Guwahati, Aug 22: A conservation education, awareness, and sensitisation campaign was organised at the Chhaygaon Revenue Circle Office in Kamrup District of Assam on August 21 with in pursuit of the objective to achieve zero vulture deaths in the district in the coming years. Regions premier biodiversity conservation organisation Aaranyak (www.aaranyak.org) in partnership with Chhaygaon [] The post Vulture conservation campaign with Gram Pradhans rolled out appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Guwahati, Aug. 22: The Pramod Boro-led United Peoples Party Liberal (UPPL) has announced the partys first list of 18 candidates for the fifth Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) general elections, which are scheduled to be held by the end of next month. Among the senior leaders in the candidates list include Kokrajhar East MLA Lawrence Islary [] The post BTR elections: UPPL announces first list of 18 candidates appeared first on The Shillong Times .

DHAKA, Aug 21: Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has said that democracy has not been restored in the country, and free and fair elections are still not ensured, local media reported on Thursday. Addressing a press conference at the BNP central office in Dhaka on Wednesday, the partys Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said, [] The post Situation not conducive for free polls in Bangladesh appeared first on The Shillong Times .

BEIJING, Aug 21: China on Thursday expressed surprise over Indias clarification regarding External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankars reported comments on the One-China policy during his recent talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in New Delhi. The controversy stems from a Chinese foreign ministry statement that allegedly misquoted Jaishankar as affirming that Taiwan is part [] The post China reacts with surprise to Jaishankars Taiwan clarification appeared first on The Shillong Times .

MOSCOW, Aug 21: India and Russia have pledged to expand bilateral trade in a balanced and sustainable manner, with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar underlining the need to address non-tariff barriers and regulatory impediments. The move comes amid growing estrangement between India and the US over President Donald Trumps policies on trade and tariffs. The [] The post Jaishankar: India-Russia ties among steadiest since WWII appeared first on The Shillong Times .

DHAKA, Aug 21: Bangladesh has decided to sign a five-year agreement with Pakistan allowing visa-free entry for diplomats and government officials. The move, approved by Pakistan, comes ahead of Foreign Minister Ishaq Dars visit to Dhaka. Bangladeshs interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, called it a routine deal, noting similar agreements with 30 countries. Ties [] The post Bangladesh, Pakistan plan visa-free access for officials appeared first on The Shillong Times .

TEHRAN, Aug 21: Iran has launched its first military exercise since the end of its 12-day war with Israel, with navy vessels launching missiles at targets in the Gulf of Oman and the Indian Ocean. The Sustainable Power 1404 exercise comes as Iran aims to project strength after a war that saw Israel destroy air [] The post Iran Navy begins drills after Israel clash appeared first on The Shillong Times .

KYIV, Aug 21: Russia has launched one of its largest aerial attacks on Ukraine, targeting western regions where military aid is believed to be delivered and stored. The attacks killed at least one person and injured 15 others. The strikes occurred during a renewed US-led effort to reach a peace settlement following Russias February 2022 [] The post Russia strikes Ukraine amid stalled peace efforts appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Editor, I recently came across the letter dated July, 19 2025 criticising CUET and calling it flawed, and as a student who appeared for and cleared the CUET examination successfully, I feel compelled to share another perspective. It has become a common refrain by many who could not clear CUET to dismiss it as luck-based [] The post CUET has its advantages appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, Aug 21: The highly anticipated India-Pakistan encounter in next months Asia Cup is set to proceed as scheduled after the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports issued a clarification on Thursday, formally outlining the Indian governments position on sporting engagements with Pakistan amid ongoing political tensions between the two neighbours. In its statement, [] The post Asia Cup: India-Pak set to go ahead after Indian govt approval appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, Aug 21: Ramji Srinivasan, the former strength and conditioning coach of the Indian team, has lauded the move of bringing in the Bronco Test as part of assessing the fitness levels of senior mens side players. Sources aware of the development told IANS on Thursday that the Bronco Test, primarily used as a [] The post Bronco test a game-changer for Indian cricket: Ex-coach appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Barcelona, Aug 21: Atletico Madrid revamped its already deep squad this summer with its hopes set on mounting a title challenge in La Liga. But it is already trailing Barcelona and Real Madrid after losing its season-opener for the first time since Diego Simeone took over as coach more than a decade ago. It will [] The post La Liga Preview: Atletico needs to rebound from opening-game flop appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Milan, Aug 21: Expect the unexpected when the Italian league season kicks off this weekend. Serie A has become the most unpredictable of Europes five biggest soccer leagues with four different champions over the last six seasons. Add in that last season marked the second time in four years the title race went down to [] The post Napoli opens title defense in Serie A appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Leverkusen, Aug 21: Manchester Citys young attacking midfielder Claudio Echeverri is heading to Bayer Leverkusen on loan and has some big shoes to fill. Considered one of the brightest young talents in South American soccer, the 19-year-old from Argentina joins on a season-long loan to gain further first-team experience, City said.Hell be expected to take [] The post City talent Echeverri heads to Leverkusen appeared first on The Shillong Times .

ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE PREVIEW London, Aug 2: Everton will be showing off its new stadium this weekend. Might Arsenal be showing off a bold new signing? The second round of the Premier League will see Everton finally begin life away from its long-time home of Goodison Park when the team plays the first competitive game [] The post A new era begins at Everton while Eze and Isak sagas also rumble on appeared first on The Shillong Times .

ASIAN SHOOTING SHYMKENT, (Kazakhstan) Aug 21: Teenaged Indian shooters grabbed four of the five gold medals on offer to dominate the fourth day of the 16th Asian Shooting Championship, taking the countrys medal tally to 26 medals, here on Thursday. India now have won 14 gold, six silver and as many bronze medals, firmly cementing [] The post Abhinav Shaw shines as India consolidate top position appeared first on The Shillong Times .

NEW DELHI, Aug 21: Hockey India on Thursday announced the 20-member squad for the upcoming Womens Asia Cup 2025, scheduled to be held from September 5 to 14 in Hangzhou, China. The squad, which will be led by Salima Tete, features a balanced mix of youth and experience, with goalkeepers Bansari Solanki and Bichu Devi [] The post Salima Tete to lead Indian team in Womens Asia Cup appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG: Madhya Pradesh adoko bading chiwale chagipa Raja Raghuvanshi-ko Sohra jolo soote galanina matnangako manenggipa Sonam Raghuvanshi, Raj Kushwaha aro gipin manderangni kosako adokni police-rang, ia August jani bonangachibara chargesheet kagnok ine uiataha. Raja Raghuvanshi-ko sootanina matnanga manenggipa pilak manderangkon reanggipa August 14 tariko, Shillong-ni District Court-o mikkangpaatahachim aro ia manderangko police-rangni ningo donkuchina biahani [] The post Raja Raghuvanshi-ko

TURA: North Garo Hills ajani Dajong Warima Government Lower Primary skulo classroom aro skigiparang chuongjaengani asel skulo poraienggipa chatro chatrirang aro kam kagiparangba nengnikanirangko chagrongna nangtokenga ine Achik Holistic Awakening Movement (AHAM) Bajengdoba regional unit parakatenba, ia skulko nirokatchina gita adokni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma-na sedoataha. Chief Minister-na sedoatgipa chittiko AHAM Bajengdoba regional unit-ni [] The post Dajong Warima skulo classroom, skigi

SHILLONG: Assam adoko niam gri songdong achaenggipa manderangko Assam sorkari arikgalengon, Meghalaya adokona maming lekka pancha gri renapbaenggipa manderangko Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC)-ni membor-rang, Byrnihat aro Ratacherra-o donggipa infiltration check gate-rangko nitimsoenba, sak 900-na baten niam gri renapbaenggipa manderangko rime watpilatna manaha ine uiataha. HYC-ni president Roy Kupar Synrem-ni kobor ratimgipa manderangna uiatani gitade, Assam [] The post Adokona niam gri renapba

Bobil dolrangko bonata gitan pekatgipa samrangko warachakanioba chusokgen: Paul Lyngdoh SHILLONG: Meghalaya adoko drugs ba pekatgipa sam jakkalaniko aro badingsrukaniko champengna kam kaanio chusokgipa ongenga ine Meghalaya Police-ni Anti Narcotic Task Force (ANTF)-ko Bristibar salo adok sorkari mittelpilangenba, skango jekai army-rangni dakchakani grian adoko bobil dake chakatgipa dolrangko adokni police dolrang bonatna manahachim, apsan daken [] The post Drugs palgiparangko rimna manengani gim

TURA: Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC)-o kam kaenggiparangna ja 43-ni dormaharangko onna mankujaengani gimin aro Tura Medical College-ko Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode-o chalaina tik kaengani gimin jegale Garo Hills-ni dolbonga Civil Society Organisation (CSO)-rang, chongmotan Achik Youth Welfare Organization (AYWO), Federation of Khasi Jaintia & Garo People (FKJGP), Garo Students Union (GSU), Association for [] The post GHADC aro Tura Medical College-ni bidingo NGO-rang jin

Already many youth have gone and joined armed groups and completed their training as well. Yes, its a matter of concern. There is no visible response from the government to counter this By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Aug 21: Meghalaya faces the risk of sliding back into the dark days of insurgency, with Leader of the [] The post Militancy resurfacing in Meghalaya, Mukul warns appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Congress MP from Tura, Saleng A Sangma clicks a selfie with TMC MP Mahua Moitra during the Monsoon session of Parliament, on Thursday. (PTI) The post Congress MP from Tura, Saleng A Sangma clicks a selfie with TMC MP Mahua Moitra appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Aug 21: Leader of Opposition Mukul Sangma has called for central agencies to take decisive action against the Rs 500-crore Goods and Services Tax (GST) fraud discovered in connection with illegal coke plants in Meghalaya. He emphasised that such large-scale irregularities have wider security implications for the region. Sangma expressed disappointment [] The post Mukul wants central agencies to probe Rs 500-cr GST fraud appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, Aug 21: The Bangladeshi people who had sneaked into India and attempted to rob and abduct a villager in Meghalayas South West Khasi Hills earlier this month took advantage of unfenced stretches of the international border, officials said on Thursday. Meghalaya and Bangladesh share a 444 km-long border, around 20 per cent of which [] The post Unfenced border helped Bdeshis sneak into Meghalaya appeared first on The Shillong Times .

From Our Special Correspondent NEW DELHI, Aug 21: A delegation of the Garoland State Movement Committee (GSMC) met President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday and submitted a memorandum to push the statehood demand for the Garo-dominated part of Meghalaya. Asserting that the rights of Garo people should be protected, the memorandum highlighted problems faced by the [] The post Garo Hills group meets President, refreshes statehood demand appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Brasilia, Aug 21: US-imposed tariffs on Brazilian products could cause a drop in the countrys exports for the first time in 21 months, while also negatively impacting investment and employment, the National Confederation of Industry (CNI) warned in a report. According to the CNIs latest survey on Wednesday, export expectations for Brazils industrial sector for [] The post Brazilian industry warns US tariffs could slow exports, investment appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Dhaka, Aug 21: Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has said that democracy has not been restored in the country, and free and fair elections are still not ensured, local media reported on Thursday. Addressing a press conference at the BNP central office in Dhaka on Wednesday, the partys Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said, [] The post Bdesh: BNP says democracy not restored, uncertainty about free and fair polls appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, Aug 20: The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) recorded a net addition of 21.89 lakh members in June this year, marking the highest ever increase since payroll data tracking began in April 2018, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday. The figure depicts an increase of 9.14 per cent in net payroll [] The post EPFO records all-time high addition of 21.89 lakh new members in June appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Mumbai, Aug 20: The rupee pared initial losses and settled on a higher note at 87.07 against the US dollar, up by 6 paise on the back of a rise in risk appetite in global markets. Forex traders said easing tensions over trade tariffs and hopes of peace between Russia and Ukraine enthused investors. Moreover, [] The post Rupee rises 6 paise against USD appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, Aug 20: Gold prices dropped Rs 400 to Rs 1,00,020 per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday due to continuous selling by stockists, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had settled at Rs 1,00,420 per 10 grams in the previous market close. [] The post Gold price drops Rs 400, silver plunges Rs 1,500 appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Film to be screened at St.Anthonys College on Saturday Award-winning filmmaker Wanphrang K Diengdoh will premiere the final part of his Khasi Identity Trilogy, The Blood and the Border, on August 23 at St. Anthonys College, Noel Conference Hall, at 5 p.m. No entry fee and seating will be on first-come-first-served basis. The film explores [] The post Khasi Identity Trilogy concludes with The Blood and the Border appeared first on The Shillong Times .

The Ba***ds of Bollywood first look unveiled It is a big day for Shah Rukh Khan as he formally introduced his son Aryan Khan to the world during the trailer launch event of Aryans directorial debut, The Ba***ds Of Bollywood. SRK was seen gracing the stage with his son Aryan and wife Gauri Khan, all [] The post SRK launches son Aryan appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Actress plans to sell US home and move abroad Hollywood actor Angelina Jolie is reportedly planning to sell her house in the United States and relocate abroad with her children. According to a People magazine report, the actor is preparing to put her Los Angeles home on the market ahead of the move. Jolie never [] The post Jolie leaving Hollywood? appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri took a dig at the Mamata government over the ruckus at the trailer launch of his upcoming movie The Bengal Files in Kolkata, alleging that it was already planned, and that no event of this scale, with 150-200 people and media present, could be halted without official involvement. The incident, which took [] The post Vivek Agnihotri vows to battle for The Bengal Filess release appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Mumbais relentless downpour has reached the doorstep of Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan. Videos circulating online show severe waterlogging outside his Juhu residences Jalsa, which claims that the actor himself is spotting clearing water with a wiper. Though this claim remains unverified, the images of knee-deep flooding at the superstars properties highlight how even the citys [] The post Big Bs Juhu bungalow flooded amid heavy rains appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Aug 19: The Voice of the People Party (VPP) on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the NPP-led MDA Government over its Meghalaya Education Grant (MEG) Policy which has dealt a crushing blow to research and higher learning in the state. VPP spokesperson and academician, Batskhem Myrboh, was unsparing in his [] The post VPP slams MDA move for Education Grant appeared first on The Shillong Times .

KHADC MDCs call for meeting with traditional heads to prevent influx from Assam, Bangladesh By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Aug 19: The North East Students Organisation (NESO) on Tuesday urged the MDA government to seal the Meghalaya-Bangladesh border and adopt stricter measures for the immediate detection and deportation of illegal migrants. In a memorandum submitted to [] The post Detect, deport all illegal migrants: NESO to CM appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Aug 19: Meghalaya State Planning Board Chairman Metbah Lyngdoh has urged the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL) and the contractor to ensure that the RilbongBaniun section of the ShillongDawki road project (package I) is completed within the December 2025 deadline. This comes after Lyngdoh and senior PWD officials [] The post Complete work on Rilbong-Baniun road by Dec: Metbah to NHIDCL appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Aug 19: The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), Guwahati Unit, has unearthed a massive Goods and Services Tax (GST) fraud worth nearly Rs 500 crore and arrested four persons on Monday in connection with the pan-India fake billing syndicate, allegedly involving illegal coke plants in Meghalaya. The racket was being [] The post Rs 500-cr GST fraud involving Mlaya coke plants unearthed appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter Shillong, Aug 19: Redeem Tlangs first half goal was enough for defending champions NorthEast United FC to book their place in the finals of the 134th Durand Cup edging past a spirited Shillong Lajong FC in a repeat of last editions semi finals. Shillong Lajong Head Coach stuck to his favoured [] The post NEUFC edge past Lajong FC for their second straight finals appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Kolkata, Aug 19: A reinvigorated East Bengal will fancy their chances when they face tournament debutants Diamond Harbour FC in the semifinals of the 134th Durand Cup football tournament here on Wednesday. The match will be played at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. East Bengal qualified for the semifinals after their 2-1 quarterfinal derby victory [] The post East Bengal face debutants Diamond Harbour FC in semifinal appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Leeds, Aug 19: Leeds United marked their return to the Premier League with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Everton at a rocking Elland Road, thanks to Lukas Nmechas coolly taken late penalty. Daniel Farkes side dominated for long periods but looked set to settle for a frustrating draw until Everton skipper James Tarkowski was penalised [] The post Nmechas late penalty seals Leeds winning EPL return appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter Shillong, Aug 19: Athletes from the All Meghalaya Karate-Do Association returned with a rich haul of medals from the 19th All India Independence Cup Karate Championship, held at Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi, from August 8 to 10. A 57-member squad, led by Donboklang Lyngdoh, Greater E.M. Kharpuri, and Pynhunlang Kharbuli, delivered an [] The post State karatekas bag 41 medals at All India event appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter Shillong, Aug 19: The Government of Meghalaya has joined hands with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Abhinav Bindra Foundation Trust (ABFT) to roll out the Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP) across schools in the state. The initiative was formalised on Tuesday through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) [] The post Mlaya Govt, IOC & Bindra Foundation launch Olympic Education Programme appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter Shillong, Aug 19: 4 For All Football Academy, Shillong, returned home with honours from the prestigious DPDL Super Cup 2025, held in Bengaluru from August 2 to 13. The academys U-17 side finished as runners-up, while the U-13 and U-15 teams put up spirited performances to reach the semi-finals of their respective [] The post Shillong Academy shines at DPDL Super Cup 2025 appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter Shillong, Aug 19: The Meghalaya Cricket Association has released the names of shortlisted players for its U-15 girls and U-16 boys teams ahead of the upcoming BCCI 2025-26 domestic season. The players named have been instructed to prepare all necessary documents for the Age Verification Process (AVP), which will also involve a [] The post MCA names U-15 girls & U-16 boys shortlists appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, Aug 19: International soccer players union FIFPRO on Tuesday expressed concerns over the growing uncertainty in Indian club football and called for a swift resolution to the crisis that threatens the games future in the country. Club football is going through crisis due to the uncertainty over the future of the countrys top-tier [] The post Confirm ISL schedule: FIFPRO tells AIFF, FSDL appeared first on The Shillong Times .

WASHINGTON, Aug 19: President Donald Trump has begun arrangements for a face-to-face meeting between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss a pathway to end Russias invasion of Ukraine. The US will back European security guarantees aimed at preventing Moscow from reinvading its neighbor once the current conflict ends. The details of the security guarantees [] The post Trump plans Putin-Zelenskyy talks, vows US backing appeared first on The Shillong Times .