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Tripura Durga Puja Organizers Prep Elaborate Themes for October Festival
Agartala puja organizers are building unique displays featuring broken glass art, 3D projections, and replicas of Tripura's iconic landmarks.
Ayan Debbarma • 11 Oct 2026
Shillong Prepares for Extended Durga Puja Centenary Celebrations
Shillong prepares for an extended Durga Puja from October 17 to 21, featuring a major centenary milestone for the Rilbong puja committee.
NEWire Desk • 5 Oct 2026
Nagaland Leaders Extend Harvest Festival Greetings
Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav and Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio shared official greetings for the Khiamniungan and Pochury harvest celebrations.
Naro Jamir • 5 Oct 2026
Shillong Literary Festival Returns This November
The sixth Shillong Literary Festival hits Ward's Lake in November. Organizers added a new writing contest and career workshops to the event lineup.
NEWire Desk • 1 Oct 2026
Sikkim Arts and Literature Festival Returns to Gangtok This October
The Sikkim Arts and Literature Festival hits Gangtok from October 28 to 30, featuring workshops, poetry, and top writers for a three-day cultural event.
Riya Lepcha • 30 Sep 2026
Smit to Host Annual Nongkrem Dance Festival in November
The Hima Khyrim people will hold their traditional Nongkrem Dance thanksgiving festival at Smit on November 1 and 2 to honor ancestral customs.
NEWire Desk • 29 Sep 2026
Guwahati's Athgaon Puja Plans Massive 2026 Temple Theme
Guwahati's Athgaon Sarvajanik Durga Puja Samity will build a Rs 60 lakh Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple replica for their 2026 celebrations.
Timungpi Terang • 28 Sep 2026
Mizoram Launches Pluck and Pay Festival to Boost Rural Tourism
Mizoram introduced a Pluck and Pay festival in Khawzawl to boost rural income by letting tourists harvest farm produce while enjoying local culture.
Ethan Ralte • 23 Sep 2026
Sikkim Bans Plaster of Paris Idols Ahead of Festive Season
Sikkim authorities have banned Plaster of Paris idols and capped their height at 10 feet to curb water pollution during the upcoming festive season.
Riya Lepcha • 16 Sep 2026
Shillong Prepares for Durga Puja Security Blitz
Shillong prepares for Durga Puja from October 16 to 20, with officials deploying police and CCTV across 60 pandals to ensure public safety.
Walrik Marak • 15 Sep 2026
Nagaland leaders send Mungmung festival greetings to Sangtam community
Nagaland Governor Yadav, CM Rio, and Dy. CM Patton extended warm wishes to the Sangtam community for the Mungmung festival, hoping for peace and unity.
Naro Jamir • 3 Sep 2026
Ramnagar Sanghati Club Kicks Off Durga Puja With 35 Lakh Budget
Ramnagar Sanghati Club launched Durga Puja preparations with a traditional Khuti Puja ceremony and a budget set at 35 lakh rupees.
Nihar Jamatia • 30 Aug 2026
Chebri Lotus Club Plans Mayapur-Inspired Durga Puja
Chebri Lotus Club kicked off Durga Puja preparations with a traditional Khuti Puja ceremony, featuring a new ISKCON Mayapur-themed mandap design.
Nihar Jamatia • 28 Aug 2026
Yimkhiung Naga Community Celebrates Metümnyo Festival Across Nagaland
The Yimkhiung community marked the annual Metümnyo festival across Nagaland, blending traditional thanksgiving with calls for unity and social progress.
Kiyeto Swu • 9 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Rewards Grassroots Musicians With Major Festival Slots
Meghalaya's music program honors 15 top artists, granting them prime spots at state festivals to help transform local music into a viable profession.
NEWire Desk • 29 Jul 2026
Tripura Celebrates Rath Yatra as Leaders Urge Unity
Lakhs of devotees across Tripura marked Rath Yatra as state officials pledged continued support for all religious festivals in the name of communal harmony.
Nihar Jamatia • 16 Jul 2026
Thousands Join Rath Yatra Chariot Processions Across Manipur
Thousands of devotees gathered across Manipur on Thursday to celebrate Rath Yatra, pulling ceremonial chariots and performing traditional rituals.
Diana Moirangthem • 16 Jul 2026
Tripura Sets Strict Height Limits for Rath Yatra Chariots
Tripura enforces a five-metre height limit on Rath Yatra chariots to prevent accidents, following a deadly 2023 electrical fire in Kumarghat.
Ayan Debbarma • 15 Jul 2026
