New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) When Sanfida Nongrum found the net in the 52nd minute after coming off the bench at half-time against Vietnam in India’s opening match, the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 at the Perth Rectangular Stadium, it marked the return of an Indian goal at the continental showpiece and announced the arrival of a new face on the international stage. But an injury-time goal condemned India to a 1-2 defeat against Vietnam in their first match in Group C of the AFC Women’…
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New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram on Monday inaugurated a 12-day festival Tribes Art Fest 2026 at Travancore Palace in New Delhi, reaffirming the government’s aim to preserve tribal heritage alongside structured economic empowerment.Oram said that the Ministry is pursuing an integrated approach to tribal empowerment that combines cultural preservation with socio-economic development.He highlighted major initiatives including PM JANMAN for Particularly Vulnerable…
Shillong, Feb 27 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, on Friday, highlighted Japan’s expanding role as a key development partner of the state, saying that the engagement extends well beyond infrastructure to areas such as youth empowerment, agriculture and sustainable livelihoods. Addressing the inaugural session of the sixth India–Japan Intellectual Conclave ‘Kizuna’ here, Chief Minister Sangma said the relationship between India and Japan is anchored in shared democratic values,…
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday expressed deep grief over the demise of Lok Sabha Member from Shillong, Dr. Ricky AJ Syngkon, remembering him as a committed public representative who worked tirelessly for the welfare of the people.In a post on social media platform X, Rahul said he was saddened by the passing of Dr. Syngkon and extended his condolences to the bereaved family, friends and supporters.”Saddened by the passing of Dr. Ricky AJ Syngkon, Lok Sabha MP fro…
Guwahati, Feb 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Lok Sabha Member of Parliament from Shillong, Dr Ricky A.J. Syngkon, remembering him as a dedicated public servant who worked tirelessly for the people of Meghalaya.In a post on the social media platform X, the Prime Minister said he was saddened by the passing of Dr Syngkon and extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, friends and supporters.“Saddened by the passing of Lok …
Shillong, Feb 18 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Wednesday adopted a cautious yet politically calibrated stance in the Assembly on the proposal to carve out the Shillong Urban Agglomeration from East Khasi Hills district, signalling that the government is not averse to administrative restructuring but will not rush into a decision without thorough scrutiny. Replying to a short-duration discussion under Rule 50 initiated by United Democratic Party (UDP) MLA Paul Lyngdoh during…
Kolkata, Feb 14 (IANS) A male passenger was arrested at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata on Saturday for allegedly molesting a woman co-passenger onboard a Hanoi-Kolkata flight, police said.According to the complaint, the man, who hails from Bihar, kept touching a female passenger inappropriately as she was seated next to him.Police said the young woman boarded a private airline flight from Hanoi in Vietnam bound for Kolkata. When the plane was preparing to land in Kol…
Kolkata, Feb 14 (IANS) A bomb scare was reported on a Shillong-bound IndiGo flight at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International airport on Saturday . It was learnt that the flight was scheduled to depart from Kolkata for Shillong at 9:15 a.m. But before taking off, the flight attendants found a note in the plane’s toilet. It read, “There is a bomb on the plane”. After that, panic spread among the passengers.According to airport sources, passengers were disembarked and a search of the IndiGo plane…
Shillong, Feb 10 (IANS) The Eastern Command Investiture Ceremony 2026 was held with solemn military grandeur at Umroi Military Station in Shillong on Tuesday, honouring the courage, leadership and distinguished service of personnel of the Indian Army, officials said. The annual ceremony was presided over by Lieutenant General Ram Chander Tiwari, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C), Eastern Command. According to an official statement, a total of 37 gallantry and d…
Shillong, Feb 6 (IANS) At least eight people were admitted to two hospitals in Shillong after sustaining burn injuries in a dynamite explosion at an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district, officials said on Friday. According to health officials, seven of the injured are undergoing treatment at the North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS), while one person has been admitted to Nazareth Hospital here. The seven victims which ha…