Multilateral military exercise PRAGATI 2026 commences in MeghalayaMilitary exercise PRAGATI 2026 has begun in Meghalaya. Twelve friendly nations are participating. The exercise focuses on counter-terrorism...
20 May, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
Joint military exercise of 13 nations begins in Meghalaya, focus on counter-terrorism operationsA significant joint military exercise, PRAGATI 2026, has commenced in Meghalaya. Defence personnel from 13 nations are participating. The e...
20 May, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
India-Thailand joint military exercise to be held from September 1-14The 14th edition of Exercise Maitree, a joint military exercise between India and Thailand, is scheduled to be held in Umroi, Meghalaya, fr...
23 Aug, 2025, 11.19 PM IST
India-Mongolia joint miltary exercise 'Nomadic Elephant' beginsThe joint military exercise 'Nomadic Elephant' between India and Mongolia kicked off in Umroi, Meghalaya, to enhance military capabilities ...
03 Jul, 2024, 09.17 PM IST
India-France to hold 7th edition of Exercise 'Shakti' from May 13-26India and France are set to conduct the 7th edition of the Joint Military Exercise 'Shakti' from May 13-26 in Meghalaya's Umroi region. The...
11 May, 2024, 08.29 AM IST
Meghalaya: Indo-US special forces wrap up "Vajra Prahar" joint military exerciseThe 14th Indo-US Joint Special Forces exercise, "Vajra Prahar 2023," successfully concluded in Umroi, Meghalaya, highlighting military coll...
12 Dec, 2023, 05.12 PM IST
Indian Army participates in joint exercises with 22 friendly nationsThe Indian Army has significantly bolstered its defense cooperation through 36 joint exercises with 22 friendly foreign nations. This initi...
04 Nov, 2023, 09.31 PM IST
Meghalaya HC directs state govt, AAI to complete inspection for expansion of Shillong AirportOn August 10, the AAI had informed the Court that a survey would be conducted at the Umroi Airport to ascertain the feasibility of wider-bo...
31 Oct, 2023, 10.36 AM IST
Exercise Harimau Shakti-2023 strengthens military synergy between India, MalaysiaThe Indian and Malaysian armies have commenced "Exercise Harimau Shakti 2023" as a testament to their ongoing defence cooperation. This joi...
30 Oct, 2023, 12.54 PM IST
Ex KazInd, an annual Exercise between Indian Army and Kazakhstan Army was conducted at Foreign Training Node, UmroiThe Indian Army contingent participated with a company strength from 6th Battalion the 11th Gorkha Rifles and similar strength participated...
28 Dec, 2022, 09.25 PM IST
HC tells DGCA & AAI to file affidavits on expanding Shillong AirportBoth the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) were required to file affidavits indicating...
15 Feb, 2022, 04.22 PM IST
14-day joint military exercise by Indian, Bangladesh armies beginThe exercise christened 'SAMPRITI-IX' is an important bilateral defence cooperation endeavour between India and Bangladesh. This is the nin...
03 Feb, 2020, 08.29 PM IST
Indian and Chinese troops to conduct joint military exercise in UmroiThe drill will see participation of 130 soldiers from both sides, with the Chinese contingent coming from the Tibet Military command. The e...
03 Dec, 2019, 09.02 AM IST
Armies of India, Thailand commence joint exercise in MeghalayaThe aim of the exercise is joint training of troops in counter-terrorism operations in both jungle terrain and urban scenario, the official...
16 Sep, 2019, 06.44 PM IST
Supreme Court stays Meghalaya HC order directing private airlines to begin flight operations from Umroi airportThe apex court was told that the high court on its own had last week taken up the matter and asked DGCA, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviat...
13 Dec, 2018, 12.14 PM IST
Indian Army launches Joint Training Warfare Centre for foreign armies in Meghalay's UmroiThe Joint training Node is ready to host the Bangladesh Army for the first ever joint exercise.
14 Jul, 2018, 10.11 AM IST
- Meghalaya plans Shillong airport upgradation
In a bid to boost tourism and industrial development, the Meghalaya government is working with the Centre to upgrade the Umroi airport at S...
19 Nov, 2007, 06.15 AM IST