#Culture
Arunachal band Kongkura:yo drops new Adi hymn video
Arunachal band Kongkura:yo released a modern rock-fusion version of the Adi hymn Toma Dulamang to connect younger generations with their ancestral roots.
Tani M • 27 Aug 2026
Rengma Nthenyi Academy Opens to Preserve Language
The Rengma Nthenyi Literature Board launched a new academy in Chunlikha to teach the Nthenyi dialect, which gained state recognition in 2017.
Kiyeto Swu • 27 Aug 2026
Adi Agom Kebang pushes for state aid to save native language
Adi Agom Kebang leaders met with Arunachal Pradesh officials to secure government support for preserving their native language and cultural heritage.
Tani M • 26 Aug 2026
Assam Launches Emergency Mission to Digitise Flood-Damaged Manuscripts
Assam government teams are racing to safeguard and digitise rare, flood-threatened manuscripts held by local Satras and private custodians.
Timungpi Terang • 26 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Assembly Honors Late Leaders and Weighs Traditional Dress Code
Meghalaya lawmakers paid tribute to 22 departed leaders on Monday. CM Conrad Sangma also proposed a weekly traditional-wear day for the Assembly.
NEWire Desk • 25 Aug 2026
Inside Kongthong: The Meghalaya Village That Uses Melodies Instead of Names
In Kongthong, Meghalaya, villagers identify each other through unique, mother-composed melodies known as Jingrwai Lawbei rather than using personal names.
Walrik Marak • 24 Aug 2026
Jowai Hosts World Folklore Day to Protect Meghalaya Traditions
Experts gathered in Jowai to push for the preservation of Meghalaya's indigenous culture and heritage among the younger generation.
Walrik Marak • 24 Aug 2026
Gorkha Association Marks 140 Years as Minister Pledges Support
The Gorkha Association Shillong celebrated 140 years of community service with calls for unity and promises of government funding for local culture.
NEWire Desk • 24 Aug 2026
Sarbananda Sonowal Calls on Youth to Guard India’s Heritage
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal urged youth to protect India's nature and ancient culture during the Kala-Tarangini festival in New Delhi.
Timungpi Terang • 23 Aug 2026
Dimapur Lions Club Hosts Saawan Ki Mehfil Celebration
The Lions Club of Dimapur Elite hosted 160 guests at Durga Mandir for a cultural evening featuring dance, music, and festive competitions.
Kiyeto Swu • 23 Aug 2026
NIT Manipur Hosts Youth Exchange Program to Bridge Cultural Divides
Over 200 delegates visited Manipur for the Ashtalakshmi Darshan program to explore the state's 34 tribes and unique cultural heritage.
Ranjana Devi • 23 Aug 2026
Irgang Brings Modern Twist to Arunachal Solung Festival
The Irgang event merges traditional Adi heritage with modern street culture to engage younger generations during the annual Solung harvest festival.
Tani M • 23 Aug 2026
Manipur Groups Push to Save Language and Script
Groups across Imphal gathered to mark Manipuri Language Day, urging residents to protect their mother tongue and expand research into the Meitei Mayek.
Diana Moirangthem • 20 Aug 2026
Conrad Sangma Pushes Cultural Unity at Baniun Ceremony
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma calls for unity as he breaks ground on a new cultural headquarters project in Upper Shillong costing over 41 lakh rupees.
NEWire Desk • 20 Aug 2026
Nagaland Launches Living Morung Initiative to Preserve Indigenous Knowledge
The Nagaland Art & Culture Department is training youth in traditional skills through the Living Morung Initiative to bridge the generational gap.
Kiyeto Swu • 19 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Pushes Traditional Textiles Into Modern Markets
Meghalaya's textile sector pivots to global markets, supporting 50,000 households through design, innovation, and strategic heritage promotion.
NEWire Desk • 18 Aug 2026
Nagaland Governor Tours Tuophema Village Tourism Initiatives
Governor Nand Kishore Yadav toured Tuophema Village on August 17 to inspect local tourism projects, cultural heritage sites, and traditional craft hubs.
Naro Jamir • 17 Aug 2026
Assam Cultural Showcase Electrifies London Stage
Assamese artists brought Sattriya dance, Kathak, and folk performances to a sold-out London crowd at the Nehru Centre, honoring state traditions.
Bibar Daimary • 16 Aug 2026
Karbi Youth Convention Wraps Up in Diphu
The three-day Aronbarim Youth Convention ended in Diphu, focusing on the preservation of Karbi religious traditions and cultural heritage for the youth.
Timungpi Terang • 16 Aug 2026
Tripura's Alpana Gram Faces Economic Slide as Tourism Dries Up
Fading wall paintings in Tripura's Alpana Gram threaten local income. Residents are calling for government intervention to restore the village's identity.
Ayan Debbarma • 13 Aug 2026
