Shillong

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...

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.

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.

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...

Ahead of the upcoming I-League season,  Lajong FC appointed former player and long-time club associate Birendra Thapa as the club's new head coach. Popularly known as Coach Biru, Thapa brings with him nearly two decades of experience, having been associated with the club since 2001 in multiple roles, including player, team manager, and assistant coach. Thapa played for the club from 2001 to 2009 and was part of the historic squad that qualified for the 2009-10 I-League season. After retiring from professional football, Thapa served as the team manager and assistant coach for ten years until 2019. From 2020 to 2024, he gained valuable coaching experience at the national level as an assistant coach with Mohammedan Sporting Club and Sreenidi Deccan. In 2024, he returned to Shillon...

Shillong has been recognised as a 'Promising Swachh Shehar of State/UT' at the prestigious Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Awards ceremony, marking a significant achievement for the northeastern city's sanitation and waste management efforts. President Droupadi Murmu conferred the award at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, during a ceremony that honoured 43 cities and organisations nationwide for their contributions to urban cleanliness. Shillong was among 34 cities across different states and union territories selected for the 'Promising Swachh Shehar' distinction, based on their demonstrated improvements in sanitation, waste management, and citizen participation. The selection follows the 'One City, One Award' principle, recognising top-performing cities from each state. The award ceremony, org...