The Shillong Times

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Aug 28: Opposition members in the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly on Friday questioned whether the states food safety machinery has adequate manpower and resources, raising concerns over contractual technical staff, vacant posts and enforcement of food safety measures. VPP chief and Nongkrem MLA Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit questioned the governments proposal involving an []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Aug 28: The Meghalaya government has extended the deadline for the One Time Settlement (OTS) scheme, allowing vehicle owners to settle outstanding taxes and penalties until October 31, 2026. The extension applies to dues and penalties relating to Motor Vehicle Tax, Passenger and Goods Tax, and fitness fees. According to a []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Aug 28: At a time when Meghalaya is seeking to position itself as a premium global tourism destination, a significant portion of funds earmarked for strengthening the states tourism infrastructure has remained unutilised, raising questions over the pace of implementation of projects. Tourism Minister Timothy D Shira, in a reply to []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Aug 28: The Opposition TMC on Friday called for stronger safeguards against cyber threats while discussing a cut motion moved by Leader of the Opposition Mukul Sangma during the supplementary demands for grants to discuss upgrading computer networks and treasuries, with special reference to e-billing, e-vouchering, e-office, and e-sanction. Sangma said []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Aug 28: The proposed scientific landfill project at Nonghali has entered the final stage of the environmental clearance process, with the government currently preparing the final Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environmental Management Plan (EMP). Urban Affairs Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar, while replying to a question raised by Mawlai MLA Brightstarwell Marbaniang, []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Aug 28: The Meghalaya government has set a target of raising institutional deliveries in the state to at least 95 per cent over the next three years, Health Minister Wailadmiki Shylla informed the Assembly on Friday, as legislators raised concerns over healthcare access in remote areas and shortages of medical and []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Aug 28: The state government has agreed to examine the increasing trend of Caesarean section deliveries in Meghalaya after Leader of Opposition Mukul Sangma aired concerns over the pattern and called for a comprehensive study in the Assembly on Friday. Raising the issue during Question Hour on the final day of []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Aug 28: Hearings under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in various Assembly constituencies of East Khasi Hills will resume from August 31, the District Election Office has announced. According to a press note issued by the Deputy Commissioner (Election) and District Election Officer, East Khasi Hills, the SIR []

SHILLONG: Deficit college-rango skigiparang, japrakon gong lak 4.5 dormahako manenga ine aganachi adokni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, deficit skigiparangko chonnika gita ongaha ine Bristibar salo, Voice of the Peoples Party (VPP)-ni MLA Brightstarwell Marbaniang matnangataha. Chief Minister-ni janapgipa dormahani gimin singdoatengon, jadelbatsranggipa skigipamangmangba japrako gong lak 3.5-mangkosan manenga indiba deficit college-rango skigiparang banoni lak []

TURA:Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969, aro Meghalaya Registration of Births and Deaths Rules, 1999 (amended in 2025)-o pangchake, atchiani aro sianirangko somoi gita sorkario segatchina, West Garo Hills ajao songdongenggipa manderangko didiataha. Atchiani aro sianirangko, joltangtangni registration unit-rang, Civil Registration System (CRS) portal-chi kaenga aro ia unit-rangara, Tura Municipal Board office, Government Hospital, []

All Talk, no finish: Gambhirs men hand Sri Lanka draw India win the two-match Test series 1-0 Colombo, Aug 27: Centurion Sonal Dinushas unbending will en route an epic unbeaten 133 helped Sri Lanka enact a great jail break, battling persistent Indian bowlers, a fifth-day track and the weariness of following-on to eke out a []

New Delhi, Aug 27: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to hold talks with chief selector Ajit Agarkar over a possible one-year extension, but what should have been a routine contract discussion has been complicated by an apparent disagreement over the future of Rohit Sharma in the ODI team. According []

Colombo, Aug 27: Indias 1-0 Test series victory over Sri Lanka has kept their World Test Championship campaign alive, but the road to the 2027 final has become considerably tougher after the second Test ended in a draw. Shubman Gills side currently sit fifth in the WTC standings with a points percentage of 51.52. With []

New Delhi, Aug 27: India are set for a rare run of high-profile international friendlies, with World Cup nations Panama, Brazil and Uruguay scheduled to face the Blue Tigers in an action-packed FIFA window. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Thursday confirmed that Bengalurus Sree Kanteerava Stadium will host Indias friendly against Panama on []

Madrid, Aug 27: Kylian Mbappes first goals of the season came via a hat trick in Real Madrids 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad in the Spanish league, while newcomer Savio helped big-spending Tottenham rout Charlton 5-1 in the English League Cup. Vinicius Junior also scored for Madrid in the teams first home game in Jose []