Shillong

Manmohan Singh wants youngsters to lead scientific research

Shillong (Meghalaya), Jan. 3 : Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has urged the scientific industry of the nation to invest more in research and development to encourage more young and talented scientists.

"The best science is done by young people. Our institutions must be receptive to the needs of the young people. They must promote younger talent and allow youth to lead," Dr. Singh said inaugurating the 96th Indian Science Congress at the North Eastern Hill University campus in Shillong on Saturday.

"Seniority and age may be relevant in the bureaucratic system, but intellectual leaders, irrespective of age, must lead scientific institutions" he said.

Shillong Trade Expo boosts India’s trade relations with South East Asia

Shillong, Dec. 28 : The recently held 2nd International Trade Expo in Shillong boosted domestic trade as also succeded in promoting trade relations with South East Asian countries.

The 10-day Expo provided a platform to entrepreneurs to interact with international traders at the fair held at the Jiengkieng Ground here.

Over 35 stalls displayed indigenous products including bags, jewellery, garments, crockery, shawls, house ware, handloom and handicraft products and even Christmas decorations.

IIM enabling northeast students realize dreams with quality education

Shillong, MeghalayaShillong , Nov. 19 : For long Shillong has been known for its captivating environs and music culture. But the State capital is also gaining reputation as an education centre.

Local residents believe Shillong is all set to become a Mecca of learning for students from the north-east region of the country with the opening of the first branch of the premier Indian Institute of Management (IIM).

The first batch of IIM here started in July 2008 here. The Rajiv Gandhi Indian Institute of Management (RGIIM) in Shillong is the seventh branch of IIM.

Assam and Meghalaya on a developmental spree

Shillong, MeghalayaGuwahati/Shillong, Nov 4 : Assam and Meghalaya seem to be on a developmental spree. Recently, President Pratibha Patil was on a five-day visit to Assam and Meghalaya and inaugurated several infrastructural and developmental projects in the region.

In her first trip to the North East, the President announced many important educational and social projects for the two states.

President Pratibha Patil to visit Meghalaya today

President Pratibha Patil to visit Meghalaya todayShillong, Oct 22 : President Pratibha Patil will arrive in Meghalaya today to attend the centenary celebration of the Laban Bengali Girls Higher Secondary School.

During her visit, President Patil is also scheduled to inaugurate the Baljek Airport in West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya.

The President is arriving here after completing her three-day visit to Assam, where she laid the foundation stone of the Tezpur Medical College in Sonitpur District.

North east beauties glide down Shillong beauty pageant ramp

Shillong, MeghalayaShillong (Meghalaya), Oct. 16 : North- East beauties glided down the ramp in glitzy beauty pageant contest organised by the Fashion Society, Shillong, in collaboration with the government-run North East Forum of Indigenous Culture and Arts.

The event is a big tourist attraction and provides a platform to many budding models and designers to showcase their talent.

The Miss North East Pageant has become an annual feature on the calendar of the north- east Indians. It is a major tourist attractor.

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