PTI
MUMBAI, May 21: The rupee rebounded 50 paise from its all-time closing low to settle at 96.36 against the US dollar on Thursday after crude oil prices retreated from elevated levels amid signs of easing geopolitical friction, alongside likely central bank intervention.
Forex traders said the rupee had gained after the recent geopolitical developments, but investors are still gauging the geopolitical risk and oil price sensitivity in the background. (PTI)
Office space, one floor of a newly constructed multistorey RCC building, located at a peaceful noncongested area of Shillong, less than a km from Meghalaya Secretariat, having 5,500 sqft of built up area, adequate parking space and 24×7 water, is available for a long-term lease. Interested parties, including corporate bodies, PSUs and commercial firms, may write to Box No: 338 C/o The Shillong Times within 27th May 2026.
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NEW DELHI, May 21: Car market leader Maruti Suzuki India on Thursday said it will hike prices of its vehicles across models by up to Rs 30,000 from June 2026, citing inflationary pressures and an adverse cost environment.
The company has decided to increase prices of its models across its portfolio by up to Rs 30,000 with effect from June 2026, Maruti Suzuki India said in a regulatory filing.
The exact quantum of change will vary from model to model, it added.
“For the past few months, the company has been making continuous efforts to mitigate the cost impact to the extent possible through cost reduction measures,” the company said.
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Sd/- Director, Directorate of Educational Research & Training, Meghalaya, Shillong.
GOVERNMENT OF MEGHALAYA
DIRECTORATE OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND TRAINING,
LAITUMKHRAH, NONGRIMMAW, SHILLONG-793011
email : [email protected]
No. DERT/D.El.Ed/3/2026/19, Dated Shillong, the 20th May, 2026
NOTICE
Online Applications are hereby invited for candidates who are bonafide citizens of India and who are permanent residents of Meghalaya for admission to the 2 (Two) – Year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) Programme for the academic session 2026-28 offered at the 7 (Seven) District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs) of the State. Candidates who have passed Class XII or its equivalent examination from a recognized Board/ Council with 50% marks and with 5% relaxation for SC/ST/OST of Meghalaya and PwDs candidates are eligible to apply.
For detailed Notice, kindly visit the website www.megeducation.gov.in or https://dert.megeducation.gov.in.
Opening of Online Application 28th May 2026
Closing of Online Application 8th June 2026 (upto 11:59 p.m.)
Date of the Test 3rd July 2026 (tentatively)
MIPR No. 545
Dt. 21.05.2026
Applications are invited from eligible candidates to teach classes XI and XII at Seven Set Annexe Higher Secondary School- in the following subjects:-Physics, Economics, English and Khasi.
Wanted International Head coach for Lawn bowls with minimum 5 years coaching experience at reputed Lawn Bowl sports Organisation/ Academy/ Club and preferably, including at least 2 years with elite athletes or teams, certificate in coaching in the Lawn Bowls from respective world Bowls/ International/National Sports Federation/ Association. Place of work: Shillong, North East India/Meghalaya. Last date 6.6.2026 email hrmeghlawnbowls@gmail. com
Teachers required for Bio-Chemistry, O. Theatre, Nursing, X-Ray. (Full / part time) Contact: 93781-85056, 9089341899 (M) Address: Advanced Institute of Allied & Health Education, Shillong-1, Meghalaya.
Shillong Recreation Ground Trust (SRGT), Shillong invites applications for the post of Manager. Requirements: 5 years’ managerial experience, human resource management experience, proficiency in official correspondence and accounting knowledge; age 35-50 years. Salary: Rs. 30,000- Rs. 35,000 p/m. Submit CV with documents at SRGT Office, Polo, Shillong by 31st May 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Sd/- Director of Higher & Technical Education Meghalaya :::::::: Shillong
GOVERNMENT OF MEGHALAYA
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF HIGHER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION
SHILLONG
No: DHTE/TE/RGFTI/29/2024/120 Dated Shillong the 21st May 2026.
Applications in the prescribed forms are invited from interested candidates who are permanent residents of Meghalaya for admission to the following Diploma Courses in Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Regional Govt. Film and Television Institute for the academic session 2026-2027 against the seats reserved for the State of Meghalaya.
The available Diploma/Certificate Courses, their duration, and number of seats are as follows:
1. Audiography and Sound Engineering: 1 seat.
2. Cinematography: 3 Years, 1 seat.
3. Film and Video Editing: 1 seat.
4. Applied Acting (Film & TV): 2 Years, 1 seat.
Total seats: 4.
Eligibility Criteria:
For Sl. No. 1 candidates must passed 10+2 or Equivalent Examination in Science subjects from any recognized University/Board with minimum 45% marks (40% for ST/SC).
For Sl. No. 2, 3 & 4 candidates must passed 10+2 or Equivalent Examination in any discipline from any recognized University/Board with minimum 45% marks (40% for ST/SC).
Age Limit:
Candidates should be 24 years (27 years for SC/ST/OBC) as on 1st July 2026.
Reservation:
Nomination of selected candidate in order of merit of aggregate marks in the qualifying examination will be made from this Office against the above seat. The reservation policy of the State Government will be applicable.
Application form can be downloaded from the Department web site https://megeducation.gov.in/dhte/pages/dhte_notice_board.html. Completed application form duly accompanied with self attested copies of all the documents should reach the Office of the Director of Higher & Technical Education, Shillong (Opposite Shillong Public School, Laitumkhrah, Room No. 101) or submitted via email to the email id: [email protected] on or before 5th June 2026.
Note:
Non-Tribal students must furnish P.R.C. issued by the competent authority without which their application will not be entertained.
The Government/Department does not guarantee any job on successful completion of the course.
MIPR No. 548
Dt. 21/5/26
Director, Directorate of Educational Research & Training, Meghalaya, Shillong.
Shri. W.R. Lyngdoh, Chief Engineer, P.W.D. (Roads), Meghalaya, Shillong.
Office of the Director of Higher & Technical Education, Shillong.
GOVERNMENT OF MEGHALAYA
DIRECTORATE OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND TRAINING,
LAITUMKHRAH, NONGRIMMAW, SHILLONG-793011
email : [email protected]
No. DERT/D.El.Ed/3/2026/19, Dated Shillong, the 20th May, 2026
NOTICE
Online Applications are hereby invited for candidates who are bonafide citizens of India and who are permanent residents of Meghalaya for admission to the 2 (Two) – Year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) Programme for the academic session 2026-28 offered at the 7 (Seven) District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs) of the State. Candidates who have passed Class XII or its equivalent examination from a recognized Board/ Council with 50% marks and with 5% relaxation for SC/ST/OST of Meghalaya and PwDs candidates are eligible to apply.
For detailed Notice, kindly visit the website www.megeducation.gov.in or https://dert.megeducation.gov.in.
Opening of Online Application 28th May 2026
Closing of Online Application 8th June 2026 (upto 11:59 p.m.)
Date of the Test 3rd July 2026 (tentatively)
Sd/-
Director,
Directorate of Educational Research & Training,
Meghalaya, Shillong.
MIPR No. 545
Dt. 21.05.2026
GOVERNMENT OF MEGHALAYA
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ENGINEER, P.W.D. (ROADS)
TECHNICAL BRANCH (ROADS)
Dated Shillong, The 14th May 2026
No. PW/TB/RD/213/2026/1
SHORT NOTICE INVITING TENDER
Sealed tenders subsequently to be drawn up in M.P.W.D. F-2 form of tender agreement duly affixed with a non-refundable court fee stamp of Rs. 2000.00 (Rupees Two Thousand) only are hereby invited in 2 (two) cover bid system i.e. Technical and Financial Bid by the undersigned on behalf of the Governor of Meghalaya from Registered Class-I, P.W.D. (Roads) contractors of Meghalaya State for the under mentioned work and will be received in this office (in Room No. 210) upto 3:00 P.M. of 5th June 2026. The tenders will be opened on the same day at 3:30 P.M. in presence of the tenderers or their authorized representatives who so desire to witness the opening of the bids. If the date of receiving of tenders happens to be a holiday, the next working day will be considered as the date of receiving and opening of tenders.
Detailed tender papers may be obtained from the Technical Branch (Roads) (Room No. 210) of this office from 21st May 2026 to 29th May 2026 upto 3:00 P.M. on payment of Rs. 3000.00 (Rupees Three Thousand) only as applicable, non-refundable in cash payable to the Cashier of this office on any working day, from 11.00 A.M. up to 3:00 P.M.
(i) Name of Work: – Construction of a Road from Rongram Bazar to Allangre Songgitcham (L= 1.00 Km)
(ii) Approximate value of Work Component = Rs. 3,70,80,000.00
work:- Add 3% Maintenance for Pavement = Rs. 4,20,000.00
Total = Rs. 3,75,00,000.00
(Rupees Three Crores Seventy Five Lakhs) only
(iii) Nature of works:- (i) Construction of Formation (ii) Construction of Pavement (iii) Construction of S/O HP Culvert (iv) Construction of RCC Box Culvert (v) Construction of Stone Masonry Retaining Walls (vi) Construction of Stone Masonry Breast Walls (vii) Construction of Stone Masonry Drain
(iv) Time of completion: – 24 (twenty four) months from the date of issue of Final Work Order.
(v) Rates: – Rates are to be quoted on flat percentage basis, i.e, AT PAR / ABOVE the Schedule of Rates for Roads and Bridge under Tura and Williamnagar Circle for the year 2018-19.
(vi) Other details can be seen in the Detailed Notice Inviting Tender.
Successful Non-Tribal Contractor shall have to furnish valid Trading License from the Concerned Autonomous District Council in Meghalaya prior to issuing of Work Order.
Sd/-
(Shri. W.R. Lyngdoh)
Chief Engineer, P.W.D. (Roads)
Meghalaya, Shillong
MIPR No.557
Dt.21/5/2026
GOVERNMENT OF MEGHALAYA
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF HIGHER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION.
SHILLONG
No: DHTE/TE/RGFTI/29/2024/120 Dated Shillong the 21st May 2026.
ADMISSION NOTICE
Applications in the prescribed forms are invited from interested candidates who are permanent residents of Meghalaya for admission to the following Diploma Courses in Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Regional Govt. Film and Television Institute for the academic session 2026-2027 against the seats reserved for the State of Meghalaya.
Sl. No. Diploma/Certificate Course Duration Seats
1. Audiography and Sound Engineering 3 Years 1 seat
2. Cinematography 1 seat
3. Film and Video Editing 1 seat
4. Applied Acting (Film & TV) 2 Years 1 seat
Total 4 seats
Eligibility Criteria:
For Sl. No. 1 candidates must passed 10+2 or Equivalent Examination in Science subjects from any recognized University/Board with minimum 45% marks (40% for ST/SC).
For Sl. No. 2, 3 & 4 candidates must passed 10+2 or Equivalent Examination in any discipline from any recognized University/Board with minimum 45% marks (40% for ST/SC).
Age Limit:
Candidates should be 24 years (27 years for SC/ST/OBC) as on 1st July 2026.
Reservation:
Nomination of selected candidate in order of merit of aggregate marks in the qualifying examination will be made from this Office against the above seat. The reservation policy of the State Government will be applicable.
Application form can be downloaded from the Department web site https://megeducation.gov.in/dhte/pages/dhte_notice_board.html. Completed application form duly accompanied with self attested copies of all the documents should reach the Office of the Director of Higher & Technical Education, Shillong (Opposite Shillong Public School, Laitumkhrah, Room No. 101) or submitted via email to the email id: dhteadmission@gmail
