Shillong has first ever children hospital in the northeastOctober 6th, 2009 SHILLONG - The first-ever hospital for children in the Northeast was recently inaugurated in Meghalaya's capital city Shillong, and it will provide state of the art health care facilities. An initiative of the city's reputed pediatrician, Dr Debashish Das and his wife Dr C Kharbudnah, the 30-bedded hospital is spread over one acre area with a built-up space of 20,000 square feet, and aims to provide top quality medical service for children.
Meghalaya to make begging a crimeAugust 21st, 2009 SHILLONG - Meghalaya is set to ban begging in public by making it a criminal offence, officials Friday said. Beggars are surely a hazard to society and the sight of pestering beggars is greatly embarrassing for the city as we get lots of tourists, both domestic and international, Urban Affairs Minister Paul Lyngdoh told journalists.
Shillong emerging as a fashion hubAugust 16th, 2009 SHILLONG - Several youths in Shillong are exploring career options in fashion designing or modeling world, which till recently remained a dream for most of the local boys and girls here. Today, Shillong is fast emerging as a fashion hub with fashion shows becoming a part of almost every event.
Annual Behdeinkhlam festival celebrated in Meghalaya's Jaintia HillsAugust 5th, 2009 SHILLONG - The annual four-day-long festival 'Behdeinkhlam' was celebrated with great enthusiasm in Meghalaya's Jaintia Hills. Thousands of people belonging to the Pnar, an indigenous religion, participated in the procession and festivities.
Global Day Of Prayer Observed in ShillongJune 17th, 2009 SHILLONG - Thousands of believers from all denominations and ethnic communities from the northeast gathered recently at the Malki ground to pray for peace in world. The occasion was Global Day of Prayer, which was observed in Meghalaya's capital, Shillong.
Shillong hosts Indian Panorama Film FestivalJune 2nd, 2009 SHILLONG - The Indian Panorama Film Festival was recently held in Shillong to the delight for all film lovers. The three-day film festival was organised by the Directorate of Film Festivals (DFF) in collaboration with the Government of Meghalaya.
Annual dance festival in Meghalaya promotes culture of the stateMay 15th, 2009 SHILLONG - As part of a movement to preserve the culture and tradition of the Khasis, the annual Lympung festival, a dance fiesta was held in Shillong recently. The event provided a platform to showcase traditional dances and other cultural activities.
Manipur business school becomes first to host a golf tournamentMay 3rd, 2009 SHILLONG - The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Shillong recently hosted the first ever golf tournament by a business school of the country. Shillong has a sprawling golf course and hosting the golf tournament here added a feather to the cap of IIM-Shillong's reputation.
Meghalaya business school becomes first to host a golf tournamentMay 3rd, 2009 SHILLONG - The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Shillong recently hosted the first ever golf tournament by a business school of the country. Shillong has a sprawling golf course and hosting the golf tournament here added a feather to the cap of IIM-Shillong's reputation.
IIM hosts golf tournament in ShillongApril 27th, 2009 SHILLONG - The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Shillong hosted a golf tournament recently in an effort to bring a closer corporate house and business schools of the country. At least 20 corporate houses and 120 students across the country took part in the golf tournament held at the Shillong Golf Club.
10th International trade fair major draw in ShillongApril 17th, 2009 SHILLONG - A large number of people from the northeastern region of the country converged at the 10th international trade fair held recently in Shillong. The annual trade fair, themed 'connecting northeast with the rest of the countries', was a major success, as traders from different parts of the world participated and showcased their products.
Tight security in Shillong ahead of Sonia's visitApril 12th, 2009 SHILLONG - Security has been tightened in Shillong in view of a shutdown call given by a rebel tribal group to protest against Congress party president Sonia Gandhi's visit on Monday. A 24-hour shutdown called by Khasi rebel group Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) started at 6:00 a.m.
10th South East Asian Trade Fair gets underway in ShillongApril 1st, 2009 SHILLONG - Traders from South East Asian countries are participating in the 10th International Trade Fair in Shillong. Traders from several South East Asian countries including Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, Kenya, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Egypt showcased a fabulous range of products at various stalls in the ten-day long fair.
Jazz concert enthralls many in ShillongMarch 22nd, 2009 SHILLONG - In an endeavor to generate interest in Jazz amongst the music-loving people of Northeast, a Latin group recently performed before a sizable crowd in Shillong. 'Duende Quartet', a Latin jazz group enthralled many music lovers who came from different parts of the State.
Vienna and Shillong chambers perform jointly in MeghalayaMarch 17th, 2009 SHILLONG - To commemorate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Austria, the Vienna chamber orchestra performed jointly with Shillong chamber choir here and enthralled the audience. "Northeast is making a way to a lot of western orchestras.
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