Bank Holiday: Banks Closed in Shillong on Dec 18
Banks in Shillong are closed today, December 18, 2025, for U SoSo Tham's death anniversary. Check city-wise operational status and available digital banking services.
Banks in Shillong are closed today, December 18, 2025, for U SoSo Tham's death anniversary. Check city-wise operational status and available digital banking services.
Meghalaya High Court directs authorities to complete purchase of 11.75 acres for Shillong Airport expansion by Jan 10 and hand it to AAI. Read the latest updates on this crucial infrastructure project.
Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma launched a city beautification drive in Shillong, distributing grants and inaugurating CCTV installations. The initiative focuses on making towns clean, green, and safe with community participation.
Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma celebrated pre-Christmas with state secretariat officials in Shillong. The city is aglow with festive spirit, markets bustling, and carols filling the air. Read more about the celebrations.
After Punjab govt declares Amritsar's walled city 'holy', the administration faces hurdles like debris, stray dogs & traffic to make it a reality. Key stakeholders discuss solutions.
Shillong and Aizawl recorded India's best AQI levels, while Delhi's pollution was 3x worse. Discover the Northeast's air quality divide and the PM2.5 risks in urban hubs.
Mysuru City Corporation invites college students to join an Environmental Reels competition on cleanliness themes. Win cash prizes up to ₹5000 and get your work exhibited. Submit by Dec 30, 2025.
In Meghalaya, a powerful citizen-led movement is transforming waste management. Residents, inspired by Swachhata Hi Seva, are cleaning public spaces, supported by innovative schemes like the Green Deposit. Discover how communities are taking charge.
Escape hazardous pollution! Discover 7 Indian cities & hill towns where the Air Quality Index (AQI) stays below 50, offering fresh air and a healthier life in 2025.
North-Eastern Hill University creates a semiconductor chip to repel the destructive red spider mite, offering a sustainable alternative to pesticides for India's tea industry. A major step for the India Semiconductor Mission.
Meghalaya's health department celebrated its first awards & Christmas event, honouring 15 NQAS-certified health centres. Minister Wailadmiki Shylla commended teams for quality care.
Manchester City partners with Jain Sports to open a new football school in India, offering elite coaching to young players. Discover the program details and launch date.
The junction near Sarath City Capital Mall in Hyderabad's Gachibowli lacks zebra crossings & signals, forcing IT employees to dodge speeding vehicles. Officials discuss a skywalk as a solution. Read more.
Jaipur Municipal Corporation launches a massive city-wide cleanup, beautification, and anti-encroachment drive before Pravasi Rajasthani Diwas on December 10. Key areas are being transformed.
ASI Trichy fences Main Guard Gate after corporation clears vendors. A garden and public info zone are planned for the protected monument site. Read about the beautification drive.
Discover how Meghalaya is reviving its economy through a unique creative focus—from literary festivals and local fruit wines to grassroots music and a cosmopolitanism rooted in Khasi culture.
From Kochi's sea views to Panaji's heritage spaces, India's art festivals are using location as a canvas. Explore how Serendipity, Kochi Biennale, and literary fests are changing art consumption and sparking new career paths like culinary arts.
Meghalaya's Anti-Narcotics Task Force detained Sayed Ali in Shillong, recovering 25.45 grams of heroin. Read the full details of the drug bust operation here.
Paris is the world's most attractive city for the 5th year. Europe dominates the top 10, while London's ranking continues to fall. Discover the full list and key trends shaping global travel in 2025.
A special POCSO court in East Jaintia Hills district sentenced a man to 15 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexual violence against a minor. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 50,000. Read the full details.
Uttarakhand High Court orders District Development Authority to clean Sukhatal Lake, a vital catchment for Nainital Lake, after photos show its poor condition. The next hearing is set for Monday.
Mysuru's BMMP master plan promises world-class infrastructure, decongestion, and heritage preservation. Stakeholders express optimism for the city's future. Read more.
The Telangana Rising Global Summit will see MoUs for Ajay Devgn's film studio and Reliance's Vantara night safari, boosting tourism and investment. Read details.
East Khasi Hills DM issues order banning overloaded hay trucks in Shillong to prevent fire hazards and road litter. Violators face prosecution under BNS.
Uttarakhand High Court expresses dissatisfaction with Sukhatal Lake beautification progress, summons officials for December 3 hearing. Read the latest updates on the crucial wetland case.
Two years after Gujarat allowed alcohol in GIFT City, the controlled experiment shows a balance between prohibition and global business needs. Will this model expand? Explore the data and debate.
Andhra Pradesh's new capital Amaravati is building one of India's largest underground power networks. This smart city project aims for zero outages and a 30% cut in maintenance costs. Discover the vision!
Over 100 Meghalaya artisans showcased crafts at the PM Vishwakarma Exhibition in Shillong, generating ₹5.5 lakh revenue. Discover how this scheme empowers local talent.
Taylor Burr brings fresh energy to Kansas City sports coverage, joining FOX4 as their new sports reporter. Follow her journey from University of Florida to covering Chiefs and Royals.
Explore the legal battle for Varanasi's holy city status, the challenges in implementation, and what it means for India's spiritual capital. Learn about the PIL and government response.