Cab Operators in Assam Continue Blockade of Meghalaya Vehicles on Guwahati-Shillong Road Cab operators in Assam extended their blockade of Meghalaya-registered vehicles on the Guwahati-Shillong road for the second consecutive day on August 21, 2026, following attacks on Assam-registered vehicles during a Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) rally in Shillong on August 19. The road, a critical link between the two northeastern states, has been disrupted at key entry points, causing significant delays for passengers and goods movement. Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya, lies approximately 95 kilometers from Guwahati, Assam’s commercial and transportation hub. The Guwahati-Shillong road serves as a lifeline for half of Meghalaya’s population, connecting it to regions like Barak Valley in Assam and parts of Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura. The blockade at Jorabat and Khanapara, major entry points to Shillong, has intensified tensions despite appeals from the Chief Ministers of both states for peace and restraint. Assam State Drivers’ Association members demanded punitive action against those responsible for the August 19 attacks, which targeted Assam-registered vehicles during the KSU rally. They also called for compensation for damages and assurances that such incidents would not recur. The blockade has effectively barred all Meghalaya-registered vehicles from entering Assam, except for emergency services like ambulances and vehicles carrying paramilitary or Central government officials. Similarly, Meghalaya taxi operators have prevented Assam-registered vehicles from entering their state at Byrnihat, a key border point. A legislator from southern Assam’s Barak Valley was among those turned back.#ri_bhoi_district #byrnihat #khasi_students_union #guwahati_shillong_road #assam_state_drivers_association
Khanapara Teer Results Announced for March 18, 2026 The Khanapara Teer game, a legal lottery-based archery competition held in the Assam-Meghalaya border region, released its results for March 18, 2026. Organized by the Khasi Hills Archery Sports Association, a coalition of 12 archery clubs from specific Assam communities, the event takes place at Themmarwet near Khanapara in Ri Bhoi district, Meghalaya. The game is also referred to as the Assam Teer. Results are typically announced in two rounds: the first at 3:45 PM and the second at 4:30 PM. Live updates for the first and second round common numbers were expected to be released at 4:00 PM and 4:40 PM, respectively. The Khanapara Teer game operates weekly, excluding Sundays. Participants must guess the last two digits of the total number of arrows that hit the target. For instance, if 1,329 arrows struck the target, the winning number would be "29." While the game is relatively simple, accurate prediction of the final two digits requires strategic anticipation. The archery competition begins with archers firing arrows at a target in an open playground, with the focus primarily on ticket holders who must correctly guess the number of arrows hitting the target. The history of the Khanapara Teer game dates back to its legalization by the state government in 1982. Prior to this, the game was not officially recognized, and betting on teer was prohibited. The state government later acknowledged its potential as a revenue source, leading to its formalization. The Shillong Teer lottery, a distinct variant of the game, determines winners through a lucky draw system. The Khasi Hills Archery Sports Association also allows public observation of the game without entry fees, making it accessible to a broader audience.#khasi_hills_archery_sports_association #khanapara_teer #assam_meghalaya_border #themmarwet #ri_bhoi_district
