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Title: West Khasi Hills District Golden Jubilee Closing Celebration Begins in Nongstoin
Press Release Number:
27/10/2026
Description:
The inaugural programme was attended by Smti Hema Nayak, IAS, Deputy Commissioner of West Khasi Hills, along with Shri H. Kharkongor, MPS, Superintendent of Police, West Khasi Hills; Smti Anju J. Batar, IAS; Smti Nylla E. Wanniang, MCS, Assistant Commissioner; and officials from various departments.
The opening day featured the final rounds of sports and traditional games competitions conducted across the district’s different blocks. Events included Mawpoint, Kynthait Pohdun and Tan Tyllai (Tug of War), highlighting the region’s indigenous heritage and traditional sporting culture.
Students of Byrki Government Lower Primary School added to the cultural programme with a series of performances. The evening continued with a musical presentation by Syntung, a band from East Khasi Hills District, whose vocal and instrumental performances entertained the audience.
Stalls showcasing local products, handicrafts, vegetables and other items were also set up at the venue. A food court offered a range of dishes and provided an additional platform for promoting local produce and products.
Medals and trophies were presented to winners of various competitions organised as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations, including essay competitions, kite-flying, traditional horse-riding and other sports and cultural events held throughout the celebration period. The awards recognised the participants’ achievements and contributions to the Golden Jubilee festivities
The opening day featured the final rounds of sports and traditional games competitions conducted across the district’s different blocks. Events included Mawpoint, Kynthait Pohdun and Tan Tyllai (Tug of War), highlighting the region’s indigenous heritage and traditional sporting culture.
Students of Byrki Government Lower Primary School added to the cultural programme with a series of performances. The evening continued with a musical presentation by Syntung, a band from East Khasi Hills District, whose vocal and instrumental performances entertained the audience.
Stalls showcasing local products, handicrafts, vegetables and other items were also set up at the venue. A food court offered a range of dishes and provided an additional platform for promoting local produce and products.
Medals and trophies were presented to winners of various competitions organised as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations, including essay competitions, kite-flying, traditional horse-riding and other sports and cultural events held throughout the celebration period. The awards recognised the participants’ achievements and contributions to the Golden Jubilee festivities
Released Date:
27 Oct 2026
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