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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ โ€œOur youth are the greatest strength of the nation.โ€ โ€” Union MoS for Youth Affairs & Sports,Raksha KhadseAddressing t...
28/05/2026

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ โ€œOur youth are the greatest strength of the nation.โ€ โ€” Union MoS for Youth Affairs & Sports,Raksha Khadse

Addressing the โ€œNasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat โ€“ Purvottarโ€ programme at IIM Shillong, Union Minister Raksha Khadse called for a mission-mode peopleโ€™s movement against drug abuse and stressed the importance of youth participation in nation-building.

The programme, organised by MY Bharat under the Department of Youth Affairs, brought together spiritual organisations, civil society groups, youth leaders and institutions from across the North East to strengthen anti-drug awareness and youth engagement initiatives.

Highlighting the role of sports, culture and community participation, the Minister said empowering youth with positive opportunities is essential for achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

The event was attended by Pallavi Jain Govil, Secretary, Department of Youth Affairs; Dr. Priyanka Shukla, CEO, MY Bharat; and Prof. Nalini Prava Tripathy, Director, IIM Shillong.













25/05/2026

President Droupadi Murmu confers upon Hally War of , distinguished environmentalist and pioneer of the ancient art of bio-weaving.

For more than five decades, Hally War has dedicated his life to nurturing and building the iconic Living Root Bridges of Meghalaya โ€” a timeless symbol of harmony between nature and human ingenuity.

His remarkable contribution to environmental conservation and indigenous knowledge stands as an inspiration for generations to come.



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A proud moment for Meghalaya and the nation ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณThe President of India will confer the Padma Shri upon Shri Hally War in r...
25/05/2026

A proud moment for Meghalaya and the nation ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ

The President of India will confer the Padma Shri upon Shri Hally War in recognition of his extraordinary contribution towards preserving Meghalayaโ€™s iconic Living Root Bridges and promoting indigenous ecological wisdom.

His lifelong dedication stands as an inspiration for sustainable living and community-led conservation.


23/05/2026

๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ… Honouring โ€œForest Grandmaโ€ for Her Green Legacy ๐Ÿ…๐ŸŒฟ

Devaki Amma G. of Kerala, widely admired for transforming barren coastal land into a thriving forest ecosystem, will be honoured with the prestigious Padma Shri for her remarkable contribution to biodiversity conservation, sustainable land restoration, and environmental protection. ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ

Through decades of dedication and care, she nurtured Kollakal Thapovanam โ€” a five-acre homestead forest now home to more than 3,000 trees and numerous indigenous, medicinal, and rare plant species. ๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿƒ

Affectionately known as โ€œForest Grandma,โ€ her inspiring journey reflects the power of individual action, traditional wisdom, and lifelong commitment towards climate resilience and a greener future. ๐ŸŒโœจ



23/05/2026

๐Ÿ›๏ธโœจ Celebrating a Lifetime Dedicated to Sanskrit Excellence โœจ๐Ÿ›๏ธ

Prof. Vempaty Kutumba Sastry, a distinguished Sanskrit scholar and globally respected authority in Advaita Vedanta, Darsanas, and Sanskrit poetics, will be conferred with the prestigious Padma Award for his exceptional contribution to Sanskrit education, academic leadership and institution-building. ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ…

Through his visionary leadership as Vice-Chancellor of premier Sanskrit institutions and as the founding Vice-Chancellor of Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan (now Central Sanskrit University), he played a transformative role in curriculum innovation and strengthening Sanskrit studies across India. ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ“š

His lifelong dedication continues to inspire generations of scholars, educators, and students. ๐Ÿ™โœจ



โ›ฝ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Fuel Supply Continues Uninterrupted Across IndiaPublic Sector Oil Marketing Companies are ensuring seamless availabi...
21/05/2026

โ›ฝ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Fuel Supply Continues Uninterrupted Across India

Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies are ensuring seamless availability of Petrol, Diesel and LPG across the country even amid increased demand. ๐Ÿš›๐Ÿ›ข๏ธ

โœ… 24x7 operations and logistics support
โœ… Adequate fuel stocks maintained nationwide
โœ… Strong coordination with authorities
โœ… Smooth supply through depots, pipelines & retail outlets
Citizens are advised to avoid panic buying and rely only on official updates. Together, we keep India moving.

โ›ฝ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Fuel Supply Continues Uninterrupted Across IndiaPublic Sector Oil Marketing Companies are ensuring seamless availabi...
21/05/2026

โ›ฝ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Fuel Supply Continues Uninterrupted Across India

Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies are ensuring seamless availability of Petrol, Diesel and LPG across the country even amid increased demand. ๐Ÿš›๐Ÿ›ข๏ธ

โœ… 24x7 operations and logistics support
โœ… Adequate fuel stocks maintained nationwide
โœ… Strong coordination with authorities
โœ… Smooth supply through depots, pipelines & retail outlets

Citizens are advised to avoid panic buying and rely only on official updates. Together, we keep India moving.

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฅ State-Level Inter-School Athletics Meet 2026 officially kicks off in Shillong!๐Ÿ“ SAI Sports Training Centre, Mawkyn...
20/05/2026

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฅ State-Level Inter-School Athletics Meet 2026 officially kicks off in Shillong!

๐Ÿ“ SAI Sports Training Centre, Mawkynroh
๐Ÿ“… May 20โ€“22, 2026

๐Ÿ… 900+ athletes & officials
๐Ÿซ Participants from all 12 districts of
๐ŸŽฏ 48 exciting events

A celebration of talent, teamwork, resilience, and the spirit of Meghalayaโ€™s young champions. ๐Ÿ’ช

Free training. Real opportunities. โœจNCSC for SC/ST invites applications from Meghalayaโ€™s SC/ST youth for coaching & comp...
20/05/2026

Free training. Real opportunities. โœจ
NCSC for SC/ST invites applications from Meghalayaโ€™s SC/ST youth for coaching & computer training programmes starting July 2026. ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ’ป



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