Houses in close proximity to the construction site, particularly in Steplanglur Village at Rambrai, have witnessed cracks in their walls and damages to roofs, a result of debris propelled into residential areas from the explosive blasts.
Tura District Cricket Association defeated South Garo Hills DCA by 16 runs in a rain-affected match of the Meghalaya Cricket Association's U-19 Boys Inter District Cricket Tournament on Wednesday.
The Meghalaya Cricket Association's U-19 Boys Inter District Cricket Tournament began on Monday, which follows on from the recently-concluded girls' tournament.
What made this marathon even more special was the diverse mix of participants. Members of the Yuva Tourism Club, students, doctors, engineers, and even housewives embraced the spirit of the run.
The Shillong Cricket Association (SCA) U-19 girls cliched the trophy of the Meghalaya Cricket Association’s (MCA) U-19 Girls Inter District Cricket Tournament by defeating the Ri Bhoi District Cricket Association (RBDCA) in a thrilling final match held at the RBDCA playground at Umbuda in Nongpoh.
In a bid to unearth football talent hidden in the farthest corners of the state, the Risyon Sport Club launched the Risyon Gift Grassroots Initiative Football Tournament on September 15 at Mawlong village in Ri Bhoi District.
Jennyfer Fancon claimed the first hat-trick of the tournament as SCA bowled out Tura for just 45 runs while chasing 175 for victory. However, the Player of the Match award went to her team mate Monica Singh, who struck 50 not out with the bat before taking four wickets with the ball
Ankita Sharma bagged 5/14 to set up a three-wicket victory for Ri-Bhoi District Cricket Association against South Garo Hills DCA in the first semifinal of the Meghalaya Cricket Association's U-19 Girls Inter District Cricket Tournament at Umbuda Ground, Nongpoh, on Thursday
A six-wicket haul by Senggamchi N Sangma saw East Garo Hills District Cricket Association win their final group match of the Meghalaya Cricket Association's U-19 Girls Inter District Cricket Tournament in a low scoring game against South Garo Hills DCA on Tuesday.
Despite the heart wrenching tragedy back home, these players transcended the adversities and sorrow and focused on a singular focus of clinching the championship, and shared laughter and meals in between.
