11-year-old gang-raped by 7 minors
An 11-year-old girl was allegedly gangraped at least twice by seven minor boys in Mawten village in South West Khasi Hills district, police said today.
Jan 22, 2017, 14:42 PM IST
Govt to organise investment summit in Shillong on Jan 30-31
The summit will also explore the possibility of convergence of efforts by various union ministries and states to attract investment in the region.
Dec 23, 2016, 19:43 PM IST
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Jun 29, 2016, 12:23 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi plays traditional Khasi drum in Meghalaya
Not only beating the traditional drums, PM Modi also visited huts representing the traditional Khasi states and spent some time looking at the blacksmiths who were showcasing their traditional artistic skills.
May 28, 2016, 23:15 PM IST
5.4-magnitude earthquake strikes Meghalaya
An earthquake with magnitude in the Richter Scale rocked Meghalaya on Monday afternoon.
Apr 05, 2016, 14:01 PM IST
Government wants to make Northeast hub of trade with South East Asia: Rajnath Singh
The NDA government wants to make the Northeast a hub for trade with South East Asian countries but for that peace must prevail in the region, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday.
Mar 23, 2016, 04:07 AM IST
Meghalaya CM seeks Rajnath Singh’s intervention in boundary dispute with Assam
Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma on Monday called on Home Minister Rajnath Singh here and sought his intervention in issues like boundary dispute with Assam and insurgency in Garo Hills region.
Mar 22, 2016, 02:40 AM IST
12th South Asian Games: Dominant India adds to medals tally on Day 8 of competition
India stood atop with 268 medals (156 gold, 85 silver and 27 bronze), way ahead of second placed Sri Lanka 163 (25, 55, 83).
Feb 13, 2016, 22:12 PM IST
India's golden run continues unabated in South Asian Games
India have won a whopping 194 medals, including 117 gold, 61 silver and 16 bronze medals.
Feb 10, 2016, 21:48 PM IST
India brought Afghanistan athletes in chartered flight: Pakistan envoy impressed with SAG 2016
The multi-sport event is being held in Guwahati and Shillong.
Feb 07, 2016, 00:13 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi declares 12th South Asian Games open in colourful ceremony
Eight countries -- Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, besides India -- will be vying for the top honours in the Games to be co-hosted by Guwahati and Shillong.
Feb 05, 2016, 19:21 PM IST
Trendsetters Mary Kom, Sarita Laishram qualify for South Asian Games
While Olympics medallist Mary Kom beat her state-mate Samjetsabam Sarjubala in the fly weight category, Sarita got the better of RSPB's Soniya to seal the SAG spot in the light weight category.
Jan 22, 2016, 22:54 PM IST
Mary Kom, Sarita Laishram advance in South Asian Games qualifiers
Sarita defeated a tough opponent P Basumatary, while Mary Kom made mincemeat of Soniya in her bout.
Jan 20, 2016, 23:26 PM IST
Pakistan wants athletes to fly direct to Guwahati for South Asian Games due to security reasons: Report
Pakistani officials prefer to fly athletes directly to host city instead of taking long detour via Delhi or Amritsar”.
Jan 14, 2016, 08:53 AM IST
Shillong to hold badminton competitions; Meghalaya continue as co-hosts of South Asian Games
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to open the games in Guwahati on February 5, which is being co-hosted by Assam and Meghalaya from February 5 to 16.
Jan 09, 2016, 23:06 PM IST
Star-studded Indian archery team selected for 2016 South Asian Games
After much delay, the 12th edition of the Games will be held in the Indian north-eastern cities of Guwahati and Shillong February 5 to 16.
Jan 07, 2016, 19:10 PM IST
Mistaken as militants, 2 civilians killed by Army in Meghalaya
Two persons including a schoolteacher, riding a motorcycle, were shot dead by the Army in Meghalaya's North Garo Hills district, an incident which the Army said took place because it mistook them as armed militants.
Nov 26, 2015, 22:14 PM IST
HSPDP retains Nongstoin Assembly seat in Meghalaya
Opposition HSPDP on Tuesday retained the Nongstoin Assembly seat in Meghalaya defeating ruling Congress candidate by a margin of over 2,700 votes in the November 21 bypoll.
Nov 24, 2015, 13:35 PM IST
Massive turn-out in Meghalaya by-poll
Polling started at 8 a.m. and ended at 5 p.m. No untoward incident was reported despite apprehensions of violence in the constituency, the official said.
Nov 21, 2015, 21:17 PM IST
Bolivian Ambassador lays foundation stone of herbal garden named after Kalam in Shillong
The Herbal Garden was conceptualised to pay tribute to Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, who breathed his last at Shillong on July 27 this year.
Nov 21, 2015, 04:39 AM IST
