Archive for February 4th, 2010

Diocese of Nongstoin

Nongstoin is the headquarters of West Khasi Hills district in the state of Meghalaya in India. Nongstoin lies about 93 km from Shillong. Nongstoin in Meghalaya is famous for a very unique stone which has natural embroidery colour in itself. The stone is found only here.
The first saw mill of Meghalaya was established here and [...]

East Khasi hills

The maximum concentration of Asamiya , Bangla and Nepali speakers are found in the East Khasi hills district. Asamiya speakers and some Rabha and Koch speakers belonging to the Boro-Garo group of the T.B.stock are found in certain parts of West Garo hills district bordering Assam. Rabha speakers are found in the [...]