#Football
Lightning Strike Kills Two at Meghalaya Football Match
A lightning strike during a football match in Meghalaya killed two brothers and injured eight others on Tuesday afternoon.
Walrik Marak • 11 Aug 2026
NorthEast United FC Crushes Karbi Anglong Morning Star 4-1 in Durand Cup
NorthEast United FC dominated Karbi Anglong Morning Star 4-1 in the Durand Cup, maintaining their unbeaten streak with two goals from Alaaeddine Ajaraie.
Bibar Daimary • 9 Aug 2026
Manipur Football Trio Targets World Cup Bid After Global Wins
Three Manipur footballers who won international titles in Sweden and Finland are pleading with PM Modi to invest in India's path to the World Cup.
Priyanka Moirangthem • 2 Aug 2026
India Faces Pakistan in SAFF Draw as Bournemouth Signs Silva
India lands a tough SAFF draw against Pakistan, while Bournemouth bolsters its defense. Meanwhile, Indian golfers exit the AIG Women's Open early.
Walrik Marak • 2 Aug 2026
East Bengal Routs CISF Protectors 8-0 in Durand Cup
East Bengal FC secured a massive 8-0 victory over CISF Protectors in the Durand Cup, keeping their knockout tournament hopes alive in Kolkata.
Walrik Marak • 2 Aug 2026
NorthEast United Crush Bodoland FC in Durand Cup Opener
NorthEast United began their Durand Cup title defense with a 6-0 win over Bodoland FC, highlighted by a hat-trick from striker Alaaeddine Ajaraie.
NEWire Desk • 2 Aug 2026
Manipur Deputy CM Honors Four Young Athletes from Kangpokpi
Deputy CM Nemcha Kipgen honored four Kangpokpi athletes for international football and national badminton success at a ceremony in El-Shaddai.
Ranjana Devi • 1 Aug 2026
IndianOil Durand Cup Opens in Guwahati
Asia's oldest football tournament is officially underway in Guwahati following a high-energy opening ceremony at Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium.
Bibar Daimary • 1 Aug 2026
John Abraham Demands Crackdown on Narcotics Kingpins in Meghalaya
Actor John Abraham calls for dismantling drug networks in Meghalaya, while the state launches a new anti-substance abuse initiative called Pulse of the Hills.
Walrik Marak • 1 Aug 2026
135th Durand Cup Kicks Off at JN Stadium
The 135th Durand Cup football tournament held its opening ceremony on Friday at the JN Stadium in Polo with a vibrant performance by local artists.
NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026
KDFA Launches Atuo Mezhur Sekhose Super League 2026
The Kohima District Football Association has launched a new super league to foster local talent while honoring the legacy of Atuo Mezhur Sekhose.
Naro Jamir • 1 Aug 2026
Nagaland Youth Star Returns Home After Global Football Success
12-year-old Wangshem Konyak returns to Tanhai village after winning the Gothia Cup in Sweden with Minerva Academy FC, despite local landslide disasters.
Kiyeto Swu • 31 Jul 2026
Shillong Lajong faces Nongkseh in Durand Cup opener
The 135th Durand Cup begins in Shillong on July 31 with an all-Meghalaya derby between Shillong Lajong FC and debutants Nongkseh SS&CC.
NEWire Desk • 31 Jul 2026
Mawlai Routs Laitkor 5-0 in Shillong Premier League
Mawlai crushed Laitkor 5-0 at the SSA Stadium on July 30, marking the largest winning margin of the 2026 Shillong Premier League season.
Walrik Marak • 31 Jul 2026
FC Raengdai shocks Indian Navy in Durand Cup debut
FC Raengdai beat the Indian Navy 1-0 in their historic debut at the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup. Amarjit netted the winning goal in the second half.
Priyanka Moirangthem • 30 Jul 2026
East Khasi Hills Police Set Traffic Rules for Durand Cup Opener
East Khasi Hills police have set traffic diversions and parking zones for the Durand Cup opening match in Shillong this Friday.
Walrik Marak • 30 Jul 2026
Indian Army Hosts High Altitude Football Tournament in Sikkim
The Indian Army and local organizers launched a high-altitude football tournament at 13,000 feet in Sikkim, concluding on Independence Day.
Riya Lepcha • 29 Jul 2026
Indian Army Chief Opens Durand Cup Imphal Chapter
General Dhiraj Seth inaugurated the 135th Durand Cup in Imphal. The event featured military displays and a match between TRAU FC and NEROCA FC.
Walrik Marak • 29 Jul 2026
Manipur Opener Ends in Draw as 135th Durand Cup Hits Imphal
The 135th Durand Cup kicked off in Imphal with a goalless derby between TRAU FC and NEROCA FC. Thousands attended despite heavy rain and state holidays.
Diana Moirangthem • 28 Jul 2026
Manipur derby ends in draw as Durand Cup kicks off in Imphal
The 135th Durand Cup opened in Imphal with a festive derby between TRAU FC and NEROCA FC. The match ended in a scoreless draw after a rainy ceremony.
Ranjana Devi • 28 Jul 2026
