Shillong

Shillong has once again distinguished itself as India's cleanest air city, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of just 17 after Diwali a level categorised as "good" and posing almost no health risk. National data placed the Meghalaya capital at the top of the list of cities with the lowest pollution levels, followed by Yadgir in Karnataka (24), Tirumala and Madikeri (25 each), Davanagere (29), Karwar (30), Gangtok (34), and Raipur (40). In stark contrast, India's major metros continued to choke under thick post-Diwali smog. Delhi's average AQI soared to 346, falling under the "very poor" category, with some areas like Bawana and Wazirpur exceeding 400. Despite the Supreme Court permitting only green firecrackers, the national capital region remained engulfed in haze and poor visibilit...

A 14-year-old girl who went missing from her home in Umpling Dong Shaneng on Sunday evening was safely traced by police in the early hours of Monday. Acting on specific inputs, authorities found her around 3:30 am at a house in the same locality, Umpling Dong Shaneng Block-5. According to Umpling Rangbah Shnong, Sanwat Fair Pyngrope, the girl was discovered in the company of a boy, with whom she was reportedly acquainted. Following her recovery, the girl was taken for a medical examination, which revealed no signs of harm. She was later handed over to her family, while the boy was taken into police custody for further questioning. Pyngrope emphasised that there was nothing alarming in the medical report and confirmed the girl was unharmed. Earlier that night, an emergency meeting wa...

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...

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 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...

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.