Thursday, October 9

Shillong

Shillong airport expansion gets strong local backing at Umroi public hearing
Shillong

Shillong airport expansion gets strong local backing at Umroi public hearing

Residents and village leaders from areas surrounding Umroi voiced strong support for the proposed expansion of Shillong Airport during a public hearing held on October 7. The consultation, organised by the Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board, focused on plans to upgrade the airport to handle larger aircraft and improve regional air connectivity. The expansion, estimated to cost ₹500 crore, will see the airport area increase from 5,000 sq m to 10,500 sq m. The project includes extending the runway from 1,829 metres to 2,400 metres, enabling operations of larger jets such as the Airbus A320. Once completed, the upgraded facility will accommodate five A320 aircraft at a time and allow direct flights to major cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai. Officials from the Airports Author...
Agniveer rally to be held from Oct 14 at Gurkha Training Centre Shillong
Shillong

Agniveer rally to be held from Oct 14 at Gurkha Training Centre Shillong

The Indian Army Recruiting Office (Headquarters), Shillong will be conducting army recruitment rally of all districts of Meghalaya (i.e Agniveer (General Duty), Agniveer (Technical), Agniveer (Clerk), Agniveer Tradesman 10th Pass and Agniveer Tradesman 8th Pass) at 58 Gorkha Training Centre, Happy Valley, Shillong from 14 October to 17 October 2025. In a press relase, the office said that the shortlisted candidates will be required to report at 58 Gorkha Training Centre at 03:00 am on dates as mentioned in Admit Card. The candidates should be in possession of Admit Card and other documents in Original as mentioned in the Rally Notification. Email to the shortlisted candidates have been sent, informing them about the rally schedule. The shortlisted candidates who have not yet receive...
Shillong Lajong move to second with 2-0 win over Laitkor in Shillong Premier League
Shillong

Shillong Lajong move to second with 2-0 win over Laitkor in Shillong Premier League

Shillong Lajong secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Laitkor in the Shillong Premier League at SSA Stadium, Polo, on Tuesday, moving up to second place in the league standings. The team’s solid defence and consistent attacking play were key to the win. Deibormame Tongper opened the scoring in the 27th minute with a well-timed header from a free-kick, marking his first appearance of the season. The second goal came in the 74th minute from substitute Emanbha Marbaniang, who capitalized on a defensive lapse by Laitkor to seal the victory. Laitkor had early opportunities to take the lead, with Freelyson Tariang striking the crossbar in the second minute and missing a close-range chance shortly after. Lajong also threatened the goal in the 19th minute when Iohbor L Lyngkhoi’s long-range...
Porous border facilitates Bangladeshi intrusion and abduction attempt in Meghalaya
Shillong

Porous border facilitates Bangladeshi intrusion and abduction attempt in Meghalaya

The Meghalaya government has raised serious concerns over security lapses along the Indo-Bangladesh border following an alleged attempt by intruders from Bangladesh to rob and abduct a villager in South West Khasi Hills earlier this month. Officials said the perpetrators exploited unfenced portions of the 444 km-long border, nearly 20 per cent of which remains vulnerable. On August 8, at least eight armed intruders entered Rongdangjiri village in Bagli, vandalised property, injured a civilian, and attempted to abduct a local resident. A joint operation by the BSF, Meghalaya Police, and Village Defence Parties later arrested one suspect, Akram of Sherpur, Bangladesh, during treatment for injuries sustained in the clash. Security forces recovered a Bangladeshi ID card, wireless sets, handcu...
Captain Williamson Sangma State University officially begins classes with 174 students
Meghalaya, Shillong

Captain Williamson Sangma State University officially begins classes with 174 students

SHILLONG: Captain Williamson Sangma State University achieved a landmark moment on Tuesday as it officially launched academic operations with 274 students across its Tura and Shillong campuses, marking the culmination of a 14-year journey from legislative vision to educational reality. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma announced the milestone on social media, declaring, "Proud to Announce the Beginning of a New Chapter Today marks a historic milestone as we welcome 274 students to Capt. Williamson Sangma State University. The induction ceremony will take place in Tura and at our Shillong Regional Campus. What was once a vision is now a reality, Meghalaya's first State University officially begins its academic journey this year." The development represents a breakthrough for hig...
Shillong’s Police Bazar to become pedestrian zone from 4 to 9 pm daily from Aug 13
Shillong

Shillong’s Police Bazar to become pedestrian zone from 4 to 9 pm daily from Aug 13

The East Khasi Hills district administration has declared the stretch from Khyndai Lad towards Umsohsun as a complete "pedestrian zone" between 4 pm and 9 pm daily with effect from August 13. An order issued by East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner RM Kurbah said that in pursuance to instructions from the government, vehicles will not be allowed on the stretch during the said period of time. The idea of turning the stretch into a "pedestrian zone" for only five hours daily does not seem to be in tune with the earlier announcements of the state government which had promised turning the entire stretch into a pedestrian zone. The government had even announced issuing passes to the residents of the area to enable them to drive their vehicles in the area at certain hours of the day.
Singer Sonu Nigam to perform in Shillong, dates to be announced soon
Shillong

Singer Sonu Nigam to perform in Shillong, dates to be announced soon

Legendary playback singer Sonu Nigam will perform in Shillong as part of his ambitious seven-city 'Satrangi Re India Tour', marking a rare opportunity for music lovers in the Northeast to witness the Padma Shri recipient live on stage. The tour, announced on Nigam's 52nd birthday, positions Shillong alongside major metropolitan cities including Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Pune. This inclusion underscores the growing recognition of Shillong's vibrant music scene and its passionate audience base. Tickets for the entire tour will go live exclusively on BookMyShow from August 1, 2025. The concerts are being produced by NR Talent & Event Management in collaboration with BookMyShow.
Shillong Ropeway Project Hit By PIL On Felling Trees
News, Shillong

Shillong Ropeway Project Hit By PIL On Felling Trees

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed in the Meghalaya High Court has stalled progress on the Shillong Ropeway Project due to concerns over tree felling in the Lawsohtun area. A state-level committee informed the court that numerous trees were cut down in East Khasi Hills’ Raid Laban Reserve Forest to make way for the Shillong Peak Ropeway Cable Car Project, initiated by the Tourism Department. Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh responded to the court's concerns, stating that the government had secured all required clearances, including permission from the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, prior to starting work. He emphasized that the project adhered to legal requirements and that the court had been duly informed of the approvals. Lyngdoh added that afforestation w...
SMB Evicts Illegal Hawkers From PB 
News, Shillong

SMB Evicts Illegal Hawkers From PB 

Shillong Municipal Board (SMB) officials conducted a verification and eviction drive on Tuesday in the Khyndai Lad area following a Meghalaya High Court order. During the operation, goods were seized, and stalls of street vendors without valid certificates of vending (CoVs) were dismantled. SMB instructed all hawkers lacking valid CoVs to immediately remove their merchandise, warning that they would no longer be allowed to trade in the area. The inspection included district administration officials, police personnel, and members of the hawkers’ association. Acting on a state government directive, which set a July 22 deadline for unauthorized vendors to vacate, SMB had been verifying vending permits over recent days. According to SMB records, out of 407 hawkers in Khyndai Lad, 285 hold ...
Bomb scare at Shillong’s Polo Bazaar ends with ganja seizure, one held
Shillong

Bomb scare at Shillong’s Polo Bazaar ends with ganja seizure, one held

Panic swept through Shillong’s crowded Polo Bazaar on Friday afternoon after a black bag, abandoned near a busy section of the market, sparked fears of a possible bomb threat. The bag was spotted around 2 PM, prompting a rapid response from the Bomb Disposal Squad and local police. Security forces cordoned off the area as bomb experts began a cautious examination. The situation remained tense until Nijumu Fithu (24), a resident of Kenouzou Colony in Kohima, Nagaland, arrived at the scene and claimed the bag. Despite his claim, officials followed protocol and proceeded with a thorough inspection. Upon opening the bag, it was found to contain several packets of suspected ganja, dispelling initial fears of explosives. The Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) was immediately informed and ha...