#Culture
Chakhesang Hoho Kohima Appoints New Leadership During General Session
Chakhesang Hoho Kohima held its general session on July 25, selecting new office bearers for the 2026-2029 term and discussing cultural preservation.
Kiyeto Swu • 25 Jul 2026
Documentary honors legacy of Bhupen Hazarika in Shillong
St. Edmund’s College hosted a screening of the documentary Bhupen Da Uncut to celebrate the life and enduring cultural impact of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika.
NEWire Desk • 25 Jul 2026
Bomdila Connect Carnival Launches Bid to Revive West Kameng Tourism
Bomdila hosted a cultural carnival to boost tourism, featuring traditional dances and environmental initiatives led by local officials and community groups.
Rinchen K • 24 Jul 2026
Experts Call to Save Khasi Language at Memorial Lecture
Scholars at the Rev Dr John Roberts Annual Memorial Lecture urged immediate action to preserve the Khasi language as a core pillar of cultural identity.
Walrik Marak • 24 Jul 2026
Tripura Launches Seven-Day Kharchi Festival at Historic Temple
Chief Minister Manik Saha inaugurated the week-long Kharchi Puja in Tripura, emphasizing heritage preservation, communal unity, and environmental awareness.
Ayan Debbarma • 23 Jul 2026
Tripura Kicks Off Seven-Day Kharchi Festival at Historic Temple
Chief Minister Manik Saha inaugurated the annual Kharchi Puja in Khayerpur, focusing on cultural unity, heritage preservation, and tree planting.
Ayan Debbarma • 22 Jul 2026
Tripura Kicks Off Weeklong Kharchi Festival at Historic Temple
Tripura launched its seven-day Kharchi Festival on Wednesday, celebrating the Chaturdasha Devata with prayers, environmental initiatives, and state leaders.
Ayan Debbarma • 22 Jul 2026
Assam down town University Screens Award-Winning Documentaries
Assam down town University showcased five cultural documentaries at its Guwahati campus to highlight institutional film production and storytelling.
Bibar Daimary • 22 Jul 2026
Assam artists push to move Kamrupi beyond comedy
Creative professionals in Assam gathered to elevate Kamrupi from a comedic dialect to a respected language for serious art and literature.
Bibar Daimary • 21 Jul 2026
France and Meghalaya Target Deeper Sports and Cultural Ties
France and Meghalaya officials met in Kolkata to discuss athlete exchanges, technical sports partnerships, and future cultural cooperation initiatives.
Walrik Marak • 21 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Scales Wangala Festival to 1,000 Drums for Golden Jubilee
Meghalaya marks the Wangala Festival Golden Jubilee with 1,000 drums, expecting over one lakh visitors and major infrastructure upgrades to boost tourism.
Walrik Marak • 20 Jul 2026
New Book Highlights Historic Ties Between Khasi and Karbi Communities
Hirolfsberg Rongphar released a book in Shillong detailing the deep cultural and historical connection between the Khasi-Jaintia and Karbi peoples.
Walrik Marak • 20 Jul 2026
Assam Minister Inaugurates Chilarai Statue and Cultural Center in Bongaigaon
Assam Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah opened a new statue and community center in Bongaigaon to honor the historic legacy of Bir Chilarai.
Timungpi Terang • 20 Jul 2026
New Traditional Khühu Opened in Chozuba Village
Officials inaugurated a new Nyekhatso Shema Khühu in Chozuba village to serve as a community hub for social discourse and cultural preservation.
Naro Jamir • 20 Jul 2026
Shillong Celebrates 212th Birth Anniversary of Poet Bhanu Bhakta Acharya
Shillong honored legendary poet Bhanu Bhakta Acharya on his 212th birthday at a special event held at the Gorkha Pathshala Higher Secondary School.
NEWire Desk • 20 Jul 2026
Tiwa Community Honors Warrior Jungal Balahu With New Statue
The Tiwa Autonomous Council honored warrior Jungal Balahu with a new statue in Morigaon and finished a two-week cultural workshop to preserve their heritage.
Timungpi Terang • 18 Jul 2026
Northeast India Festival Draws Hundreds to London
The United Colours of North East India Festival in London brought 500 people together to celebrate the heritage of eight Indian states on July 11.
Ratan Singh • 18 Jul 2026
Nagaland Education Official Demands Academic Backing for Tribal Languages
Dr. Kekhrielhoulie Yhome urges institutional support and academic growth for Naga languages to ensure cultural preservation and education quality.
Naro Jamir • 17 Jul 2026
Sikkim Revives Ancient Rankey Bhoot Ritual in Namchi
Namchi hosts the 2026 Rankey Mela, featuring traditional torch rallies and the symbolic burning of the Rankey Bhoot to celebrate Sikkim's cultural heritage.
Riya Lepcha • 16 Jul 2026
Nagaland Roundup: Training Starts, Youth Events and Official Visits
Nagaland highlights include mandatory staff training, a summer camp for 187 children, an MP's visit to the Governor, and cultural showcases in London.
Naro Jamir • 16 Jul 2026
