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Five Bangladeshi nationals arrested in Shillong following intelligence-based operation

28Oct

By MohiniNo Comments

Meghalaya

Five Bangladeshi nationals arrested in Shillong following intelligence-based operation

Following an intelligence input that suspected Bangladeshi nationals were coming to Shillong from Srinagar and heading towards Bangladesh in a tourist vehicle, Special Cell and SOT conducted a naka at ISBT junction, Mawlai Mawiong. At about 8:42 pm, one tourist vehicle bearing R/No. ML. 055 1358 with 5 (five) occupants inside were intercepted and detained. Upon preliminary inquiry, the said occupants failed to produce valid documents and admitted to being Bangladeshis. The 5 (five) persons namely- Shri Md. Alamgir Mia (25 yrs), R/o Habiganj (Bangladesh), Smt. Lelepa Begum (40 yrs), R/o Silit Muli Bazar (Bangladesh), Smt. Musanat jahana Khatoon (35yrs), R/o Sonam Ganj (Bangladesh), Shri Md. Imammul Hassan (18 ...

Meghalaya takes charge of the Ranji Trophy 2025–26 with a commanding first-inning lead over Sikkim

28Oct

By Banasree SarkarNo Comments

Meghalaya, Sports

Meghalaya takes charge of the Ranji Trophy 2025–26 with a commanding first-inning lead over Sikkim

Meghalaya secured a vital first-innings lead on the third day at the MCA Ground, giving them the advantage in their Ranji Trophy 2025–26 Plate Group match against Sikkim. Meghalaya outscored Sikkim by 59 runs to 405 all out thanks to a patient batting display. Despite wickets falling often at the other end, their middle-order batter's double century served as the innings' fulcrum. Sikkim led by 37 runs after starting their second innings carefully and reaching 96 for 2 by stumps. Unless Meghalaya's bowlers can score early and often on the last morning, the match looks to be destined for a draw with one day left. Earlier, Meghalaya's overnight centurion was out for 102 off the second ball of the day, giving them a setback at the beginning of play. His partner came right after, and Krant...

Oil India to fund construction of 47 girls’ toilets in Ri Bhoi schools to boost sanitation and attendance

27Oct

By Sonakshi SarkarNo Comments

Meghalaya

Oil India to fund construction of 47 girls’ toilets in Ri Bhoi schools to boost sanitation and attendance

In a move aimed at improving sanitation facilities and promoting education for girls, Oil India Limited (OIL) has announced that it will fund the construction of 47 toilets for girl students in schools across Ri Bhoi district of Meghalaya. The initiative is part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme and is expected to address the shortage of dedicated toilets for female students in several government schools. According to officials, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on October 24 between representatives of Oil India Limited and Ri Bhoi Deputy Commissioner Abhilash Baranwal. As per the agreement, the state-run energy major will provide around ₹72 lakh to finance the construction of the toilets in selected schools that currently lack proper sanitation...

NESTI Expo 2025 showcases innovation, handicrafts, and ccience at NEHU Shillong

27Oct

By MohiniNo Comments

Meghalaya

NESTI Expo 2025 showcases innovation, handicrafts, and ccience at NEHU Shillong

The North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong, became a vibrant hub of innovation and creativity as it hosted the first-ever NESTI Expo 2025 — a Science and Technology Mega Exhibition supported by the Government of India and the Government of Meghalaya. Inaugurated by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Meghalaya, the grand event witnessed the presence of senior IAS officers, officials from various ministries, leading scientists, and representatives from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and NESAC (North Eastern Space Applications Centre). The three-day expo featured over 200 stalls set up by departments from the Government of India, various state governments, the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), and several res...

Meghalaya seize control after dominant batting display against Sikkim

27Oct

By MohiniNo Comments

Meghalaya

Meghalaya seize control after dominant batting display against Sikkim

Meghalaya took firm control of their Ranji Trophy 2025–26 Plate Group match against Sikkim after a commanding batting performance on the second day at the MCA Ground. The hosts reached 271 for 2 at stumps, just 75 runs short of Sikkim’s first-innings total of 346. After losing two early wickets for 59, Meghalaya’s middle order steadied the innings with a composed and unbeaten 212-run partnership for the third wicket. The pair batted through the day, ensuring no further damage while maintaining a healthy scoring rate. The early breakthroughs for Sikkim came through bowlers Kranthi Kumar (1/62) and Palzor Tamang (1/44), but the visitors struggled to make inroads once the partnership settled. Meghalaya’s batters combined a steady rotation of strike with calculated aggression, striking fre...

Meghalaya: Crackdown on illegal parking along NH-6 in Ri Bhoi dist

25Oct

By MohiniNo Comments

Meghalaya

Meghalaya: Crackdown on illegal parking along NH-6 in Ri Bhoi dist

In response to long-standing public complaints over the illegal parking of heavy trucks along National Highway-6, the Ri Bhoi Police launched a major enforcement operation on Friday, covering the stretch from Byrnihat to Jorabat. This corridor has long been a bottleneck for commuters entering and leaving Meghalaya, with parked trucks often blocking nearly half a lane and causing severe traffic congestion. The drive, led by Superintendent of Police Vivekanand Singh Rathore and Additional SP Orville Massar, aims to ensure smooth vehicular movement and prevent accidents. Rathore explained that daytime restrictions on heavy vehicles entering Guwahati contribute significantly to the problem, and as a temporary solution, trucks have been directed to park under the Jorabat flyover along the S...

Young swimmers make waves at Shillong’s first Interschool Championship

25Oct

By Sonakshi SarkarNo Comments

Meghalaya

Young swimmers make waves at Shillong’s first Interschool Championship

The inaugural All Shillong Interschool Swimming Championship 2025 kicked off on October 24 at the True North Fitness Centre and Swimming Academy’s indoor heated pool in Lapalang, drawing 155 participants from 25 schools across the city. The two-day event aims to promote youth sports and showcase emerging swimming talent in Meghalaya. Over 26 events ranging from the 50m backstroke to the 200m individual medley, students competed across five age categories: 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-17, and 18-20 years. Preliminary heats took place in the morning, followed by finals in the afternoon. Parents, teachers, and friends cheered on the swimmers, creating a lively atmosphere of camaraderie and sportsmanship. The championship was inaugurated by Keith Syiemlieh, senior-most member of the True Nort...

Two held with heroin at Sohryngkham, ANTF Meghalaya foils drug smuggling attempt

25Oct

By MohiniNo Comments

Meghalaya

Two held with heroin at Sohryngkham, ANTF Meghalaya foils drug smuggling attempt

In a major breakthrough against drug trafficking, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Meghalaya apprehended two suspected drug peddlers in the early hours of Friday at Sohryngkham. Acting on specific intelligence inputs about drug peddlers travelling from Silchar to Shillong, ANTF personnel set up a naka at Sohryngkham, where a suspected vehicle bearing registration number AS 11 EC 3733 was intercepted. During the search, officers recovered four soap boxes filled with suspected heroin, weighing 54.13 grams in total. The contraband was seized on the spot. The two accused, identified as Smti Suma (42) and Shri Sultan Mahammad Mazumder (35), both hailing from Silchar, Assam, were taken into custody. Following the seizure, the arrested individuals and the recovered drugs were han...

NIT-Meghalaya, NESAC scientists work to boost 5G, 6G signals in world’s rainiest place Sohra

24Oct

By MohiniNo Comments

Meghalaya

NIT-Meghalaya, NESAC scientists work to boost 5G, 6G signals in world’s rainiest place Sohra

Scientists at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Meghalaya and the North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC) have embarked on a joint research project to develop new methods to improve 5G and 6G connectivity in Sohra, the rainiest place on Earth. After shifting to their permanent campus here earlier this year, researchers found themselves "fascinated and occasionally frustrated" by the sheer size of each raindrop that falls over Sohra in the state East Khasi Hills district. "The size and intensity of rainfall here are unlike anywhere else in the world. It disrupts communication signals and challenges existing network models," said a scientist involved in the project. While groundwork for the project has begun, researchers say it will take time before tangible outcomes emerge...

Record participation marks 31st State Karate Championship in Shillong

24Oct

By Sonakshi SarkarNo Comments

Meghalaya

Record participation marks 31st State Karate Championship in Shillong

The 31st State Karate Championship began on October 23 at the JN Indoor Stadium in Polo, Shillong, with a record number of participants, reflecting the growing popularity of the sport across Meghalaya. This year’s three-day event has attracted 512 competitors from eight districts, up from 456 last year. Organised by the All Meghalaya Karate-Do Association (AMKA) with support from the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs, the championship emphasises discipline, sportsmanship, and talent development. AMKA President Hunlang Lytan said the rising participation highlights the expanding reach of karate in the state. The opening ceremony featured a minute’s silence in memory of AMKA founder Stephan Leong, who passed away on October 23, 2011. Leong is remembered as a pivotal figure in the g...