Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Saturday attended the centenary celebration of Tura Natya Samity at Lower Babupara in Tura, marking 100 years of the institution’s contribution to art, theatre and cultural preservation in the region.
Meghalaya is set to take its growing literary and cultural footprint to the national capital with the Department of Tourism organising the Shillong Literary Festival 2026 – New Delhi Prelude at Bikaner House on May 8 and 9.
Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar distributed a grant of Rs 8 lakh to the Seng Raij Shnong Pasyih (SRSP) to support the traditional festival "Shad Chukra 2026" in Pasyih, East Khasi Hills.
Meghalaya is positioning itself as a state defined by strong cultural identity, community-led development and emerging economic opportunity, speakers said during an interactive session at Culinary Cascades, held at Wards Lake here.
India's nomination dossier "Jingkieng Jri/ Lyu Chrai Cultural Landscape, Meghalaya" was formally submitted by HE Vishal V Sharma, Ambassador/Permanent Representative of India to UNESCO to Lazare Assomo Eloundou, Director of UNESCO's World Heritage Centre for consideration of possible inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage list in the 2026-27 evaluation cycle.
Tura, Jan 23: The inaugural Mega Darong Carnival 2026 began on Friday in Purakhasia in West Garo Hills district marking a significant cultural milestone...
Meghalaya’s rich bamboo craftsmanship has found national recognition at the highest level, with a traditional bamboo artefact from the state being prominently featured in the specially curated ‘At-Home’ invitation kit for India’s 77th Republic Day celebrations.
The 49th Hundred Drums Wangala Festival 2025 concluded today with grandeur and cultural vibrancy at the Garo Heritage Village and Wangala A•dam in Chibragre, West Garo Hills
An ancient Nongkrem dance Festival of the Khasi tribals ended here at the headquarters and capital of the erstwhile Khasi state, 15 km south from the state capital, amidst pomp, joy and faithful fervour here.
