The 48th edition of the 100 Drums Wangala Festival, the biggest and most colourful festival of the Garo Tribe, came to a grand conclusion after reaching an electrifying crescendo with the rhythmic beats of 100 drums reverberating through the Chibragre Hills on Saturday.

It is that time of the year again when the rhythmic beats of drums reverberate across the verdant hills of Garo Hills, beckoning all to come to the hills to witness the rich and vibrant culture of the Garo tribe in all its glory. It is time for the renowned ‘100 Drums Wangala Festival’, the post-harvest festival of the Garos, now in its 48th edition.

Chang 48-gipa 100 Drums Festival ba Wangala manianiko, Chibragre-o donggipa Wangala A•dam baksana Garo Heritage Village ba songo Bristibar saloni a•bachengataha.

In the remote village of Purakhasia in Meghalaya’s Garo Hills, the local primary health centre (PHC) recently marked a milestone: a full ten-bed facility for expectant mothers, equipped to handle even the most critical needs. This modest yet essential upgrade has made a life-changing impact for mothers in this remote area, who previously had to travel long distances for basic maternity services.

The National Youth Climate Consortium (NYCC) has launched an empowering initiative for young people in Garo Hills, equipping them with climate education and advocacy skills to become ‘Climate Warriors.’

A male Hoolock Gibbon, aged around 6–7 years, escaped from its cage at the Huro Rescue Centre in Chinabat, East Garo Hills and was found electrocuted and seriously injured.

“If I am long gone, tell all the students to wear taekwondo dress with one flower in their hands and visit my house.” This was the last message of Eugene K. Marak, the renowned taekwondo master from Garo Hills, who breathed his last on November 2, 2024, at the age of 69 years.

Shillong, November 1: Meghalaya a•dok sorkari, Garo Hills-o chi ban re•anichi bijoli watgipa silitingrang aro krongrangni bang•a nosto ong•anirang aro chi man•pakangani koborrangko man•genchim...

The Meghalaya government is yet to complete a full assessment of the extensive damage inflicted on power utilities by the recent floods in the Garo Hills, though initial observations suggest significant losses.

The mission to boost millet farming is making rapid strides in Meghalaya with as many as 28 farmers from the Garo Hills region recently undergoing an intensive training on organic millet farming.