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.
Kolkata airport launches a real-time traffic advisory on X to alert passengers about congestion & waterlogging. The service monitors 5 key routes to help 30,000+ daily travellers plan better. #KolkataAirport #TravelAdvisory
BIAL defends Kempegowda Airport's new pickup rules, citing passenger safety and a 95% comfort rate. The policy aims to curb touts and will be refined over 30-60 days.
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.
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.
Dense fog in Delhi causes mass flight cancellations & delays. Delhi airport, IndiGo, Air India warn of continued disruptions. Passengers advised to check flight status before heading to the airport.
Plans for a second airport in Telangana face uncertainty as three proposed sites encounter serious obstacles. Get the latest updates on the stalled projects and what's next for Warangal.
Kempegowda International Airport's new traffic rules force passengers on a long walk with luggage. Read about the chaos and complaints from travellers and cab drivers.
Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Airport charges Rs 600 UDF, India's 3rd highest. With IndiGo cutting capacity by 10%, passengers face soaring airfares and limited seats. Learn how this impacts your travel budget.
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.
Mysuru Airport's expansion gains momentum with a joint survey of 206.1 acres. The upgrade will extend the runway for wide-body aircraft, boost cargo exports, and enhance tourism. Read more.
IndiGo's operational crisis enters day 7, with 127 flights cancelled at Bengaluru airport and 134 affected in Delhi. DIAL advises passengers of continued delays. Read for latest updates.
Nepal's anti-graft body CIAA opens formal inquiry into alleged corruption in Pokhara International Airport, a $216 million project built with Chinese loan. Probe follows PAC report citing NPR 10 billion loss.
Chaos at Bengaluru's KIA airport leaves passengers stranded for hours, sifting through piles of abandoned, damaged luggage. IndiGo cancellations cause system collapse. Read more.
IndiGo's network reboot led to 26 flight cancellations at Goa's airports. While operations show early signs of improvement, passengers face delays and exorbitant costs for alternative travel. Full story inside.
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.
Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport plunged into chaos as 89 flights were cancelled, primarily by IndiGo. Thousands of passengers faced massive delays and frustration. Read the full story.
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.
Guntur Municipal Corporation fast-tracks merger of 11 villages before Dec 31 census deadline. The move aims to resolve infrastructure and governance issues in the urbanising outskirts. Read the full story.
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.
Mohali's new 8.5-km alternative road to Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport will open one stretch by month-end, cutting travel time. Full completion expected by March 2026. Read more.
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad received two bomb threats on Thursday. An IndiGo flight from Sharjah landed safely before security protocols were activated. Details inside.
IndiGo cancels over 300 flights due to crew unavailability, causing massive disruptions at Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru airports. Passengers face long delays and frustration. Stay updated on flight status.
Hundreds stranded at Goa's Mopa airport as taxi drivers protest new 2-minute pickup/drop rule & hefty fines. Read about the chaos and passenger woes.