The Shillong Times

The Shillong Times is a newspaper based in India. It holds the distinction of being the oldest English-language daily in North-East India. The publication began its journey as a weekly tabloid on August 10, 1945, using a treadle printing machine in Shillong.

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Over-protectionism: Killing enterprise and the spirit of excellence in Meghalaya

1 month ago | theshillongtimes.com | Patricia Mukhim

By Patricia MukhimThe altercation between the Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC) and the management of the North East India Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS) has far reaching consequences. In the first place if NEIGRIHMS has in any way violated the employment policy the job of a pressure group is not to enter the premises of an institution and threaten people in charge. This is at best a strategy to confront a situation by using intimidation as a tool and tactic.
Congress in Crisis: Vincent Pala’s Leadership and the Unmaking of a Legacy in Meghalaya

1 month ago | theshillongtimes.com | DIVESH RANJAN

By Divesh RanjanIn Meghalaya’s once Congress-dominated political landscape, change began quietly in 2012 with the formation of the National People’s Party (NPP). Initially dismissed, the NPP won just two seats in 2013, and its leader, Conrad Sangma, lost his own. But fate intervened—his father P.A. Sangma’s untimely death in 2016 propelled Conrad into Parliament and reignited his political ascent.
When media loses its moral compass

1 month ago | theshillongtimes.com | Rajdeep Sardesai

By Rajdeep SardesaiJournalists are often accused of demanding accountability of others but rarely turning the searchlight within. This week, when a large amount of cash was seized from the home of a sitting Delhi high court judge, there was justifiable outrage on many tv networks. “Who will judge the judges!” fulminated indignant news anchors.
Lost in transition: The unfulfilled promise of Indian football

1 month ago | theshillongtimes.com | Monojit Mandal

By Monojit MandalYou know, for years, we’ve been dreaming about Indian football finally taking off. We’ve had big promises—fancy development plans, foreign coaches with impressive resumes, and a shiny domestic league that’s supposed to change everything. But every time I watch the national team play, it feels like we’re stuck in the same old story. Take that recent game against Bangladesh—a goalless draw against a team we should’ve beaten with our eyes closed. It’s frustrating, isn’t it?
Food Safety and Health: We Are What We Eat

1 month ago | theshillongtimes.com | Patricia Mukhim

By Patricia MukhimFor the first time ever the fairly new Commissionerate of Food Safety under the Health Department held a marathon seven-hour long meeting which brought together several departmental heads under one roof since food is a cross-cutting subject. If one is to talk about food production then the Agriculture and Horticulture Departments are first respondents.
The inglorious Karnataka events and the way forward

1 month ago | theshillongtimes.com | Patricia Mukhim

By Patricia MukhimIt took the death of two teenagers to bring us face to face with what has been happening surreptitiously for decades. If any philanthropic institution desires to provide education to our youth here they are welcome to do so, without any strings attached. Children should be able to study in a liberal environment where they can think what they want without being coerced to recite prayers, sing bhajans or hymns with the ulterior purpose of proselytization.
Is Meghalaya’s progress derailed by misplaced resistance

2 months ago | theshillongtimes.com | Patricia Mukhim

By Patricia MukhimThe continued resistance to railways on the plea of influx is a no- brainer since there is no clarity on whether influx has really taken place and if so where are those illegal settlers residing. The word influx makes one feel as if there is a wave of migration either from Bangladesh or from other parts of India.
VPP must initiate process of driving the Council on the right track

2 months ago | theshillongtimes.com | Patricia Mukhim

By Patricia MukhimFirst things first: There is a quantum jump from electoral promises to delivery. We have been victims of unfulfilled electoral promises for decades that we have now turned cynical. However, since hope springs eternal in the human breast we hope to see the promises made at every election campaign come to fruition. Indeed, the Voice of Peoples’ Party (VPP) won the KHADC election solely on the promise of change.
Economic Potential of Natural Fibers in Northeast India

2 months ago | theshillongtimes.com | Anupam Mishra

By Dr. Anupam MishraIndia’s textile heritage is not just an industry; it is an art form, a tradition, and an integral part of the nation’s identity. For centuries, the handloom sector has thrived by utilizing natural fibers such as cotton, silk, jute, banana, pineapple, arecanut, flax, hemp, and ramie, which form the cornerstone of sustainable textile production. These fibers are eco-friendly and intricately woven into the cultural, economic, and spiritual fabric of Indian society.
Thank You For The Music…Oops…. Pre-budget Discussion

Feb 13, 2025 | theshillongtimes.com | Patricia Mukhim

By Patricia MukhimMeghalaya must be the first state in the country where the Chief Minister himself presented a pre-budget kaleidoscope to an online and offline audience invited to the Secretariat. The CM was assisted by Commissioner and Secretary Finance, Dr Vijay Kumar. Both are wizards at finances and know the story behind each of the figures they presented. One interesting facet about Dr Vijay Kumar’s academic journey is his PhD in Economics and Public Policy from Oxford University.