Did Langer-Moody duo completely mess up LSG’s combinations?
Talk about cricket: Parag slams commentators
ISL season set for grand finale
India-Italy relations have expanded at an unprecedented pace: Modi & Meloni
Bhopal court rejects plea for 2nd autopsy; NCW steps in
AIIMS, IIT and IIM to come up in north Bengal
Modi gifts ‘Melody’ to Meloni
French Open: Gauff has a new mindset for title defence and more confidence on her serve
Super Chess Classic: Pragg faces Bogdan-Daniel after rest day
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‘MELODI’ MOMENT
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni water a tree after planting it, in Rome on Wednesday. (PMO) ❑Related reports on P-5 ===AUTHOR'S NAME AND…
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Three alleged HANM members held for extortion
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 20: Three persons claiming to be members of the Hynniewtrep Achik National Movement (HANM) were arrested by police on Tuesday evening for allegedly…
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EGH man held for uploading obscene content on social media
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 20: Police on Wednesday arrested a Williamnagar resident on charges of uploading obscene content on social media. The accused identified as Newbard M.…
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HC refuses to stay public hearing for cement plant
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 20: The High Court of Meghalaya on Wednesday declined to stay the proposed public hearing scheduled for May 22 in connection with the…
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No fuel shortage in state: Minister
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 20: There is no shortage of petrol and diesel in Meghalaya at present, and the recent hike in fuel prices was a decision…
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Former cop gets two-yr jail term in 29-year-old custodial death case in WJH
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 20: The District and Sessions Judge of West Jaintia Hills, Noor Ain Khan, convicted former Sub-Inspector Glithstone Ch. Marak on Tuesday in connection…
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Centre invites applications for NEHU VC’s position
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 20: The Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Education on Wednesday issued an advertisement inviting applications for the appointment to the…
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Govt depts resort to austerity measures after CM’s directive
By Our ReporterBy Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 20: PHE Minister Marcuise N. Marak on Wednesday said the Meghalaya government had begun implementing austerity measures following Prime Minister Narendra…
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Govt depts resort to austerity measures after CM’s directive
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 20: PHE Minister Marcuise N. Marak on Wednesday said the Meghalaya government had begun implementing austerity measures following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal…
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PHE Minister breaks silence on ‘favouritism’ allegations
Rs 1,900-crore projects awarded to BAC Infratech Pvt Ltd through transparent tendering process: MarcuiseBy Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 20: Breaking his silence on the allegations of “favouritism” in…
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PHE Minister breaks silence on ‘favouritism’ allegations
Rs 1,900-crore projects awarded to BAC Infratech Pvt Ltd through transparent tendering process: MarcuiseBy Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 20: Breaking his silence on the allegations of “favouritism” in…
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Results of SSLC Supplementary exams on May 22
By Our ReporterBy Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 20: The Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBoSE) will announce the results of the SSLC Supplementary Examination 2026 at 11 am…
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Results of SSLC Supplementary exams on May 22
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 20: The Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBoSE) will announce the results of the SSLC Supplementary Examination 2026 at 11 am on May…
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Meghalaya among India’s fastest growing state economies: Study
From CK Nayak NEW DELHI, May 20: Meghalaya has emerged as one of India's fastest-growing state economies over the past five years, reflecting a broader shift in the…
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Meghalaya among India’s fastest growing state economies: Study
From CK Nayak NEW DELHI, May 20: Meghalaya has emerged as one of India's fastest-growing state economies over the past five years, reflecting a broader shift in the…
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India-Italy relations have expanded at an unprecedented pace: Modi & Meloni
PTI NEW DELHI, May 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of the Italian Republic Giorgia Meloni have said the relationship between India and Italy has now reached…
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Modi & Shah ‘traitors’ who sold India: Rahul
PTI RAEBARELI/AMETHI, May 20: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and the RSS "traitors" who are "attacking the Constitution"…
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WB CM unveils ‘detect, delete, deport’ norm against infiltration
(PTI) KOLKATA, May 20: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday announced the implementation of a mechanism under which infiltrators detained by state police would be handed…
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Bhopal court rejects plea for 2nd autopsy; NCW steps in
Twisha Sharma death case(Agencies) BHOPAL, May 20: A local court on Wednesday directed that the body of Noida woman Twisha Sharma, who was found hanging at her marital…
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Union Health Min reviews security for NEET-UG re-exam
NEW DELHI, May 20: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan chaired a high-level meeting with central security and intelligence agencies on Wednesday to review preparations for the upcoming NEET-UG…
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SC issues notice on PIL against liquor sold in tetra packs
(IANS) NEW DELHI, May 20: The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Centre and all states on a PIL raising concerns over the sale of alcohol…
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Norwegian journo alleges social media suspension after questioning Modi
(Agencies) NEW DELHI, May 20: Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng has alleged that her Facebook and Instagram accounts were suspended shortly after she questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi during…
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SC rejects PIL challenging caste enumeration during Census
NEW DELHI, May 20:(PTI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a PIL challenging the Centre's decision to conduct caste-based Census, saying the issue falls under the policy domain.…
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AIIMS, IIT and IIM to come up in north Bengal
PTI SILIGURI, May 20: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday said that an AIIMS, an IIT and an IIM will be set up in the northern…
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Modi gifts ‘Melody’ to Meloni
‘Melody Moment’ breaks internet O Video crosses past 100 million views O Share price of Parle Industries goes upROME, May 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a light-hearted…
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Judicial Language Turns Injudicious
JUSTICE Surya Kant has literally stirred up a hornet's nest by referring to unemployed, educated youth and those expressing views on social media who critique the government and…
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Is Khasi Identity Heading Toward a Constitutional Crisis?
By Bhogtoram MawrohBy Bhogtoram Mawroh The recent tussle between the Hima Sohra and the KHADC over the issue of succession may seem like a local event explained by…
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Fourth-Year of FYUP: The UG Students’ Dilemma
By H. Srikanth Soon the first batch of NEHU UG students admitted under the Four-Year Undergraduate Program (FYUP) will complete their third year. Earlier, those who successfully completed…
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NEHU’s Sociology Dept marks 50 years with national seminar
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 20: The Department of Sociology, North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong, organised a two-day national seminar to mark 50 years of its academic presence…
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Coal forum for small-scale mining to revive industry
By Our ReporterBy Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 20: The State Coordination Committee of Coal Owners, Miners, Dealers, and Exporters Forum has proposed a shift toward small-scale scientific underground…
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Assembly roof viral video blown out of proportion: Speaker
By Our ReporterSHILLONG, May 20: Assembly Speaker Thomas A Sangma on Wednesday dismissed a viral video claiming the roof of the new Assembly building was collapsing, stating the…
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Research reveals how stress impacts brain’s cognition
THE SHILLONG TIMES / 2026-05-21, 7, Shillong(PTI) Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur are studying alpha waves in the brain, typically active when a person…
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Hidden sugar patterns on human cells can help in early cancer detection
Scientists have uncovered a hidden “sugar code” on the surface of human cells that could transform how diseases are detected. Using an advanced imaging technique called Glycan Atlasing,…
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Meghalaya’s first eco-sustainable…
(Contd from P-3) "We have succeeded in our vision that European technologies could be implemented using locally available resources and labour. We utilised clay bricks, which are healthy…
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HC upholds conviction of…
(Contd from P-3) In a separate judgment, the same bench upheld the 15-year rigorous imprisonment awarded to Shanborlang Thabah for repeatedly abusing his minor daughter. The court dismissed…
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Untitled News
A participant in action during the long jump event of the State Level Inter School Athletics Meet 2026 at SAI, NEHU campus, in Shillong, on Wednesday. (ST)
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British PM Starmer congratulates Arsenal
(AP) LONDON, May 20: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer took time out from dealing with his own sticky political situation to congratulate his favourite football team, Arsenal, on…
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North Korean team beat South Korean hosts
(AP) SUWON (SOUTH KOREA), May 20: Drenched in rain, hundreds of South Koreans cheered the North Korean visitors during a rare football match between the divided countries Wednesday…
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Guardiola does not deny reports on his City exit
By AP MANCHESTER, May 20: Pep Guardiola addressed the fevered speculation about his future at Manchester City by saying he will talk to club chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak…
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Arsenal win EPL title after 22 years
Arsenal supporters celebrate in a pub near the Emirates Stadium after Arsenal won the Premier League title. (PTI) LONDON, May 20: Arsenal's decades-long wait is over. Mikel Arteta's…
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UEFA bans coach for life for filming women players in locker room
(AP) NYON, May 20: A Czech women's football coach who secretly filmed players in the locker room and showers was banned from coaching for life by UEFA, the…
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Lajong, Nongkseh share spoils; Mawlai knock out Rangdajjied
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 20: Nongkseh SSCC and Shillong Lajong FC played out a high octane 1-1 draw in their Group A quarterfinal stage match of the…
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Southampton out of play-offs for spying; lose shot at promotion to Premier League
(AP) SOUTHAMPTON, May 20: Southampton was expelled from the Championship playoffs on Tuesday after admitting to repeatedly spying on opponents. The English Football League reinstated Middlesbrough to play…
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Malvika, Ashmita progress; Lakshya, Prannoy out
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20: India's Malvika Bansod and Ashmita Chaliha emerged as the lone bright spots on an otherwise disappointing day for the country at the Malaysia Masters…
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Dhairya Gogia shocks Tse Chun in Asian Junior squash
PANZHIHUA (China), May 20: India's Dhairya Gogia on Wednesday shocked Hong Kong's 5/8 seed Tse Ka Chun in the first round of the boys' U-13 section at the…
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French Open: Gauff has a new mindset for title defence and more confidence on her serve
(PTI) PARIS, May 20: Coco Gauff has a new ap- proach for her second time around attempting to defend a Grand Slam title. The American’s strategy heading into…
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Manav Shah makes history by qualifying for US Open
NEW DELHI, May 20: Indian-American golfer Manav Shah scripted a milestone moment for the IGPL after securing a place in the 2026 US Open, becoming the first player…
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Indian U-19 men’s team to tour Sri Lanka for ODIs and Tests
(IANS) COLOMBO, May 20: The Indian men's U19 team will tour Sri Lanka in July 2026 for a bilateral series comprising three one-day matches and two four-day games.…
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Hockey coach Baldev Singh to be honoured with Padma Shri
NEW DELHI, May 20: Baldev Singh, who turned the quaint town of Shahabad Markanda on NH44 into a convey-or belt for elite hockey talent, will be conferred the…
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Super Chess Classic: Pragg faces Bogdan-Daniel after rest day
PTI BUCHAREST (Romania), May 20: Second-placed Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa will take on Romania's Deac Bogdan-Daniel in the sixth round of the Super Chess Classic, a part of…
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Untitled News
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Bangladesh sweep series against Pakistan despite Rizwan defiance
Bangladesh leapfrog India on WTC27 standings after series sweep over PakistanSYLHET, May 20: Bangladesh whitewashed Pakistan in a two-match Test series after spinner Taijul Islam produced a match-winning…
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KKR stay alive in play-off race with win over MI
INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUEPTI KOLKATA, May 20: Kolkata Knight Riders lived to fight another day with a crucial four-wicket win over Mumbai Indians after Sunil Narine-led bowlers once again…
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Did Langer-Moody duo completely mess up LSG’s combinations?
PTI NEW DELHI, May 20: When Lucknow Super Giants assembled their support staff headed by former Australia coach Justin Langer and IPL journeyman coach Tom Moody, the expectation…
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Titans eye top-two finish with win against flagging CSK
PTI AHMEDABAD, May 20: Eyeing a top-two finish to ensure a shot at Qualifier 1, Gujarat Titans will have their tails up when they face a flagging Chennai…
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Talk about cricket: Parag slams commentators
PTI JAIPUR, May 20: Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag has slammed TV commentators and experts for making personal attacks on him during the ongoing IPL, urging them to…
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ISL season set for grand finale
(PTI) KOLKATA, May 20: A multi-team battle for the Indian Super League title is set for a dramatic finale with five sides – including traditional heavyweights Mohun Bagan…
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GT focused on top-two finish, not net run-rate: Sai Sudharsan
By PTI AHMEDABAD, May 20: Gujarat Titans may have faced criticism for their con- servative batting approach but their opener B Sai Sud- harsan said they are focused…
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‘Sooryavanshi is going to be as feared as Gayle’
(PTI) NEW DELHI, May 20: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will instill the same fear in the bowlers’ minds that West Indian marauder Chris Gayle had managed to do in his…
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INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE 2026 POINTS TABLE
TEAMS P W L PTS NRR RCB (Q) 13 9 4 18 +1.065 GT (Q) 13 8 5 16 +0.400 SRH (Q) 13 8 5 16 +0.350 RR…
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Ranji Trophy starts on Oct 11
BCCI domestic season to open with Duleep Trophy from Aug 23NEW DELHI, May 20: The Ranji Trophy will once again be played in two phases with the opening…