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.
The former Congress president's rally will be held at Malki Ground in Shillong. It will be Rahul Gandhi's first public appearance after Bharat Jodo Yatra.
Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated and dedicated to the nation multiple projects worth over Rs 2,450 crore in Shillong.
The festival was organised by the Indian Army's Eastern Command along with the governments of Assam and Meghalaya.
To mark the 75th Anniversary of India’s independence, the BSF is conducting a series of events i.e. BSF Bands’ display at various locations/establishments, friendly volleyball & football matches with Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB), motorcycle rally.
However, resisting relocation, Harijan Panchayat Committee members claimed attempts were made to evict Sikh residents of Harijan Colony by roping in the local tribal chieftain in 1954 too.
