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Shillong: A teenage girl from Dawa Matchakolgre, Williamnagar, East Garo Hills district, was hacked to death by her 'boyfriend' with an axe on Friday.The accused, James R Sangma, was allegedly in a relationship with the 19-year- old girl, police said.A special team of Meghalaya Police has been constituted to trace and nab the culprit, who is on the run. The team has been constituted under the command of the additional superintendent of police, Williamnagar, Anthony Ch Momin. The accused had ambushed and axed the girl in full public glare at the Samgong area in Williamnagar, headquarters of East Garo Hills district, after he had asked her to meet him there on Friday, SP Stephan Rynjah said. The Meghalaya State Commission for Women (MSCW) has taken suo motu cognizance of thecrimeand has been independently monitoring the progress of the probe. In a media statement on Saturday, it said it would 'intervene, if required, to ensure the victim's family receives all necessary support and assistance'. The MSCW said it would also 'work with govt agencies to strengthen the protective and preventive mechanisms for children and women in the region'. "We are deeply disturbed by the suffering endured by the victim and extend our heartfelt condolences to her family. Such egregious acts of violence are intolerable and represent a direct attack on the values of humanity and justice that our society upholds," MSCW chairperson Iamon Syiem said in the statement.
Guwahati: Meghalaya Police have released fresh CCTV footage of an Indore couple who went missing last month, as the probe intensifies to trace the wife after her husband's body was discovered last week. Notably, Raja Raghuvanshi and his wife Sonam were on their honeymoon, visiting Cherrapunjee in the East Khasi Hills when they disappeared on May 23. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! The couple had arrived in Nongriat a day earlier and last saw them checking out of Shipara Homestay. Sources indicate that the authority found the rented scooter th ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Axiom-4 crew members, including Shubhanshu Shukla, were welcomed with hugs and drinks as they stepped into the International Space Station on Thursday. The newly launched spacecraft -- the fifth in the Dragon series and named Grace -- successfully completed a soft docking with the International Space Station at 4.01pm while orbiting above the North Atlantic Ocean."At 6:31 am EDT (4:01 IST) on Thursday, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft docked to the International Space Station for the fourth private astronaut mission to the orbiting laboratory, Axiom Mission 4," the National Aeronautics ...Read More >
Itanagar, Jun 7 (PTI) The flood situation in Arunachal Pradesh improved on Saturday with water levels of most rivers receding, even as 33,000 people in 24 districts remained affected, officials said. Twelve people lost their lives and one person went missing in rain-related incidents, including landslides, after the monsoon set in, they said. In its daily report, the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) said 33,200 people in 215 villages remained affected due to floods and landslides in the state. The water levels of most major rivers and their tributaries were showing a receding trend o ...Read More >
Shillong: The Meghalaya State Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has directed the state police to submit a detailed report on the alleged custodial torture of a 19-year-old at the Sohra police station. MHRC Chairperson Justice (Retd) T Vaiphei stated that the commission has taken cognisance of the incident and instructed the Superintendent of Police (SP), East Khasi Hills district, Vivek Syiem, to submit an action-taken report by July 31. The commission will decide on further action based on the contents of the report. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledg ...Read More >
Shillong, Jul 19 (PTI) The Meghalaya State Commission for Women (MSCW) on Saturday expressed shock over the sexual assault and murder of a schoolgirl at Williamnagar in East Garo Hills district. The MSCW described the incident as a gross violation of the basic rights and dignity of a young woman. Also Read | Bihar Special Intensive Revision Exercise: 95.92% Electors Covered; 6 More Days Still Left, Says Election Commission of India. Extending its condolences to the bereaved family, the commission said it is "deeply disturbed by the suffering endured by the victim". "Such egregious acts of ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jun 7 (PTI) A 26-year-old man allegedly beheaded his wife following a heated argument on the outskirts of Bengaluru after he suspected her of having an extra-marital affair, police said on Saturday. After killing Manasa, Shankar travelled with her severed head on his scooter to the nearest police station and confessed to the crime, they said. The man was later arrested, police said, adding that the incident occurred at Heelalige village, near Chandapura, Anekal taluk late on Friday. According to the police, the couple were married for over five years and have a four-year-old daug ...Read More >
Chennai: Preliminary investigations attribute the fire on the goods train near Tiruvallur to a possible spark from overhead electrical equipment (OHE) igniting fuel leaking from a derailed wagon.The incident paralysed services on the busy Chennai-Arakkonam route and left nearby residents engulfed in thick black smoke. The disruption left thousands of rail passengers stranded, many of whom were unable to get updates as railway helplines went unanswered for hours. The train carrying diesel from Chennai Harbour to Walajah Road Siding was exiting Tiruvallur station around 5.30am on Sunday, when a ...Read More >
SHILLONG, Sep 29: The recent reports of possible resurgence of militant groups in Garo Hills have prompted the Meghalaya Police to establish an Anti Terror Squad (ATS) to specifically deal with cases of terrorism in the state. Speaking to media persons here after the inauguration of the ATS office, Deputy Chief Minister in charge of Home, Prestone Tynsong said this dedicate police team will deal with instances of terrorism such as bomb threats and suspicious elements and ensure that no terror activities take place in the state. Deputy Inspector General of Police Davis N.R. Marak said that al ...Read More >
Shillong, Jul 19 (PTI) The Meghalaya State Commission for Women (MSCW) on Saturday expressed shock over the sexual assault and murder of a schoolgirl at Williamnagar in East Garo Hills district. The MSCW described the incident as a gross violation of the basic rights and dignity of a young woman. Extending its condolences to the bereaved family, the commission said it is "deeply disturbed by the suffering endured by the victim". "Such egregious acts of violence are intolerable and represent a direct attack on the values of humanity and justice that our society upholds," it said. Calling fo ...Read More >
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Shillong, April 1: Excitement among Meghalaya's passionate football fans will reach new heights with the start of the fifth edition of the Meghalaya State League (MSL 5), which is set to begin on April 11. This year's iteration will be the biggest in the history of the statewide football tournament, with 33 eligible teams divided among eight groups scheduled to contest the first stage. The number of teams is still provisional, however, as all must complete the pre-tournament formalities in order to compete. The MSL was conceptualised by the Meghalaya Football Association (MFA) and has been f ...Read More >
EV Market: India's electric vehicle market is undergoing a dramatic shift. Previously in Tata Motors' control, the segment is now experiencing intense competition following the tie-up of Mahindra and MG to corner a massive 53% share. Fresh sales figures from June 2025 reveal how competitors are reconfiguring the electric vehicle battle, forcing Tata to reevaluate its steps. 13,033 electric vehicles were registered in June 2025 in India. This is a whopping 78% rise over June 2024, though EVs still represent just around 4% of all passenger car sales. These figures establish that Indians are fas ...Read More >
Shillong, June 7 (UNI) Meghalaya's lone Bharatiya Janata Party minister, Alexander Laloo Hek has supported the demand for a CBI probe into the murder of Raja Raghuvanshi, whose wife Sonam is still missing. The couple from Madhya Pradesh's Indore got married on May 11 and was on honeymoon to Sohra. "There is a need for a CBI inquiry since the family members feels that a CBI probe can ensure justice for Raja and help in tracing Sonam," Hek told UNI . Hek also informed that Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has also sent a letter seeking CBI inquiry into the matter. "The State government, Meghalay ...Read More >
Bhopal, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's seven-day foreign visits to Dubai and Spain concluded on Saturday, and he is scheduled to return to New Delhi on Sunday, government officials said. Talking to media in Barcelona in Spain on Saturday, Chief Minister Yadav said that his visit has been successful as various memorandums of understanding were signed with investors to increase production, employment opportunity and farmers' income in the state. Speaking at the conclusion of his visit, the Chief Minister highlighted the state's focused efforts on developme ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Meghalaya police search team on Wednesday recovered a raincoat during their ongoing search operation. Police are searching for tourist Sonam Raghuvanshi (from Indore) in the Mawkma area near Sohrarim. Raja Raghuvanshi, a resident of Indore decomposed body was found in a deep gorge near Weisawdong Falls in Meghalaya's Sohra (Cherrapunjee). Police have confirmed that he was murdered using a dao (machete). The discovery follows the couple's mysterious disappearance on May 23 while vi ...Read More >
Morigaon (Assam) [India], June 8: Assam Water Resources, Information and Public Relations Minister Pijush Hazarika on Sunday formally distributed smartphones to Anganwadi workers of Morigaon district in a special function held at the District Library Auditorium. He was joined by Kaushik Rai, Guardian Minister of the district. The distribution programme, organised by the District Women and Child Welfare Department under the POSHAN Abhiyaan, benefited Anganwadi workers and helpers of 2137 AWCs across the district. Also Read | Chennai Shocker: Doctor Kills Woman Who Blackmailed Him With Nude Ph ...Read More >
Guwahati: The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Sunday urged Meghalaya director general of police (DGP) to expand the investigation to examine all possible leads and forensic evidence in the case of the alleged murder of tourist Raja Raghuvanshi from Madhya Pradesh and the disappearance of his wife, Sonam, in the northeastern state. NCW chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar directed Meghalaya DGP I Nongrang to submit a detailed report within three days and advised collaboration with national agencies, ...Read More >
A Meghalaya court on Wednesday (July 2, 2025) remanded three persons to judicial custody in connection with the murder case of Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi in the northeastern State in May. The three were arrested from Madhya Pradesh on the charge of concealing evidence in the murder. On June 26, they had been remanded to police custody for six days. Raja Raghuvanshi murder case: Meghalaya Police seize gun, ₹50,000 from accused, further interrogation to follow On Wednesday, property dealer Silome James was granted 14 days of judicial custody while flat owner Lokendra Tomar and guard ...Read More >
Meghalaya Murder Case: New CCTV Footage Reveals Chilling Details | Image: CCTV, X New CCTV footage of Indore resident Raja Raghuvanshi and his wife Sonam, captured before they went missing during their honeymoon trip to Meghalaya, has surfaced online. The video shows the couple arriving on a scooter outside their homestay in Shillong and later leaving the homestay on the same scooter. They are seen wearing black jackets and carrying a small luggage trolley along with smaller bags. They appear to be talking to each other normally. The footage shows them entering the homestay for a while bef ...Read More >
Kolkata: Bandhan Bank's net profit in the first quarter of FY 2026 recorded a 65% slump at Rs 372 crore compared with Rs 1,063 crore posted in the year-ago period. Partha Pratim Sengupta, MD and CEO of the bank, attributed the decline to stress in microfinance asset.Even though the bank's total business grew by 11% to Rs 2.8 lakh crore last year, a 119% rise in provisions due to write-offs and high slippages in the microfinance book brought its Q1 net profit down, Sengupta said. "The loan book could not be raised because of guardrails. But those regulations were necessary. We hope that from Q3 ...Read More >