The Latest Breaking News from Shillong

IED blast | Shillong’s Punjabi lane settlers seek Home Minister Amit Shah’s help

Residents of the disputed Punjabi Lane in Shillong have sought the intervention of Union Home Minister Amit Shah into the IED explosion in their locality on March 9, resulting in one injury.

The Hindu · Mar 13, 2024

NorthEast United FC look to hose ISL ties in Shillong, Imphal in the future

PANAJI: NorthEast United FC’s plans to host matches outside Guwahati for the first time since inception of the Indian Super League (ISL) in 2014 may have to wait until next season.

The Times of India · Mar 5, 2024

Manipur CM skips North Eastern Council meeting chaired by Amit Shah in Shillong

Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh skips NEC meeting due to ethnic violence; Amit Shah emphasizes peace and development in Northeast.

The Hindu · Jan 19, 2024

Meghalaya eyeing heritage tourism, plan to have small museum at old Assembly building: CM Conrad Sangma

Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has stressed on leveraging the tourism potential of heritage sites in Shillong and other parts of Meghalaya while asserting that there is a plan to open a small museum in a portion of the historic old Assembly building in the capital city Shillong.

The Hindu · Nov 22, 2023

Gokulam’s Sanchez hat-trick sinks Rajasthan

Gokulam Kerala thrashed Rajasthan United 5-0, with a hat-trick from Alex Sanchez. Komron Tursonov opened the scoring, followed by Sanchez's two goals and V.S. Sreekuttan's strike. Shillong Lajong and Neroca played out a 1-1 draw. Gokulam moved to the top of the table with seven points.

The Hindu · Nov 9, 2023

Lajong draw match and crowd as I-League returns to Shillong

KOLKATA: On a busy Thursday afternoon, a capacity crowd of 5581 — according to official figures — celebrated the return of the I-League in the Meghalaya capital, albeit after a gap of four years. They filled up the stands at Shillong Sports Association Stadium, the temporary home of Shillong Lajong,…

The Times of India · Nov 9, 2023

Shillong Lajong held by NEROCA in season's first home game

Shillong Lajong FC earned a point in I-League's return to Meghalaya after 4 yrs, drawing 1-1 with NEROCA FC. Lajong took lead through Renan Paulino in 34th min. NEROCA equalised in 79th min. Both teams climbed in table, Lajong 9th with 2 pts, NEROCA 11th. Next, Lajong host Sreenidi Deccan,…

The Hindu · Nov 9, 2023

The Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival brings R&B singer Ne-Yo, English DJ Jonas Blue and DJ Kenny Musik to India for the first time

Organised in collaboration with the tourism department of Meghalaya, The Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival now steps into its third year, bringing a melange of six international and 50 national and local musicians to the city. To be held at the RBDSA Sports Complex, Bhoirymbong, Meghalaya, the festival’s venue is nearly…

The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023

Flash floods: 150 Assam students in Sikkim to return on Sunday

GUWAHATI: The Assam government will bring back 150 students, stranded in Sikkim, on Sunday even as 26 students of Meghalaya reached Shillong from the disaster-hit Himalayan state on Saturday evening.

The Times of India · Oct 7, 2023

5.2 magnitude earthquake hits Meghalaya

SHILLONG: An Earthquake of Magnitude 5.2 shook Meghalaya and nearby states on Monday evening, the National Centre for Seismology said.

The Times of India · Oct 2, 2023