The Shillong Times

SHILLONG, Aug 4: Renowned Khasi poet, novelist, and academic Dr Kynpham Sing Nongkynrih has been conferred the Professor Tabu Ram Taid Literary Award 2026 for his epic novel, Funeral Nights. The award, which includes a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh, was presented to Dr Nongkynrih at Cotton University, Guwahati, on Saturday. A professor in []

The debate around jaidbynriew has long occupied the political and social imagination of the Khasi people. From village dorbar to pressure groups, from student unions to political party, the call for the protection of the Jaidbynriew has become almost sacred in Khasi public discourse. As a Khasi man, I understand why this sentiment exists. Our []

By Our Reporter Shillong, April 25: Sunrise Academy and BK Bajoria School emerged victorious in their respective fixtures of the Inter-School Under-18 and Under-15 Cricket Tournaments organised by the Shillong Cricket Association, producing contrasting wins in closely followed encounters. In the Under-18 tournament, Sunrise Academy registered a convincing 40-run victory over RB AnupChand Hindi High []

WASHINGTON, April 17: US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Washington and Tehran are very close to a peace deal and claimed Iran has agreed to hand over its enriched uranium, a key sticking point in negotiations. He warned that the US could resume airstrikes and impose a naval blockade on Iranian ports if []