GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday, August 29, visited the Assam Regimental Centre, the headquarters of the Indian Army’s Assam Regiment, in Shillong. ALSO READ: Eight Missing Assam Residents Rescued in Nepal; Others Still Being Traced Established in Shillong in 1941 during World War II, the Assam Regimental Centre has a long…
GUWAHATI: The Governments of Assam and Meghalaya held a high-level joint meeting on Saturday at the Koinadhara State Guest House in Shillong to deliberate on the fallout of the violence that broke out on August 19, targeting Assam-registered vehicles and their occupants. The meeting, which lasted more than three hours, was led by Meghalaya's…
GUWAHATI: The Meghalaya government has assured that it will compensate owners of Assam-registered cars and vehicles damaged during the August 19 violence in Shillong. ALSO READ: Guwahati: Athgaon’s Vrindavan Market Lane Left in Limbo After Alleged Obstruction of GMC Work The assurance was given by Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Dr. S. Dhar during a joint…
KSU rally violence in Shillong spills into Assam, disrupting travel and straining ties between states Violence during a Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) black-flag rally in Shillong on Wednesday has triggered tension between Assam and Meghalaya, with Assam-registered vehicles allegedly targeted during the unrest and Meghalaya-registered vehicles subsequently stopped in Assam. ALSO READ: How Close Is…
GUWAHATI: The Meghalaya Tourism Department has issued a public notice for tourists and visitors amid the ongoing law and order situation in Shillong, urging those requiring assistance to contact the department’s toll-free helpline. ALSO READ: U-Turn Turns Into Parking Spot Under Maharaja Prithu Flyover in Guwahti's GNB Road, Commuters Face Trouble In the advisory, the…
GUWAHATI: At least three Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) leaders, including its president Raymond, general secretary Rueben and vice-president Pynkmenlang, were arrested on Wednesday, August 19, following incidents of stone-pelting and damage to vehicles during a Black Flag Bike Rally in Shillong, according to reports. ALSO READ: 57-Year-Old Woman Rescued From Brahmaputra After Falling From Ferry…
GUWAHATI: NorthEast United FC staged a stunning second-half comeback to defeat Shillong Lajong FC 5-2 in the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup quarter-final at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Monday, August 17. ALSO READ: Meghalaya Government Inaugurates State’s First Eco-sustainable ‘Pine Home’ The Highlanders, who trailed 2-1 at half-time in heavy rain, scored four…
GUWAHATI: Internationally acclaimed Polish guitarist and composer Marcin Patrzałek has arrived in Shillong ahead of his performance on August 12 at the Lariti Performing Centre, Mawkasiang. ALSO READ: Man Held with Fake Currency Notes Worth Around ₹1 Lakh in Guwahati As part of his Meghalaya visit, Marcin will engage with local students, buskers and emerging…
Assam Rifles hosted the screening of Weaves of Empathy: A Journey into Naga Oral History, a documentary by Project Empathy, at Headquarters Directorate General Assam Rifles (HQ DGAR), Laitkor, on Saturday, July 25. The documentary, conceptualised by Project Empathy founder Vibha Lakhera and directed by Parasher Baruah, explores the oral traditions, resilience and cultural heritage of…
GUWAHATI: A 21-year-old man from Shillong, who was wanted in connection with a POCSO and rape case, surrendered before police at Laitumkhrah Police Station on July 16 and was later arrested, East Khasi Hills Police confirmed. ALSO READ: 'I Will Stay Alive Until July 20': Sonam Wangchuk Vows to Continue Hunger Strike Ahead of Parliament…
GUWAHATI: Assam-based spiritual organisation Kutumba Surakshya Parishad has expressed concern over the reported opposition to the construction of a common worship hall within the premises of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) office in Shillong. ALSO READ: Assam's Multidimensional Poverty Drops to 14.47% From 32.67% in 2015: CM Sarma In a statement issued on Wednesday,…
GUWAHATI: The three trophies of the 135th Durand Cup arrived in Shillong on Saturday, marking the beginning of the tournament's trophy tour in Meghalaya ahead of the competition, which is scheduled to begin later this month. ALSO READ: Palashbari-Sualkuchi Bridge In Assam To Be Completed By June 2028 A flag-off ceremony was held at the…
GUWAHATI: The North East India Infrastructure Summit & Exhibition (NEIINFRA) 2026 began at the Lariti Complex in New Shillong on Monday, June 15, bringing together Union and Northeast state leadership to discuss infrastructure development and investment across the region. ALSO READ: Kamrup (M) Schools Directed to Comply With Class-Wise School Bag Weight Limits The summit,…
GUWAHATI: A fleet of electric buses were flagged off in Meghalaya on Tuesday, June 9, under the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme, marking a significant step towards modernising urban public transport and promoting sustainable mobility in the state capital. ALSO READ: Saplings Planted in Shape of India Map Mark World Environment Day in Mawphlang The launch ceremony was held…
