#Holiday

Bodoland Territorial Council Declares November 9 Holiday for Diwali

The Bodoland Territorial Council has ordered a local holiday on November 9, 2026, across five districts for the Diwali celebration.

Timungpi Terang • 5 Nov 2026

Fire Near IIM Nongthymmai; East Khasi Hills Declares Holiday

Firefighters extinguished a blaze in Nongthymmai early Thursday. Meanwhile, East Khasi Hills district announced a holiday for the Nongkrem Dance.

Walrik Marak • 16 Oct 2026

Church group pushes for state holiday to honor Rev JJM Nichols-Roy

The Church of God is asking the Meghalaya government to declare November 1 a state holiday to mark the death of Rev JJM Nichols-Roy.

NEWire Desk • 3 Sep 2026

Mizoram Declares Holiday for FIFA World Cup Final

Mizoram shuts schools and halves office hours Monday as the state gears up to watch Argentina face Spain in the FIFA World Cup final.

Ethan Ralte • 19 Jul 2026

Manipur Declares July 20 School Holiday for World Cup Final

Manipur orders all schools and colleges closed on July 20 so students can watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 final match at 12:30 a.m.

Ranjana Devi • 19 Jul 2026