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Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival 2025: From Zubeen Garg tribute to The Script, here's what to expect at this cultural extravaganza

November 10, 2025 11:40 am

This November, as cherry blossoms turn Shillong’s hills pink, the city will come alive with music and celebration

Newlywed couple Raja Raghuvanshi and Sonam Raghuvanshi from Madhya Pradesh’s Indore who had travelled to Meghalaya for their honeymoon on May 20

Honeymoon murder: Court extends police remand of Sonam, Raj; 3 hitmen sent to judicial custody Shillong, Jun 19

June 19, 2025 8:31 pm

Raghuvanshi and his wife went "missing" while honeymooning in Meghalaya's Sohra area

'Stories, poetry and performances' to come alive at Shillong Literary Festival

November 15, 2024 3:16 pm

Acclaimed novelists Vikram Seth, Shobhaa De and Jerry Pinto are all set to grace the event.

Meghalaya to include QR codes in school textbooks to help students

July 11, 2024 9:34 am

According to Education Secretary A Marak, this initiative will enhance students' time management skills and empower them with supplementary knowledge options.

Shillong hosts conclave aimed at promoting responsible tourism in Northeast

October 25, 2023 6:55 pm

Powered by Indian Express Online Media, the Green Tourism India Conclave shed light on the importance of embracing sustainable travel practices with particular focus on the Northeastern region

IE Online Media announces day-long conclave in Shillong to promote responsible tourism in Northeast

October 12, 2023 1:31 pm

Organised by The Indian Express Online Media Services, the Green Tourism India Conclave 2023 aims to catalyse discussions, ignite innovative thinking, and set the agenda for the future of tourism in the Northeast.

Shillong College gets A+ accreditation from NAAC

June 27, 2023 7:51 pm

The institution has been accredited with a CGPA of 3.33 points at A+ Grade valid for a period of 5 years from 24-06-2023

Mob attacks BSF outpost in Meghalaya, 5 injured: Officials

June 26, 2023 4:14 pm

The incident took place around 10pm at Umsyiem village near Dawki town, 100 km south of the state capital, when a mob attacked the outpost, officials said on Monday.

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Heritage KJP Girl's school reduced to ashes, boarders safe

May 21, 2023 12:14 pm

There was no report of any casualty in the fire, they said.

The Smart Cities Mission: With deadline looming, a status check

March 16, 2023 7:19 am

Under the Smart Cities Mission, cities across the country were asked to submit proposals for projects to improve municipal services and to make their jurisdictions more liveable.

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In Lewduh, Shillong’s oldest market, it’s a constant trade with the past

November 03, 2019 9:09 am

A warren of alleyways — selling everything from spices to second hand clothes to meat to hand-crafted utensils — makes up Shillong’s Iewduh, or Bara Bazaar. A pre-colonial market from the time of Hima Shillong-Nongskeh (the kingdom of Shillong), head to Iewduh to find a mix of people and commodities, steeped in history, colour and emotion.

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12th South Asian Games conclude

February 24, 2016 3:44 am

Guwahati, Feb 24 (ANI): The 12th South Asian games were declared close in a glittering ceremony that saw performances by eight live bands from across the northeastern states. India's regional supremacy went unchallenged as the hosts were crowned overall champions for the 12th consecutive time after notching up a record-breaking haul of 188 gold, 90 silver and 30 bronze medals taking the overall tally to 308. While Sri Lanka with a total of 186 medals came second, Pakistan begged third position with 106 medals. Afghanistan stood at fourth with a medal tally of 35, Bangladesh at fifth with 75 medals, Nepal secured sixth position with 60 medals, Maldives stands at seventh with a medal tally of 3 and Bhutan stands at eighth with a total of 16 medals. Cycling, football, hockey, squash, volleyball were among 23 sport disciplines of which 16 were held in Guwahati and 7 in Shillong. The hosting of the major international sporting event is part of the government's efforts to develop India's northeast region. The two hosting cities Guwahati and Shillong showcased the culture and heritage of northeast India. The mega sports extravaganza will help boost the state's tourism besides pushing infrastructural growth. The objective of decentralizing sports to centres outside the metros is laudable and the effort will boost economic growth and bring prosperity to the region, making India a global destination for sports.