Activists stage a protest denouncing the three-day celebrations for the wedding between Jeff Bezos and his wife Lauren Sanchez Bezos as a symbol of rising inequality and disregard for the residents, in Venice on Saturday. (PTI) The post Activists stage a protest denouncing the three-day celebrations for the wedding between Jeff Bezos and his wife Lauren Sanchez Bezos as a symbol of rising inequality and disregard for the residents appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Kohima, June 28: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma asserted that his party NPP can become the voice the Northeast has waited for if party workers remain rooted, practical and connected. He lamented that the region has long lacked a unified political voice and is often underrepresented in national decision-making. The National Peoples Party (NPP) president [] The post NPP can become voice of NE region: Conrad appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 28: The protected areas of Meghalaya received commendable ratings in the Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MEE), conducted by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change for the 2020-2025 cycle. The MEE evaluation report was released by the Wildlife Institute of India. With an overall score of 65.87%, Meghalayas wildlife [] The post Commendable ratings for Meghalayas protected areas in central evaluation appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 28: Education Minister Rakkam A Sangma has called for a fundamental shift in the way physical education is treated in Meghalayas school curriculum, despite natural athletic talent across the state. Sangma was of the opinion that the subject has not received the seriousness it deserves from the education system or [] The post Rakkam pushes for compulsory physical education classes in school curriculum appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 28: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Saturday said two months of tears laid the foundation for his political comeback less than a decade ago. Speaking at the 5th Regional Catholic Youth Convention in Kohima, he shared how the crushing loss in the 2013 Assembly election broke him and then [] The post Sowed tears to reap political comeback: CM appeared first on The Shillong Times .

From Our Correspondent TURA, June 28: A tragedy unfolded at the picturesque Rongkuchi Falls near Jengjal in West Garo Hills when a tourist from Assam fell from the waterfall after losing his balance while taking a selfie near its edge. The incident took place at around 4:45 pm on Friday when Amzad Ali (20) from [] The post Tourist dies after falling while taking selfie in WGH appeared first on The Shillong Times .

A video on social media, that immediately went viral, showed children from the school huddled towards one section that still had parts of the original roof while a teacher continued to impart education to them. On the other side, rain water can clearly be seen falling within the classroom From Our Correspondent TURA, June 28: [] The post Open skies seen from inside this classroom depict neglect appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 28: Shillongs first modern shopping mall, located in Polo, is set to be inaugurated in July. Commissioner and Secretary of the Urban Affairs department, Vijay Kumar, revealed that the government plans to formally open the mall next month. The facility will be jointly operated by Shillong Smart City Limited and [] The post Citys 1st modern shopping mall to be inaugurated next month appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 28: Is Meghalaya finding it tough to woo tourists again? A series of events such as recent floods, heavy rainfall, and the sensational Raja Raghuvanshi case seem to have disrupted the steady inflow of tourists who had been visiting the state in large numbers. A city hotelier revealed that the [] The post States tourist inflow plunges appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 28: A newly constructed bus shed in the heart of Police Bazar has become a hangout spot for drug addicts and other miscreants, raising concerns among locals and passersby. The shed, which was renovated a few months ago, has since turned into a daytime retreat for addicts, while authorities appear [] The post Bus shed in PB turns into den for untoward activities appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Imphal, June 28: Even though the positivity rate declined by 7.5 per cent over the past two days, Covid-19 cases continue to rise in Manipur, where the cumulative number of active cases stood at 217, officials said on Saturday. According to a senior official with Manipur Health and Family Welfare Department, of the 217 active [] The post Active Covid cases in Manipur stand at 217 appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Tel Aviv, June 28: Israels Foreign Ministry on Saturday slammed United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterress remarks on the humanitarian aid sent to Gaza, blaming Israel for the UNs failure and Hamass deeds. The ministry also stated that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) does not attack civilians. This comes after Guterres had called for an [] The post Israel calls out UN chiefs blatant lies, says IDF never targets civilians appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Border pact with Assam by August 15, says Paul Lyngdoh SHILLONG, June 27: The state government said that five villages will be returned to Meghalaya after it signs a memorandum of understanding with Assam by August 15 to resolve the boundary dispute. Before August 15, we will sign an MoU with the Assam government, whereby [] The post Meghalaya set to get back five villages from Assam appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, June 27: Two cadres of the proscribed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) Dibarius Jyrwa (32) and Ridor Lyngdoh Nonglait (30)surrendered before the Superintendent of Police, Eastern West Khasi Hills on Thursday. The duo, residents of the district, confessed to police during preliminary interrogation that they were misled by one Samuel Wahlang Pahsyntiew into escaping [] The post Forced to do menial work, 2 HNLC cadres surrender appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, June 27: With pressure groups time and again raising the demand for inner line permit in Meghalaya, the state government has made it clear that the Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security Act (MRSSA) is already in place and would prove to be a more effective mechanism in checking influx. Cabinet Minister Paul Lyngdoh emphasised [] The post MRSSA more potent than ILP in checking influx, says paul appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, June 27: Documents obtained through RTI applications have unearthed serious anomalies, misuse, and guideline violations in the utilisation of the Meghalaya Minor Mineral Reclamation Fund (MMMRF). The irregularities in the utilisation of MMMRF came to light following RTI applications filed on March 28 and May 6, with the office of Conservator of Forest (HQ)-cum-Public [] The post RTI reveals misuse, violation of mineral reclamation funds appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, June 27: Shillong Municipal Board (SMB) Chief Electoral Officer, PK Boro on Friday issued an order directing all shops and commercial establishments not to display their goods and wares outside their premises with immediate effect failing which the same shall be removed by SMB and may also result in the suspension/revocation of their business [] The post SMB bans display of goods outside premises appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, June 27: The state government has assured that it would immediately set up a temporary police camp at Lapangap village in Block I, West Jaintia Hills district. Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong gave the assurance on Friday during a meeting with the Synjuk Ki Waheh Chnong of West Jaintia Hills and various pressure groups, [] The post Govt to set up temporary police camp at Lapangap after recent border stand-off appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, June 27: The High Court of Meghalaya has admitted a PIL pertaining to issuance of Scheduled Tribe certificates to Khasis opting for surnames of their father or mother and to non-Khasi women who choose to adopt the surname of their Khasi husbands. The PIL was filed by Syngkhong Rympei Thymmai, a registered Society under [] The post HC admits PIL over non-issuance of ST certificates appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Edgbaston, June 27:As India gear up for the Edgbaston Test, the spotlight is beginning to shine brighter on a name that has curiously remained on the benchKuldeep Yadav. In the wake of a chastening defeat at Headingley, theres a growing chorus to unleash the left-arm wrist-spinner against Englands much-hyped Bazball approach. And for good reason: [] The post Kuldeep could be Indias best bet to disrupt Bazball appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, June 27: The state government on Friday implemented a minor reshuffle within the state police force, effecting transfers and appointing news superintendents of police (SPs) in several key districts, including West and East Jaintia Hills. As per a notification issued by the Home (Police) Department, Jagpal Singh Dhanoa, who has been serving as SP [] The post WJH, SWGH get new SPs appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, June 27: With the deadline for hawkers/street vendors to shift from Khyndai Lad ending on Tuesday, and no visible action seen on their part to heed the directive, the state government on Friday made it clear that the law will take its own course as far as their eviction is concerned. Deadline has already [] The post Deadline ends, street vendors yet to shift from Khyndai Lad appeared first on The Shillong Times .

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FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP 2025 Orlando, June 27: Manchester City became the only team to finish the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group stage with a 100 per cent record following a comfortable 5-2 victory over Juventus FC. City are now the leading scorers at the global showpiece with 13, one ahead of FC Bayern [] The post Manchester City cruise past Juventus to top Group G appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Our Reporter Shillong, June 27: In a landmark achievement for Indian combat sports, five young athletes from Meghalaya have returned triumphant from the Asian Muaythai Championship 2025 in Vietnam, clinching an impressive total of ten medals for the country. The Asian championship, held from June 20 to 26 in Thai Nguyen Province, showcased Asias [] The post Meghalaya muaythai stars bring home 10 medals from Asian cship appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG: Peoples College Scheme-ni ningo niamrangko pea ine Mendipathar College-ni kosako adokni Chief Minister-na RTI activist Cherian Momin-ni badi kae sedoanio biming rachapaniko, kamo rakkiako mangipa mechik sakgnide jegalataha. Momin-ni badi kae sedoatgipa chittio biming mingako mangipa skigipa sakgniara Cheanchi Marak aro Sengatchi Marak ongachim aro ia skigipa sakgnini talataniko onangani gitade, ia obostao uamang [] The post RTI activist-ni matnange seanio biming onpaaniko skigipa sakgn

SHILLONG: Bobil dake chakatani asel champengako mangipa Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) bobil doloni sakgni memborrang Eastern West Khasi Hills district-ni Superintendent of Police-na antangtangko bame oneaha. Antangtangko police-na bame onegipa bobil dolni memborrangara Dibarius Jyrwa (32) aro Ridor Lyngdoh Nonglait (30) mang onga, uamang sakgnian Eastern West Khasi Hills-onin ongachim. Abachengo uamangni kurachakani gitade [] The post HNLC dolni sakgni police-na bame onea appear

SHILLONG: Meghalaya adokona niam gri napsrukanirangko aro gipin biaprangoni rebaenggipa Tourist-rangko nambate nirok sandina manna gita dingtang dingtang dolrang Inner Line Permit (ILP)-ko ragatchina dabitokengon, sorkarini taridape ragatenggipa Meghalaya Residents Safety & Security Act (MRSSA)-kode ILP-ni pal ragatenga ongja ine Sukrobar salo, adokni Cabinet Minister aro MDA-II sorkarina kuwattimgipa Paul Lyngdoh parakataha. Adita salrangna skang, [] The post MRSSA-de ILP-ni pal ragatenggipa ni

SHILLONG: EventFAQs aro KPMG-ni WOW Awards Asia-o Meghalaya adok, Pan-Asian Award minggniko cheaha ine Sukrobar salo, adokni Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh parakataha. Lyngdoh-ni parakatani gitade, Special Event of the Year (Government)-na Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival 2024, Gold-ko cheaha aro Festival of the Year (Culture) category-o Megong Festival-ba Gold-ko cheskaaha. Ian Meghalaya adoko festival ba manianirangko [] The post Mlaya adok Pan-Asian Award minggniko chea: Tourism Minister appea

SHILLONG: Sima jolrango ongenggipa obostarangni bidingo Meghalaya sorkari, rebaenggipa August 15 tariko, Assam sorkari baksa Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)-o soi kaanggen aro uni jaman Ri Bhoi ajani ningo donggipa song dambongako Meghalaya adokona rabapilgen ine Sukrobar salo, adokni Cabinet Minister aro MDA-II sorkarina kuwattimgipa Paul Lyngdoh parakataha. August-ni 15 tariko chinga, Assam sorkari baksa MoU-o [] The post Assam baksa soi kagrikani jaman song dambongako Mlaya-ona rabapilgen a

Shillong, June 27: Two cadres of the proscribed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), disillusioned by their experience in the outfit, surrendered before the Superintendent of Police, Eastern West Khasi Hills (EWKH), on Wednesday. Identified as Dibarius Jyrwa (32) and Ridor Lyngdoh Nonglait (30), the duo cited frustration over being assigned only menial and cultivation-related tasks [] The post 2 HNLC cadres surrender before EWKH SP appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, June 27: Meghalaya government on Friday informed that by August 15 Assam and Meghalaya will sign an MoU on boundary dispute and five new villages will be returned to the State. I will remind you that before, August 15. We will formally sign an MoU, you with the Assam government whereby. Five new villages [] The post Meghalaya to sign MoU with Assam by Aug 15 on boundary dispute appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Nongpoh, June 27: In a moment of immense pride for the state and the nation, five young athletes from Meghalaya returned home on Wednesday with an impressive haul of ten medals from the Asian Muaythai Championship 2025 held in Thai Nguyen Province, Vietnam, from June 20 to 26. The team, representing the Meghalaya Muay Thai [] The post Meghalaya athletes win 10 medals in Asian Muaythai Championship 2025 appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Dhaka, June 27: The Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in Bangladesh has established a five-member committee to investigate alleged irregularities, corruption, and administrative complicity in the national elections held in 2014, 2018, and 2024 amid a growing political crackdown on the Awami League and mounting calls for electoral accountability. Earlier on Thursday night, the Cabinet Division [] The post Bdesh interim govt forms panel to probe alleged irregularities in last three national el

DUBAI, June 26: Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivered his first public remarks since a ceasefire was declared following 12 days of war with Israel. In a video message aired Thursday on state television, Khamenei warned the U.S. against further attacks and claimed Iran had delivered a slap to Americas face by striking a [] The post Khamenei warns US in first post-ceasefire remarks appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Riyadh, June 26: Cristiano Ronaldo signed a two-year contract extension with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr on Thursday. The Portugal greats deal lets him continue playing until at least the age of 42 and will give him the chance to add to his record-breaking career. A new chapter begins. Same passion, same dream. Lets make history [] The post Ronaldo extends contract with Al-Nassr for 2 more years appeared first on The Shillong Times .

While biological drugs or biologics have improved the lives of many people with severe asthma, a new study shows that some immune cells with high inflammatory potential are not completely eradicated after treatment. The findings may explain the reason for the return of inflammation of the airways as soon as the treatment is discontinued, said [] The post Inflammatory cells continue in blood after treatment of severe asthma appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Screens dominate much of the modern world, and there are ongoing debates, among experts and parents alike, about whether young children should be exposed to them. So what exactly is the real impact of screen time on a childs neuropsychological development? Many pediatric associations recommend limiting exposure during childhood, especially for children under five years [] The post Screen time can benefit or harm young kids appeared first on The Shillong Times .

London, June 26: Indias pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is expected to feature in only two of the remaining four Tests in the ongoing five-match series against England, as part of a pre-determined workload management strategy. With the series finely poised after Indias defeat in the opening Test at Headingley, the question now is which [] The post India weighing options on Bumrahs participation in remaining Tests appeared first on The Shillong Times .

LONDON, June 26: Coco Gauff and Carlos Alcaraz are helping usher in a new era for tennis. With Wimbledon beginning Monday, the sports most recent Grand Slam champions are Gauff, a 21-year-old American, and Alcaraz, a 22-year-old Spaniard, who are both at No. 2 in the rankings and are both coming off French Open titles [] The post Wimbledon 2025: Coco Gauff and Carlos Alcaraz give tennis two young superstars appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG: Meghalaya adokni dam 46 block office-rangko nambate rikna gita adok sorkari, gong kror 180 tangkarangko chamatmanaha ine Bristibar salo, adokni Community & Rural Development (C&RD) Minister AT Mondal parakataha. Bristibar salo, Ri Bhoi ajani Bhoirymbong aro Umling C&RD Block-ni gital office-rangko nokdonggae onangani somoio iako Minister parakataha. Mondal-ni aganani gitade, block office-rangko nambate tarianichi, [] The post Adokni dam 46 block office-rangko rikdapna kror 180-ko chama

Birmingham, June 26: After a dismal showing by the lower order in the first Test at Headingley, the Indian team management is likely to make changes to its batting line-up for the second Test against England, starting July 2 at Edgbaston. The decision follows widespread criticism of Indias tail-end batting, which contributed significantly to their [] The post Visitors likely to tweak lower order batting for second Test appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Birmingham, June 26: England on Thursday added fast bowler Jofra Archer to their squad for the second Test against India, starting here from July 2. Archer has struggled with elbow-related injury to his bowling arm over the last several years. He last played in a Test more than four years ago against India in Ahmedabad. [] The post England add Jofra Archer to squad for second Test vs India appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Editor, Digital transformation is no longer a luxury or a competitive advantageit has become a necessity for every sector, including infrastructure. In Meghalaya, where infrastructure has traditionally meant roads, bridges, water supply, and electricity, a new era is unfolding. These systems are now becoming smarter, more interconnected, and driven by digital innovation. From building climate-resilient [] The post Digital Transformation in Infrastructure A New Path for Meghalaya appeared first

By Patricia Mukhim Theres been much talk about the abysmal performance of the education sector in Meghalaya after the Performance Grading Index (PGI) launched by the Ministry of Education which looks at school education at the district level, was published. Naturally the State Education Minister tried to run for cover by blaming past governments for [] The post Lets face facts: Meghalayas poverty is at the root of its poor educational outcomes appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By KN Kumar Meghalayas education system is clearly under some stress, as officially confirmed by its dismal PGI (Performance Grading Index) score of just 420 out of 1000 for 202324. The state trails far behind top-performing Punjab and Chandigarh and is positioned at the very bottom of the national rankings. PGI assesses school education across [] The post No, Minister: Numbers dont lie! appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, June 25: In a tragic incident, two persons lost their lives while cleaning a well at Lailad, Nongmensong on June 21. The deceased were identified as Dominic Mawlong (36) of Itshyrwat and Skhemborlang Mynsong (35) of Nongmensong Dong Kamon. They were reportedly hired to clean the well at a private residence. The police received [] The post Two choke to death while cleaning well in city appeared first on The Shillong Times .

By Nilova Roy Chaudhury Approximately 12 days after hostilities erupted in West Asia, when Israel abruptly opted to attack Irans nuclear facilities and remove its top leadership, the cross-fire has ceased, equally abruptly, with US President Donald Trump again appearing in the role of peacemaker. Shortly after his announcement of a cease-fire, on social media, [] The post How does India stand in the West Asia Crisis? appeared first on The Shillong Times .

BERLIN, June 25: The Indian junior mens hockey team defeated Australia 2-1 in the battle for third place at the ongoing 4 Nations Tournament here on Wednesday. Rohit (45) provided the equaliser for India before Ajeet Yadavs (52) fourth-quarter goal sealed the win. Earlier, captain Toby Mallon had given Australia the lead in the second [] The post Indian junior mens hockey team overcome Australia 2-1 appeared first on The Shillong Times .

TURA: North Garo Hills district-ni skotong Resubelparao, Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC)-ni nangchongmotgipa branch office-ko kulie onchina gita Rongrong constituency-ni MDC Rinaldo K Sangma, Council-ni Chief Executive Member (CEM), Albinush R Marak-ko Butbar salo grongenba molmolangaha aro kingsa memorandum-koba onangaha. North Garo Hills district-o songdonggipa manderang, dingtang dingtang kajinarangko Council-na gamna gita nangengon, Turaona [] The post NGH-o GHADC-ni branch of