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India's northeastern region is a jewel, says German Ambassador Ackermann

Shillong/Guwahati, April 6: German Ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann has said that India's northeast region is a jewel. The German envoy, who recently visited various tourism and important places of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya, in a video post in the social media, said that travelling to the northeastern region of India was very rewarding for him.

Meghalaya: Israeli tourist thanked BSF for timely medical aid

Shillong, April 2: The Border Security Force (BSF) from 04 Battalion in Meghalaya came to the rescue of an Israeli female tourist who was injured in an accident on March 31, 2025. The tourist suffered burn injuries and was in need of immediate medical attention.

Border dispute with Meghalaya to end soon: Assam CM

Guwahati, March 28: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that the border disputes between Assam and Meghalaya will be resolved soon as both states are abiding by the agreement signed in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah to resolve the issues.

Magnitude 4 earthquake jolts Meghalaya

East Garo Hills, March 28: An earthquake of magnitude 4 jolted the East Garo hills district of Meghalaya on Friday, according to National Center of Seismology (NCS).

CRPF's civic outreach strengthens educational roots in Meghalaya

Shillong, March 27: Shankar Dev Vidhyapith Lower Primary School, a landmark institution in Meghalaya with a legacy dating back to 1961, witnessed a significant moment as the 67th Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) extended its support through a Civic Action Program.

Meghalaya CM inaugurates 7th Act East business show

Shillong, March 25: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Tuesday inaugurated the 7th Act East Business Show at the State Convention Centre, Shillong, marking a significant step toward strengthening trade and investment ties between northeast and ASEAN nations.

Football: Indian team needs players who can score goals, says Manolo Marquez

Shillong, March 15: The Indian senior men's team arrived in Shillong on Friday, ahead of their first match of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers against Bangladesh (March 25). In preparation for that, the Blue Tigers will face the Maldives in a friendly on March 19, which is set to be a historic occasion as the Meghalaya capital will witness the Indian men's team in action for the first time.

Mission Asian qualification begins for Blue Tigers in Shillong

Shillong, March 15: The Indian senior men's team arrived in Shillong on Friday, March 14, ahead of their first match of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers against Bangladesh (March 25). In preparation for that, the Blue Tigers will face Maldives in a friendly on March 19, which is set to be a historic occasion as the Meghalaya capital will witness the Indian men's team in action for the first time, according to the AIFF Media Team.

Meghalaya: BSF intercepts and apprehends four Bangladeshi nationals

Shillong, March 13: In a well-coordinated operation, the Border Security Force (BSF) Meghalaya successfully intercepted and apprehended four Bangladeshi nationals, including one tout, attempting to infiltrate into Indian territory near the International Border in South Garo Hills, as per a statement.

Gandhi Shilp Bazaar inaugurated in Shillong

Shillong, February 27: The Gandhi Shilp Bazaar was officially inaugurated at the State Central Library in Shillong, on February 26. The 10-day exhibition, organised by the Meghalaya Handloom & Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited (MHHDC Ltd) and sponsored by the Office of the DC (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, is scheduled from February 26 to March 7, 2025.

Meghalaya: Ban imposed on animal fights during local fete

Shillong, Feb 13: District authorities in the Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills District prohibited bull and animal fights across the district, following reports of illegal wrestling being organised during local festivals and fetes, officials said on Thursday.

IOA names Meghalaya as host for 39th National Games in early 2027

Shillong, Feb 11: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has announced Meghalaya as the host of the 39th edition of the National Games in early 2027. The announcement is a historic moment for Meghalaya and the NorthEast region as it will be hosting its second National Games after Assam.