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  Tura, Meghalaya – 26 September 2025 – Garo Hills proudly celebrated its rising stars, Dominic Megam Sangma and Eva Gunme Marak, at a grand felicitation ceremony in Tura. Their critically acclaimed film, Rimdogittang (Rapture), was honoured with the Best Garo Film award at the 71st National Film Awards, presented by the Hon’ble President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu. This achievement has brought nationwide recognition to Garo cinema and Meghalaya’s creative talent.   Felicitation Ceremony Brings Community Together The event at Moksh Villa, Tura was attended by a vibrant mix of church leaders, priests, nuns, clan representatives, educationists, students, and the film’s cast and crew. Cultural performances, words of appreciation, and congratulatory messages filled the evening, creating an atmosphere of pride and celebration for the community. Inspiring Words from the Awardees In his heartfelt speech, Shri Dominic Megam Sangma said:  “Let this not just be my and Eva Gunme M...

 Job Opportunity: Young Professional – I (Contractual Basis) ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, invites applications for the post of Young Professional – I (YP-I) in the Division of Animal and Fisheries Sciences (DAFS). Post: Young Professional – I (1 Position) Qualification: Graduate in a relevant discipline Desirable: 5 years’ experience in data management/office procedures/report preparation & computer skills Age Limit: 40 years (as per Govt. norms) Emoluments: ₹30,000 per month (fixed) Location: DAFS, ICAR, Umiam 📩 Interested candidates should send their application in the prescribed format with scanned original documents (in a single PDF) to animalhealth.icarneh@gmail.com on or before 18.09.2025. Eligible candidates will be notified for interview via email . Download Application Form

 The Department of Sociology, North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong, has announced an exciting opportunity for qualified candidates to work as Field Investigators in an ICSSR-sponsored Minor Project (2024–25). The project is titled “Vulnerabilities and Strengths: A Study of Sex Workers in Meghalaya” and will be led by Dr. Rashi Bhargava, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, NEHU. This temporary position offers candidates a chance to contribute to meaningful research that explores important social issues in Meghalaya while gaining valuable fieldwork experience. --- 📌 Details of the Post Position: Field Investigator (Full Time) Number of Vacancies: Two (2) Salary: ₹20,000 per month (Fixed) Duration: 1.5 Months Location: Meghalaya --- 🎓 Essential Qualifications For 1st Position: Postgraduate degree in Social Science discipline with at least 55% marks. Proficiency in Khasi and English (written and spoken). For 2nd Position: Postgraduate degree in Social Science disc...