Shillong, May 6: The Hynniewtrep Youth Council has urged the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change to halt the proposed ecotourism project in Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary in Ri-Bhoi. HYC president Roy Kupar Synrem highlighted that the sanctuary supports over 50 species of mammals and 25 species of reptiles, with about 30 of the [] The post HYC urges Centre to stop Nongkhyllem ecotourism projects appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, May 6: Days after Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw insisted the Centre will not give up on its efforts to operate trains in Meghalaya, Cabinet Minister Rakkam Sangma has defended the introduction of railways in the state amid concerns about influx of non-indigenous people and illegal immigrants. Sangma stated that illegal immigrants do not [] The post Illegal immigrants dont use trains, flights, says Rakkam appeared first on The Shillong Times .

TURA, May 6: Years after inauguration of the Baljek Airport at Jengjal near Tura, the state government on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to make the airport operational and start air services for the people of the region. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said that the [] The post Govt inks MoU with AAI to start air services from Baljek Airport appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, May 6: The Khasi Students Union (KSU) has stuck to its 10-point charter of demands submitted to the North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS). The student organisation raised the demands again on Tuesday during a meeting that it had with the institutes authorities, including Director Prof Nalin Mehta. [] The post NEIGRIHMS recruitment issue: KSU sticks to 10-point demands appeared first on The Shillong Times .

HNLC claims Sniawbhalang Dhar previously funded group during his tenure as minister in Cong-led govt SHILLONG, May 6: Following damning claims by the outlawed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) that it had been previously funded by Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar, the Voice of the People Party (VPP) has demanded an immediate probe by the [] The post VPP demands NIA investigation, Dhars removal from cabinet appeared first on The Shillong Times .

The mock exercise on air raid precaution measures will be conducted from 4 pm on Wednesday. The air raid siren will be sounded at 6:30 pm, and there will be a blackout (power shutdown) for two minutes. The general public is requested not to panic as it will be a part of a mock exercise: [] The post Mlaya set to test wartime protocols with mock drill appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, May 6: A local court on Monday remanded NEHUSU president, Sandy Sohtun to an additional 14 days in judicial custody. Sohtun was produced in the court on Monday at the end of his 7-day judicial custody. East Khasi Hills SP Vivek Syiem informed on Tuesday that the NEHUSU president has been remanded in judicial [] The post NEHUSU chiefs judicial custody extended by 14 days appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, May 6: Amid India-Pakistan tensions over the Pahalgam massacre, the Meghalaya government has decided to expedite the construction of border fencing along the unfenced stretches of the India-Bangladesh border. The government on Tuesday held a meeting with BSF, NBCC and Deputy Commissioners concerned to review the border fencing. Around 40 km of the international [] The post State govt moves to expedite border fencing work appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, May 6: A one-day workshop on An Interactive Trial and Live Demo of Maidful: An App Designed to Connect Housemaids and Employers Through Innovation, was organised by the Department of Nanotechnology, in collaboration with the Department of Information Technology, North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong, and IIT Bhilai. The programme was inaugurated by Rangbah Shnong [] The post Workshop demonstrates trial version of Maidful app appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, May 6: Human rights activist Enlang Sawian has petitioned the Chairperson of the Meghalaya Human Rights Commission (MHRC), seeking urgent intervention over what he describes as the prolonged and unjustified suspension of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) in Laitnongkseh village under the Sohong C&RD Block. In his petition, Sawian [] The post Activist moves MHRC on MGNREGS suspension appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, May 6: The debut edition of Sunburns Summer Fest in Shillong, scheduled for May 10, to be held at Lariti International Centre for Performing Arts and Culture has been called off, with organisers yet to reveal the reason behind the sudden cancellation. Touted as Asias biggest EDM festival, the event had generated immense excitement [] The post Sunburn Fest of Shillong has been called off, reason not mentioned appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, May 5: Indian Super League winners Mohun Bagan Super Giant have been handed a national ban on registration of new players due to a technical error linked to the transfer of Australian striker Jason Cummings. The development came to light following an official communication from the Director of FIFA Judicial Bodies to the [] The post Mohun Bagan banned from registering new players due to technical error appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Actor Simon Pegg, who has starred as Benji Dunn opposite the actor-producer-stunt-legend Tom Cruise since the third installment of Mission: Impossible franchise, says the star literally will risk his life for the audience. Ive said, Youre absolutely nuts many times to him, the English actor told people.com in the new special Mission: Impossible issue. But [] The post Simon Pegg says Cruise will risk his life for the audiences appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Berlin, May 5: The curse has been lifted. Harry Kane can finally celebrate his first career title after Bayern Munich became Bundesliga champion with a little help from Freiburg on Sunday. Freiburg drew with second-placed Bayer Leverkusen 2-2 to leave Bayern an unassailable eight points clear of the 2024 champion with two rounds of the [] The post Kane finally wins his first title as Bayern secure Bundesliga appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Actors Palak Tiwari and Thakur Anoop Singh, starrer high-octane action thriller Romeo S3, have unveiled its trailer. The trailer, which dropped on Monday, introduces viewers to a tense world set in the criminal underbelly of Goa. Thakur Anoop Singh plays DCP Sangram Singh Shekhawat, a tough and rule-breaking cop determined to bring down a powerful [] The post Palak Tiwari, Thakur Singhs Romeo S3 trailer out now appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Paris, May 5: Scoring three away goals should make Inter Milan feel confident heading into the return leg of its Champions League semifinal against Barcelona on Tuesday. Inter might not think so, considering Barcelonas ability to conjure goals out of nowhere with the worlds best young player in the side. Inter was 2-0 up after [] The post Inter and Barcelona evenly poised; PSG hold narrow lead over Arsenal appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Mumbai, May 5: Gujarat Titans Kagiso Rabada is set to make a comeback in the IPL after serving a one-month suspension with all procedures regarding the South Africa pacers recreational drug use being followed to the letter, said the franchises director of cricket Vikram Solanki on Monday. Rabada was handed a one-month suspension for recreational [] The post Rabada set for comeback appeared first on The Shillong Times .

After two people got arrested pertaining to an alleged bomb scare at singer-songwriter Lady Gagas record-breaking concert in Rio de Janeiro, its now revealed that the artist was oblivious to what had happened, and only got to know about it through media reports. A man and a teenager were arrested hours before the singers free [] The post Gaga learned of bomb scare at her Concert through media reports appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Mumbai, May 5: Gujarat Titans on-song top three will face a stern test against Mumbai Indians potent bowling attack when the two teams that are favourites to reach the Indian Premier League playoffs clash here on Tuesday. With the best Net Run Rate among all teams, third-placed MI need two wins from remaining three matches [] The post Play-off favourites MI, Titans face off in high-intensity battle appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Dancer-actress Lauren Gottlieb said that Bollywood is vibrant and fueled by natural talent and passion for dance, while Hollywood is highly professional. She finds the UK dance scene a gritty mix of both, offering its own raw and powerful energy. Asked about the key differences she has experienced in the dance and film industries of [] The post Lauren Gottlieb breaks down Bwood, Hollywood & UK dance scenes appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Editor, The headlines Bdesh should occupy NE States if India attacks Pak: Yunus aide (ST May 3 2025) was amusing. Major General (Retd) ALM Fazlur Rahman has gone crazy. My advice to him is to read history. I would suggest that he should see the historic photograph of Pakistan Army Chief, General AAK Niazi in [] The post Pak Generals irresponsible statement appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Meghalayas Education Minister Rakkam Sangma has acknowledged that student drop-out at the secondary level is very high and warrants a number of interventions. The minister attributed this to several factors which included poverty and dearth of capable teachers many of whom are still untrained and more schools in rural Meghalaya. In 2021-22 Meghalaya recorded the [] The post School-dropout a major challenge appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Bhogtoram Mawroh The Khasis, like many indigenous hill communities, were a pre-literate society before they came into contact with the British. It does not appear that they ever had a script, although there is a folktale that attempts to describe the lack of script to an accident. According to this folktale titled the lost [] The post Folklores: A Window to Khasi History and Culture appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Aga Rengma On April 29, 2025, three young Naga soldiers of the NSCN (IM), fell to bullets fired by Indian security forces in Assams Dima Hasao district. It happened during a declared ceasefire, in a territory that belongs to the Nagas, in our own homeland. The silence we had mistaken for peace was broken, [] The post A Naga Fathers plea: End the silence that kills appeared first on The Shillong Times .

New Delhi, May 5: Bangladeshi Islamist group Hefazat-e-Islam (HeI) has reportedly laid out a 12-point demand, including immediate abolition of the Womens Affairs Reform Commission, in its rally held at Dhakas Suhrawardy Udyan over the weekend which was attended by thousands of radicals. The other demands made by HeI include implementing womens development according to [] The post Crushed for years, Islamic radical parties rise in Bangladesh under Yunus-led government appeared first on The Shillo

Guwahati, May 5: Ahead of the second and concluding phase of panchayat elections in Assam, the State Election Commissioner on Monday held a video conference (VC) with police and district officials in a bid to ensure free, fair and peaceful elections. The Assam DGP, officials of the home and political department, Commissioner of Police, Guwahati [] The post State Election Commissioner holds VC ahead of final phase of panchayat polls appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, May 5: The Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBoSE) on Monday announced the results for the Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate (HSSLC) examinations for the Science, Commerce, and Arts streams. This year, top honors in the Science, Commerce, and Arts streams were claimed by students from Laban Bengalee Boys Higher Secondary School, St. Anthonys [] The post MBoSE announces HSSLC Exam results across three streams appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Dhaka, May 5: In a continuous attempt to suppress former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her aides, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has launched an inquiry against her then-principal secretary, Tofazzel Hossain Miah, on the allegations of amassing huge illicit wealth through corruption and abuse of power, local media reported on Monday. The ACCs spokesperson, [] The post Bangladesh: Corruption probe launched against Hasinas principal secy appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Los Angeles, May 5: Hollywood actor Charley Scalies, who is known for two of the most celebrated series, The Wire and The Sopranos, has passed away after a battle with Alzheimers. He was 84, and died on May 1. His death was confirmed via an online obituary, reports Variety. (He was) best known first and [] The post The Wire actor Charley Scalies dies at 84 after prolonged battle with Alzheimers appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, May 4: In a hill state where jeeps are cherished like family and wooden-body buses are revered as cultural artefacts, the Meghalaya governments decision to implement the Vehicle Scrappage Policy has sparked more than just outrage it has struck a deep emotional chord. The policy, which seeks to phase out 13,000 old vehiclesincluding [] The post Vehicle Scrappage Policy sparks emotional backlash appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, May 4: The Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBoSE) will announce the Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate (HSSLC) results for all streams Science, Commerce, Vocational, and Arts on Monday. This year, around 29,770 students wrote their HSSLC examinations. Students who appeared for the Class 12 examinations can check their results by logging [] The post HSSLC exam results today appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, May 4: Responding to allegations about the protest after the university terminated 16 of its contractual employees, the English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU), Regional Campus, Shillong, has stated that the employees were not contractual employees with the university, but were outsourced. Clarifying its position, the Director, Mousumi Banerjee, in a statement issued here, [] The post Terminated staff were outsourced: EFLU on row appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, May 5: Even as pressure groups in Meghalaya continue to oppose any railway projects in the Khasi Hills, the Ministry of Railways has made it clear that it remains committed to connecting the region including Shillong through railway infrastructure. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, speaking informally with journalists during the Waves Summit in Mumbai, [] The post Rly Ministry not to give up on Khasi, Jaintia Hills appeared first on The Shillong Times .

From CK Nayak NEW DELHI, May 4: India, which very seriously took Bangladeshs Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunuss landlocked comments on the Northeast region while inviting China to invest heavily, by and large has ignored former BDR Major Generals rhetoric to invade and annex the region in case India attacks Pakistan on the wake of recent [] The post Threat to invade NE India personal remark: Bdesh appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, May 4: The Ri-Bhoi stretch of the Guwahati-Shillong highway appears to have become the hotspot for detecting Bangladeshi nationals who cross over into India illegally. Attempts to cross the border illegally increased manifold since the situation in Bangladesh turned hostile after the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government in August 2024. This is evident [] The post Bdeshis landing in Ri-Bhoi police net appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, May 4: The under-construction building of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly is finally nearing completion, marked by the recent erection of a dome and a Glass Reinforced Concrete (GRC) minar (turret) above it. The installation of the dome and minar, which was a highly technical task, took some time due to intermittent rainfall. However, it [] The post New Assembly building on throes of completion appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, May 4: As part of its 25th anniversary celebrations, Dinet Manik Syiem Memorial Higher Secondary School has inaugurated the first edition of its Inter-School Quiz Competition 2025, themed Science and Technology 2025. The event was inaugurated by school principal Drimsibon Kharkongor in the presence of quiz master Nicholas Jyrwa, Assistant Professor of Computer Science [] The post City school holds quiz competition appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG: Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)-ara songni nokni manderangna janggi tangani cholrangko onna mamong sorkarini ragate ongipa scheme-sa ongachim indiba ia sal somoirango sorkariko chalaienggipa manderangni bil jakkalani asel, ia niamko pee, mitam manderangsan namgnirangko manskaenga ine Rajabala-ni TMC MLA Dr Mizanur Rahman Kazi matnangataha. Dr Kazi-ni parakatani gitade, iani sakkiko ia [] The post Garo Hills-o politics-ni asel MGNREGA-ni niamko jarikjaen

SHILLONG: Meghalaya adoko bijoliko dao chuonga gitan onna manengaha ine adok sorkari akangengon, Garo Hills-o, mongsongbate akawe jolrango bijoliko manjaengani asel nengnikanirangko chagrongna nangtokengani gimin adokni Opposition dol, adok sorkariko matnangatskaaha. Iani bidingo kobor ratimgiparangna talate onangengon, Ian angni constituency-mangmangosan ongenga ongja. Oe beben anga Jilla jolrangni giminde masipaja indiba Garo Hills-ni akawe jol gimikon [] The post GH-ni akawe jolrango bijoliko

TURA: Meghalaya adokona, mongsongbate Garo Hills-ona niam gri napsrukbae songdong achaenggipa Pakistan aro Bangladesh asongni manderangko, asongtangtangona watpilatna manna gita bilakbate sandirokchina Tura-ni MDC aro Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ni state vice president Bernard N Marak, adok sorkari aro Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC)-ko didiataha. Batanggimin ruuta bilsirangonin salgro salaram jolrango, mongsongbate Garo Hills-o manderangni [] The post Niam gri napsrukgiparangko

TURA: Robibar salo, Meghalaya Koch Association (MKA), Meghalaya Koch Students Union (MKSU) baksa nangrime, Pabuni Festival-ko South West Garo Hills ajani Gandhipara songo manidilangaha. Ia program-ko MKA-ni president Jibanananda Koch dilangaha aro ia Pabuni festival-ko manianio Meghalaya adok gimikonin Koch manderang rebae bak raangtokaha. Ia program-ko ongatanio, Rangsakona-ni MLA aro Khadi & Village Industries-ni Chairman [] The post Gandhipara-o Koch-rang Pabuni festival-ko manianga appeared

TURA: Reanggipa Bristibar saloni abachenge, Synergy 2025 inter-college student exchange program-ko salgittamna Tura-ni Don Bosco College of Teacher Education (DBCTE) Hall-o ongatangaha aro ia program-o Tura-ni damsni college-rang bak raangaha. Ia inter-college student exchange program-ko Tura-ni Don Bosco College ongataha aro ia program-ko dingtang dingtang college-rango poraienggipa chatro chatrirangni gisepo meli-nangrimaniko bilakbatatna, antangtangni ui-masianirangko sualgrikna [] The post T

SHILLONG: Ia bilsini Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC)-ko seanio adokni bangbata chatro chatrirangan chusokgipa ongahani gimin pass kagipa chatro chatrirangna higher secondary skulrango aro college-rango biaprangko onanio nengnikanirangko chagrongna nangtokengon, SSLC porikka pass kagipa chatro chatri gimiknan higher secondary gadangrango biaprangko tikatna gita sorkari, ia chang dingtangmancha jakurangko deaha ine adokni Education Minister Rakkam A [] The post SSLC pass kagipa chatro

SHILLONG, May 4: The Opposition has picked holes in the state governments optimistic portrayal of Meghalayas power situation, bringing to light the grim realities unfolding in the rural expanse of Garo Hills, where prolonged power cuts, sometimes stretching over six days, have become a harrowing norm. Painting a stark picture of neglect and suffering, TMC [] The post Opp tears into govt claims as power woes beleaguer GH appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, May 4: In a proud moment for Meghalaya, Shillong-born musician Jiya captivated audiences at the Wave Summit 2025 in Mumbai, one of Indias most prestigious cultural events. The summit brought together some of the biggest names in Bollywood, international artists and industry leaders. Amidst this stellar gathering, Jiya emerged as a standout talentknown for [] The post Shillong-born musician enthralls gathering at Wave Summit 2025 appeared first on The Shillong Times .

The post President of St. Edmunds Past Pupils Association (SEPPA), Shillong Chapter, Ramesh Bawri, hands over the Brother Eric S. DSouza Memorial Trophy to the winners of a quiz competition QURIOSITY, organised by the Shillong Quizzing Society, in the city on Saturday. appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Theft Smailstar D Sangma lodged a complaint that on April 30 around 5 pm, unknown miscreant(s) stole his motorcycle (ML-05AE-5421), which was parked on the roadside, opposite to Directorate of Printing & Stationery, Shillong. Sahidul Rahman lodged a complaint that on April 24, unknown miscreant(s) stole his motorcycle (ML-08H-7862) from Chandigre village in West Garo [] The post CRIME UPDATE appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Guwahati, May 3, 2025 The Assam Royal Global University (RGU) proudly announces that Shri S. Ramadorai, former CEO and MD of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and a globally renowned leader in IT and education, has joined its Governing Board as a distinguished member. This landmark addition reinforces RGUs commitment to fostering innovation, expanding educational [] The post TCS Former CEO & MD Shri S. Ramadorai Joins Assam Royal Global Universitys Governing Board appeared first on The Shillong T

By David Laitphlang Each year, World Press Freedom Day reminds us that the freedom to inform, to question, and to challenge power remains a cornerstone of any vibrant democracy. In 2025, the theme A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the Environmental Crisis resonates deeply in Meghalaya, a state where [] The post When the hills speak: Meghalayas journalists and the quiet struggle for press freedom appeared first on The Shillong Times .

The ongoing Summit reveals tremendous potential for innovation, creative imagination and a futuristic vision reports Aafaque Hussain from Mumbai Content Creation initially started some years ago as a hobby for people to upload videos across social media platforms to share some moments of their lives with friends and family and later the whole concept of [] The post WAVES Summit 2025: New life for content creators in India appeared first on The Shillong Times .