SALANTINI JANERA Archives - The Shillong Times
2 days ago · Nestled amidst the verdant landscapes of Meghalaya , Salantini Janera exudes the timeless charm of Khasi tradition. This picturesque village captivates with its vibrant markets, traditional music, and rich artisanal heritage.
MEGHALAYA Archives - The Shillong Times
3 days ago · The Shillong Times stands as the authoritative voice of Meghalaya, encapsulating the essence of the state in its stories, news, and opinions. As Meghalaya’s premier newspaper, it reflects the heartbeat of the region, navigating through its diverse landscapes, cultures, and narratives with insightful reporting and unwavering integrity.
Ranatunga warns against Two-Tier Test cricket, calls out big three …
4 days ago · New Delhi, Jan 7: Sri Lanka’s 1996 World Cup-winning captain and cricket icon Arjuna Ranatunga has expressed deep concerns about a proposal from cricket’s “Big Three” – India, England, and Australia – to restructure the Test cricket landscape. The three powerhouses are planning to create a two-tier system that prioritises matches among themselves, relegating …
Apex tribal body urges Manipur Guv to create UT to end ethnic …
4 days ago · Imphal, Jan 7: The Kuki-Zo Council, the apex body and political platform for the Kuki-Zo tribal community, on Tuesday urged Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla to take steps to deploy ‘neutral central security forces’ to deal with the ethnic crisis and also pressed their demand for a Union Territory. The Council, a conglomerate of 13 […]
Daughter shares govt letter approving memorial for Pranab …
4 days ago · New Delhi, Jan 7: Pranab Mukherjee’s daughter Sharmistha Mukherjee on Tuesday took to social media platform X to inform that the Central government has approved a designated site for the erection of samadhi (memorial) for the late former President. The letter issued by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs states that a designated site […]
Sports Snippets - The Shillong Times
5 days ago · Former shot putter Bahadur Sagoo to replace Sumariwalla as AFI chief New Delhi, Jan 5: Adille Sumariwalla’s eventful reign as Athletics Federation of India (AFI) President for three consecutive terms will come to an end when Asian Games gold winner Bahadur Singh Sagoo is elected to the top post during the national federation’s Annual General […]
Satya Nadella announces $3 billion investment to boost AI, cloud ...
4 days ago · Bengaluru, Jan 7: As India embarks on its artificial intelligence (AI) journey, Microsoft Chairman and CEO, Satya Nadella, on Tuesday announced $3 billion investment in the country for cloud and AI infrastructure over the next two years. This investment aims to accelerate AI innovation in the ...
Centre allays fear on HMPV outbreak - The Shillong Times
5 days ago · Govt asks WHO to share timely updates on situation in China New Delhi, Jan 5: India is well-prepared to handle respiratory illnesses and surveillance shows no unusual surge in the country, according to the government, as reports surface about rising cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China in the past few weeks. In a joint […]
Meet the fungi that live in sea - The Shillong Times
6 days ago · Fungi don’t just live in soils and with land plants, or breaking down complex materials like wood. They also thrive in the marine environment. Indeed, ocean-living fungi account for 5% of total ocean biomass. Unlike their counterparts on land, most marine fungi are only visible with a microscope. An exception are marine lichens (fungi that […]
Remnants of the Royal Path - The Shillong Times
5 days ago · By H H Mohrmen I first came to know about the existence of this path from a lesson during my high school days. It was part of a chapter in a Khasi text book, “Ki Dienjat Ki Longshuwa.” In the book, there is a chapter on a journey from Jowai to Jaiñtiapur by U Hajom […]