North East

Shillong ( Meghalaya), March 17 : The Meghalaya High Court has quashed an FIR registered against Bimlan Sohshang in a love affair case, citing lack of evidence under Sections 307 and 326 IPC. The court ruled that the...

Shillong(Meghalaya), March 17 : Meghalaya has taken a significant step towards promoting natural farming, with a one-day regional conference outlining a strategic plan to integrate it into the state's economic and social fabric. The event, organized by the...

Shillong ( Meghalaya), March 17 : Ilamon Thangkhiew, a Shillong-born textile designer, has been recognized as one of the 12 highlights at Heimtextil 2026 in Frankfurt, Germany. Her designs, blending traditional Khasi culture with modern aesthetics, have captivated...

Shillong ( Meghalaya), March 17 : The Jaiñtia National Council (JNC) has submitted a memorandum to BJP Meghalaya President Rikman Momin, urging a new "Small-Scale Scientific Coal Mining Policy" tailored to Meghalaya's unique conditions. The policy aims to...

Shillong (Meghalaya), March 17 : The Shillong Police have busted a bike theft ring, arresting 4 individuals involved in the racket. The accused, Vencentstar Tongwah, Kitborlang Mawlong, Royalroy Lyngdoh, and Ayan Kharthangmaw, were apprehended and confessed to stealing...

New Delhi, March 16: A day after the schedule for the Assam Assembly poll was announced, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday issued a series of instructions to the poll authorities in Dispur for strict implementation...

Shillong (Meghalaya), March 16 : The Meghalaya Cabinet has approved a six-month extension of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council's (GHADC) term, effective from April 18 to October 18, 2026. This decision follows violent protests against non-tribal participation...

Shillong/Tura (Meghalaya), March 16 : Governor C.H. Vijayshankar has appointed Dharmonath Sangma as the new Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC), backed by 21 MDCs. This follows the resignation of former CEM...

Tura (Meghalaya), March 16 : Police arrested former MDC Sofiur Raham for allegedly delivering inflammatory speeches that sparked violence in Garo Hills. Raham's statements reportedly fueled tensions, leading to clashes in Tura, Williamnagar, and Chibinang.   He was...

Tura (Meghalaya), March 16: Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) Chief Executive Member Albinush R. Marak tendered his resignation on moral grounds, hours before a scheduled no-confidence motion against him. In his resignation letter, Marak stated that he...