By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 18: The United Democratic Party (UDP) on Saturday flagged the mismanagement of traffic at the under-construction Umiam bridge, which has reportedly led to significant public inconvenience, and urged the government for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations. In spite of saying there is regulation, it is not happening and people are [] The post Umiam bridge repair: UDP flags traffic inconvenience appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 18: Meghalaya Together, a socio-cultural organisation committed to fostering unity and societal welfare, successfully conducted its 2nd Life Skill Development Programme at Laban Assamese Girl Higher Secondary School on Saturday. The event saw participation from nine schools across Shillong, with a total of 58 students engaging in various developmental activities. [] The post Nine city schools participate in life skill devp programme appeared first on The Shillong Ti

Padma Shri Silbi Passah is felicitated by Ka Thiar Lyngwiar Dpei Society, Shillong, in collaboration with the Khasi Department of St. Anthonys College. A book titled The Paradigms of Conflict in the works of H.W. Sten by Dr. Rev. Fr. Ioannis Warpakma was also launched during the programme. Two noted Khasi writers, Pahep Rabon Sing [] The post Padma Shri Silbi Passah is felicitated by Ka Thiar Lyngwiar Dpei Society appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 18: The state government intends to shift all the animals from Phan Nonglait Park, also known as the Lady Hydari Park, to the newly constructed State Zoo in the Ri-Bhoi district by June. In 2023, the iconic Lady Hydari Park in the city was officially renamed Ka Phan Nonglait Park. [] The post Animals relocation to State Zoo by June appeared first on The Shillong Times .

From Our Correspondent MAWKYRWAT, May 18: A district-level Science, Mathematics, and Environment exhibition was organised by the District School Education Officer (DSEO) of South West Khasi Hills at the Maharam Government Higher Secondary School Auditorium in Mawkyrwat on Friday. Eleven schools from the district participated in the event themed Science and Technology for Society. The [] The post Dist-level exhibition for schools in SWKH appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 18: A poetry collection of Dr Preetinicha Barman My Body Floating with Hyacinth was launched by noted Shillong-based poet Robin Singh Ngangom and eminent academician Prof Nanadana Dutta of Gauhati University at a well-attended programme at U Tirot Singh Syiem Guest House of NEHU, Shillong, on Saturday. Published [] The post NEHU teachers poetry collection launched in city appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 18: In commemoration of the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, Martin Luther Christian University (MLCU) Press is set to launch four new publications. The event will take place at the MLCU Nongrah campus in Shillong, starting at 10 am. The books, which align with the theme [] The post MLCU Press to launch 4 new books on cultural diversity appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 18: With rains finally lashing Shillong and other parts of the state, many of the roads in the capital city have already started showing signs of degradation. Despite being in the initial stage, the recent rains in the city have already started creating potholes on different roads passing through the [] The post Monsoon misery: Roads show signs of wear and tear appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 18: Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute (ICAR-ATARI), Umiam, successfully hosted a two-day-long Annual Review Cum Action Plan Workshop of NICRA-TDC, which concluded on Saturday. The event gathered scientists and heads of 15 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) from across Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura. The workshop [] The post NE scientists attend workshop in Umiam appeared first on The Shillong

From Our Correspondent MAWKYRWAT, May 18: A one-day workshop titled Under Graduate Educational Reforms in Meghalaya: Issues and Challenges, aimed to address the pressing issues and challenges in the education sector in Meghalaya, was organised by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Sngap Syiem College, Mawkyrwat, in collaboration with the RUSA Cell SSC, Mawkyrwat. [] The post Workshop talks challenges faced by states edn sector appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, May 18: Campaigning for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections ended at 6 p.m. on Saturday. In the fifth phase scheduled for May 20, 49 seats across eight states and Union Territories will go to the polls to determine the fates of 695 candidates. The states participating in this phase include Bihar [] The post High-pitched campaigning ends for 5th phase, focus shifts to polling day on May 20 appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Lucknow/New Delhi, May 18: Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary, having risen from the grassroots to BJPs Uttar Pradesh President, is hopeful of the partys resounding success and performance in the state. In an exclusive conversation with IANS, the BJPs state president said that the party is set to bag all 80 Lok Sabha seats of Uttar Pradesh. [] The post IANS Interview: Day-dreamer Akhilesh poses no challenge, BJP will sweep UP, says Bhupendra Chaudhary appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, May 18: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Saturday said that the government has identified close to 25 acres of land to implement various infrastructure projects aimed at giving a facelift to Shillong city, vis--vis beautify and decongest. Accompanied by officials from PWD, Urban Affairs, Forest and Environment Department, the Chief Minister inspected [] The post 25 acres identified for infrastructure improvement in Shillong city appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Ambala, May 18: In an oblique reference to Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that Indias enemies now think 100 times before planning to do anything as there is a dhaakad (daring) government at the Centre. Speaking at a rally in Haryanas Ambala, PM Modi said Haryana means himmat (courage) and haunsla (encouragement). [] The post Indias enemies shiver now because of dhaakad government, says PM Modi in Haryana appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Kolkata, May 18: Days after saying that the Trinamool Congress would extend outside support to the INDIA bloc if it is elected to power at the Centre, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday gave a subtle hint about Trinamools participation in a probable opposition dispensation in Delhi. Addressing a public meeting at Arambagh [] The post Trinamool is with INDIA bloc at national level: Mamata Banerjee appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Nongpoh, May 18: Unidentified robbers armed with iron rods stormed the Umdihar Presbyterian Church in Ri Bhoi district of Meghalaya and looted all the money donated by the congregation along with several valuable items. The robbers left a trail of destruction, scattering items they did not take across the church floor. RB Shadap, an elder [] The post Robbers loot Umdihar Presbyterian Church appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Dr Firdaus Samad & Arindam Biswas In Meghalaya, the tradition of chewing betel nut, locally known as Kwai, spans centuries, and is deeply embedded in the cultural fabric of the Khasi community. Offering Kwai to guests symbolizes respect and hospitality, transcending social and economic barriers, making it a universal gesture of goodwill. This practice [] The post KWAI: A difficult balance between cultural practices & public health concern appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG: Meghalaya adokni medical college damgni, chongmotan Shillong medical college aro Tura medical college-ko kulianio dingtang dingtang nengnikanirangko chagrongna nangkuengon, medical college damdokko kulina mamong sorkarini dakchake ongipa Uttar Pradesh adokona kamrangko masie rana gita adokni Health Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh reangna sienga. Sukrobar salo, Shillong aro Tura Medical College & Hospital-rangko rikani bidingo tome chanchirimani [] The post Medical college-rangko kuliani bidi

SHILLONG: Reanggipa Budbar salo, Common University Entrance Test (CUET) porikkako NEHU Shillong campus-o raanio porikkako segipa chatro chatrirang aro kam kagiparangba nengnikanirangko chagrongna nangtokahani gimin porikkako rapiltaichina, ongjaode adokko CUET porikkaoniko watsrangchina adok sorkari, National Testing Agency (NTA)-ko didina tik kaangaha. Chatro chatrirang bangbatan CUET porikkako name sena mantokjaha aro songadam nokadamrangode banga chatro chatrirangan [] The post Adoko CUET-ko

TURA: Dhaligaon LPG Bottling Plant-ko May 9 tarikoni May 31 tarikona chipatengani gimin LPG-rangko Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), North Guwahati Bottling Plant-onikosa West Garo Hills ajani LPG dealer-rangna onenga aro iandakmiting somoirango West Garo Hills ajao LPG jakkalenggipa manderang, chuonga gita LPG-rangko manjanaba gnang ine West Garo Hills Supply-ni Deputy Director uiataha. Uni gimin ia [] The post Dhaligaon LPG Bottling Plant-ko chipatenga appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG: Shillong songjinmao gital kulina sienggipa Shillong Medical College-o skigipani kamko kana gita seokako mangimin Specialist doctor-rangna Sukrobar salo, Health & Family Welfare Department-ni gita orientation program-ko Hotel Marriot Shillong-o ongatangaha. Ia program-ko ongatanio, Delhi-o donggipa Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College-ni Director aro Principal Dr Achal Gulati, doctor-rangna aganprakengon, dao dipet India asongo dam [] The post Specialist doctor-rangna Orientation prog

SHILLONG: Sukrobar salo, dingtang dingtang ajani Deputy Commissioner (DC)-rang aro Civil Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO)-rangni tombimonganiko Shillong-o ongatangaha aro ia tomanio adokni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma baksana Social Welfare Minister Kyrmen Shylla-ba dongpae bak raangaha. Sorkarini jako raenggipa kamrangni bidingo officer-rangna talate onna miksonganio ia DC aro Civil SDO-rangni tombimonganiko ongataha aro ia tomanio adokni [] The post Kumong nangrime kamko kachina officer-rangko C

AMPATI: Ia 2024 bilsini Lok Sabha election-o beenni gita cholgri onggipa manderangna aro butchuma budeparangna Election Commission-ni jakkalna ongipa wheelchair-rangko South West Garo Hills ajao jakkalna aro nirokna gita District Election Office, DRDA, Health aro Social Welfare Department-rang, Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)-o soi kagrikangaha aro ia soi kagrikanio, South West Garo Hills ajani Deputy Commissioner [] The post Ampati-o Election-ni wheelchair-rangko jakkalna MoU-o soi kaa appear

TURA: Sukrobar salo, ICFAI University Meghalaya Tura Campus-ni gita Career Counselling program-ko Class 12-o poraienggipa chatro chatrirangna Garobadha Higher Secondary School-o ongatangaha. ICFAI-ni gita chatro chatrirangna uamangni changa sapani aro ui-masiani kri kamrangko kae chana gita kupattianirangko onna miksonganio ia Career Counselling program-ko ongatangaha. Ia program-ko ongatanio ICFAI University-ni dingtang dingtang skigiparang, chatro chatrirangna dingtang [] The post ICFAI-ni git

AMPATI: Rebaenggipa May 31 tariko agilsak gimikon World No Tobacco Day-ko manina siengani gimin ia salko manisamsoani bak gita Sukrobar salo, South West Garo Hills ajao donggipa dingtang dingtang skulrangba, My Meghalaya Tobacco-free Meghalaya ine pangchakaniko donenba dingtang dingtang program-rangko ongatangaha. 2021 bilsini March jao, National Tobacco Control Program-ni ningo Sambandh Health Foundation baksa nangrime [] The post SWGH-o No Tobacco Day-ni bak gita program-ko ongata appeared fir

TURA: Wachi kari sokbaengahani gimin West Garo Hills ajao tarisamsoanirangko nipilna gita Sukrobar salo, District Coordination Committee (DCC)-ni tomaniko Tura-ni DRDA Conference Hall-o ongatangaha. Ia tomaniko West Garo Hills DRDA-ni Project Director Dolrich BG Momin dilangaha aro tomanio dingtang dingtang Block-ni Block Development Officer (BDO)-rang aro dingtang dingtang department-ni officer-rangba bak raangtokaha. Ia tomanio wachiona [] The post Wachina tarisamsoaniko nipilna DCC-ni tomanik

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 17: The retaining wall of the under-construction new Assembly building at Mawdiangdiang collapsed on Friday. The wall was constructed not very long ago. I had sent my staff. They found that a portion of the boundary wall, which was constructed way below the Assembly building, collapsed. If I am not [] The post Now, retaining wall of new Assembly building collapses appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 17: The Vice Chancellor of the Jaipur-based Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Science and Technology, Achal Gulati said Meghalaya needs to have its medical college to create opportunities for the youth who will serve the state after completing their MBBS degree. Speaking at the orientation programme for specialist doctors identified [] The post Mlaya needs 400 MBBS seats every year: Expert appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 17: Health Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh will visit Uttar Pradesh to study the medical college model in the northern Indian state. The Centre helped Uttar Pradesh in setting up six medical colleges. The Meghalaya government plans to make the proposed Shillong Medical College and Hospital operational by September 2026. I will [] The post Ampareen to study medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 17: The state government on Friday approved a new tender committee that is tasked with overseeing the appointment of a firm to operate the 108 ambulance services in Meghalaya. This time we are going to do the tender right and we are going to take on board all key departments [] The post Govt gives nod to new tender committee for 108 services appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 17: The KSU on Friday demanded clarification from the Health department with regards to the walk-in interview for recruitment of staff nurses on contractual basis. In their petition submitted to the Director of Health Services (MI), the Union said they would like to express their concern over various allegations made [] The post KSU demands clarification on recruitment of staff nurses appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 17: Cabinet minister and senior BJP leader, Alexander L Hek on Friday dismissed speculations that the saffron partys support to the ruling National Peoples Party in the April 19 Lok Sabha election in the state had spoiled the show for the latter in both Shillong and Tura Lok Sabha seats. [] The post Hek snubs reports of BJP support denting NPPs chances appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 17: The National Peoples Party (NPP) on Friday said it is not easy for anyone to assess parliamentary elections and nobody can guarantee a win for anybody. NPP leader Ampareen Lyngdoh, who contested the polls from the Shillong seat, said assessments are just efforts put in by political parties to [] The post Not easy to assess Lok Sabha polls: Ampareen appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 17: The High Court of Meghalaya on Friday issued notices to the state government and other concerned authorities to respond on the matter of alleged irregularities in the upper-age limit set for recruitment in Meghalaya Police. A group of youth led by activist Barilang Pyngrope had approached the high court [] The post HC issues notice to govt on upper age limit row appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 17: The state government on Friday informed the High Court of Meghalaya that it has taken steps for contemplating the exemption of provisions of Rule 8 of the Preventive of Cruelty of Animals (Regulations of Livestock Market) Rules, 2017. The rule 8 of the Preventive of Cruelty of Animals (Regulations [] The post Steps taken to stop animal cruelty, govt tells HC appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 17: The state government on Friday said a new reverse osmosis (RO) system for dialysis treatment has been sanctioned for Shillong Civil Hospital. A reverse osmosis (RO) system is the primary method for purifying water for dialysis treatment as it ensures that patients receive safe and clean water. The government [] The post Govt sanctions RO for dialysis treatment appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Guwahati, May 17: The Ministry of Law and Justice is organising a two-day conference titled Indias Progressive Path in the Administration of Criminal Justice System, in association with the Assam government, at IIT-Guwahati from Saturday. The conference, to be graced by the Union minister of state (independent charge) for the Ministry of Law and Justice, [] The post 2-day conference on criminal justice system gets underway at IIT-G on May 18 appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Tura, May 17: The ICFAI University in Tura on Friday conducted a comprehensive Career Counseling Program for the students of Class XII (Board Exam appeared/passed) at Garobadha Higher Secondary School as part of its ongoing commitment to guide students towards successful and fulfilling career paths. The initiative aimed to empower young minds with the necessary [] The post ICFAI holds career counseling programme for students at Garobadha appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Tura, May 17: The Executive Engineer, Ganol Civil Division-I, Tura Rongkhon has informed that the Sluice Radial Gates of the Ganol SHP Concrete dam may need to be opened at any time during heavy rainfall to release the water at Ganol Dam for the safety of the Dam and its structures. In this connection, a [] The post Alert issued for residents downstream of Ganol dam appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Guwahati, May 17 // The Gauhati High Court has closed a PIL challenging the non-completion of augmentation of the Greater Diphu Water Supply Scheme in Karbi Anglong district, observing that the Assam government had approached the Centre regarding funds for implementation of the water supply scheme and that the matter was under consideration with the [] The post HC closes PIL challenging non-completion of augmentation of Diphu water supply scheme appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, May 17: Nearly one in four Indians faced hacking attacks in the first quarter (January-March period) this year, as malware continues to be a major cyber threat, a report showed on Friday. In the quarterly data released by global security company Kaspersky, 22.9 per cent of web users in the country were attacked by [] The post 1 in 4 Indians faced cyber threat in Jan-March period: Report appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, May 17: Actress Nimrat Kaur has reminisced about the sweet memory of her movie The Lunchbox, which was screened at the Critics Week at the Cannes Film Festival 2013, recalling the 10 minutes standing ovation, saying it was something huge. Recalling her memories of the Cannes film festival, Nimrat told IANS: Well the first [] The post Nimrat Kaur recalls 10 minute standing ovation for The Lunchbox at Cannes: Beginning of something huge appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, may 17: Indias foreign exchange reserves surged by $2.56 billion to $644.15 billion during the week ended May 10, the latest data released by the RBI showed on Friday. This is the second consecutive week during which the countrys forex kitty has expanded after registering a $3.66 billion rise to $641.59 billion for the [] The post India forex reserves surge by $2.56 bn to $644.15 bn appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, May 17: The European Commission on Friday directed Microsoft to provide more information about the generative AI (GenAI) features in its search engine Bing else face fine, as the tech giant failed to respond to a March 14 request for inputs regarding specific risks stemming from Bings GenAI features. The Commission stepped up its [] The post EU tells Microsoft to provide information on GenAI risks in Bing search else face fine appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, May 17: Since May 13 morning, when the news broke that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwals Personal Secretary Bibhav Kumar had physically assaulted Swati Maliwal one of the founding members of the Aam Admi Party (AAP) who served as the chairperson of Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) and is presently an AAP Rajya [] The post Did Maliwals refusal to resign as MP to make space for senior lawyer lead to her assault? appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Raebareli, May 17: Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Friday made an emotional appeal to the people of Raebareli for her son Rahul Gandhi who is contesting the seat. Sonia Gandhi arrived halfway through a joint rally, addressed by Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, in Raebareli in Uttar Pradesh and started her [] The post Sonia Gandhi makes an emotional appeal for Rahul in Raebareli appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Guwahati, May 17: Meghalaya Sports Minister Shakliar Warjri today informed that a big stadium is being planned to host cricket matches in Ri Bhoi district. The Minister made the statement while denying the notion that Government gives importance to only football and not cricket. The Minister also said that the renovation work of the JN [] The post Meghalaya govt plans cricket stadium in Ri Bhoi appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Kohima, May 17: The Eastern Nagaland Peoples Organisation (ENPO) on Friday rejected the Nagaland governments appeal and remained firm on abstaining from participating in the Urban Local Bodies (ULB) elections, scheduled on June 26. ENPO Secretary W. Manwang Konyak said that they did not receive any written appeal and only saw in the media that [] The post Naga body rejects government appeal, remains firm to boycott urban local bodies poll appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, May 17: India needs to put in place a national security filter for business propositions with some countries to evaluate certain national security sensitivities, External Affairs Minister (EAM), S. Jaishankar, said on Friday, adding that as far as national security goes, it is more complex with China. Addressing the CII Annual Business Summit [] The post India needs a national security filter for doing business with some nations: EAM Jaishankar appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Fatehpur (UP), May 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that the Congress has now launched Mission 50 and is working to win a minimum of 50 seats only in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. The entire Congress family is working to save its face and win 50 seats now. The cycle has also [] The post Congress mission is to win 50 seats now: PM Modi appeared first on The Shillong Times .