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The hill town has been in the grip of violence since Thursday following a fight between the Sikh residents in Shillongs Punjabi Lane area, also known as sweeper colony, and the Khasi drivers of state-run buses. (Photo: File/PTI)

No clashes in last 12 hrs, life limping back to normal in Shillong:...

East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner P S Dkhar said the home department was yet to take a call on restoring internet and...

5 Jun 2018 3:24 PM IST

The forces have been sent to help the police maintain law and order in the Meghalaya capital. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Army, central forces called in after fresh clashes in Shillong

Curfew has been imposed in many areas of Shillong after the recent violence was reported on Sunday night.

4 Jun 2018 5:26 PM IST

Though Congress had emerged as the single largest party with 20 members, the regional United Democratic Party, which got six seats and emerged as the kingmaker, pledged support for Conrad Sangma-led NPP. (Photo: ANI | File)

Shillong clashes given communal colour by vested groups, says...

The district authorities of East Khasi Hills relaxed curfew from 8 am to 3 pm to allow churchgoers to attend Sunday...

3 Jun 2018 8:09 PM IST

At least 10 persons, including policemen, have also been injured in the violence, which has triggered demands that the government take action against alleged illegal settlers. (Photo: PTI)

Shillong clashes: Army holds flag march, curfew still on in some areas

During the violence, a mob torched a shop, a house and damaged at least five vehicles in Shillong, besides injuring a...

3 Jun 2018 10:03 AM IST

CRPF Jawans stand guard near razor wires during curfew and strike in Srinagar. (Photo: PTI)

Shillong continues to be under curfew after riots, internet services...

The state administration has clamped curfew after violence during the night in which a mob torched a shop.

3 Jun 2018 1:23 AM IST

At least 10 people, including policemen, have been injured in the violence, which has triggered demands that the government take action against alleged illegal settlers in the area. (Photo: PTI)

Curfew stays in parts of Shillong; Army rescues 500 after night-long...

The clashes had begun after a bus handyman was allegedly assaulted by a group of residents of Them Metor area on...

2 Jun 2018 9:17 PM IST

At least 10 people, including policemen, have been injured in the violence, which has triggered demands that the government take action against alleged illegal settlers in the area. (Photo: PTI)

Shillong:â€‰Cop injured, shop torched, house, vehicles damaged in...

The clashes had begun after a bus handyman was allegedly assaulted by a group of residents of Them Metor area on...

2 Jun 2018 2:52 PM IST

The victory gave the Congress 21 seats in the 60-member Assembly, one MLA more than the NPP, which is leading the coalition government. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

With Ampati win, Cong single largest party in Meghalaya; may stake...

Congress candidate Miani defeated National People's Party's (NPP) C G Momin in Ampati by 3,191 votes.

31 May 2018 2:07 PM IST

Air Deccan aircraft landed at the airport here on a trial run from Agartala.

Air Deccan aircraft lands at Shillong airport under UDAN

Shillong airport will be connected with Agartala, Aizawl, Dimapur, Imphal and Silchar.

27 April 2018 11:14 AM IST

The villagers suspected that the victims Basudeb Nayak and Banchha Nayak were practicing sorcery and through their witchcraft they had caused the death of two children of a family in the village a few days ago. (Representational image)

Meghalaya man lynched, wife, pregnant daughter attacked for practising...

Five people, including 3 brothers, were arrested in connection with attack that took place at Dainadubi area in North...

18 April 2018 9:55 AM IST

Conrad Sangma, chief of the National Peoples Party (NPP), took oath as the Chief Minister of Meghalaya. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

NPP chief Conrad Sangma, backed by BJP, takes oath as Meghalaya CM

The oath was administered by Meghalaya Governor Ganga Prasad.

6 March 2018 10:44 AM IST

National Peoples Partys Conrad Sangma meeting Meghalaya governor Ganga Prasad at Raj Bhawan in Shillong (Photo: PTI)

BJP backed Conrad Sangma faces first challenge before Meghalaya oath

Conard Sangma said, 'It is never easy,' but he hopes the coalition led by his NPP would deliver on its mandate.

6 March 2018 10:17 AM IST