Dorbar condemns attempt on life of KSU leader in SWKH
MAWKYRWAT, June 23: The Photkroh Dorbar Shnong has strongly condemned an alleged attempt on the life of Marconi Thongni, president of the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) Ranikor Circle and Chairman of the village’s Water and Sanitation Committee (VWSC). Speaking to reporters, Myntri Shipbarland Iawphniaw identified the accused as Spect Syiemlieh and Biangsingson Syiemlieh from Dondinar Panchering village. The duo is accused of attacking Thongni on June 19. According to Iawphniaw, the incident occurred at approximately 12:30 PM while residents were engaged in constructing a public toilet. Two men on a motorcycle arrived and stabbed Thongni in the chest. Another villager, Kitborlang Lyngkhoi, was also injured in the assault. Thongni escaped serious injury due to the timely intervention of local residents. The Dorbar Shnong has demanded that law enforcement authorities immediately arrest the suspects and ensure they are prosecuted according to the law.
Songsak residents flag movement of overloaded coal trucks
TURA, June 23: Residents of Songsak have raised concerns over the movement of overloaded coal trucks along the Songsak–Mendipathar road, alleging that vehicles are carrying loads far beyond the permissible nine-tonne limit. Strict weight restrictions are in place for the route due to the poor condition of the road and the presence of weak bridges. However, on June 19, locals spotted three coal trucks from the Nongalbibra–Jadigittim area parked along the road. The drivers reportedly told residents they were waiting for a fourth truck that had broken down nearby. Upon inspection, locals found that all four vehicles were allegedly transporting coal in excess of the prescribed limit. Residents warned that the continued movement of overloaded trucks threatens to further damage the road and compromise the structural integrity of bridges. They noted that such damage would cause significant hardship for commuters and students who rely on the route daily.
MLCU, RGU secure top spots in national rankings
SHILLONG, June 23: Martin Luther Christian University (MLCU), Shillong, has been ranked first among private universities in Meghalaya in both the IIRF India Ranking 2026 and the EducationWorld India Higher Education Rankings 2026. In the IIRF rankings, MLCU also placed second in Northeast India and 60th nationally. The framework evaluates institutions on academic excellence, research, placements, and overall performance. The EducationWorld rankings further recognized the university for its faculty quality, curriculum, and employability outcomes, reaffirming its position as a leading institution in the state. Meanwhile, the Assam Royal Global University (RGU) has secured the 29th position in Physical Sciences and 88th position overall in the Nature Index 2026 India Rankings. With this achievement, RGU remains the only private university from the Northeast to be ranked among India’s top 100 institutions by the Nature Index for the second consecutive year. The university’s Department of Physics secured the 29th national rank, contributing to an overall score of 2.95.
