The controversy surrounding the proposed Shillong Peak Ropeway project took a fresh turn on Tuesday, with KHADC Leader of Opposition Titosstarwell Chyne challenging the state government’s claim of ownership over the land earmarked for the project. Chyne asserted that the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) retains jurisdiction over land falling within Sixth Schedule areas…
The Khasi Students’ Union (KSU), Shillong Mihngi Circle, has questioned the legality of a place of worship being constructed inside the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) office premises at Mawdiangdiang and sought clarification on the necessary approvals and compliance with the land agreement. In a representation submitted to Urban Affairs Director P.K. Boro on Tuesday,…
Voice of the People Party (VPP) President Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit has clarified that North Shillong MLA Adelbert Nongrum remains a legislator, despite being suspended from the party for three years. Nongrum’s suspension—effective retroactively from February 24, 2025—was announced on March 28 and stems from actions and statements deemed contrary to VPP discipline and regulations. The…
The Court of the District and Sessions Judge, West Khasi Hills, Nongstoin, has sentenced Banphrangkupar Nongbri to rigorous imprisonment for the remainder of his natural life without parole in the 2021 Nongstoin twin murder case.The casw was registered at Nongstoin Police Station under Sections 302 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).The case dates…
Shillong witnessed an early-morning run for heart health on Tuesday, with 184 runners taking part in a five-kilometre marathon to mark World Heart Day.The marathon was organised by the Meghalaya Medical Services Association in collaboration with Health City Hospital, Guwahati, under the theme “Run for a Healthy Heart. Run for a Healthier Life.”The run began…
In a move to strengthen its commitment to nation-building through education and support to the families of defence personnel, Assam Royal Global University (RGU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Assam Rifles at the Headquarters Directorate General Assam Rifles (HQ DGAR), Laitkor in Shillong on Thursday.The MoU was signed in the presence of…
Police have intensified checking of two- and four-wheelers across Shillong as part of measures to maintain peace and ensure public safety. The intensified checking comes in the wake of several incidents reported in the city in recent days, including damage to government vehicles and offices. Additional Superintendent of Police (Traffic) Lovish Garg was seriously injured…
The ‘Yatra Parivar’ is organising a grand three-day ‘Shri Ganesh Janmotsav 2026’ at the Shri Rajasthan Vishram Bhavan on Lukier Road in Shillong since Monday. The event features the worship of an idol made from cow dung—a tradition maintained for the past eight years. The festival commenced on Monday on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh…
