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  Shillong Lok Sabha MP Ricky Syngkon dies while playing football

  India | February 19, 2026 23:49 IST

  Ricky Syngkon, who represented the Shillong parliamentary constituency in Lok Sabha, was known for his active public engagements and grassroots outreach across the Khasi-Jaintia Hills.

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  Cherry Blossom Festival Shillong 2025: Dates, tickets, artist lineup, and travel guide

  November 09, 2025 14:04 IST

  Every November, Shillong’s hills turn pastel pink, a fleeting spectacle of cherry blossoms, music, and Meghalaya’s warmth. Cherry Blossom Festival 2025 returns with global stars like Jason Derulo and Diplo, homegrown talent, and pink-dusted trails across Ward’s Lake.

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  Raja Raghuvanshi murder case: Court extends judicial custody of Sonam and Raj Kushwaha by 14 days

  India | July 04, 2025 23:22 IST

  Raja Raghuvanshi murder case: Sonam Raghuvanshi and Raj Kushwaha have been accused of plotting the murder of Raja, Sonam’s husband, during the couple’s honeymoon in Meghalaya. On May 23, Raja and Sonam went missing while visiting Weisawdong Falls in Sohra.

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  Raja Raghuvanshi murder case: Meghalaya Police recovers key evidence from drain in Indore

  India | June 25, 2025 18:54 IST

  Raja Raghuvanshi murder case: On June 22, investigators, acting on information provided by accused Shilom James, recovered burnt fragments of a bag from an empty plot. James is one of several individuals arrested for allegedly aiding in destruction or concealment of evidence related to the murder.

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  Raja Raghuvanshi murder case: Meghalaya Police arrests security guard, property dealer from Indore

  India | June 22, 2025 22:35 IST

  Raja Raghuvanshi murder case: In a subsequent operation conducted at around 2:00 am, the Meghalaya Police apprehended Balla Ahirwar, a security guard, from his native village. Ahirwar had been stationed at the Indore property where Sonam Raghuvanshi had reportedly stayed and hidden jewellery.

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  Raj Kushwaha emerges as mastermind, Sonam played along in Raja Raghuvanshi murder case

  India | June 12, 2025 23:57 IST

  Raja Raghuvanshi murder case: The three accused friends were reportedly paid only Rs 50,000 for their role in the murder. Authorities have confirmed they are long-time friends of Raj. Sonam, sources say, was allegedly pressured into her marriage and manipulated into participating in the murder.

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  OPINION | Raja murder: People of Meghalaya deserve apology

  India | June 12, 2025 18:32 IST

  In Indore, Sonam’s brother Govind went to Raja’s house and consoled his weeping mother. Speaking to reporters, Govind said that Sonam should be hanged to death if she had committed this sin. He said, all the three alleged killers were hired by Raj Kushwaha to commit the crime.

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  Raja Raghuvanshi murder case: Meghalaya SIT to grill Sonam with 20 key questions | Check list

  India | June 12, 2025 12:08 IST

  Raja Raghuvanshi murder case: Sonam (25) and Raja (29) were married in Indore on May 11 and travelled to Meghalaya via Guwahati, Assam, on May 20 for their honeymoon before going missing on May 23.

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  Operation Honeymoon: Meghalaya Police likely to bring Sonam Raghuvanshi to Indore for murder probe

  India | June 11, 2025 21:53 IST

  After the murder, Sonam initially went missing but resurfaced on June 9 (Monday) in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghazipur, where she surrendered. By then, three of her alleged accomplices- Akash Rajput (19), Vishal Singh Chauhan (22), and Anand Kurmi- had already been arrested.

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  Raja Raghuvanshi murder case: First photo of Sonam and Raj Kushwaha together surfaces

  India | June 11, 2025 16:21 IST

  Raja Raghuvanshi murder case: Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police of Indore Crime Branch on Wednesday (June 11) extended support to Shillong Police in the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case, saying that they will assist in the investigation if their counterpart seeks any further help.

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  Mohan Yadav, Madhya Pradesh CM, seeks CBI probe into disappearance of Sonam Raghuvanshi in Meghalaya

  Madhya Pradesh | June 07, 2025 19:15 IST

  Sonam Raghuvanshi missing case: The case involves the couple who went missing in Shillong on May 23 during their honeymoon. Raja’s body was later discovered in a gorge near Sohra, while Sonam remains untraceable.

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  Raja Raghuvanshi death case: Meghalaya Police recovers black raincoat amid ongoing search for Sonam

  India | June 06, 2025 0:01 IST

  Raja Raghuvanshi death case: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma assured that the state government will pursue justice with utmost determination in the murder case of Raja Raghuvanshi, a tourist from Indore.

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  Missing Indore couple's case: Those behind tourist's murder will face action, says Meghalaya CM

  India | June 05, 2025 9:05 IST

  Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has vowed strict action against those responsible for the murder of Indore tourist Raja Raghuvanshi, whose body was found in a gorge near Nongriat village. Raghuvanshi and his wife Sonam went missing on May 23 after checking out of a local homestay.

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  New highway from Shillong to Silchar gets approval from Union Cabinet: Check project cost details

  Meghalaya | April 30, 2025 16:31 IST

  Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said a high-speed highway corridor connecting Meghalaya and Assam have been approved. This will be from Shillong to Silchar. The estimated cost for this project is Rs. 22,864 crore.

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  Meghalaya: Shillong traffic police makes helmets mandatory for children riding on two-wheelers

  Meghalaya | March 23, 2025 13:34 IST

  The move came after it was observed that while parents and guardians riding two-wheelers wear helmets, children riding as pillion passengers or standing in front are left without head protection.

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  Indian Railways delivers first freight shipment to Meghalaya

  Meghalaya | February 06, 2025 22:41 IST

  The Mendipathar railway station, operational for a decade, is currently the sole railway point in the hilly state. Despite expansion plans towards Byrnihat and Shillong, initiatives have faced delays due to regional protests concerning demographic impacts.

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  Meghalaya government to include QR codes in school textbooks to help students

  Education | July 10, 2024 10:01 IST

  Director of the Directorate of Educational Research and Training, R Manner, emphasised the benefits of QR codes embedded in specific textbooks, noting their potential to significantly aid students seeking self-improvement in particular subjects.

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  5 reasons why you should visit Meghalaya this monsoon, places to explore

  Travel | July 02, 2024 19:11 IST

  Know 5 compelling reasons to visit Meghalaya this monsoon, from its stunning waterfalls and lush landscapes to unique cultural experiences. Explore must-visit destinations like Cherrapunji, Mawlynnong, and the living root bridges.

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  Manipur airport on high alert after unidentified flying object spotted

  India | November 19, 2023 20:06 IST

  Authorities at Manipur airport responded swiftly to the reported UFO sighting, implementing precautionary measures to ensure the safety and security of the airspace and airport facilities.

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  3 found dead in IBBR premises, suspected to have consumed wild mushroom: Police

  India | July 10, 2023 14:35 IST

  The local police from the Mawdiangdiang outpost reached the spot accompanied by elders from the locality.