarwell Chyne parakataha. Chyne-ni parakatani gitade, ia report-ko Gital Bilsiko maniani jaman onatgen ine Garo Hills election committee, UDP-ni dilgiparangna uiataha. GHADC election-o UDP susana tik kaengoba, []

SHILLONG: Assam adokko manchape, India asongni badiaba badiaba biaprango manderangni Krismas manianiko badiaba dolni manderang golmal kana jotton kaaha ine koborrangko mansoani jaman, iandakgipa kamrangko Meghalaya adokni Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ba raken jegalataha aro dos dakgipa manderangna asongni dongimin niamrango pangchake, rakbatsranggipa sastirangko onchina dabiangaha. Meghalaya BJP-na kuwattimgipa Mariahom Kharkrang-ni parakatani gitade, India asongo songdongenggipa []

GUWAHATI, Dec. 26: Police have arrested four persons in connection with vandalism of decorative items and property inside the campus of St Marys English School in lower Assams Nalbari district on Christmas Eve. According to official sources, a case (number 116/2025) was registered at Belsor police station under Sections 329(3), 326(f), 189(2), 351(2), 324(3), 324(4) []

Agartala, Dec 26:After undergoing medical treatment for over four months at a private hospital in Bengaluru, Tripura Legislative Assembly Speaker and four-time MLA Biswa Bandhu Sen passed away on Friday. He was 72. Sen, a Congress turned BJP leader, is survived by his wife, one son and a daughter. The Tripura government has declared three []

Washington, Dec 26 :A US federal court has cleared the way for a lawsuit filed by New York-based parents who allege negligence and emotional distress after their minor daughter was removed from Pakistan and brought to the United States without their knowledge, rejecting the governments effort to have the case dismissed. In an order []

Delhis Virat Kohli plays a shot during the Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Andhra, at BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground, in Bengaluru, on Wednesday. (PTI)

Johannesburg, Dec 24: South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has opened up about the unsavoury remarks made during his teams recent tour of India, revealing that he received an apology from Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant for an offensive comment while acknowledging that Proteas coach Shukri Conrad should have avoided the infamous grovel reference. In a []

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to stay the release of web series UP 77, which is reportedly based on the life of slain gangster Vikas Dubey. Justice Sachin Datta, who was hearing a plea by Dubeys wife Richa seeking to stop the release, said the court is not inclined to interfere with its []

Anand Bakshis son, Rakesh Anand Bakshi, called out the makers of Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri for the credit attribution to the lyrics of the new remix version of the song Saat Samundar Paar in the film. The original song was composed by Viju Shah and was sung by Sadhana Sargam and []

The much anticipated sequel to filmmaker Aditya Dhars Dhurandhar 2 is slated to release in theatres on March 19, coinciding with the festival of Eid, the makers announced on Wednesday. The espionage-thriller, written and co-produced by Uri: The Surgical Strike fame Dhar, is inspired by true events and covert operations. The first chapter, which released []

Superstar Salman Khan is just days away from his 60th birthday, and as his special day nears, fans and his close ones are making sure to celebrate the moment in their own ways. Ahead of Bhaijaans special day, his brother-in-law Atul Agnihotri took to his Instagram account to share a picture that went viral in []

Entrepreneur and interior designer Sussanne Khan has shared a heartfelt tribute to her sons, Hrehaan and Hridhaan, calling herself a Mama Lioness. Expressing immense pride in her childrens courage and bright spirits, Sussanne shared a beautiful post on her social media account. In an emotional caption accompanied by her click with her children at her []

DHAKA, Dec 24: Bangladesh police arrested at least 663 people nationwide within 24 hours under Operation Devil Hunt Phase-2, a countrywide crackdown aimed at restoring law and order and recovering illegal firearms, according to local media. Police also recovered nine firearms during the operation, confirmed Assistant Inspector-General AHM Shahadat Hossain. Authorities searched over 26,800 motorcycles []

Chess star Divya and decathlete Tejaswin were among the 24 picked for the Arjuna awards NEW DELHI, Dec 24: India mens hockey team vice-captain Hardik Singh was the sole recommendation for this years Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna honour, while teenaged chess star Divya Deshmukh and trailblazing decathlete Tejaswin Shankar were among the 24 picked []

DOHA, Dec 24: World champion D Gukesh will get the opportunity to end the season on a high following an underwhelming season, while Koneru Humpy will aim to defend her title when the star-studded FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships get underway here on Thursday. The season-ending gala is one that attracts the cream of []

NEW DELHI, Dec 24: Battling financial constraints, young goalkeeper Vivek Lakra rose from borrowing playing kits from seniors to becoming the costliest and most sought-after junior player at the upcoming Hockey India League, after being picked up by Shrachi Bengal Warriors for Rs 23 lakh.Lakra, who turned 18 only a few days ago, hails from []

BENGALURU, Dec 24: Karnataka Home Minister G Paraemeshwara on Wednesday said that permission has been denied to host matches at the citys Chinnaswamy stadium as the KSCA, which manages it, has failed to comply with the safety and security requirements. He advised the KSCA to comply with the recommendations of the Justice John Michael Cunhas []

From Our Correspondent SONGSAK (EGH), Dec 30: An overturned vehicle allegedly carrying betel nut smuggled through Bangladesh has revived memories that have haunted residents of Garo Hills for the past three to four years. The illegal betel nut trade, involving nuts of Burmese origin smuggled through Bangladesh, had previously put the livelihoods of thousands of []

Melbourne, Dec 24: Bowler Jofra Archer will not play in the remaining two Ashes Tests due to a left side strain, a team official said Wednesday, adding to Englands problems both on and off the field that include accusations of drunken behaviour by opener Ben Duckett. The 30-year-old Archer spent four years battling a variety []

Melbourne, Dec 24: Englands managing director of mens cricket Rob Key says he will investigate the drinking habits of the England team following reports that their mid-Ashes beach resort break may have involved over-indulging of alcohol. England lost each of the first three Tests to allow Australia to retain the Ashes in just 11 days []

London, Dec 24: Arsenal will face Chelsea in the English League Cup semifinals after beating Crystal Palace 8-7 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in normal time Tuesday. Kepa Arrizabalaga stopped Maxence Lacroixs spot kick to seal the shootout victory at Emirates Stadium. Lacroixs own goal in the 80th minute had given Arsenal the lead []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 24: In the run-up to Christmas, Governor CH Vijayashankar visited several churches in Shillong to offer prayers and extend his warm greetings to the Christian community on this joyous occasion. As part of his visit, the Governor prayed at the Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians, Laban Presbyterian Church, All []

TANGIER (Morocco), Dec 24: The contrast could hardly be greater. Nicolas Jackson scored twice and Senegal started its Africa Cup of Nations title bid with a comfortable 3-0 win over Botswana on Tuesday, before Nigeria opened with a nervy 2-1 victory over Tanzania. Both teams are among the favourites for the 35th edition of the []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 24: As Christmas approaches, political parties in Meghalaya have used the season to urge a return to people-centric politics, calling on leaders to prioritise service, compassion and equity over power, excess and optics-driven governance. The Voice of the People Party (VPP) said Christmas should prompt serious political introspection, reminding leaders []

A Christmas decoration depicting the manger scene of Jesus Christ, along with its foundation and festive adornments, prepared by members of the Seng Samla of Nongsohphoh, Upper Mawprem, on display.

Manchester, Dec 24: Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim appeared optimistic about the injuries to Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo though he confirmed both midfielders will miss Fridays Premier League game against Newcastle. Fernandes clutched his hamstring and sustained a soft tissue injury in Uniteds defeat by Aston Villa on Sunday, after which Amorim initially said []

London, Dec 24: Chelsea will be boosted by the return of Liam Delap and Estevao when high-flying Aston Villa visits Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Saturday. Delaps recovery from the shoulder injury he sustained during a draw with Bournemouth on December 6 had looked like being a longer layoff for the striker. The []

Dhaka, Dec 24: Bangladeshs Awami League on Wednesday alleged that deaths in jail and police custody have risen sharply across the country under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, turning detention into a source of fear rather than protection. Highlighting a disturbing pattern, the party stated that people are being arrested alive and returned dead, with []

Rabat, Dec 23: Mohamed Salah got Egypt off to a winning start in the Africa Cup of Nations by scoring late for 2-1 against Zimbabwe. Salah captained the team in his first start for nearly a month and fired inside the bottom corner in stoppage time to spare Egypt embarrassment against a team ranked 129th []

Bilbao, Dec 23: Espanyol won a fifth consecutive La Liga game, coming from behind to prevail at Athletic Bilbao 2-1 and stay within striking distance of the top four. Athletic has struggled with consistency and fans at the San Mams were hopeful of a home win to boost the club before Januarys series of five []

Sao Paulo, Dec 23: Neymar underwent minor surgery on his left knee, his club Santos said. The 33-year-old Neymar previously said he wanted to fix the pains that have sidelined him from several matches this year. The arthroscopy was performed by Rodrigo Lasmar, who also works with the Brazil squad. The procedure was minimally invasive []

Riyadh, Dec 23: David Neres scored in each half for Napoli as the reigning Serie A champion won the Italian Super Cup for a third time, beating Bologna 2-0 in Saudi Arabia. The teams met in Riyadh to decide a tournament played between the winners and runners-up of last seasons league and cup competitions. Neres []

The Delhi High Court has issued a notice on a plea seeking a ban on the upcoming web series titled UP 77, which is reportedly based on the life of gangster Vikas Dubey. The petition was filed ahead of the series scheduled release on December 25, 2025. The plea alleges that the series deals with []

Shaun Weiss offers help to homeless Neds Declassified actor Former child actor Tylor Chase, who appeared on the popular Nickelodeon show Neds Declassified School Survival Guide, has received an offer of help after a video showing him homeless went viral on social media. According to Variety, a widely circulating video shows Chase living on the []

Video game creator Vince Zampella, best known for his immensely popular Call of Duty franchise, has passed away in a tragic car accident, reported Deadline. He was 55. According to the report, the single-vehicle crash occurred around 12:45 pm on Southern Californias Angeles Crest Highway in the San Gabriel Mountains, north of Los Angeles. Officers []

Actors Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan, along with Saifs sister Soha Ali Khan, have ushered in the Christmas festivities with a warm and intimate family celebration, placing the focus firmly on togetherness and holiday cheer. Soha took to her Instagram handle and shared pictures from her glittering Christmas moments, with the festive joy []

New Delhi, Dec 23: Bangladeshs interim government led by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus is currently under severe criticism for having failed to maintain law and order, leaving the country at the risk of another military takeover of its day-to-day administration. Dhaka is no stranger to Army involvement in governance with several takeovers and attempted coups []

WILLIAMNAGAR: East Garo Hills ajani Rongbing Apot songo Rongon chibimako kabate rikenggipa dolongko matchotangengaha aro ia dolongko rebaenggipa 2026 bilsini March jaode matchotnaba dongaha. Iako Mongolbar salo, adokni Cabinet Minister aro Williamnagar-ni MLA Marcuise N Marak, dolongko nieani jaman social media-o parakataha. Ia dolongko rikani kamrang matchotahaode, Rongbing Apot, Rongbinggre aro samba jolrango donggipa songrangona []

SHILLONG: Adita salrangna skang, Meghalaya adokni ningo donggipa songni manderangko, Bangladesh asongoni napsrukbagipa dolsa manderang, silchidarerangko mesoke dakait dakani jaman, Meghalaya aro Bangladesh asongni gisepo donggipa simarangko bilakbate nirokna adok sorkari kurachakaha. Reanggipa December-ni 17 tariko, Umniuh Tmar songni mechik sakbri aro measa saksako Bangladesh asongni manderang dakait dakenba, sonani gandingrang, mobile phone-rang aro tablet-rangko []

SHILLONG: Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC)-ni kamrango Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) bobil dolko jak onjachina didiatani jaman, antangko Blei Khyndew ba Agilsakni Isol dake mesokjachina VPP-ni president Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit-ko HNLC bobil dol mikrakatskaaha. Hima Sohra-ni acting Syiem onge kam kaenggipa Mynjurlang Majaw-ara, VPP-na kam kagipa mandean onga ine chinga namen masia, uni []

SHILLONG: Meghalaya adoko pangkamgipa tomtomaniko rabana gita Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) bobil dolko agangrikaniona rimbapilna gisik nange kam kachina United Democratic Party (UDP), Meghalaya sorkariko didiataha. Reanggipa December-ni 15 tariko, East Jaintia Hills ajani Shymplong songo donggipa Dhar Construction Company-ni atipo Improvised Explosive Device (IED) bomako gopretani jaman, HNLC bobil dolko tomtomanina agangrikaniona rimbapilchina []