Artisans from across the country participate in Shillong handloom exhibitionSHILLONG - Artisans from various states of the country showcased their authentic handloom and handicraft creations at an exclusive handloom exhibition organised in Shillong. ULFA chief, 10 others handed over to BSFDAWKI - United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) founding member and chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa was today morning handed over to the Border Security Officials (BSF) by Bangladeshi security agencies at the Meghalaya border. Uranium mining in Meghalaya finally takes shapeSHILLONG - A much-awaited uranium-mining project, which promises development of the remote West Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, is finally taking shape. Meghalaya celebrates annual Nongkrem dance festivalMEGHALAYA - Locals of Smit in Meghalaya perform various folk dances wearing colourful traditional attire on the occasion of their annual dance festival prior to the sowing season. Meghalaya holds a fishing competitionJOWAI - Scores of anglers from across the north-eastern states took part recently in a fishing competition held at the Thadlaskein lake. Congress wins Meghalaya by-pollLAITUMKHRAH - The Congress won the by-poll to Laitumkhrah constituency by a huge margin of 2,327 votes on Friday. Shillong emerging as a fashion hubSHILLONG - Several youths in Shillong are exploring career options in fashion designing or modeling world, which till recently remained a dream for most of the local boys and girls here. Meghalaya’s annual Behdeinkhlam festival culminatesSHILLONG - Thousands of people participated in a procession and festivities on the final day of the traditional Behdeinkhlam festival held here. Martial art gaining popularity in MeghalayaSHILLONG - ‘Wushu’ a form of martial art, in which the players not only fight like any other martial art but also indulge in wrestling, is gaining immense popularity in Meghalaya. Meghalaya celebrates Elvis Presley 75th anniversarySHILLONG - To mark the 75th birth anniversary of Elvis Presley, the legendary figure in the history of rock and rolls, recently a concert was organized by his fans in Meghalaya. Meghalaya pig breeders told to follow strict hygiene to counter swine fluSHILLONG - Pig breeders in Meghalaya have been warned to follow strict hygienic measures to counter the spread of swine flu, even as the State Government has said there is no case reported so far. Shillong hosts first woman film festival of northeastSHILLONG - In an aim to encourage women to engage in filmmaking and other creative activities, Meghalaya recently hosted the first ever woman film festival of the northeast. MPA loses yet another ministerSHILLONG - The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)-led Meghalaya Progressive Alliance (MPA) government lost another minister on Thursday as Chief Minister Donkupar Roy declared that he would seek a vote of confidence in the state assembly on 17th March. Rain Rock Festival at Sohra in Meghalaya , formerly known as CheerapunjiSOHRA - The first ever ‘Rain Rock Festival’ was organised in Sohra on February 20 to explore prospects of eco-tourism in Meghalaya. |