Mumbai, May 2: Chief selector Ajit Agarkar on Thursday defended the selection of the under-fire Hardik Pandya in Indias T20 World Cup squad, saying there is no replacement for what he can do when the flamboyant all-rounder is fit besides lending balance to the side. Hardik, who is enduring a very difficult IPL season as [] The post There is no replacement for Pandya: Agarkar appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, May 2: Former South Africa great AB de Villiers has slammed the data-driven cricket pundits for criticising Virat Kohli for his strike rate outside powerplay in the ongoing Indian Premier League. Kohli has been in top form this season for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, scoring 500 runs at a strike rate of 147 and [] The post De Villiers slams pundits for criticising Kohli appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Dortmund, May 2: Niclas Fllkrug scored and Borussia Dortmund earned a 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal. Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck sent a long pass over the top for Fllkrug to control brilliantly with his first touch before firing it past PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma with his [] The post Dortmund pip PSG 1-0 in first leg appeared first on The Shillong Times .

TURA: Tura jillani pilak gittimrangon chirangko chuonga gita manjaengani asel nengnikanirangko chagrongna nangtokengani gimin Tura Municipality area-ni ningo donggipa car wash servicing centre ba gari sugalgipa dokkanrangko antio changgni dake, chongmotan Sombar aro Bristibar salgnisan kulichina aro servicing centre-rango bore well-rangko jakkaljachina gita West Garo Hills ajani District Magistrate geetaniko onataha. Ia sal somoirango china [] The post Gari sugalgipa centre-rangko antio salgni k

Truth is one thing, and arguments before courts are quite another. Arguments often have the capacity to turn truths into lies and lies into truths. Yet, truth must prevail; more so in the case of the nations premier investigation agency the CBI the caged bird or the Enforcement Directorate. CBIs strange argument before [] The post Tunes of caged bird appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Neighbouring country eager to make shehzada next PM of India Anand, May 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday dubbed the Congress party a disciple of Pakistan, and targeted Rahul Gandhi saying the neighbouring country was eager to make the shehzada of the grand old party Indias next prime minister as the countrys enemies want [] The post Congress is disciple of Pakistan: Modi appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, May 2: The Election Commission Thursday asked political parties to immediately stop and desist from any activity that involves registering people for post-election beneficiary-oriented schemes through advertisements, surveys or mobile applications. The election watchdog said it has taken a serious view of political parties and candidates seeking details of voters under the guise [] The post Stop registering voters for beneficiary schemes under guise of surveys: EC tells political part

New Delhi, May 2: The BJPs claim of 400 paar is a joke, 300 paar is impossible and even 200 paar may be a challenge for it in the Lok Sabha polls, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has said, asserting that it is a foregone conclusion the ruling party would lose its majority in the Lower [] The post 400 paar a joke, 200 paar challenge for BJP: Tharoor appeared first on The Shillong Times .

TURA: Roong pilgimin gitcham matburingrangni dongsparangko Geological Survey of India (GSI)-ni amsandigiparang, South Garo Hills ajani Tolegre samba jolo donggipa Gongdap songoniko manaha. Koborko onani gitade, ia fossils ba roong pilgimin bimangrangko GSI-ni amsandigiparang, ia bilsini February jaon nikaha aro ian lakni lak bilsirang onggipa gitcham matburingrangni dongsparangsa ongachim. Ia matburingrangara badita bilsirangni ongachim aro [] The post Gitcham matburingrangni dongsparangko SGH-o

SHILLONG, May 2: Several localities in the capital city are staring at an impending crisis with water supply down to the bare minimum amid rising temperatures and a prolonged dry spell. It is reported that the water sources supplying potable water to the various localities are slowly drying up and fear looms large about the [] The post City localities reel under water shortage appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, May 2: The Fire and Emergency Service (F&ES) department is facing a tough time as they have to attend around 20 to 25 cases of jungle or wildfire across the State. While speaking to a section of the reporter, F&ES, DM Sangma said that they were going through a tough time to control the [] The post Wildlife incidents put Meghalaya Fire and Emergency Department on toes appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, May 2: Health experts on Thursday warned gym goers, especially those in their mid-30s and 40s, should get themselves properly evaluated by doctors before beginning their exercise regimen, as sudden heart attacks returned in India, claiming the lives of at least four people three young adults and one minor in Uttar Pradesh [] The post Docs warn gym goers as sudden heart attacks return, killing at least 4 in 24 hrs appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, May 2: Actress Prachi Desai, who is receiving a lot of positive responses to her recent release Silence 2, feels that good content works across platforms of the exhibition. I think good and engaging content is platform agnostic. However content is being consumed via various platforms and tools and thats the reason why content [] The post Prachi Desai decodes response to Silence 2: Good content works across platforms appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Tura, May 2: In view of the water scarcity being faced in localities under the Tura Municipality area, the West Garo Hills district magistrate has issued an order under Section 144 CrPC restricting the operation Car Wash Servicing centres for two days in a week-Mondays and Thursdays. The order, which comes into force with immediate [] The post DC restricts operation of car wash centres for two days a week appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, May 2: Israel released on Thursday 64 Palestinians who were arrested during the military operations in the Gaza Strip, said the General Authority for Crossings and Borders in Gaza. The Authority said in a press statement that the Israeli authorities released 64 Palestinians, including one dead and one seriously injured, through the Kerem Shalom [] The post Israel releases 64 Palestinians arrested in Gaza appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, May 2: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has appointed 15 expenditure observers for all 13 Lok Sabha constituencies in Punjab, state Chief Electoral Officer Sibin C. said on Thursday. The observers are entrusted with the responsibility of overseeing the expenditure incurred by candidates and political parties during the campaign, ensuring compliance with election [] The post Election Commission appoints 15 expenditure observers for Punjab appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Tura, May 2: Local truck owners from Tura on Thursday expressed dismay over the district administrations recent order, restricting the entry of their vehicles into Tura town, pointing out that the new timing is badly affecting their businesses. In the aftermath of two persons being grievously injured in two separate accidents involving Dumper trucks, the [] The post Local trucks hit by entry restrictions to Dumpers appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Panaji, May 2: Reacting to a statement of Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Congress senior leader Shashi Tharoor said on Thursday that the BJP CM needs to change his astrologer. CM Sawant during a corner meeting in South Goa on Wednesday night had said that the BJP would rule in the state and at the [] The post Goa CM needs to change astrologer: Shashi Tharoor appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, May 2: In the latest judgment, the Supreme Court has said that non-bailable warrants cannot be issued in a routine manner unless the accused is charged with a heinous crime and is likely to evade the process of law or destroy/tamper evidence. A bench presided over by Justice Sanjiv Khanna said that while [] The post Non-bailable warrants cannot be issued in a routine manner: SC appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Mainpuri (UP), May 2: Sitting MP and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadavs wife Dimple Yadav is seeking re-election from Samajwadi Party (SP) stronghold Mainpuri Lok Sabha constituency, and is engaged in intensive campaigning as the seat is slated to go to polls in the third phase on May 7. In an interview with [] The post Do I look like a goonda or mafia to you, asks Dimple Yadav appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Jaipur, May 2: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has found a 2,500-year-old yagya kund, along with metal tools and coins among other ancient articles during the excavation of a mound in Bahaj village of Deeg Tehsil in Rajasthans Bharatpur division. This excavation is being done in Deeg after 50 years, as earlier, it was [] The post 2,500-year-old yagya kund found during excavation in Rajasthans Braj region appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Kochi, May 2: The Kerala High Court has dismissed a petition from retired employees which sought better terms of gratuity. It said extending benefits of better terms of gratuity has to be decided by the employer based on various factors and the employees cannot claim it as a matter of right. The Court said this [] The post Kerala HC rules employees cannot claim better terms of gratuity as a right appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Tura, May 2: Millions of years old fossils have been discovered by team of explorers from Geological Survey of India (GSI) in Tolegre, South Garo Hills of Meghalaya. From the preliminary investigation by team from GSI it appears the fossils are about 35-40 millions years old. Exact time and type of species will be identified [] The post GSI explorers discover fossils in South Garo Hills appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, May 2: Former Deputy Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia on Thursday moved the Delhi High Court challenging a trial courts order denying him regular bail in cases by CBI and ED related to the excise policy case. Special Judge Kaveri Baweja of Rouse Avenue Court had on April 30, [] The post Excise policy case: Manish Sisodia moves Delhi HC against trial court order denying bail appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Srinagar, May 2: Former J&K Chief Minister and vice president of National Conference (NC), Omar Abdullah on Thursday filed his nomination for Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency. Omar Abdullah accompanied by senior party leaders and supporters filed his nomination papers before the district development commissioner Baramulla who is the returning officer of the constituency. Sajad Gani [] The post Omar Abdullah files nomination for J&Ks Baramulla LS seat appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Mumbai, May 2: Actress and politician Hema Malini penned a heartwarming note as she and her star husband Dharmendra completed 44 years of marital bliss on Thursday. Hema took to X and shared a video made by a fan featuring pictures of the couple. Our wedding anniversary today! 44 years of togetherness, two beautiful girls, [] The post Hema pens note on her 44th wedding anniversary: What more can I ask of life? appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Lucknow, May 2: The Ram Temple, Prime Minister Narendra Modis charisma, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanaths magic, organisational skills, the loyalty of labharthis (beneficiaries of government schemes), focus on OBCs and bulldozer politics the BJPs recipe for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls in UP seems to be working perfectly. Even as PM Modis [] The post Why the BJP in UP is confident in the midst of elections appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, May 2: The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Sensex gained more than 200 points on Thursday on strong domestic cues. Among the Sensex stocks, Powergrid was up more than 3 per cent while Tata Motors, Asian Paints, Sun Pharma, Tata Steel, M&M, Nestle India, HDFC Bank were up more than 1 per cent. BSE Senses [] The post Stock Market Today: Sensex rises over 200 points on strong domestic cues appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, May 2:A total of 223 employees from the Delhi Commission for Women were removed on Thursday, following directives from the Department of Women and Child Development. As per India Today, the decision was made subsequent to the endorsement of Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, based on an investigation report submitted to Saxena in 2017. [] The post 223 Delhi Commission for Women employees removed appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, May 2: Men are at higher risk of premature death than women, but females tend to spend more of their lifetime in poor health, according to a new global study published in the journal Lancet Public Health on Thursday. The findings, based on data from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 to compare [] The post Men at high risk of early death, women face more poor health: Lancet study appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, May 2: Actors Diljit Dosanjh and Neeru Bajwas upcoming film Jatt & Juliet 3 is set to hit the big screen worldwide on June 28. Diljit took to X and Instagram to make the announcement, sharing two posters from the Punjabi film directed by Jagdeep Sidhu. He captioned it: Fateh and Pooja are back. [] The post Diljit Dosanjh & Neeru Bajwas Jatt & Juliet 3 to release worldwide on June 28 appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, May 2: The Australian government is failing to properly plan for security risks from climate change, former military and intelligence leaders have warned. In a report published on Thursday, the Australian Security Leaders Climate Group (ASLCG) said the federal government has fundamentally failed to accept the size and immediacy of climate risk, Xinhua news [] The post Australian government failing to prepare for climate security risks: report appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Editor, In the editorial Teachers in active politics (ST 30th April, 2024) the editor raised a pertinent point, If the goal of education is to build minds that are questioning and capable of critical thinking and asking the right questions, would having a teacher with allegiance to a particular political party allow objective discussions in [] The post Teachers in politics appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Mikkarang wajaode obostarang namjabatangnaba gnang SHILLONG: Meghalaya adokni pilak biaprangon ia sal somoirango chaktopilgija dinganirang batroroengon, adokni skotong Shillong aro Tura jillarango dao manderang chiko chuonga gita manjae nengnikanirangko mantokengaha. Shillong aro Tura jillani dingtang dingtang biaprango songdongenggipa manderang chirangko manjae nengnikanirangko manna nangtokengon, adoko mikkarang wakujagenchimoba obostarang namjabatangnaba gnang ine kenchaksoanirang dongenga. I

TURA: Selsella C&RD Block-na gital rikenggipa office building, sorkarini chame ongipa tangka paisarang baksa melijaenga ine Selsella-ni ASWA, GSU aro FKJGP dolrang matnangatenba, ia gital rikenggipa building-ni gimin name nipiltaichina gita Selsella-ni BDO-ko didiataha. Ia dolgittam NGO-rangni parakatani gitade, Selsella Block-ni gital building-ko rikani bidingo RTI kae amsandion, ia gital building-ko rikna gita gimik gong [] The post Selsella-o rikenggipa gital Block building-ko nipiltaichina N

TURA: West Garo Hills ajani Selsella jolrango Fire & Emergency Service station-rang dongkujaengani asel waal kamani somoirango songni manderang nengnikanirangko chagrongna nangtokengani gimin Selsella-ni ASWA, FKJGP aro GSU dolrang, Selsella-o Fire & Emergency Service station-ko kulichina, adokni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma-ko didiataha. Ia dolgittam NGO-rangni parakatani gitade, Selsella-o mande jelbra jelsuani batrorobaengoba ia jolrango [] The post Selsella-o Fire & Emergency Service-ko do

TURA: North Garo Hills ajani Resubelpara jolrango tarienggipa PWD ramarangko name tarijaenga ine GHADC-ni Rongrong MDC Rinaldo K Sangma parakatenba, iani bidingo North Garo Hills ajani Deputy Commissioner aro PWD official-rangna badi kadoangaha. Sangma-ni parakatani gitade, Beru Bari aro Sarongkol jolrango songdongenggipa manderangni badi kaanirangko mansoani jaman ua antangan Budbar salo, ia ramarangko reange nieaha [] The post Resubelpara ramako tarianirang namja ine Rongrong MDC badi kaa appe

TURA: South Garo Hills ajani Chokpot Budugre songo niam gri chalaienggipa quarry-oniko sriksrik roong salenga ine koborrangko mansoani jaman Chokpot jolo donggipa dingtang dingtang dolrang, Chokpot-oni Baghmara-ona regipa rama gita niam gri roong salangenggipa dumper truck gari bolgittamko rimna manaha ine uiataha. Garo Students Union (GSU) Chokpot regional unit-ni general secretary Spensar R Sangma-ni uiatani [] The post Niam gri roong salgipa garirangko Chokpot-ni NGO-rang rima appeared first

SHILLONG: Election-na tomanirangko ongatanio manderang bange bakko raaiani giminde election-o chegen ia katta ongja ine United Democratic Party (UDP) parakataha. Political dolrangni election-na tomanirangko ongatanio manderang bange bakko raaianichide election-ko chena mangen ongja. Election-ko chena gita komibeoba lak 2.5 vote-rangkode mantelna nanga. Election-na tomanirangko ongatanio manderang bange bakko raahani gimin chegipa onggen ine darangba aganna [] The post Election-na tomanirango man

Petrol bomb attacks happen from time to time, says Tynsong By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 1: The capital citys fragile law and order is on the verge of collapse but the government is in no mood to accept the reality. A series of petrol bomb attacks were reported in the city throughout April and the [] The post Law and order on verge of collapse; govt silent appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong and Tura are facing a severe water crisis By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 1: The ongoing heatwave, an effect of climate change, has started to reach alarming proportions in Meghalaya with Shillong and Tura facing scarcity of water for the last few weeks. The situation may get worse if it does not rain soon, [] The post Heatwave hits water sources appeared first on The Shillong Times .

From Our Correspondent TURA, May 1: Fuelled by rumours of a third accident allegedly caused by another dumper truck near the town of Tura, angry miscreants set an fire a camp of ARSS construction company, leading to one dumper truck being completely damaged while another suffered a partial one. The incident occurred around 3 am [] The post Arsonists set road contractors camp on fire in Tura, one dumper gutted appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 1: The KHADCs Executive Member in charge of Building Bye-Laws, Teibor Pathaw said the council is trying its best to issue building permission on time. We do not want the people to face any inconvenience because of the delay in issuing the building permission, he told reporters on Wednesday. He [] The post Building nod to be faster: KHADC appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 1: The Mawkhar Dorbar Shnong is concerned that the Mechanised Multilevel Car Parking project at Jaiaw Taxi Stand, Motphran has hit roadblocks following opposition from the owner of a multistorey building located nearby. The individual complained that his building was shaking when the contractor had started the drilling work for [] The post Jaiaw mechanised car parking work hits roadblocks; Dorbar expresses concern appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 1: The state government is verifying the claims made by the Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC) about the presence of 148 illegal families in Harijan Colony out of the 342 listed for relocation, Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong said he has directed the Chief Executive Officer [] The post Govt to verify info on illegal residents in Harijan Colony appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 1: Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong on Wednesday said that land for the Shillong Western Bypass has been partly handed over to the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) for construction of the road. He said that everything is on track and the land has been partly handed [] The post Govt partially hands over land for Shillong Western Bypass appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 1: The Meghalaya Human Rights Commission on Wednesday directed Director-General of Police, Lajja Ram Bishnoi to submit a report on the death of gangster Rudra Rabha inside the lock-up of Khanapara police station on April 26. The MHRC issued the notice after taking suo-motu cognizance of the custodial death of [] The post MHRC notice to DGP on custodial death appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 1: The Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections in the country has hit a record high in April 2024 at Rs 2.10 lakh crore, but the GST collection in Meghalaya has gone down by 2 per cent, reports said on Wednesday. In the month of April last year, the [] The post States GST collection dips by 2 per cent appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 1: Strawberries, along with other local fruits, have long been a staple in Shillongs markets. Now, in collaboration between the Horticulture department and the Tourism department, a special strawberry market has been established in Khyndai Lad. Following the success of the recent strawberry festival held earlier this month in various [] The post A sweet stand-off over strawberries appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Chennai, May 1: Punjab Kings mounted a pragmatic chase to consign Chennai Super Kings to a demoralising seven-wicket defeat at their own den in their IPL match here on Wednesday. Punjab rode on quick 40s by Jonny Bairstow (46, 30b, 74, 16) and Rilee Rossouw (43, 23b, 54, 26) to move past Chennais modest 162 [] The post Bairstow, Rossouw help PBKS register comfortable win over CSK appeared first on The Shillong Times .