Meghalaya Tourism Hit by Shillong Violence, Hotel Occupancy Falls Sharply
Meghalaya’s tourism sector has suffered a major setback following the violence on the streets of Shillong on Wednesday, with hotels reporting a sharp decline in occupancy amid continuing restrictions along the Assam-Meghalaya border. Several hotels have received cancellation calls and enquiries from tourists seeking updates on the prevailing situation in Shillong and across the border….
Neeraj Chopra’s Season-Best 88.05m Not Enough For Gold In Lausanne, Sri Lankan Star Takes Top Spot
Indian javelin throw star Neeraj Chopra delivered his best performance in more than a year, but on Friday in the Lausanne Diamond League, emerging Sri Lankan star Ramesh Pathirage denied him the gold medal by a margin of just 9 centimeters. Chopra threw 88.05 meters in his second attempt, which was his best performance. This…
India’s Central Bank Reports $72.85 Billion Foreign Currency Inflows via Special Swap Facility
The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) special USD-INR forex swap facility has attracted a substantial $72.85 billion in total inflows as of August 21, 2026, according to recent data released by the central bank. Launched on June 8, 2026, the facility was structured to channel foreign currency into the domestic economy via three distinct channels:…
Intensified crackdown against child marriage in Assam; 11,196 accused arrested in 5 years
The Assam Government and Assam Police have continued their drive with the aim of completely eradicating the social evil of child marriage from across the state. Under this special drive, a total of 11,196 people have been arrested from different parts of the state in the last 5 years. Husbands involved in child marriage, parents,…
Meghalaya Invokes Public Order Law After Violent KSU Rally, Appeals for Peace
The Meghalaya government has invoked the Meghalaya Maintenance of Public Order Act against those accused of damaging public and private property during the Khasi Students’ Union bike rally that turned violent in Shillong on Wednesday. Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong, after reviewing the situation with senior officials on Thursday, said no major untoward incident had…
Meesho to Generate 1 Million Seasonal Jobs Ahead of Festive Sales
E-commerce marketplace Meesho expects to create more than one million seasonal job opportunities across its seller and logistics ecosystem during the upcoming festive season. The company estimates that around 650,000 jobs will be generated through its seller network, while another 375,000 roles will emerge across logistics operations. Nearly 130,000 sellers are expected to recruit temporary…
Ksu leaders sent to 14-day judicial custody after shillong violence
Three leaders of the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU), arrested in connection with Wednesday’s violence in Shillong, were produced before a court on Thursday and remanded to 14 days’ judicial custody, East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police Vivek Syiem said. Police have registered cases under multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Prevention of…
HDFC Bank Plans Fresh Dollar Bond Issue Before RBI Swap Window Closes
HDFC Bank is returning to the dollar bond market for the second time in two months, with plans to raise at least $1 billion through overseas debt issuance as Indian banks accelerate fundraising ahead of the Reserve Bank of India’s special foreign-exchange swap window closing on August 31. The lender plans to issue at least…
Meghalaya CM lays foundation for Rs 65 cr State Veterinary Hospital at Upper Shillong.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma today laid the foundation for the Rs 65 crore State Veterinary Hospital at Upper Shillong.This modern facility will strengthen veterinary care with advanced diagnostics, imaging, surgery, orthopaedics, inpatient care, laboratories and pharmacy services in the state.Addressing the gathering, Sangma said it will be more than just a hospital as the…
India Crush Sri Lanka By 165 Runs In Galle Test, Manav Suthar Stars With Lethal Spell
In the first Test match held at the Galle International Cricket Stadium, the Indian cricket team put up an impressive performance to defeat hosts Sri Lanka by a massive margin of 165 runs. Sri Lanka’s entire batting line-up crumbled in the second innings against the lethal bowling of Indian spinner Manav Suthar. The main highlight…
