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 the global design community.   A Royal...

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 ensure environmentally responsible mining, recognizing small ancestral...

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 bikes from Umroi, Goraline, and Golf Links....

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 of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC)....

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 in the election process.   New Executive...