Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival marks ‘year of legends’
Meghalaya is poised for an unforgettable celebration as the “Year of Legends” theme elevates the Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival 2024 to new heights.
Meghalaya is poised for an unforgettable celebration as the “Year of Legends” theme elevates the Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival 2024 to new heights.
The Khasi Students’ Union (KSU), Meghalaya's leading student organization, has voiced strong opposition to the proposed High-Speed Luxury Rail Network (HSLRN) connecting Shillong, expressing fears it could lead to an influx of illegal immigrants.
Shillong has become the top travel destination for Indian tourists in 2025, according to Skyscanner's "Travel Trends Report," marking an impressive 828 per cent increase in travel interest.
The event was attended by Lieutenant General Sanjay Malik, GOC, 101 Area, and Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia, SASO, Eastern Air Command.
The group had intended to hold a rally in Shillong to advocate for cow protection and a ban on cow slaughter across India.
Saumitra had been missing since September 19, prompting concern from his family and friends. His body was discovered by locals near the lake, which lies about 15 kilometers north of Shillong, triggering an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
Home side Shillong Lajong FC will be adding to the festival mood in the city, taking on Nepal’s Tribhuvan Army FC in the Group F opener at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in the Meghalaya capital.
Mohammedan Sporting defeated Shillong Lajong 2-1 here on Saturday to claim their maiden I-League title. But coach Andrey Chernyshov said they would love to lift the historic trophy in front of their home fans in Kolkata after their final match of the 2023-24 season.
The incident came close on the heels of the killing of two non-tribals during an anti-CAA protest in Ichamati and the subsequent arrest of two activists of the Khasi Students Union (KSU).
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush Sarbananda Sonowal has introduced several initiatives to enhance the capacity of the North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda and Homoeopathy (NEIAH) in Shillong.
