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The family of Raja Raghuvanshi, who was allegedly killed by his wife during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, has welcomed a baby boy, a moment they believe is Raja's return. According to the family, Raja was murdered on Gyaras, the eleventh day of the lunar fortnight. Nine months later, on the same day and at nearly the same time, his elder brother Sachin Raghuvanshi welcomed a son. Raja's brother, Vipin Raghuvanshi, said the timing was not a coincidence but a divine sign: "God has sent Raja back ...Read More >
Indore, March 31: In an emotional turn of events, the family of Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi, who was murdered during his honeymoon in Meghalaya, has welcomed a baby boy and named him "Raja," believing he has been reborn into the family. The child was born to Raja's elder brother Sachin on Sunday, bringing a sense of comfort to a grieving household still coping with the tragic loss. The belief in rebirth stems from a claim made by Sachin, who said a priest from the Kamakhya Temple had pr ...Read More >
SHILLONG, Dec 15: In a major step towards strengthening the operational capabilities of the Meghalaya Police, the state government has approved the establishment of a specialised Urban Warfare Training Facility (UWTF) along with a Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare (CIJW) school, Director General of Police (DGP) Idashisha Nongrang said on Monday. Speaking to The Shillong Times, the DGP said that the proposal for the UWTF, submitted earlier, received approval from the state government last we ...Read More >
SHILLONG/NONGPOH, Oct 21: Meghalaya Police on Tuesday paid heartfelt tributes to brave police personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty during the observance of the 66th Police Commemoration Day in Shillong. During the programme, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Eastern Range, Davis NR Marak, informed that a total of 186 police personnel across India lost their lives in the line of duty between September 1, 2024, and August 31, 2025. Marak also read out the names of police and p ...Read More >
Shillong: CM Conrad K Sangma and his deputy Prestone Tynsong, who is also in-charge of the home (police) department, on Monday lauded and felicitated Meghalaya Police personnel for their concerted efforts in cracking the Sohra honeymoon murder case.They also felicitated other officials for their success in resolving several other cases within a short span of time.Indore-based businessman Raja Raghuvanshi was allegedly murdered at the behest of his wife Sonam during their 'honeymoon' trip to Sohr ...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 a ...Read More >
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused of murdering her husband Raja during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, filed a bail petition. The judicial magistrate first class of Sohra sub-division has fixed September 17 for hearing her petition. Additional public prosecutor Tushar Chandra confirmed that the petition was submitted on Friday, but the prosecution sought time to examine the case records. Sonam's counsel argued that there were "flaws" in the charge sheet filed in connection with ...Read More >
Shillong: Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused of conspiring to murder her husband Raja Raghuvanshi during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, has filed a bail petition. The judicial magistrate first class of Sohra sub-division has fixed September 17 for hearing the plea. Additional Public Prosecutor Tushar Chandra confirmed that the petition was submitted on Friday, but the prosecution sought time to examine the case records. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! S ...Read More >
Shillong: The Meghalaya Government has requested the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to seek Bangladesh's consent for erecting border fencing closer to the International Boundary to secure a 40-km unfenced stretch, ensuring no villages are left outside the protected area, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong said on Wednesday. He added that the state government has urged the MHA to negotiate with Bangladesh to allow fencing closer to the main border pillars, thereby safeguarding villages ...Read More >
Shillong, August 14: The Meghalaya government has urged the Union Home Ministry to persuade Bangladesh to allow border fencing closer to the international boundary, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong said. The move aims to secure a 40-km unfenced stretch without leaving villages outside the fence. Under international norms, fencing is built 150 yards inside a country's territory, but in Meghalaya's case, this would place several villages in "no man's land," affecting their safety, he added. ...Read More >
Shillong: Meghalaya Police and other security forces have been carrying out joint checking operations to maintain law and order ahead of Independence Day, reports Manosh Das.All district police forces are maintaining a tight vigil, a a senior police officer said. The BSF, too, has launched 'Operation Alert', along the India-Bangladesh border, to ensure foolproof security. It is being carried out in close coordination with state police and other law enforcement agencies. "The operation involves i ...Read More >
Shillong, August 12: Meghalaya Police has taken custody of three Bangladesh nationals, including a serving police constable and a "dismissed" army personnel, who allegedly infiltrated India through South West Khasi Hills district on August 8. The trio, along with three others already in custody, is suspected to be part of a larger group of eight to nine infiltrators who crossed over at Rongdongai village with arms and communication devices. Their motive is still under investigation. A local co ...Read More >
A Meghalaya court has reserved its decision on the bail plea of Indore-based property dealer Shilome James, arrested in connection with the murder of Raja Raghuvanshi in Sohra. James is accused of assisting the deceased's wife, Sonam, who is the prime suspect. A court in Meghalaya's Shillong has reserved its order on a bail plea filed by a property dealer in Indore, who has been arrested in connection with the murder of Raja Raghuvanshi in Sohra, officials said on Thursday. The application, mo ...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 ...Read More >
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 ambu ...Read More >
Guwahati: Vipin Raghuvanshi, brother of the late Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi, who was killed in Meghalaya, has called for a CBI probe into his brother's murder. Vipin alleges that a recently leaked phone conversation casts doubt on the role of Sonam Raghuvanshi's (Raja's wife) entire family in the case. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! Raja Raghuvanshi was allegedly murdered by his wife Sonam Raghuvanshi, her lover Raj Kushwaha, and three ...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 commis ...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 ...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 c ...Read More >
SHILLONG, July 18: The court of First Class Judicial Magistrate DKK Mihsill on Friday granted bail to property dealer Silome James, a co-accused in the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case. The bail hearing was conducted via video conferencing. Advocate Devesh Sharma from Indore, who represented James, said his client was given a regular bail against a bond agreement of Rs 5,000. "Our argument was that my client has no link to this case," Sharma said. Earlier, during the hearing on Wednesday the cour ...Read More >
Shillong, Jul 16 (PTI) Two BSF personnel were injured in an attack by suspected cattle smugglers along the India-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district, officials said on Wednesday. The incident took place near the Khasimara river in the early hours of July 12, they said. The BSF personnel spotted movements of 30 to 40 cattle heads along with around 20 people on the Bangladeshi side of the border, according to an FIR lodged with the Meghalaya Police. "On being challenged ...Read More >
Shillong, Jul 16 (PTI) Two BSF personnel were injured in an attack by suspected cattle smugglers along the India-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district, officials said on Wednesday. The incident took place near the Khasimara river in the early hours of July 12, they said. Also Read | Kolkata Fatafat Result Today, July 16, 2025: Kolkata FF Live Winning Numbers Released, Know When and Where To Check Result Chart of Satta Matka-Type Lottery Game. The BSF personnel spotted m ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Punjab chief ministerBhagwant Mann on Thursday said the government will table a bill in the assembly on Friday to introduce harsher punishment for religious sacrilege. However, the law will not be enacted immediately, as the government plans to hold consultations with stakeholders before finalising the legislation.Mann said the decision was taken in a meeting of the cabinet earlier in the day. After the legislation is tabled, Punjab govt will gather suggestions on the law from stakeh ...Read More >
Shillong: A sub-inspector (SI) and four Unarmed Branch (UB) constables of the Sohra police station were suspended on Wednesday following a complaint alleging torture of a 19-year-old youth in custody."Based on the enquiry report submitted on July 9, 2025, one sub-inspector and four UB constables of Sohra Police Station have been placed under suspension with immediate effect. Departmental proceedings have also been initiated against them," East Khasi Hills SP Vivek Syiem said in a statement."Addi ...Read More >
Shillong, Jul 10 (PTI) A sub-inspector and four constables posted at Sohra Police Station in Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills district were suspended for allegedly assaulting a detainee and forcing him to drink water from a toilet earlier this month, a senior officer said on Thursday. They were suspended after a preliminary inquiry into a complaint filed on July 7 by the mother of the detainee who was injured during the alleged assault by the police personnel. Also Read | Maharashtra: Girl Student ...Read More >
SHILLONG, July 9: Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar on Wednesday confirmed that normalcy has been restored in Lapangap village, a sensitive area along the Assam-Meghalaya border. The situation is now normal, Dhar said a day after visiting the area with the West Jaintia Hills DC, SP, and district officials to create confidence and assure the people of their safety. When asked about the origin of the issue in Lapangap, Dhar explained, "That area falls under the Khanduli-Psiar (area of diffe ...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 co ...Read More >
Raja Raghuvanshi married Sonam on May 11 (File) Shillong: A Meghalaya court on Wednesday 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. On Wednesday, property dealer Silome James was granted 14 days of judicial custody while flat ...Read More >
Guwahati: Sonam Raghuvanshi, the prime accused in the murder of her husband Raja Raghuvanshi during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, may have married her alleged boyfriend Raj Kushwaha while on the run, the victim's elder brother has claimed. Raja and Sonam were reported missing on May 23 while travelling in Meghalaya. On June 2, Raja's body was recovered from a deep gorge near a waterfall in Sohra (Cherrapunji) in East Khasi Hills district. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and ...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 sti ...Read More >
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