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Shillong: The Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBOSE) recorded an overall pass percentage of 86.84% in the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Examination held from Jan 30 to Feb 11. Results were declared on Tuesday.Of the 48,623 candidates who appeared, 42,228 passed. Boys registered a pass percentage of 94.14%, while 92.88% of girls cleared the exams. Last year, the pass percentage stood at 87.10%."The joint efforts of all stakeholders -- students, educators, district administration, education department, and parents -- have ensured the successful conduct of the examination," MBOSE said in a statement.Wangaal Lama of Gorkha Pathshala Higher Secondary School, Shillong, topped the merit list with 585 marks. Vishal Kumar of Embee Rosebud Higher Secondary School, Tura, secured second position with 576 marks.The third position was shared by Prajukta Roy of Seven Set Higher Secondary School, Shillong, and Prinita Das of Pechon A Sangma Memorial Police Public Secondary School, Tura, both scoring 575 marks.Samdi Mukhim of St Anthony's Higher Secondary School, Shillong, Nathanael Mantre Laloo of Seven Set Higher Secondary School, Shillong, and Wandarihun Lyngkhoi of Anderson Higher Secondary School, Nongstoin, shared the fourth position with 572 marks each.Jenita Pator of Sawlyngdoh Higher Secondary School, Mowkaiaw, secured the fifth position with 571 marks.West Jaintia Hills emerged as the best-performing district with a pass percentage of 94.99%, followed by South West Khasi Hills (94.60%) and East Khasi Hills (94.17%). East Garo Hills (72.33%), North Garo Hills (72.70%), and South West Garo Hills (74.54%) recorded the lowest pass percentages.In his message, chief minister Conrad K Sangma said, "Meghalaya govt remains committed to supporting every student in their journey towards a brighter and more successful future."
Tura, July 13: The Meghalaya Taekwondo Association (MTA) has begun preparations in full swing for the 39th National Games 2027, which will be hosted by the state. In this regard, the association convened a crucial General Body meeting on Saturday at Ringregittim in Tura.The meeting was attended by executive members representing various districts, including West Garo Hills, East Garo Hills, North Garo Hills, West Jaintia Hills, and East Khasi Hills. During the session, members engaged in detailed discussions on the selection process, including the age and weight categories, and the number of a ...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 >
MBOSE SSLC Toppers List 2026: Here is the list of students who scored perfect 100 per cent marks. MBOSE SSLC Class 10 Toppers 2026: The Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBOSE) has released the list of highest scorers across subjects for the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Examination 2026, with several students securing full marks in key subjects, including Mathematics, Science and Technology, and Computer Science. In Mathematics, 16 students achieved a perfect score of 100 mark ...Read More >
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 >
SHILLONG, Sep 13: Meghalaya has recorded a grim tally of 529 deaths caused by reckless and drunken driving between 2021 and 2025, according to official figures tabled in the Assembly. The data shows that reckless driving alone claimed 474 lives, while drunken driving accounted for 55 fatalities during this five-year span. The district-wise breakdown reflects disturbing trends, with East Khasi Hills leading with 94 deaths from reckless driving, followed closely by West Garo Hills with 91 fatalities. Ri-Bhoi also emerged as a high-risk zone, reporting 109 deaths, including 28 in 2022 and 24 in ...Read More >
Shillong, Feb 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Tuesday rejected allegations of a lack of transparency in the implementation of the Chief Minister's Special Development Fund (CMSDF), asserting that the scheme is driven purely by public need and has reached nearly every corner of the state. Replying to a cut motion during the ongoing Budget Session of the Assembly, Sangma acknowledged the concerns raised by MLAs but emphasised that the CMSDF operates in the spirit of openness and democratic accessibility. "In a large democratic system, we want to remain open and ...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 >
Shillong, April 7: The Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBOSE) on Tuesday declared the results of the Class 12 examinations, recording an overall pass percentage of 86.84, slightly lower than last year's 87.10 per cent, officials said. Out of 48,623 candidates who appeared for the examination, a total of 42,228 students successfully cleared it. Gender-wise performance remained strong, with boys registering a pass percentage of 94.14, while 92.88 per cent of girls cleared the examination. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma congratulated the successful candidates and toppers, stating on micro ...Read More >
Officials are confident that the exposure and experience gained through the trials will translate into a competitive edge at the Games. "We are committed to not only participating but also excelling at the national level," said JF Kharshiing, President of the Shooting Association of Meghalaya. "Our strategic focus is on identifying and nurturing talent from a young age, and with our continuous investment in training and infrastructure, we aim to dominate the shooting events at the 39th National ...Read More >