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 .

It was the month of June. Soft breezes and warm sunsets were everything at that time. I was just bracing everything that made my sweet little hometown beautiful before I left for another city. The little joys those days were to take a walk in my colony. At the end of my colony, if I [] The post Sunday Fables Now is where we need to be appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Shillong, May 3: Based on credible information that the banned Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) is attempting to illegally extort huge amounts from local businessmen and government official of the district by threatening them with causing physical harm, murder, etc., a Counter Insurgency Operation was conducted yesterday in Ri-Bhoi district. During the operation, one suspected [] The post HNLC extortion bid foiled; 2 cadres arrested by Ri-Bhoi police appeared first on The Shillong

SHILLONG, May 2: In a move to revitalise the local film industry and improve access to cultural resources, the Meghalaya government is pushing ahead with the construction of new cinema halls in Shillong and the modernisation of library infrastructure across the state. Arts and Culture Minister Paul Lyngdoh announced that two cinema halls are set [] The post Mlaya govt to boost film & cultural infra with new cinema halls, library upgrades appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, May 2: Education Minister Rakkam A Sangma on Friday visited Captain Williamson Sangma State University in Balalgre to review ongoing development works, along with Rangsakona MLA Subir Marak and Adviser to the Government of Meghalaya (Education department), HM Shangpliang. During the visit, the Education minister assessed the progress of key infrastructure and amenities being [] The post Govt reviews devp work for state varsity appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, May 2: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Friday sought effective coordination among different departments and organisations to minimise loss and suffering during floods, landslides, and other issues during the monsoon season. He emphasised the need for prompt problem mitigation while chairing a meeting with officials of the State Disaster Management Authority and other [] The post Be better prepared for monsoon, CM tells officials appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, May 2: The state government has expressed optimism about Meghalaya touching 20 lakh tourist arrivals this year, buoyed by infrastructure upgrades and new initiatives to enhance urban management and tourism services. Upbeat about the Meghalayas growing prominence as a preferred travel destination, Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh on Friday said, We expect to touch 20 [] The post Meghalaya eyes 20 lakh tourist footfall in 2025 appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SHILLONG, May 2: The North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS) on Friday said it has submitted a proposal to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare with a strong recommendation for the implementation of 80:20 female-to-male ratio in nursing recruitment as followed by premier institutions like AIIMS and PGIMER. [] The post NEIGRIHMS recommends 80:20 female-to-male ratio of nurses appeared first on The Shillong Times .

NONGPOH, May 2: In a road accident on Friday afternoon along NH-6 near Umkaliar, Ri-Bhoi, a motorcycle (AS-21M-8348) crashed into the road divider after losing control of his bike. According to eyewitnesses, the motorist, one Dambeswar Das (24), a resident of Khatgaon, Jaluguti Charaibahi in Marigaon district of Assam, attempted to overtake a vehicle and [] The post Motorist crashes into road divider on NH-6, injured appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Nongpoh, May 2: A bike rider was injured during a mishap that took place along the National Highway 3 near Umkaliar under Ri Bhoi District at around 3 pm on Friday. The mishap involved a Yamaha FZ motorcycle bearing registration number AS-21M-8348, riden by one Dambeswar Das, 24, son of Dhoniram Das, a resident of [] The post Biker from Assam injured in mishap at Umkaliar in Ri Bhoi district of Meghalaya appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Nongpoh, May 2: As part of its initiative to promote agro-tourism and enhance farmers livelihoods, the Meghalayan Age Limited, in collaboration with the Departments of Tourism, Agriculture, and Farmers Welfare, on Friday inaugurated the two-day Strawberry Festival at Sohliya village in Ri Bhoi District. This is the second time the festival is being hosted in [] The post 2-day Strawberry Festival gets on the roll at Sohliya village in Ri Bhoi appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Jaipur, May 1: Mumbai Indians extended their remarkable winning streak to six matches with a 100-run rout of Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League here on Thursday, pushing the home team out of the race for playoffs. Openers Rohit Sharma (53 off 36 balls) and Ryan Rickelton (61 off 38) struck sublime half-centuries before [] The post MIs 100-run rout sends RR out of playoffs race appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Jaipur, May 1: Mumbai Indians batsman Rohit Sharma is now the second player to score more than 6000 runs for a single franchise in T20 cricket. Rohit reached this milestone during the IPL game between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Thursday. Rohit Sharma is the highest [] The post Rohit completes 6,000 runs for MI appeared first on The Shillong Times .

BAGHMARA: Ia 2025 bilsini Secondary School Leaving Cerficate (SSLC) porikkao name chusokanggipa Rongara-Siju constituency-ni chatro chatrirangna Bristibar salo, adokni Education Minister aro jolni MLA Rakkam A Sangma, South Garo Hills ajani Karukol songo mande rapilskaaniko dakangaha. SSLC porikkao namgipa mark-rangko mane first division-o pass kaanggipa chatro chatrirangna mande rapilskaani chin gita ua, tangka aro certificate-rangko [] The post SSLC-ni topper-rangna Edu Minister mande rapilska

Ahmedabad, May 1: Gujarat Titans will look to bounce back from the carnage that wonder boy Vaibhav Suryavanshi inflicted on them when they face a stuttering Sunrisers Hyderabad in an IPL match here on Friday. GT were left stunned when Rajasthan Royals Suryavanshi took the game by storm, smashing the fastest century of the season [] The post GT eye quick turnaround; SRH need win for berth in playoffs appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Chennai, May 1: Punjab Kings Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is likely out of the Indian Premier Leagues remaining matches after fracturing his finger. Maxwell suffered the injury before PBKS rained out previous game against Kolkata Knight Riders in which he was dismissed for 7 continuing an underwhelming season. He was replaced by Suryansh Shedge in [] The post Glenn Maxwell fractures finger, likely out of IPL appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Chennai, May 1: Chennai Super Kings bowling coach Eric Simons has defended Matheesha Pathirana amid his underwhelming form this IPL season, saying that the opposition batters have started reading and adapting better to him. The five-time champions were eliminated from the IPL play off race on Wednesday when they lost to Punjab Kings, their eighth [] The post CSK bowling coach defends Pathirana appeared first on The Shillong Times .

The Game of Thrones star Kit Harington has opened up on his embarrassing experience on the sets of the show when he kept forgetting his lines, and was helped by his co-actor. Before Bella Ramsey led their own HBO adaptation with The Last of Us, they made their television debut on Game of Thrones, playing [] The post Kit recollects humiliating experience with Bella on Game of Thrones appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Hollywood legend Tom Hanks, who was last seen in Here, is celebrating 37 years of his marriage with Rita Wilson. On Thursday, the actor took to his Instagram, and shared a picture of himself with his wife. In the picture, the couple can be seen near a water body presumably after their swimming or diving [] The post Tom Hanks celebrates 37 years of union with wife Rita Wilson appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Barcelona, May 1: Lamine Yamals curler that went in off the post after the teenagers great dribble? Marcus Thurams nifty back-heeled flick? Raphinhas missile that hit the bar and the goalkeeper before finding the net? And dont forget Denzel Dumfries bicycle kick, before he scored again with a powerful header. You have your pick of [] The post Barca, Inter play 3-3 thriller appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Resubelpara, May 1: In a major reason for cheer for lovers of the sport of cricket in Garo Hills, the Salpara Stadium in Mendipathar in North Garo Hills (NGH), one of the most picturesque venues where cricket is played, will finally get a turf for players to develop their game. The Salpara stadium is one [] The post Mendipathar Salpara stadium to finally get turf appeared first on The Shillong Times .

XIAMEN, (China) May 1: India beat England 3-2 in their final group D match to register a consolation win at the BWF Sudirman Cup Finals here on Thursday. India had suffered their second defeat on the trot after losing 1-4 against Indonesia at the Xiamen Fenghuang Gymnasium to crash out of the race to the [] The post India beat England 3-2 in inconsequential tie appeared first on The Shillong Times .

DUBAI, May 1: Just-retired ICC match referee David Boon says ball tampering and security issues were the biggest challenges that he found confronting during his 14-year tenure in the position. Boon officiated in 87 Tests, 183 ODIs and 119 T20Is in the mens game and seven womens T20Is. The 64-year-old former Australia opener, who will [] The post Found ball tampering and security issues challenging: Just-retired match referee Boon appeared first on The Shillong Times .

WARSAW, May 1: Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa finished third while Slovenias Vladimir Fedoseev expectedly won the Superbet Rapid and Blitz tournament, an event on the Grand Chess tour. Indian GM Aravindh Chithambaram did not see any change in his fortunes in the blitz section and had to be content with a tie for seventh place [] The post Praggnanandhaa finishes third appeared first on The Shillong Times .

NEW DELHI, May1: Pakistans Olympic gold-winning javelin thrower Arshad Nadeems Instagram account has been blocked in India owing to a legal request in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. Users attempting to access Nadeems Instagram page from India are met with the message: Account not available in India. This is because we complied with [] The post Olympic champion Arshad Nadeems Instagram account blocked in India appeared first on The Shillong Times .