Meghalaya

The Archery Association of Meghalaya is set to host the Khelo India – NTPC City Open Archery Tournament 2026 at the Archery Range, SAI, STC, NEHU Campus, Shillong on January 31. The tournament, allotted by the Archery Association of India, will feature all three divisions – Recurve, Compound, and Indian Round – for both men and women. “The Archery Association of Meghalaya is committed to ensuring the successful conduct of the tournament in accordance with the guidelines of the Archery Association of India,” general secretary of the AAM RP Ryntathiang said in a statement on Friday. The tournament aims to provide grassroots-level athletes with competitive exposure and identify emerging talent. Eligible archers from the state can submit their entries through their respective District Arch...

The Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBOSE) has constituted a new Academic Committee for a three-year term, a move aimed at strengthening academic planning, curriculum oversight and examination-related decision-making in the state. According to an official notification issued from the MBOSE headquarters in Tura, the committee has been formed under Section 21 (1) of the Meghalaya Board of School Education (Amendment) Act, 2006 . The Executive Chairman of MBOSE will serve as the Chairman of the Academic Committee, while senior officials from the education sector — including the Directors of Higher & Technical Education, School Education & Literacy, and Educational Research & Training — have been included as members. The committee also brings together academic experts a...

In a major initiative to strengthen farmer incomes and create a direct farm-to-consumer ecosystem, 1917 iTEAMS under the Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, with support from the Meghalaya Farmers' (Empowerment) Commission (MEFC), the State's Monthly Farmers' Market will be organized on Saturday, 24 January 2026. The event will take place at the parking area of the Directorate of Fisheries, opposite St. Edmund's College, Shillong, from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The first edition will focus on oranges and pumpkins as seasonal crops, highlighting Meghalaya's winter harvest and enabling farmers to sell fresh produce directly to consumers. SOMOI, a local homegrown quick-commerce app in Shillong, is partnering with the Farmers' Markets initiative to procure produce directly from farme...

Meghalaya’s Nongkseh Sports Social and Cultural Club won the 11th All India Chief Minister’s International Gold Cup Football Tournament after beating BSF (Jalandhar) 1–0 in the final at Jorethang, South Sikkim. The Shillong-based side sealed the title with a decisive 51st-minute goal scored by Kynsaibor Lhuid. Nongkseh dominated long periods of the match, controlling possession and dictating the pace. Goalkeeper Daraphun Talang also played a crucial role, producing an important save to deny BSF’s only effort on target.Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma congratulated the team, calling it a "Fabulous victory” and praising their discipline, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Nongkseh received the trophy and a prize money of ₹20 lakh.Kynsai was named Man of the Tournament and won a Tata Ti...

Maharashtra after the state government announced the reservation lottery for mayoral posts on Thursday. The draw was declared in the presence of Urban Development Minister Madhuri Misal. Under the new reservation list, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) mayoral post has been reserved for a woman corporator from the open category, while Pune has also been marked for the General (Women) category. The Urban Development Department said the 29 posts have been distributed across categories as Scheduled Tribes (ST) one seat, Scheduled Castes (SC) three seats, Other Backward Classes (OBC) eight seats and General (Open) 17 seats.The lottery is expected to reshape political strategies across the state, particularly in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and Western Maharashtra. While the BJ...

A delegation of BJP leaders led by Cabinet Minister Sanbor Shullai and State BJP President Rikman G. Momin called on the Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi to seek an early resolution to the long-pending issue of relocation of the Dalit Sikh community from Them Iew Mawlong to Cantonment area. Sanbor Shullai, who represents the Shillong Cantonment Board area, apprised the Union Defence Minister on the sensitivity and significance of the matter and urged the Ministry to arrive at an early and amicable solution in the larger interest of the state. During the meeting, the delegation also requested the Union Minister to ensure speedy implementation of the building bye-laws recently passed by the Cantonment Board and to expedite the renewal of policy in the Cantonment area. ...

Meghalaya will begin their final round campaign in the 79th Senior Men’s National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy 2025–26 against Odisha on January 22, looking to set the tone early in what is being seen as one of the toughest groups of the tournament. The Group B match will kick off at 2 pm at the Silapathar Football Stadium in Assam and will be livestreamed on FIFA+. The Group B match will kick off at 2 pm at the Silapathar Football Stadium in Assam and will be livestreamed on FIFA+. Group B has been widely labelled a group of death, featuring four former champions and one past runner-up. Punjab, Kerala, Services and Railways together account for 25 Santosh Trophy titles and 28 runner-up finishes. Meghalaya have reached the final once, while Odisha remain the only team i...

A total of 30 police officers and personnel were conferred with the Meghalaya Governor's Police Medal and the Meghalaya Chief Minister's Police Medal in recognition of their exemplary service, dedication, and professionalism during the 54th Meghalaya Day celebrations. Out of the 30 police officers and personnel, 15 each received the Governor's Police Medal and the Chief Minister's Police Medal respectively. Among the recipients of the Chief Minister's Police Medal was Herbert P. Kharkongor, the lead investigator in the high-profile Raja Raghuvanshi murder case. Kharkongor, who served as SP City, East Khasi Hills during the investigation, has now been appointed as the full-fledged SP of West Khasi Hills District. Governor's Police Medal Recipients 2026. Among the recipients of the Chief...

The Shillong Municipal Board (SMB) on Wednesday relocated hawkers operating in the Civil Hospital area to the Public Works Department (PWD) premises at Barik, triggering mixed reactions among them. While a section of them was worried that the relocation could affect their business initially, many others said they were relieved that they had been provided with a designated space to continue business and not denied the opportunity to vend altogether. A woman hawker said the new location offers protection from rain and strong winds. She was hopeful that customers would continue to visit their stalls. According to her, although the SMB has not officially communicated vending hours, the vendors’ association has informed them that they may operate until 11 pm. Another hawker welcomed the dec...

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has vocally condemned the attack on Pastor Bipin Bihari Naik in Odisha, where he was allegedly assaulted by members of the Bajrang Dal on January 4. The incident occurred during a prayer meeting in Parjang village, where the pastor was subjected to public humiliation and forced to consume cow dung. Sangma highlighted that this act represents a serious breach of the constitutional rights afforded to all citizens of India. He emphasized that such violence against Christians undermines the rich diversity and religious harmony of the country. The Chief Minister called for a thorough investigation by the relevant authorities and demanded that swift and decisive action be taken against those involved in this reprehensible act.