Shillong

Member of NITI Aayog, Government of India, Dr Joram Aniya visited the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Training Centre at NEHU in Shillong on Thursday morning to assess the sports facilities and infrastructure at the centre. She was accompanied by Director of Sports and Youth Affairs, Alertson Nongbri, Deputy Director P.B. War Nongbri, SAI officials, coaches and athletes. During her visit, Dr Joram spent around two hours inspecting various sports facilities, including three grounds for football, athletics and archery. She also visited the facilities for karate, sepak takraw, judo, boxing and the gymnasium. Dr Joram also interacted with the young athletes and greeted them individually during her visit. Speaking to reporters, Dr Joram said, "I have come to see the development ...

The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), Meghalaya, celebrated its Sthapana Diwas (Foundation Day) and Krishna Janmashtami with a special programme on Sunday at Rajasthan Vishram Bhawan, Luckier Road, Garikhana, Shillong. The event featured prize distribution ceremony for the winners of the Art Competition. The programme also featured devotional bhajans, addresses by invited guests, and the felicitation of the winners. Eminent personalities of Shillong such as Prabhat Kanti Paul, Pravin Shewale, and in-charge of the Bharat Sevashram Sangha, Swami Purnabratananda, graced the momentous occasion as guests. Students, parents, devotees, and members of the public attended the celebrations in all its grandeur. The organisers said the event aims to commemorate the organisation's foundation while...

A petrol bomb was allegedly hurled at the Meghalaya State Cooperative Marketing and Consumers' Federation Limited (MeCOFED) Mawiong wholesale regulated market at Mawiong Umjapung in the early hours of Saturday, causing minor damage to the main door of the premises. Police said the incident is suspected to have occurred sometime between 1 am and 5 am. “There was no major damage, except minor singeing of the main door,” East Khasi Hills SP Vivek Syiem said. He said a case was being registered in connection with the incident.

The administration has imposed a no-drone restriction in parts of Shillong ahead of the Vice President of India's two-day visit to the city. According to an order under Section 163 BNSS issued by East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner Abhilash Baranwal on Thursday, no drone operations will be allowed within a 3-km radius of the State Central Library and Lok Bhavan from September 7 to 8. The order said many VIPs and dignitaries will be attending the event and the restriction has been imposed as a security measure.

The 5th Sohra International Half Marathon 2026 was successfully held in Sohra on Friday despite persistent rainfall throughout the morning, attracting around 11,000 participants from across different age groups. Organised by the Meghalaya State Olympic Association (MSOA) in collaboration with the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs, Government of Meghalaya, the event witnessed participation from children, youngsters and senior citizens, along with runners from all over India and abroad. Participants competed in the 10-km and 21-km races, while others joined the "Run for Fun" category. The event was attended by Meghalaya Sports Minister Wailadmiki Shylla as the Chief Guest. Renowned toughest man in India Sukant Singh Suki, Director of Sports and Youth Affairs Alertson Nongb...

Two leaders of the Khasi Students' Union (KSU) Shillong Mihngi Circle were summoned to appear before the Sadar Police Station on September 3, 2026, in connection with their protest against an allegedly illegally constructed temple at the CBI office premises in Mawkasiang. The two KSU leaders are Samuel Kharbani, Secretary of the KSU Shillong Mihngi Circle, and Salestine Ranghang, Assistant General Secretary of the KSU Shillong Mihngi Circle and President of the KSU Mawkasiang Unit. However, upon appearing before the police, the two leaders were reportedly arrested by the police in connection with the disturbance that took place on August 19, 2026.

Two members of the Khasi Students' Union (KSU) Shillong East Circle were summoned to appear at Sardar Police Station on Thursday in connection with their protest against the proposed construction of a temple within the premises of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) office in Shillong. Those summoned include Samuel Kharbani, General Secretary, and Salestine Rynghang, Assistant General Secretary of the KSU Shillong East Circle. The summons are related to the protest organised by the KSU against the proposed construction of the temple at the CBI office premises.

Several roads in and around Sohra will be closed to vehicular traffic on September 4 to facilitate the 5th Sohra International Half Marathon. According to a public notice, the restrictions will be in effect from 4:30 AM to 10:00 AM. The affected routes include the road from Mawkdok towards Sohra starting from Laitsohpliah near Meili Resort, as well as the stretches from Mawkma, Laitmawsiang, and Laitryngew leading towards the Shillong-Sohra road. Additional closures will be enforced at Dainthlen Junction and the road from Khliehshnong, Sohra towards the Shillong-Sohra road.The Laitkynsew-Sohra road via Mawmluh and the Lad Sohbar-Sohra road will also remain closed during the specified hours. Travellers, tourists, and the general public are advised to plan their itineraries in adva...

The National People’s Party (NPP) on Tuesday marked its 14th foundation day, with Deputy Chief Minister and NPP leader Prestone Tynsong reflecting on the party’s journey, its growth and the challenges it faced since assuming power in Meghalaya. The occasion also coincided with the birth anniversary of the party’s founder, late P. A. Sangma. Speaking on the occasion, Tynsong described the NPP’s 14-year journey as a challenging one, particularly after the party took over the reins of government in Meghalaya in 2018. “Today we are celebrating our 14 years journey, as well it so happened, it's the birthday of our founder, Shri late P. A. Sangma. Let me just recall back, you know, now the 14 years journey that we completed is very challenging, no doubt about it,” Tynsong said Recal...

The Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 will be held on November 20-21 at a new permanent venue — the New Shillong Highland Grounds — with American stars Khalid, Swae Lee and Boys Like Girls announced as the first three international headliners. Organisers said two more international headliners will be announced soon. The festival is moving to New Shillong after a successful 2025 edition that featured Jason Derulo, The Script, Tyga, Diplo, Nora Fatehi and Aqua. The Meghalaya government has allocated the New Shillong Highland Grounds as a permanent site for large-scale festivals and concerts. Organisers said the venue, about 30 minutes from Shillong city, will offer better access for visitors from Jowai, Assam and neighbouring states. The shift to the new venue had delayed...