News for 'Khasi Hills'

'Bitti can't do this': Sonam's neighbours in disbelief

'Bitti can't do this': Sonam's neighbours in disbelief

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

The neighbours of Sonam Raghuvanshi, an accused in the Indore couple case, could not believe that she could be involved in these kinds of criminal activities.

'Missing' Sonam visited Indore after Raja's murder

'Missing' Sonam visited Indore after Raja's murder

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Sonam Raghuvanshi, the prime accused in the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case who was initially reported missing in Meghalaya, apparently visited Indore after her husband was murdered and stayed in a rented flat for three days, a police official said on Tuesday.

Indore tourist likely killed with machete in Meghalaya; wife missing

Indore tourist likely killed with machete in Meghalaya; wife missing

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

The couple arrived in Mawlakhiat village on May 22 on a rented scooter. They trekked over 3,000 steps down the gorge to visit the famous living root bridges in Nongriat village, where they stayed the night, according to police.

Tea Stall To Mt Everest: 'Dream Big, Make It Happen'

Tea Stall To Mt Everest: 'Dream Big, Make It Happen'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

'Someday I will summit all peaks, but right now I want to complete my BSc.'

Sonam's Mobile Phones Are Missing

Sonam's Mobile Phones Are Missing

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

'Sonam's phones must have been destroyed somewhere on the way, but we cannot confirm it until we start questioning her.'

Honeymoon murder leaves 3 families heartbroken

Honeymoon murder leaves 3 families heartbroken

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

What began as a dreamy honeymoon for an Indore-based couple in Meghalaya has unravelled into a sordid saga of murder and betrayal, leaving three families heartbroken.

Would ILP Have Prevented Raja's Murder?

Would ILP Have Prevented Raja's Murder?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

'If inner line permit was in place in Meghalaya, the details of the three people who allegedly murdered Raja would have been on record.'

2 lynched in Meghalaya after teen alleges rape attempt

2 lynched in Meghalaya after teen alleges rape attempt

Rediff.com4 May 2024

The woman alleged that she was in her home when the duo attacked her with a knife and tried to rape her. On hearing her screams, neighbours gathered at the spot and caught hold of the two, police said.

Polling officials trek, cross rivers to reach Meghalaya booths

Polling officials trek, cross rivers to reach Meghalaya booths

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

Over 19,000 polling officials have been deployed at 3,419 booths set up for the elections to the 59 assembly seats, Chief Electoral Officer F R Kharkongor said.

When The Wife Turned Murderer

When The Wife Turned Murderer

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Recent cases where the wife turned murderer.

Tension on disputed Assam-Meghalaya border after plantation drive

Tension on disputed Assam-Meghalaya border after plantation drive

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Around 400 people of Lapangap and other villages, backed by members of several social organisations of Meghalaya, went to the plantation area, uprooted the saplings and burnt the wooden structure around 11 am, claiming that Assam was trying to encroach into their state by carrying out the plantation.

Cops reveal why Sonam's alleged lover did not travel to Meghalaya

Cops reveal why Sonam's alleged lover did not travel to Meghalaya

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Raja Raghuvanshi's wife Sonam (25), allegedly involved in the murder of her husband, surrendered before the Nandganj Police Station in Ghazipur district in adjoining Uttar Pradesh and was later placed under arrest, according to the Meghalaya police.

India's 10 Prettiest Villages

India's 10 Prettiest Villages

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Here's your travel guide to exploring some of India's most beautiful villages.

'What if China stops Brahmaputra water?': Assam CM says...

'What if China stops Brahmaputra water?': Assam CM says...

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

He clarified that though China has not announced any such move, but even if it happens, it would in fact help mitigate the annual Assam floods.

6 killed as violence breaks out in Assam-Meghalaya border

6 killed as violence breaks out in Assam-Meghalaya border

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Four persons, including a forest guard, were killed in violence at the Assam-Meghalaya border in West Karbi Anglong district in the early hours of Tuesday after a truck transporting illegal timber was intercepted, officials said.

Post-poll violence breaks out in Meghalaya, 1 dead, many injured

Post-poll violence breaks out in Meghalaya, 1 dead, many injured

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Post-poll violence that erupted in at least three assembly constituencies in Meghalaya left several people injured, while one person was found dead in a mysterious circumstance, officials said on Friday.

India's Toughest Polling Station

India's Toughest Polling Station

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Nongriat, in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, is one of India's most challenging non-motorable polling stations.

Shillong: 12 held for witchcraft killing

Shillong: 12 held for witchcraft killing

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

The Meghalaya police on Tuesday arrested 12 persons for their involvement in the August 16 killing of three persons for allegedly practicing witchcraft at Smit village about 8 kilometers from the city in East Khasi hills district.

Covid control measures to be strengthened in 9 states

Covid control measures to be strengthened in 9 states

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Stressing that there is a need to strengthen the collective efforts to curb the spread of the virus, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said ramping up testing and vaccination, healthcare infrastructure planning, following Covid-appropriate behaviour and effective clinical management are among the measures to be taken by these states.

Meghalaya: Public hearing on uranium mining held

Meghalaya: Public hearing on uranium mining held

Rediff.com12 Jun 2007

The Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board on Tuesday held a public hearing on uranium mining despite opposition and a bandh call guven by Khasi Students Union and its allies.

Cherrapunji: Rainfall in past 24 hrs is 3rd highest in 122 yrs

Cherrapunji: Rainfall in past 24 hrs is 3rd highest in 122 yrs

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Just two days after recording 811.6 mm of rainfall in a day, Cherrapunji in Meghalaya received a bountiful 972 mm of precipitation in 24 hours ending 8.30 am on Friday, the highest in June since 1995 and the third highest in 122 years, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

Assam, Meghalaya officials jointly visit disputed border areas

Assam, Meghalaya officials jointly visit disputed border areas

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

The two neighbouring states have disputes over 12 areas. There are minor differences over six of these areas and the states have decided to resolve these on priority.

30 killed as bus falls into gorge in Meghalaya

30 killed as bus falls into gorge in Meghalaya

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

At least 30 people were killed and 11 injured when a bus they were travelling in skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge near Sonapur in East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya.

PLA terrorist held while trying to cross over to B'desh

PLA terrorist held while trying to cross over to B'desh

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

Security forces have arrested a People's Liberation Army terrorist of Manipur while he was trying to cross over the international border at Dawki in East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya.

Mob attacks BSF outpost in Meghalaya, 5 hurt; CM 'watching situation'

Mob attacks BSF outpost in Meghalaya, 5 hurt; CM 'watching situation'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The incident took place around 10pm at Umsyiem village near Dawki town, 100 km south of the state capital, when a mob attacked the outpost, officials said on Monday.

Meghalaya cop shot dead in brawl with colleague

Meghalaya cop shot dead in brawl with colleague

Rediff.com22 Mar 2012

The constables, who were posted as security guards at the United Bank of India branch at Nongshillong, 125 km from Shillong, suddenly got involved in the scuffle on Wednesday.

Guwahati twin murder: Body parts of man found in Meghalaya

Guwahati twin murder: Body parts of man found in Meghalaya

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Body parts of the man's mother were found on February 19 near Cherrapunji.

Cherrapunji renamed Sohra

Cherrapunji renamed Sohra

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

Sohra is the traditional name of the place.

BJP retains Laban in Meghalaya by-poll

BJP retains Laban in Meghalaya by-poll

Rediff.com29 Sep 2003

Its candidate Jopsimon Phanbuh defeated her nearest rival Sanbor Shullai of the NCP.

What Do You Know About Our Monsoon?

What Do You Know About Our Monsoon?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Brush up your facts on the Indian monsoon.

Kalam's remarkable gesture moments before he collapsed

Kalam's remarkable gesture moments before he collapsed

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Former President A P J Abdul Kalam had congratulated a constable for remaining alert throughout the day, minutes before he collapsed at the Indian Institute of Management and died in Shillong on Monday night.

'A Faulty EVM Can Be Manipulated'

'A Faulty EVM Can Be Manipulated'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

'The fraud is the electronic voting machine is being manipulated by humans, and not counting the votes that is shown on VVPAT.'

Militants kill 2 BSF jawans in Meghalaya

Militants kill 2 BSF jawans in Meghalaya

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Militants on Friday shot dead two BSF personnel at a remote border outpost along Indo-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya's South West Khasi Hills district.

Minor boy, accomplice nabbed in Shillong IED blast case

Minor boy, accomplice nabbed in Shillong IED blast case

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

A person was also arrested in connection with the blast that took place on Sunday evening at the entrance of one of the shops at Police Bazaar, he said.

Ex-CM Mukul Sangma among 12 of 17 Cong MLAs joining TMC in Meghalaya

Ex-CM Mukul Sangma among 12 of 17 Cong MLAs joining TMC in Meghalaya

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

The development is a major boost for West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee, who has been trying to expand her party's footprint beyond her native state.

Assam woman kills husband, mother-in-law; chops bodies into pieces

Assam woman kills husband, mother-in-law; chops bodies into pieces

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

The murders happened in July and August last year, and few parts of the mother's body were recovered on Sunday near Cherrapunji in Khasi Hills.

Meghalaya MLA arrested for allegedly raping minor girl

Meghalaya MLA arrested for allegedly raping minor girl

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

Julius Dorphang, who was wanted in connection with a sex-racket case involving a 14-year old girl, was on Saturday arrested from his hideout in neighbouring Assam.

Awesome Journey To Abode Of The Clouds

Awesome Journey To Abode Of The Clouds

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Meghalaya offers more beauty and adventure than you could dream of.

Shillong clashes: Army holds flag march, curfew on

Shillong clashes: Army holds flag march, curfew on

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

During the violence, a mob torched a shop, a house and damaged at least five vehicles, besides injuring a senior police officer, they said.

This woman's eco-friendly pads are solving 3 problems

This woman's eco-friendly pads are solving 3 problems

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Shaidalin Marbaniang's eco-friendly napkins solve three problems -- accessibility, sustainability and also generates employment.