NPP to field Ampareen for Shillong, retain Agatha for Tura LS seat

Shillong: The National People’s Party (NPP), which leads the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance government, on Friday named cabinet minister Mazel Ampareen Lyngdoh and sitting Tura MP Agatha K Sangma as the party’s candidates for the LS elections from Shillong and Tura parliamentary constituencies respectively.tnn

Cherry Blossom festival kicks off in Shillong

The Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival, centered on cherry blossom flowers, kicked off with a musical extravaganza. Despite the cyclone and rain delay, a large crowd gathered to listen to local and international artists and performers. The festival, symbolizing unity and celebration, showcases the beauty of nature and cultural diversity. NE-YO praised the energy and enthusiasm of the crowd. The festival aims to support local talent and promote tourism in lesser-explored areas.

Cherry Blossom festival kicks off in Shillong

The three-day Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival, delayed by adverse weather, kicked off with performances by Hybrid Theory, NE-YO, Meba Ofilia, and others. The festival, a symbol of unity and celebration, showcases the beauty of nature and cultural diversity. Headliner Ronan Keating is set to perform on Sunday, along with national and international artists. Meghalaya's chief minister, Conrad Sangma, aims to promote local talent, expand music venues, and organize music festivals in lesser-explored parts of the state to boost tourism.

Taiwan's main opposition party announces vice presidential candidate as hopes for alliance fracture

Taiwan's Nationalist Party announces Chao Shao-kang as vice presidential candidate. US-Taiwan relations important due to US obligation to provide weapons to Taiwan. Cross-party alliance hopes fracture; Taiwan-China relations remain tense. DPP's presidential candidate recruits former de facto US ambassador as running mate. Parties divided on China with Nationalists favoring closer ties and DPP seeing Taiwan as independent. Terry Gou, founder of Foxconn, drops out of race. Threatening military drills by China and US support for Taiwan exacerbate tensions.