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Time of India
07-08-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Meghalaya celebrates GI tag for Ryndia, Khasi handloom
1 2 Shillong: The department of textiles, Govt of Meghalaya, celebrated National Handloom Day on Thursday with a special focus on the recent achievement of Geographical Indication (GI) tagged status for two traditional products — Ryndia and Khasi handloom. Speaking on the occasion, governor CH Vijayashanka, described the recognition as a matter of pride not only for the state but also for the nation. "It is a moment of celebration for all of us. The GI tags for Ryndia and Khasi handloom reaffirms the unique identity of our traditional weaving culture," he said. He also recalled PM Narendra Modi's appreciation of Ryndia silk, highlighting its exclusivity to Meghalaya. "This recognition showcases our strength and heritage. Today, over 40,000 farmers and more than 42,000 individuals are directly or indirectly engaged in the handloom sector, the majority of whom are women," he added. The governor acknowledged the proactive efforts of CM Conrad K Sangma and textiles minister Paul Lyngdoh in uplifting the sector and supporting local artisans. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and s ilver prices in your area.
Time of India
03-08-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Meghalaya Pineapple Festival in Del showcases state's agri heritage
Shillong: The third edition of the Meghalaya Pineapple Festival turned Dilli Haat, INA, New Delhi, into a vibrant celebration of Meghalaya's agricultural heritage and entrepreneurial spirit on the concluding day Sunday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Organised by the department of agriculture and farmers' welfare, Govt of Meghalaya, the festival spotlighted the state's renowned Kew pineapples — celebrated for their exceptional sweetness, low acidity, and organic quality. Inaugurated on Aug 1 by Union minister of agriculture and rural development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan and CM Conrad K Sangma, the festival underscored Meghalaya's commitment to elevating its farmers and produce on national and global platforms. The Union minister praised the quality of Meghalaya's pineapples and the state's agricultural initiatives, pledging full support from the Centre. Prin Ranghang, president of Umwang Pyllun Integrated Village Cooperative Societies (IVCS), Ri Bhoi district, said, "This exposure, supported by the directorate of horticulture, opens new avenues for growth and investment for our farmers". Daman Shabong of Warsanlyngdoh Coffee Collective highlighted how Meghalaya's unique terroir enhances coffee quality, expressing gratitude for tracing their coffee's journey from local fields to Delhi's cafes. The festival marked a milestone with the signing of three memoranda of understanding with private companies. These partnerships will enhance procurement, visibility, and national distribution of Meghalaya's organic produce, including pineapples, coffee, jackfruit, turmeric and black pepper. Reena Nongrum, an entrepreneur from Ri Bhoi, shared her success story, "With support from the horticulture dept, my pineapple jams and candies are now reaching customers in Delhi, Kolkata, and Kerala". A visitor from Bangalore praised the Meghalaya pineapples, saying, "I am taking these to Bangalore because I think they're the best in the world... "
Time of India
03-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Assam, Meghalaya to set up border pillars in five areas
1 2 Guwahati: In a significant development towards settling over half a century old border disputes between Assam and Meghalaya, chief ministers of both states agreed on Monday to install border pillars across five of the 12 areas, where the disputes were resolved in 2022, before the coming Independence Day. At a joint address to the media here by Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his Meghalaya counterpart Conrad Sangma, Sarma said in the sixth area at Pilingkata, some differences in interpretation have arisen which the district magistrates from both states would address soon and "both will sit down again and we'll try to resolve that dispute." "Also, regarding other six unresolved disputed sites, we have decided to keep talking and keep working and we will see that these also get resolved within a short time. However, we have not laid any time frame for that. We want to discuss in an environment of mutual trust, friendship and confidence," Sarma said. Sangma added, "Problems will always be there. Challenges will always be there. What is important is that we must discuss and try to find solutions to the problems. Today is another example of that commitment that is shown both by the Assam govt and the Govt of Meghalaya as stated by the honourable chief minister of Assam." Sangma said, "We had signed an historic agreement and MoU for the six areas of differences (March, 2022) and now that we are very close to actually finalizing the pillars. Small issues are there which need to be resolved which we have discussed in detail today. And I'm happy to inform you that most likely by the August 15, we will be able to resolve and finalize the actual pillars in the five areas of differences. This will be a major major milestone and another strong testament of the friendship between Assam govt and the Govt of Meghalaya. " The border dispute between the two states spans 884.9kms, which had 12 contested areas. The March 2022 agreement, signed in New Delhi before Union home minister Amit Shah, addressed six locations. From the 36.79 sqkms of disputed territory addressed initially, Assam received 18.46 sqkms, while Meghalaya got 18.33 sqkms. Meghalaya was formed in 1972 through separation from Assam. Since then, it has contested the Assam Reorganisation Act, 1971, which Assam considers its legitimate border.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Meghalaya event endorses living root bridges for Unesco world heritage tag
Shillong: The department of arts and culture, Govt of Meghalaya, alongside Unesco, INTACH, and the Meghalaya Basin Management Agency (MBMA), conducted a workshop on the Living Root Bridges Cultural Landscape at the Heritage Club, Tripura Castle here on Tuesday. This event marked progress towards preserving and potentially nominating Meghalaya's living root bridges for Unesco world heritage status. The initiative, as highlighted by principal secretary of forest & environment dept, Sampath Kumar, was conceptualised by CM Conrad Sangma, who pledged dedicated funding and showed keen interest in drawing Unesco's attention to these unique structures. Kumar mentioned ongoing research activities examining the bridges, with governmental bodies actively collaborating with local communities to advance the initiative. Junhi Han, chief of the culture unit at Unesco South Asia Regional Office in New Delhi, expressed appreciation to the Meghalaya govt for enabling the study of these bioengineered structures. She characterised the living root bridges as "extraordinary examples of harmony between nature and humanity" and praised the state's efforts in promoting these natural formations, "which are not products of industrial machinery but the result of indigenous knowledge and skills passed down through generations". by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like [부산 한정] 빠진 치아 1개도 10개도 개당 33만원에 임플란트 해드려요! 플란치과 더 알아보기 Undo She emphasised the necessity of heritage preservation and youth education. Padma Shri recipient and former UPSC chairman David R Syiemlieh participated in the discussion 'Guiding the Preparation of World Heritage Nomination Dossier for Living Root Bridges' and shared his insights. The academic highlighted these bridges' crucial function for local inhabitants, particularly for crossing rivers.
