Dhaka: At least 20 people were killed and over 100 others injured as cyclone Roanu battered Bangladesh’s southern coast on Saturday, leaving a trail of destruction and prompting authorities to evacuate about five lakh people. With a wind speed of up to 88 kilometres per hour, the cyclone hit the Barisal-Chittagong region. (PTI)
About Us
The Shillong Times first appeared as a tabloid weekly on 10th August 1945 under the editorship of Late Sudhindra Bhusan Chaudhuri. In 1958 it was converted to a Daily. Owing to financial constraints, within six months it reverted back to a weekly.
Latest news
Technical textiles to become economic backbone of India: Giriraj Singh
New Delhi, Nov 16: Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh...
FIIs to reduce selling in India towards year-end, fresh allocations to occur
New Delhi, Nov 16: After their heavy selling so...
Bodies of all 6 people missing in Manipur’s Jiribam found
Imphal, Nov 16: Three more bodies, believed to be...
Popular news
Technical textiles to become economic backbone of India: Giriraj Singh
New Delhi, Nov 16: Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh...
FIIs to reduce selling in India towards year-end, fresh allocations to occur
New Delhi, Nov 16: After their heavy selling so...
Bodies of all 6 people missing in Manipur’s Jiribam found
Imphal, Nov 16: Three more bodies, believed to be...
© 2024 The Shillong Times. All Rights Reserved | Crafted with IndoAge