National , Northeast , Top News
Neil Nongkynrih, founder of Shillong Chamber Choir no more
Founder of Shillong Chamber Choir and music director Neil Nongkynrih is no more. Nongkynrih breathed his last at a Mumbai hospital on January 5th. He was 51. Nongkynrih who was admitted to the Reliance Hospital in Mumbai had undergone emergency surgery for an ulcer on Tuesday, the manager of Shillong Chamber Choir informed. Later, on […]
3 years ago
Nagaland , Northeast , Top News
Meet Kawimaningsiliu crowned Miss Nagaland 2021
21-year-old Kawi-maning-siliu from Peren district was crowned Miss Nagaland 2021 during a ceremony held at the Regional Centre of Excellence for Music and Performing Arts in Kohima on Monday. She also won the sub-title ‘Queen of Hearts.’ She aims to work with underprivileged children who have not been fortunate to get the privilege of education. […]
3 years ago
Meghalaya , Northeast , Top News
Manipur: CM N Biren Singh visits Guru Rewben Mashangva – ‘King of Naga folk blues”
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh paid a visit to Padma Shri, Guru Rewben Mashangva, at his residence in Nagaram, Imphal yesterday. Taking to Twitter, CM Singh wrote, “It’s always a pleasure meeting the King of Naga Folk music & Padma Shri Awardee Guru Rewben Mashangva. During a visit to his residence today, we discussed […]
3 years ago
Meghalaya , Top News
Cherry Blossom Festival begins at Shillong, K-Pop, East Asian bands to perform
As Meghalaya capital, Shillong turns into a live painting with blooming cherry blossoms covering the city with shades of pink and purple, the much-awaited Cherry Blossom festival began here today. Chief Minister Conrad Sangma inaugurated the festival in presence of Chief Guest, Japanese Ambassador Satoshi Suzuki. The festival is celebrated every year to mark the […]
3 years ago
Assam , Northeast , Top News
Falcon Festival in Dima Hasao: ‘You have my heart’ says Jubin Nautiyal after performing
The 7th edition of the two-day Falcon festival began yesterday in Dima Hasao district of Assam. The festival is celebrated every year to raise awareness on the preservation of the Amur Falcon which stopover in the Northeast on its annual migratory journey. The festival which attracts tourists from the state and outside saw Bollywood singing […]
3 years ago
Assam , Top News
Anurag Saikia’s Kasiyoli: Tai Ahom chants, Hypnotic beats & Assamese folk creates melodious magic
Anurag Saikia known for his soulful compositions infused with the traditional folk sounds of Assam yet again creates magic with his new composition Kasiyoli. ‘Kasiyoli’ is an Assamese folk song sung by Vishal Vivek Hariharan, and Jutimala Buragohain goes a step ahead by bringing in progressive rock with Tai Ahom chants as part of the […]
3 years ago
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Padma Awards: See Who won from the Northeast
The Padma awards, which are among India’s highest civilian honours, were bestowed on 119 people in 2021. Due to the Covid-19 epidemic, a ceremony to honour the honorees could not be organised in 2020. Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister for Home Affairs Amit Shah, and other dignitaries […]
3 years ago
Entertainment , International , Music , Top News , World
Travis Scott’s Astroworld tragedy; 8 die in stampede
In a tragic turn of events, Travis Scott’s Astroworld concert turned into a nightmare. A stampede of fans surging toward the stage during rap star Scott’s Astroworld music festival in Houston killed at least eight people and injured dozens more as panic rippled through the crowd of largely young concertgoers on the 6th of November, […]
3 years ago
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North East Leaders Connect Adopts “Tawang Declaration” to Ensure Sustainable Harnessing of the Region’s Abundant Natural Resources
Tawang, November 1, 2021: At the Tenth Anniversary of the North East Leaders Connect meet in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, on 31st Oct and 1st Nov 2021, the core members adopt the ‘Tawang Declaration’. The declaration reads as follows: “North East Leaders Connect believes that North East India is endowed with tremendous natural beauty and geo-strategic […]
3 years ago
Entertainment , International , Music , Top News , World
Documentary on Freddie Mercury to feature Queen members
A documentary on the legendary British singer-songwriter Freddie Mercury, the frontman of the rock band Queen, is all set to be broadcasted , featuring interviews with the band members. 30 years after Mercury died in November 1991 from complications of AIDS, the 90-minute documentary will tell the story of the final chapter of the Queen […]
3 years ago