Me•Gong Festival 2025 Draws Record 55,000 Visitors, Reinforcing Meghalaya’s Position as a Leading Cultural Destination Featured Funtainment NE News Regional Beat by Akanksha - December 7, 20250 Meghalaya | 2025The Me•Gong Festival 2025 recorded an unprecedented turnout with over 55,000 attendees, marking its highest participation yet and further establishing Meghalaya as one of Northeast India’s premier cultural and music destinations. A Global Line-Up Meets Local Brilliance This year’s two-day festival featured an impressive roster of global and national artists,
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Praises Hornbill Festival as a Global Cultural Bridge Featured NE News Regional Beat by Akanksha - December 7, 20250 Kisama, Nagaland — Union Minister for Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya M. Scindia has lauded the Hornbill Festival for its vibrant celebration of cultural diversity and its growing global significance. In a social media post on Saturday, the Minister described the festival as a powerful gathering that
Nagaland Launches 8th MykiFest to Celebrate Women’s Skills, Entrepreneurship and Creativity Featured Funtainment NE News Regional Beat by Akanksha - December 7, 20250 The 8th edition of MykiFest officially began today at the Directorate of Women Resource Development in Kohima. Spearheaded by the Nagaland Department of Women Resource Development and held alongside the Hornbill Festival, the annual initiative aims to recognise, promote and celebrate the skills, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of women across
New Members Join Citizen Action Party–Sikkim from Begha, Maneybong–Dentam Constituency Featured NE News Regional Beat by Akanksha - December 7, 20250 Citizen Action Party–Sikkim welcomed a new batch of dedicated members from Begha, Maneybong–Dentam Constituency today. The new members were warmly received by the Party President, Shri Ganesh Rai, who congratulated them for choosing to stand with a movement committed to transparency, justice, and people-centric governance. The joining of these members has
Sikkim’s Devotart Becomes First-Ever Golden Buzzer Winner From the State on India’s Got Talent Featured NE News Regional Beat by Akanksha - December 7, 20250 Devotart, a dynamic folk–lok fusion troupe from Sikkim, has created history by becoming the first Golden Buzzer winner from the state on the national reality show India’s Got Talent. The achievement grants them a direct entry into the semi-finals and marks a major milestone for Sikkim’s cultural presence on national
Northeast Frontier Railway Clears Silchar–Sairang Line, Paving the Way for Major Connectivity Boost in Mizoram BC Exclusive Featured NE News Regional Beat by Akanksha - December 7, 20250 The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has announced the clearance of the long-pending Silchar–Sairang railway line via Bairabi, marking a significant milestone in strengthening Mizoram’s transport infrastructure. According to officials, the project is set to be virtually inaugurated by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma following the
Manipur Observes 4th Sankirtana Day with Call to Preserve UNESCO-Recognised Cultural Heritage Featured News Regional Beat by Akanksha - December 6, 20250 The 4th Sankirtana Day was observed at the Chandrakirti Auditorium, Palace Compound, with renowned filmmaker and cultural icon Aribam Syam Sharma gracing the event as the chief guest. The programme was jointly organised by the Department of Art & Culture, Manipur State Kala Akademi, Manipur University of Culture, Pala Loishang,
Director Tribeny Rai’s Debut Film ‘Shape of Momo’ Challenges Stereotypes and Reclaims Northeast Women’s Narratives Featured News Regional Beat by Akanksha - December 6, 20250 Filmmaker Tribeny Rai says her debut feature, Shape of Momo, was created with a clear intention: to present a nuanced and authentic portrayal of women from the Northeast—voices she believes have long been sidelined or stereotyped in mainstream Indian cinema. A Story Rooted in Identity and Conflict Set in a remote Himalayan
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Participates in Traditional Stone-Pulling Ceremony at Tuophema Village During Hornbill Festival Featured News Regional Beat by Akanksha - December 6, 20250 Union Minister for Communications and Minister of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, attended the traditional stone-pulling ceremony at Tuophema village on Friday as part of the ongoing Hornbill Festival celebrations. Describing his visit as an honour, the Minister said witnessing the ceremony in its authentic form offered
Government of India Relaxes Protected Area Regime in Nagaland Ahead of 26th Hornbill Festival BC Exclusive News Regional Beat by Akanksha - December 4, 20250 The Government of India has approved a temporary relaxation of the Protected Area Regime (PAR) in Nagaland for the upcoming 26th edition of the Hornbill Festival, according to an official communication issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on 29 November 2025. Decision Follows Consistent Appeals from Nagaland Leadership The relaxation