The Shillong Times

New Delhi, Aug 2: The legendary P R Sreejesh has advised the Indian mens hockey team to leave behind the unnecessary jersey controversy and off-field noises and focus on ending the countrys 50-year World Cup medal drought in next months quadrennial event in the Netherlands and Belgium. The two-time Olympic bronze medallist said there was []

New Delhi, Aug 2: The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) commenced the NRAI National Electronic Scoring Target (EST) Course at the Goldfinch Hotel in New Delhi. The four-day intensive programme brings together 33 selected officials from across the country for specialised training in the operation, management, and technical maintenance of electronic scoring systems used []

SHILLONG, Aug 2: A local court in Nongstoin has remanded a 22-year-old man to six-day police custody for allegedly murdering the father of his partner, 60-year-old Elbin Kharbani, at Mawrok Porsohsat village in West Khasi Hills district. The accused, Koldingstar Thongni, was produced before the court following his arrest and has been remanded for further []

SHILLONG, Aug 2: Former Congress leader and former All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) Meghalaya president Charles Pyngrope has a word of advice for the Congress high command if it is serious about reviving the fortunes of the grand old party ahead of the 2028 Meghalaya Assembly electionsrestore the partys internal democratic traditions through organisational elections. []

TURA, Aug 2: Senora Johny Arengh, the former president of the Non-Gazetted Employees Association (NGEA), has been reinstated to his post in the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) following a directive from the High Court of Meghalaya. Arengh was dismissed from service after leading protests to demand the payment of long-pending salaries for council []

By Mankular Lamin Gashnga I was reading Bhogtoram Mawrohs article where he used the word Synteng to refer to who we also call Pnar, and I found myself wondering whether he was wrong. Then the word Khynriam came to mind and I wondered if it is wrong. Then the word Maram came to mind and []

Meghalaya has no dearth of pressure groups who are deferentially referred to as NGOs, although they dont qualify to be called as such because they are non-registered bodies. The Khasi Students Union (KSU) is obsessed with the uranium issue and the fact that some wealthy tribals are buying land in and around Domiasiat, West Khasi []

Mumbai, July 8: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled over 2 per cent on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump said the interim agreement with Iran is over, leading to a sharp rally in crude oil prices. Besides, investors shifted to a risk-off mode following pre-earnings anxiety over sluggish first-quarter forecasts amid a negative []

Washington, July 8: Indias economy is expected to grow at 6.4 per cent in fiscal year 2027, a tad slower than the 6.5 per cent projected in April, the International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday. (PTI) The IMF, in its update to the World Economic Outlook, projected India to grow at 6.7 per cent in []

Mumbai, July 8: The rupee tanked 52 paise to settle at 95.48 against the US dollar on Wednesday as the US launched fresh strikes on Iran after Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, pushing up crude oil prices and strengthening the dollar. The US military attacked Iran early Wednesday after it said []

New Delhi, July 8: Declining for the third straight session, gold prices fell Rs 800 to Rs 1.48 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday, as weak global trends and a spike in crude oil rates amid escalating tensions in West Asia dampened investor sentiments. The yellow metal depreciated by Rs 800 []

SHILLONG, July 8: Cabinet Minister Sanbor Shullai has written a letter to the BSF seeking measures to curb the smuggling of cattle following a report published in The Shillong Times on the alleged unchecked transportation and smuggling of cattle from Assam to Bangladesh via West Garo Hills. Media reports hint at the alleged movement of []

SHILLONG, July 8: Chief Minister Conrad Sangmas push for Jal Jeevan 2.0 has hit a wall of public anger, as dry taps and empty infrastructure across Meghalaya expose a widening gap between the governments paper achievements and the thirsty reality on the ground. Residents from the Phulbari area, including Shyamnagar, Masangpai, and Bangranggre, report that []

SHILLONG, July 8: Calling out the alleged prolonged inaction, the Hynniewtrep Youths Council (HYC) has strongly criticised the Meghalaya government and the office of the Defence Estate Officer for what it described as their continued failure to act against the alleged illegal occupation of land in the Lum Survey area, claiming that the locality has []

SHILLONG, July 8: The mysterious death of a businessman from Assams Nalbari district has left his family and the local community in shock after he was found critically injured in Meghalayas Byrnihat several days after he went missing. The deceased, Gunajit Kalita (42), was a resident of Barbhaluki village near Tihu and the proprietor of []

SHILLONG, July 8: The state government is identifying hawkers operating along GS Road and in Motphran to facilitate their relocation, Deputy Chief Minister in charge of Urban Affairs, Sniawbhalang Dhar, said on Wednesday. We are almost finished identifying them so that we can determine which sites to allocate to them, Dhar said. Regarding the relocation []

TURA, July 8: Asserting their constitutional status as custodians of the land, Nokmas in West Garo Hills have served an ultimatum to the District Administration to cancel all labour and trade licences issued to non-tribals without traditional consent, threatening to impose private fines of Rs 10,000 on violators. The traditional heads submitted a formal representation []

From Biplab Kr Dey WILLIAMNAGAR/MAWSYNRAM, July 8: Meghalayas power sector has long faced criticism for its slow response to rural grievances, with some villages left without electricity for years due to remote locations or poor infrastructure. However, residents of two isolated villages in East Garo Hills and East Khasi Hills recently saw power restored following []

SHILLONG, July 8: The implementation of parking fees at the busy Laban market has sparked mixed reactions among residents and motorists, with several questioning the manner in which the charges are being collected while others say the fee is justified if it helps regulate parking and improve traffic management. Although the parking fee was initially []

SHILLONG, July 8: The Khasi Students Union (KSU) has served a virtual stop-work notice to the state government at Umling, demanding that the entry point be used to filter illegal immigrants rather than serve tourists. The move follows a row over the alleged conversion of the Facilitation Centre into a commercial food court. A KSU []

Mumbai, July 8: Playback singer Neeti Mohan, who is receiving a lot of positive response to her recently released track, Jooti Kasoori, has said that the track features a blend of innocence and charm. Jooti Kasoori is a Punjabi folk-pop track, and is composed and written by Rehat, with additional lyrics by Panchhi and music []

London, July 7: On his first match point, Flavio Cobolli stepped up and unleashed a 135 mph first serve down the T that landed on the line and sent a puff of chalk into the air on No. 1 Court at Wimbledon. Fifth-seeded opponent Alex de Minaur could barely touch the serve and the Australians []

Aishwariya Malang of Khliehiongriang, Jowai, is all set to represent Meghalaya at the grand finale of Miss Teen Diva 2026, which will be held in Jaipur from July 11 to July 19. Addressing a press conference at the Shillong Press Club, the young pageant contestant described her selection for the national competition as a dream []

Mumbai, July 7: Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty closed lower on Tuesday due to last-minute profit-taking after a four-day rally and weak Asian trends. Paring its early gains, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined by 104.35 points, or 0.13 per cent, to close at 78,180.72. During the day, it climbed 379.85 points, or 0.48 per []

Mumbai, July 7: The rupee appreciated 47 paise to close at 94.96 against the US dollar on Tuesday, on improved global risk sentiments as higher traffic flows through the Strait of Hormuz reduced supply uncertainties. Forex traders said market sentiment was also buoyed after Saudi Arabia slashed August crude oil prices for Asia by USD []

SHILLONG, July 7: The FKJGP South East Khasi Border Circle has flagged high rates of absenteeism and crumbling infrastructure in government offices in Mawsynram following a surprise inspection on Tuesday. The inspection was prompted by local complaints regarding irregular attendance of staff. FKJGP general secretary Entrust Snaitang reported that attendance in several offices fell significantly []

TURA, July 7: While development exists only on paper in several remote corners of the Garo Hills, the Niksamso Garo Community Organization (NGCO) has exposed a suspected Rs 9-crore ghost project scam, alleging that GHADC officials siphoned off 15th Finance Commission funds for works that were either never started or left as skeletal remains. The []

Beatles legend Paul McCartney performed the iconic song I Want to Hold Your Hand at the wedding reception of pop star Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce in New York City, according to reports. The star-studded celebration was held at Madison Square Garden, where McCartney, 84, took the stage during the reception following the []

BELGIUM 3 | 2 SENEGAL Seattle, July 2: Belgium overturned a two-goal deficit and scored from the penalty spot deep into extra time to beat Senegal 3-2 on Thursday in the biggest comeback of the World Cup so far. Senegal held a 2-0 lead with just 5 minutes of regulation time remaining but late goals []

Atlanta, July 2: England captain Harry Kane etched his name into the record books after scoring twice in his sides 2-1 victory over DR Congo in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32, becoming only the second footballer in history to score 20 or more goals across the FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championship. []

SAT, jULY 4, AT 3:30 aM Miami, July 2: Defending champions Argentina will look to continue their march towards a fourth FIFA World Cup title when they take on tournament debutants Cabo Verde in the Round of 32 at the Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday. On paper, the knockout clash presents one of the biggest []

Mumbai, July 2: Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended nearly one per cent higher on Thursday amid softening crude oil prices, following positive developments on the geopolitical front and buying in blue-chip IT stocks. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 579.48 points, or 0.75 per cent, to end at 77,502.12. During the day, it []

New Delhi, July 2: The series of free trade agreements (FTAs) finalised by India, including the ones with the UK and the European Union, will give a major boost to toy exports, according to industry officials. Under the free trade agreements with the EU and UK, Indian toys will get zero duty access, Toy Association []

Mumbai, July 2: The rupee pared initial gains and settled for the day on a negative note, lower by 19 paise at 95.35 against the US dollar on Thursday, as the support from easing crude oil prices was negated by robust dollar demand from importers and corporate hedgers. Forex traders said the Indian rupee opened []

2028 Assembly election-na kamrangko abachengaha: UDP SHILLONG: United Democratic Party (UDP)-ni MLA-rang, National Peoples Party (NPP)-o napangna sienga ine jangbingbanganiko NPP jegalatani jaman, iandake jangbingbanganiko UDP-ba raken jegalataha aro dao dipet party-ni MLA-rang pilakan nangrime dongenga ine parakataha. UDP-ni ningo besrianirangko nikna manenga aro party-ni adita sak MLA-rang, rebaenggipa 2028 bilsini Assembly election-na skang, gipin []

SHILLONG: United Democratic Party (UDP)-ni adita sak MLA-rang, National Peoples Party (NPP)-o napna miksongenga ine jangbingbanganirangko NPP-ni national president aro adokni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma jegalatenba, ian political party-rangni gisepo aro dilgiparangni gisepo agangrikanirangsan ongaia aro dilgiparangni gisepo tome chanchirimanirangko onggija dake chanchichipna nangja ine parakataha. Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA)-o dalbatsranggipa party-rangoni gnigipa UDP-ni []

Atlanta, July 1: Harry Kane scored two second-half goals to help England rally for a 2-1 victory over Congo and a spot in the round of 16 at the World Cup on Wednesday. Englands all-time leading scorer evened the score with a header after Brian Cipenga had given Congo a surprising halftime lead. Kane then []

Kolkata, July 1: The Durand Cup football tournament this year will feature 24 teams, including seven debutants, with matches to be played across five cities from July 25 to August 23. The tournament begins in Kolkata on July 25 before it is played in Ranchi, Imphal, Shillong and Guwahati over the next four weeks. The []

Mumbai, July 1: The rupee depreciated 60 paise to close at 95.16 against the US dollar on Wednesday, as a strengthening dollar index weighed on emerging market currencies. Forex traders said the USD/INR pair witnessed significant pressure due to the strengthening of the American currency in the overseas market, persistent capital outflows, and broader Asian []