The third International Youth Festival, Heritage Fest 2024, hosted by Yuva Vikash Kendra (YVK) in partnership with Vishva Yuvak Kendra and Bajaj Foundation, marked a milestone moment on Wednesday with the visit of U.S. Ambassador to India, Eric M. Garcetti, at the Shaheed Bhagat Singh Youth Hostel in Agartala.
Medhavi Skills University (MSU) and the North East Cane and Bamboo Development Council (NECBDC), operating under North Eastern Council (NEC) have joined hands to enhance the competitiveness of the bamboo industry, and significantly contribute to the sustainable development of Northeast India
With 49% of Meghalaya’s population under the age of 18, the youth demographic holds the key to transforming Shillong into an intellectual capital and unlocking development opportunities for the region. This vision was a focal point at the Meghalaya Chapter of the United States Indo-Pacific Strategy: North-Eastern Dialogues (USIPS NED), held in Shillong on November 26, 2024.
IIM Shillong came alive with hues of creativity and collaboration as it hosted the second edition of its Artist Residency Programme from November 6 to 16. This unique initiative, organized by Zeitgeist, the institute’s literary and activities club, aimed to integrate creativity into the realm of management education—a vision realized through a symphony of art, dialogue, and innovation.
In a significant milestone, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) installed an Automatic Weather Station (AWS) in Mawsynram, Meghalaya, the world’s wettest place.
In his address, Chief Minister Sangma expressed his gratitude to the Ministry of Civil Aviation for selecting Shillong as the venue for the summit, marking the first aviation event of its kind in Northeast India. He emphasized that Shillong’s terrain makes it particularly suited for small aircraft and helicopter travel, which are crucial for local socio-economic activities.
Government of India with the support of the Government of Meghalaya, Pawan Hans Ltd and FICCI is organizing the 6th Edition of Helicopter & Small Aircraft Summit on Thursday, November 14 in Shillong
In a significant initiative to promote digital literacy and empower rural youth, the Indian Army’s Spear Corps has upgraded the IT lab at Mamorani Prathmik Vidyalaya, a rural school in upper Assam's Tinsukia district.
The initiatives were declared on its 18th Foundation Day on November 7. The event, attended by distinguished guests including the Governor of Meghalaya, C.H. Vijayashankar, and Ashish Kumar Chauhan, MD & CEO of the National Stock Exchange (NSE), highlighted the institute's deep commitment to fostering regional progress and value-based education.
