Meghalaya

May 17, 2025 9:11 AM

Rain brings relief to Mumbai, IMD forecasts more showers across India

Mumbai experienced early morning showers on Saturday, offering a welcome break from the persistent humidity that had gripped the city in recent days. The rainfall brought cooler temperatures and much-needed relief to residents. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a partly cloudy sky throughout the day with a likelihood of light showers continuing. According to the department, light to moderate rain is expected across various parts of the city as part of the ongoing pre-m...

September 16, 2024 6:08 PM

India-Mongolia joint military exercise ‘Nomadic Elephant’ to begin in Meghalaya on Wednesday

The 16th edition of the India-Mongolia joint military exercise "Nomadic Elephant" is set to commence on July 3 in Umroi, Meghalaya, according to the Indian Army on Tuesday. The two-week training event, concluding on July 16, aims to enhance interoperability between the two nations' armies in semi-conventional operations within semi-urban and mountainous terrains under UN mandate. The Additional Directorate General of Public Information, IHQ of MoD (Army), shared details of the exercise on socia...

September 16, 2024 5:56 PM

Indian and French armies participate in joint military exercise ‘Shakti’

The Indian and French armies are sharing critical skills in jungle survival and mountain operations during the 7th edition of the ongoing Joint Exercise Shakti. The biennial training event, being held from May 13-26 in Umroi, Meghalaya, aims to enhance the militaries' capabilities for multi-domain operations in semi-conventional scenarios. Indian and French troops have been rigorously practicing survival techniques essential for self-preservation in challenging jungle and mountain environments....