Utpal Nokrek, a Garo Indigenous Catholic, was only 18 years old on Jan. 3, 2004, when thousands of Garo people of all ages marched in the Madhupur area of Tangail in central Bangladesh to protect ...

The Wangala Mini Hornbill Tribal Festival, organised by the Nagaland Garo Tribal Council (NGTC), commenced at Eralibill ...

Ethnic Garo Catholics have paid tribute to a legendary priest of an ancient religion who was known as a cultural icon and guardian of his community. Jonik Nokrek, a khamal (priest) of the Sangsarek ...

Thousands of Garo tribal people continue to resist government moves to evict them from their natural habitat in a forested region of northeast Bangladesh, often facing violence from forest guards and ...

In the lush hills of Meghalaya, the Wangala Festival marks one of India’s most captivating cultural celebrations. Also known as the “100 Drums Festival,” it’s a spectacular blend of music, dance, and ...

The iconic 100 Drums Wangala Festival, the grand post-harvest celebration of the Garo community, will mark its Golden Jubilee this year with a spectacular edition scheduled from November 6 to 8, 2025, ...

The A’chik State People’s Front (ASPF) has raised with Meghalaya Governor CH Vijayashankar the need to create a separate electoral roll for the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC). “The ...