Attack against nontribals in Shillong must not be given communal colour: UDP

The recent incidents of violence in Meghalaya’s capital city Shillong have raised fresh concerns over the law and order situation in the city. Reacting to the developments, United Democratic Party general secretary Jemino Mawthoh condemned the attacks on non-tribals terming them as unfortunate. Mawthoh, however, maintained that the issue must not be given a communal […]

Meghalaya: Unidentified miscreants attack Shillong residents

In a shocking incident in Meghalaya Capital Shillong, a group of unidentified miscreants assaulted people in the Lumdiengjri area at around 4-4:30 pm on Wednesday. The three injured were brought to civil hospital Shillong of which Chandan Paul 55 years a resident of lower Mawprem is claimed to have been stabbed by family members. The […]

Curtailed 50th statehood day celebrations for Meghalaya amid Covid scare

Amid the Covid spike, Meghalaya has decided to celebrate the 50th statehood day in a curtailed manner. The Golden Jubilee celebrations of statehood day will be curtailed by Chief Minister Conrad Sangma today after a crucial meeting held to prepare the course of action. Also Read: Nagaland AFSPA Repeal: ENSF seeks speedy justice Sangma informed […]

Shillong Shops to close by 8 pm as Covid cases surge in Meghalaya

Northeast states are stepping up restrictions amid the nationwide Covid surge. Shops and markets in Meghalaya capital Shillong have been directed to close by 8pm while restaurants and eateries will down shutters by 9 pm. There will be a virtual curfew on Sundays with shops asked to remain closed on the day. It may be […]

Meghalaya: Music maestro Neil Nongkynrih’s funeral today, CM Conrad Sangma to attend

The funeral of the late music maestro Neil Nongkynrih is set to take place in Shillong today. As per sources, the funeral services are set to take place at about 1 pm in the afternoon. Shillong Chief Minister Conrad Sangma is likely to attend the funeral service along with several eminent personalities from Shillong. Also […]

Meghalaya: Music Maestro Neil Nongkynrih’s mortal remains arrive at Shillong

The mortal remains of music maestro Neil Nongkynrih reached his home in Shillong at around 3 this morning amid emotional scenes from his bereaved family members, relatives, and well-wishers. The nearly ten-car convoy drove into Whispering Pines after a three-hour drive from Guwahati. Earlier, Neil Nongkynrih’s mortal remains arrived at the Lokaprya Gopinath Bordoloi Airport […]

Neil Nongkynrih, founder of Shillong Chamber Choir no more

Founder of Shillong Chamber Choir and music director Neil Nongkynrih is no more. Nongkynrih breathed his last at a Mumbai hospital on January 5th. He was 51. Nongkynrih who was admitted to the Reliance Hospital in Mumbai had undergone emergency surgery for an ulcer on Tuesday, the manager of Shillong Chamber Choir informed. Later, on […]

Idols Desecrated at Shillong’s Marwari Samshan Ghat

In a shocking incident from Meghalaya capital Shillong, unknown miscreants desecrated idols of Lord Bhairava and Goddess Bhairavi at the Marwari Samshan Ghat in Shillong. The chief priest of the temple was the first to notice the broken pieces of idols on the morning of January 3rd. Authorities of the crematorium immediately lodged a complaint […]

Covid-19: Night curfew to be relaxed for tonight in Guwahati & Shillong

On the occasion of New year eve celebrations, the administration has announced relaxations in night curfew in Guwahati. Hotels, bars, and restaurants in Guwahati can remain open till midnight for New Year revellers with prior permission from the authorities. This was informed by the Kamrup Metropolitan district administration on Thursday. A task force has been […]