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Awaiting debut, Hamza Choudhury is already Bangladesh’s darling
Hamza Choudhury, a 27-year-old midfielder, brings hope to Bangladesh football as a naturalized player, inspiring teammates and fans alike.
Updated on Mar 24, 2025 11:02 PM IST
Dhiman Sarkar
Meghalaya TB patients find 'universal Ni-kshay Mitra' in state govt for added support
Meghalaya TB patients find 'universal Ni-kshay Mitra' in state govt for added support
Published on Mar 23, 2025 04:13 PM IST
PTI |
FIR against Brigadier for harassing Colonel’s wife
The incident took place on the evening of March 10 and the woman, the wife of a Colonel, filed a complaint at the Madanrting police station, the SP said
Published on Mar 14, 2025 06:34 AM IST
David Laitphlang
Army officer accused of sexual harassment by wife of junior in Shillong: Police
The incident took place on the evening of March 10 and the woman, the wife of a Colonel, filed a complaint at the Madanrting police station, the SP said.
Published on Mar 13, 2025 10:58 PM IST
David Laitphlang
Report: Shillong Literary Festival
The fourth edition of the festival, held at the city’s famous Ward’s Lake from 18 to 20 November 2024, celebrated regional voices from north east India
Published on Feb 26, 2025 04:46 PM IST
Meghalaya govt working to double state's GDP, make it USD 10 billion economy: Governor
Meghalaya govt working to double state's GDP, make it USD 10 billion economy: Governor
Published on Jan 26, 2025 01:54 PM IST
PTI |
IIM Shillong launches key initiatives on 18th Foundation Day
IIM Shillong has launched key projects on 18th Foundation Day. Check details below.
Published on Nov 10, 2024 07:07 PM IST
Akon, SuperM's Lucas, Boney M to headline Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival
The event will also witness the presence of multi-platinum DJ R3HAB, and nu metal band KORN. The Cherry Blossom Festival will be held next month.
Published on Sep 11, 2024 12:26 PM IST
Meghalaya: Pro-ILP activists arrested for trying to prevent tourists from visiting Dawki, Sohra
Meghalaya: Pro-ILP activists arrested for trying to prevent tourists from visiting Dawki, Sohra
Published on Jul 27, 2024 09:20 AM IST
PTI |
The Songs of our People: An exclusive excerpt from Anurag Banerjee’s photobook
The book documents the stories that unite the musicians of Meghalaya, and in fact the people of the world. An excerpt from the chapter A Legacy In Safe Hands.
Updated on Jul 26, 2024 02:42 PM IST
Anurag Banerjee
Sangma assures enforcement of migrant workers registration amid KSU crackdown
According to the KSU, over 2,500 migrant workers were deported in the past 12 days after being found without valid documents
Published on Jul 20, 2024 03:42 PM IST
David Laitphlang
Bangladesh unrest: Meghalaya govt evacuates over 400 students, 36 still stranded
405 students from India have been evacuated from Bangladesh through Dawki, including about 80 from Meghalaya
Updated on Jul 20, 2024 01:10 PM IST
David Laitphlang
Scindia launches NERACE App, holds meeting with Meghalaya CM, members of NEC
The NERACE app is intended to support agricultural and horticultural products and is designed to promote Northeast as a reliable partner in the international agricultural value chain
Published on Jul 13, 2024 03:19 PM IST
David Laitphlang
Four bodies found with tied hands in Meghalaya, SIT formed
The four unidentified bodies were found by residents of Umpleng Village in a forest area behind the village market on Saturday morning, police said
Published on Jul 07, 2024 12:09 PM IST
David Laitphlang
BSF, Bangaldesh’s BGB ink deal for better coordination, cooperation
An official communique from BSF Meghalaya Frontier said that various issues of bilateral interest which will pave the way towards enhancing the understanding and cooperation between both the border forces were discussed at length over the three days
Published on Jul 04, 2024 05:51 PM IST
David Laitphlang
Meghalaya must create robust SOP for coal transportation: Justice Katakey (Rtd)
Stakeholders, including representatives from cement factories, ferroalloy plants, and coke oven factories, have been consulted, with their written submissions expected by next Monday
Published on Jun 29, 2024 05:04 PM IST
David Laitphlang
Suabhagya scheme: Ex-Meghalaya energy officials issued notice over irregularities
These actions were prompted by findings from the Comptroller and Auditor General of India’s (CAG) report on Social and Economic Sectors for the fiscal year 2021-22
Published on Jun 29, 2024 01:18 PM IST
David Laitphlang
6 held for brutally thrashing woman in public in Meghalaya: Police
The viral video showed a woman being beaten up by a group of men armed with thick sticks who accused her of having an extra-marital affair
Published on Jun 27, 2024 07:26 PM IST
David Laitphlang
Meghalaya: BSF officer killed, constable injured in attack from herd of elephants
West Garo Hills superintendent of police (SP) Abraham Sangma said that a BSF sub-inspector and constable of 100 Battalion, who were on duty on the international border near Dalu WGH, were attacked by a herd of wild elephants
Published on Jun 27, 2024 06:17 PM IST
David Laitphlang
NEET-UG row: SC accepts plea by 10 Meghalaya students for retest
Ten NEET aspirants from Meghalaya had approached the Supreme Court demanding a retest amidst allegations of discrepancies during the exams
Published on Jun 22, 2024 05:42 PM IST
David Laitphlang
Russian vlogger records Indian in-laws’ vs parents’ reaction to pregnancy news
Marina Kharbani, who is originally from Russia, is settled with her Indian husband and in-laws in Shillong. The viral video has over 23 million views.
Published on Jun 21, 2024 06:02 PM IST
Edited by Sruthi Jose
Meghalaya Dy CM orders inquiry into alleged torture of man by Dawki police
Speaking to media persons, NPYF chief said that on June 12, the man, a resident of Pyrdiwah in East Khasi Hills, was arrested and brought to Dawki police station where the police instigated a dog to bite him thereby causing injury
Published on Jun 14, 2024 03:10 PM IST
David Laitphlang
On the road with Manou
For about a decade, the photographer has no fixed address. Here, he writes about travelling across the Northeast, documenting aspects of their cultural heritage
Published on Jun 05, 2024 09:26 PM IST
Manou
Meghalaya: Sitting MPs ousted; ruling NPP loses from its bastion in Tura
Meghalaya’s two sitting MPs, Vincent H Pala of the Congress, and Agatha K Sangma of the state’s ruling National Peoples’ Party, lost their seats
Published on Jun 04, 2024 06:29 PM IST
David Laitphlang
27 Meghalaya nurses get offers from hospitals in Japan under state scheme
The Meghalaya government foots is funding language training for the nurses through the Meghalaya State Skill Development Society
Published on Jun 03, 2024 08:37 PM IST
David Laitphlang
3 minors killed, several critical from mushroom poisoning in Meghalaya: Police
WJH superintendent of police (SP) Chemphang Syrti confirmed that three families in Saphai village were affected by mushroom poisoning
Published on Jun 02, 2024 02:25 PM IST
David Laitphlang
Lok Sabha polls: Meghalaya gears up for counting of votes on June 4
On Saturday, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) BDR Tiwari convened a meeting with representatives of all political parties in his office chamber
Published on Jun 01, 2024 07:16 PM IST
David Laitphlang
Tripura travel alert: Cyclone 'Remal' crosses Bangladesh, Shillong and Jowai
Tripura travel alert: Cyclone 'Remal' triggers heavy rains, forces people into relief camps as it crosses Bangladesh and enters Shillong and Jowai in Meghalaya
Published on May 29, 2024 03:35 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Agartala (tripura) [india]
Online gaming among reason behind malaria deaths in youths in Meghalaya: Official
Many youths, especially in the Garo Hills region, remain oblivious to mosquito bites due to their engrossment in gaming, contrasting with older generations who are more vigilant
Updated on May 23, 2024 05:57 PM IST
David Laitphlang
Meghalaya’s first woman police chief urges force to remain accessible to citizens
Nongrang will be Meghalaya’s police chief until May 19, 2026, supervising the state’s law enforcement agencies and upholding law and order
Published on May 19, 2024 05:17 PM IST
David Laithphlang