IMPORTED EVENTS..JANUARY1990What Happened in January 1990 Home Dates by Year 1990 JANUARY ALL TYPES Historical EventsJan 1 David Dinkins sworn in as 1st African American mayor of New York CityJan 1 Mitsuko Nishiwaki beats Nakano to become Japan Women wrestling champJan 1 NYC MTA stops token redemption at subway stationsJan 1 Sports News Network begins operation on cable TVJan 1 FCC implements "SYNDEX" giving independent stations more rights over cable TV outlets for exclusive syndicated programsJan 1 76th Rose Bowl: #12 Southern California beats #3 Michigan, 17-10Jan 1 56th Sugar Bowl: #2 Miami beats #7 Alabama, 33-25Jan 1 19th Fiesta Bowl: #5 Florida State beats #6 Nebraska, 41-17Jan 1 56th Orange Bowl: #4 Notre Dame beats #1 Colorado, 21-6Jan 1 Hopman Cup Tennis, Perth: Arantxa Sánchez Vicario beats American Pam Shriver 6-3, 6-3 to clinch 2-1 win for Spain's first titleJan 2 Dow Jones hits record 2,800 (2,810.15)Jan 2 Sting joins pro wrestling's legendary "4 Horsemen" (Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, Ole Anderson)Event of interestEvent of InterestJan 3 Panama's leader General Manuel Noriega surrenders to US authoritiesPanamanian General and Dictator Manuel NoriegaPanamanian General and DictatorManuel NoriegaJan 4 307 dead and 700 injured after overloaded passenger train collides with empty freight train in PakistanJan 5 J Donald Crump appointed 8th Commissioner of CFLJan 6 NY Lotto pays $35 million to one winner (#s are 18-25-26-32-42-44)Jan 7 Lynn Jennings runs world record indoor 5km indoor at 15:22.64Jan 7 Tower of Pisa closed to the public after leaning too farJan 9 64th US manned space mission STS 32 (Columbia 10) launches into orbitJan 9 Boston Celtics worst ever (6 pts in 2nd vs NJ Nets) & lose 87-78Jan 9 Jim Palmer & Joe Morgan elected to Baseball Hall of FameJan 9 US Supreme Court strikes down Dallas' ordinance imposing strict zoning on sexually oriented businessesJan 10 "Les Miserables" opens at Mechanic Theatre, BaltimoreJan 10 China lifts martial law (imposed after Tiananmen Square massacre)Jan 10 NCAA approves random drug testing for college football playersJan 11 200,000 demand return of Lithuania's independenceJan 11 Actor Joseph Cotton undergoes vocal cancer operation at 84Jan 11 Bobby Knight becomes basketball's Big 10 winningest coach (229)Event of interestEvent of InterestJan 11 Pat LaFontaine sets NY Islander record of scoring goals in 11 straightNHL Star Pat LaFontaineNHL StarPat LaFontaineEvent of interestEvent of InterestJan 12 Civil rights activist Reverend Al Sharpton is stabbed in Bensonhurst, BrooklynMinister and Civil Rights Activist Al SharptonMinister and Civil Rights ActivistAl SharptonJan 12 Romania bans Communist party (1st Warsaw Pact member to do so)Jan 13 1st elected African American Governor inaugurated (Douglas Wilder-Virginia)Jan 14 11th ACE Cable Awards: CNN wins the Golden CableACE for the coverage of the events in Beijing, ChinaJan 14 Un Secretary-General Javier Perez de Cuellar says he has lost all hope for peace in GulfSport awardAFC ChampionshipJan 14 AFC Championship, Mile High Stadium, Denver: Denver Broncos beat Cleveland Browns 37-21NFL Quarterback John ElwayNFL QuarterbackJohn ElwayJan 14 NFC Championship, Candlestick Park, SF: San Francisco 49ers beat Los Angeles Rams, 30-3Sport defeatBoxing Title FightJan 15 42 year old former world heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman stops Gerry Cooney in 2 rounds in Atlantic City in a non-title bout; Cooney's last fightBoxing Champ George ForemanBoxing ChampGeorge ForemanJan 15 6th Soap Opera Digest Awards - Santa Barbara winsJan 15 AT&T experiences long distance problems due to a computer glitchJan 15 In a shrewd move, Detroit Tigers sign 1st baseman Cecil Fielder who spent previous season in Japan; hits 51 homers this MLB season and becomes a premier power hitter for most of the 1990sJan 15 Golden State coach Don Nelson becomes 2nd man in NBA history to appear in 1,000 games both as a player and coach (joining Lenny Wilkens) as the Warriors lose to the Indiana Pacers, 144-105Jan 15 In a bizarre twist in the NHL, Washington Capitals fire coach Brian Murray, who had been head coach since 1981; replace him with his brother Terry, who had been coaching in the minorsJan 16 2 Bank of Credit & Commerce members plea guilty to money launderingJan 17 5th Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Awards: Bobby DarinJan 17 Dave Stewart signs record $3,500,000 per year Oak A's contractJan 17 Who, Simon & Garfunkel, 4 Seasons, 4 Tops, Hank Ballard, Platters & The Kinks inducted into Cleveland's Rock & Roll Hall of FameJan 18 South Africa says it is reconsidering ban on African National CongressJan 18 Washington, D.C., Mayor Marion Barry arrested in drug enforcement stingJan 19 Test debut of Mushtaq Ahmed, v Australia at AdelaideJan 19 Police break up protests in Johannesburg against the cricket players defying a boycott on playing in apartheid South AfricaFilm tv awardsGolden GlobesJan 20 47th Golden Globes: "Born on the Fouth of July", Tom Cruise, & Michelle Pfeiffer winActor Tom CruiseActorTom CruiseJan 20 US 64th manned space mission STS 32 (Columbia 10) returns from spaceJan 20 Black January - crackdown of Azerbaijani pro-independence demonstrations by Soviet army in BakuSport awardNHL All-Star GameJan 21 41st NHL All-Star Game, Civic Arena, Pittsburgh, PA: Wales beats Campbell, 12-7; MVP: Mario Lemieux, Pittsburgh Penguins, CNHL Legend and Owner Mario LemieuxNHL Legend and OwnerMario LemieuxJan 21 Bob Goodenow succeeds Alan Eagleson as NHL players association executive directorEvent of interestEvent of InterestJan 21 John McEnroe becomes 1st ever player to be expelled from the Australian OpenTennis Player John McEnroeTennis PlayerJohn McEnroeMusic awardsMusic AwardsJan 22 17th American Music Awards: Paula Abdul & Bobby Brown winSinger & Judge of American Idol Paula AbdulSinger & Judge of American IdolPaula AbdulJan 22 Wasim Akram scores Test century (123) at AdelaideJan 22 Will Clark, NL's MVP signs a $15M 4-year contract with SF GiantsJan 22 Robert Tappan Morris, Jr. is convicted of releasing the 1988 Internet worm.Event of interestEvent of InterestJan 22 President Mikhail Gorbachev sends Red Troops into the Soviet republic of AzerbaijanSoviet General Secretary Mikhail GorbachevSoviet General SecretaryMikhail GorbachevJan 23 Australian cricketer Dean Jones scores twin test tons vs. Pakistan at Adelaide OvalJan 24 Japanese MUSES-A (Hiten) launched towards moonJan 24 14th Commonwealth Games open in Auckland, New ZealandJan 24 LAs' Pat Riley becomes the 13th and fastest coach to reach the 500-victory plateau as the Lakers down the Indiana Pacers, 120-111; Riley (500-184) surpasses Don Nelson (500-317) to reach milestoneJan 25 Avianca Flight 52, runs out of fuel & crashes in Cove Neck NY, 73 dieJan 25 Former Panamanian leader Manuel Noriega is transferred to a Miami jailJan 25 The Burns' Day windstorm storm hits northwestern EuropeJan 25 Honduras becomes a member of the Berne Convention copyright treatyJan 26 Annular eclipse visible over Antarctica & South AtlanticJan 26 Boston Red Sox hires Elaine Weddington as asst GM (highest-ranking African American female in a major-league front office)Sport awardAustralian Open Women's TennisJan 27 Australian Open Women's Tennis: Steffi Graf beats American Mary Joe Fernández 6-3, 6-4 for her 3rd consecutive Australian singles crownTennis Player Steffi GrafTennis PlayerSteffi GrafJan 27 6th Sundance Film Festival: "Chameleon Street" wins Grand Jury Prize DramaticJan 28 "Independent on Sunday" begins publishing in LondonSport awardSuper BowlJan 28 Super Bowl XXIV, Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, LA: San Francisco 49ers beat Denver Broncos, 55-10; MVP: Joe Montana, SF, QBNFL Quarterback Joe MontanaNFL QuarterbackJoe MontanaNFL Quarterback John ElwayNFL QuarterbackJohn ElwayJan 28 Romanian protest against Ion Iliescu governmentSport awardAustralian Men's Tennis OpenJan 28 Australian Open Men's Tennis: American-based Czech star Ivan Lendl of wins 8th and last career Grand Slam title; beats Stefan Edberg 4-6, 7-6, 5-2; Edberg retires injuredTennis Player and Eight-Time Major Champion Ivan LendlTennis Player and Eight-Time Major ChampionIvan LendlJan 29 Exxon Valdez capt Joseph Hazelwood goes on trial due to oil spillSports record brokenNHL RecordJan 30 LA center Wayne Gretzky sets NHL record by scoring his 100th point of the season for the 11th straight season; milestone comes with an assist in a 5-2 Kings' win over visiting New Jersey DevilsIce Hockey Great Wayne GretzkyIce Hockey GreatWayne GretzkyJan 31 1st McDonalds in the Soviet Union opens in MoscowJan 31 1st ever all-sports daily "National" begins publishingJan 31 Jushin "Thunder" Liger beats Naoki Sano to become New Japan IWGP champFamous BirthdaysJan 3 Yoichiro Kakitani, Japanese soccer midfielder (18 caps; Cerezo Osaka), born in Osaka, JapanJan 4 Toni Kroos, German football player (Real Madrid, German national team), born in Greifswald, East GermanyJan 7 Liam Aiken, American actor, born in NYC, New YorkJan 7 Elene Gedevanishvili, Georgian figure skater, born in Tbilisi, GeorgiaJan 7 Camryn Grimes, American actress, born in Van Nuys, CaliforniaJan 7 Gregor Schlierenzauer, Austrian ski jumper, born in Tyrol, AustriaJan 8 Maci Wainwright, American singer, born in Edmond, OklahomaJan 10 Tao Li, Singaporean Olympic swimmer, born in Wuhan, ChinaJan 12 Sergey Karjakin, Ukrainian chess player, born in SimferopolPerson of interestLiam HemsworthJan 13 Liam Hemsworth, Australian actor (Hunger Games films), born in Melbourne, VictoriaActor Liam HemsworthActorLiam HemsworthJan 14 Grant Gustin, American actor & singer (The Flash), born in Norfolk, VirginiaJan 15 Fernando Forestieri, Italian footballer, born in Rosario, ArgentinaJan 15 Chris Warren Jr., American actor, born in Indianapolis, IndianaJan 18 Gift Ngoepe, South African-born baseball player, 1st black African to play in Major League Baseball, born in Pietersburg, South AfricaJan 21 Jacob Smith, American actorJan 26 Christopher Massey, American actorJan 26 Peter Sagan, Slovakian professional cyclist (World Road Champion 2016), born in Žilina, SlovakiaJan 30 Jake Thomas, American actor (A.I. Artificial Intelligence, Lizzie McGuire), born in Knoxville, TennesseeJan 30 Eiza Gonzalez, Mexican actress & singer, born in Mexico City, MexicoFamous DivorcesBroken heartDivorce of InterestJan 3 Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber (41) divorces singer/dancer Sarah Brightman (29) after almost 7 years of marriageComposer Andrew Lloyd WebberComposerAndrew Lloyd WebberBroken heartDivorce of InterestJan 17 NFL coach Jimmy Johnson (46) divorces Linda Kay Cooper after 26 years of marriageNFL Head Coach Jimmy JohnsonNFL Head CoachJimmy JohnsonBroken heartDivorce of InterestJan 29 Actor Michael Keaton (38) divorces actress Caroline McWilliams (44) after 7 years of marriageActor Michael KeatonActorMichael KeatonFamous DeathsJan 1 Charles Boost, Dutch film critic, dies at 82Jan 1 Joe Hardstaff Jr., English cricket batsman (23 Tests, 1,636 runs @ 46.74), dies at 78Jan 1 Suzuki Sochu, Zen teacher (Rinzai line)/abbot of Ryutakuji, diesJan 1 James W. Wood, American astronaut (Dynasoar), dies at 65Jan 2 Alan Hale Jr., American actor (Skipper-Gilligan's Island), dies of cancer at 68Jan 2 Vladimir Ussachevsky, Manchurian-American composer (Creation), dies at 78Jan 3 Ken Hill, American actor (Cobra, Protocol), dies at 49Jan 3 Arthur Gold, American pianist, half of Gold and Fizdale duo (b. 1917)Jan 4 Alberto Lleras Camargo, president of Colombia (1945-46, 58-62), diesJan 4 Robert F Adams, American sci-fi author (Castaways in Time), dies at 57Jan 4 Harold Edgerton, American electrical engineer (b. 1903)Jan 4 Sir Henry Bolte, Premier of Victoria 1955-1972 (b. 1908)Jan 5 Arthur Kennedy, American actor (Fantastic Voyage, Peyton Place), dies of a brain tumor at 76Jan 5 Bart LaRue, entertainer, diesJan 6 Hans Jaray, actor (Lydia, Fedora), diesJan 6 Ian Charleson, actor (Gandhi, Chariots of Fire), dies of AIDS at 40Person of interestBronko NagurskiJan 7 Bronko Nagurski, Canadian-American College and Pro Football Hall of Fame fullback (Chicago Bears), dies at 81Hall of Fame American Football Player Bronko NagurskiHall of Fame American Football PlayerBronko NagurskiJan 7 Gail Lucas, entertainer, diesJan 7 Horace Stoneham, baseball owner (Giants), dies at 86Jan 7 Joseph Robbie, lawyer/NFL owner (Miami Dolphins), dies at 73Jan 8 Terry-Thomas [Thomas Terry Hoar-Stevens], English comedian and actor (I'm All Right Jack, Private's Progress), dies of Parkinson's disease at 78Jan 9 Sir Edward McTiernan, Australian jurist, lawyer and politician (b. 1892)Jan 9 Spud Chandler, American baseball player (AL MVP 1943), dies at 82Jan 10 Juliet Berto, screenwriter/actress (Bastienne Bastien), dies at 42Jan 10 Yvonne Peattie Marquard, actress (Donovan's Reef), diesJan 11 Mary Jane Carr, actress (Forbidden Trail, Second Wife), diesJan 11 Kittens Reichert [Catherine Alma Reichert], American silent screen child actor [House of Cards, Les Misérables], dies at 79Jan 12 Laurence J. Peter, Canadian author (Peter Princible), dies of a stroke at 70Jan 12 Paul Amadeus Pisk, composer, dies at 96Jan 14 David Arkin, actor (I Love You Alice B Toklas), diesJan 14 Mani Madhava Chakyar, Koodiyattam artist and Sanskrit scholar (b. 1899)Jan 15 Gordon Jackson, Scottish actor (Upstairs, Downstairs, The Professionals, The Great Escape), dies after a short illness at 66Jan 17 Charles Hernu, French minister of Defense (1981-85), diesJan 17 Anna Arnold Hedgeman, African-American social activist (NYC cabinet), dies at 90Jan 18 Melanie Appleby, rocker (Mel & Kim), dies of liver cancer at 23Jan 18 Rusty Hamer, American actor (Rusty-Make Room for Daddy), dies at 52Jan 19 Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, Indian leader of the Rajneesh movement, dies at 58Jan 19 Herbert Wehner, German ex-communist/chairman (1958-73), dies at 83Jan 19 Semprini, English musician (b. 1908)Jan 19 Myles Horton, American educator and Civil Rights Movement teacher, dies at 84Jan 20 Barbara Stanwyck, [Ruby Stevens], actress (Big Valley), dies at 82Jan 20 Miloslav Istvan, composer, dies at 61Jan 20 Naruhito Higashi-Kuni, Japanese PM (1945), diesJan 20 Hayedeh, Persian singer (b. 1942)Jan 20 Prince Naruhiko Higashikuni, Japanese imperial prince and 30th Prime Minister of Japan, dies at 102Jan 23 Allen Collins [Larkin Allen Collins Jr.], American rock guitarist (Lynyrd Skynyrd), dies of pneumonia at 37Jan 23 Mariano Rumor, Italian politician (PM, 1968-70; 73-1974), diesJan 24 Madge Bellamy, American actress, dies of heart failure at 90Jan 25 Alexander Lockwood, actor (Duel), diesPerson of interestAva GardnerJan 25 Ava Gardner, American actress (Barefoot Contessa, On the Beach), dies of pneumonia at 67Actress Ava GardnerActressAva GardnerJan 25 Ian Dudley Hardy, entertainer, diesJan 26 Boy Trip, Dutch minister, dies at 68Jan 26 Lewis Mumford, American historian (b. 1895)Jan 26 Bob Gerard, British racing driver (b. 1914)Jan 27 Helen Jerome Eddy, actress (Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm), dies at 92Jan 31 Rashad Khalifa, Egyptian-born imam (b. 1935)Share Share19891991What Happened in 1990Margaret Thatcher Tax Triggers RiotMargaret Thatcher Tax Triggers RiotMarch 31, 1990 Taxman Delivers Cruel Blow to Miss WhiplashTaxman Delivers Cruel Blow to Miss WhiplashMay 15, 1990 Mikhail Kalashnikov Meets Eugene StonerMikhail Kalashnikov Meets Eugene StonerMay 16, 1990 Cricket's Most Prolific Run-Scorer Of All TimeCricket's Most Prolific Run-Scorer Of All TimeJuly 31, 1990Search the world's largest, most accurate site for today in history.Enter Date, Event or PersonAll DaysAll MonthsAll YearsAll TypesSearch About Contact Corrections PrivacyGet Our Daily EmailEmail Address... 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The state is bounded to the south by the Bangladeshi divisions of Mymensingh and Sylhet, to the west by the Bangladeshi division of Rangpur, and to the north and east by India's State of Assam. The capital of Meghalaya is Shillong. During the British rule of India, the British imperial authorities nicknamed it the "Scotland of the East".[7] Meghalaya was previously part of Assam, but on 21 January 1972, the districts of Khasi, Garo and Jaintia hills became the new state of Meghalaya. English is the official language of Meghalaya. Unlike many Indian states, Meghalaya has historically followed a matrilineal system where the lineage and inheritance are traced through women; the youngest daughter inherits all wealth and she also takes care of her parents.[7]The state is the wettest region of India, recording an average of 12,000 mm (470 in) of rain a year.[6] About 70% of the state is forested.[8] The Meghalaya subtropical forests ecoregion encompasses the state; its mountain forests are distinct from the lowland tropical forests to the north and south. The forests are notable for their biodiversity of mammals, birds, and plants.Meghalaya has predominantly an agrarian economy with a significant commercial forestry industry. The important crops are potatoes, rice, maize, pineapples, bananas, papayas, spices, etc. The service sector is made up of real estate and insurance companies. Meghalaya's gross state domestic product for 2012 was estimated at ₹16,173 crore (US$2.3 billion) in current prices.[9] The state is geologically rich in minerals, but it has no significant industries.[7] The state has about 1,170 km (730 mi) of national highways. It is also a major logistical center for trade with Bangladesh.[6]In July 2018, the International Commission on Stratigraphy divided the Holocene epoch into three,[10][11] with the late Holocene being called the Meghalayan stage/age,[12][13] since a speleothem in Mawmluh cave indicating a dramatic worldwide climate event around 2250 BC had been chosen as the.Ancient EditMeghalaya, along with the neighbouring Indian states, have been of archaeological interest. People have lived here since Neolithic era. Neolithic sites discovered so far are located in areas of high elevation such as in Khasi Hills, Garo Hills and neighbouring states. Here neolithic style jhum or shifting cultivation is practised even today. The highland plateaus fed by abundant rains provided safety from floods and a rich soil.[15] The importance of Meghalaya is its possible role in human history through domestication of rice. One of the competing theories for the origin of rice, is from Ian Glover, who states, "India is the center of greatest diversity of domesticated rice with over 20,000 identified species and Northeast India is the most favorable single area of the origin of domesticated rice."[16] The limited archaeology done in the hills of Meghalaya suggest human settlement since ancient times.[17]After the Conquest of Taraf in 1304, Shah Arifin Rafiuddin, a disciple of Shah Jalal, migrated and settled in the Khasi and Jaintia Hills where he preached Islam to the local people. His khanqah remains in Sarping/Laurergarh on the Bangladeshi border but the part containing his mazar is in Meghalaya on top of Laur Hill.[18]Modern history EditThe British discovery of Camellia sinensis in 1834 in Assam and later companies to renting land from 1839 onwards.[19]Meghalaya was formed by carving out two districts from the state of Assam: the United Khasi Hills and Jaintia Hills, and the Garo Hills on 21 January 1972. Before attaining full statehood, Meghalaya was given semi-autonomous status in 1970.[20]The Khasi, Garo, and Jaintia tribes had their own kingdoms until they came under British administration in the 19th century. Later, the British incorporated Meghalaya into Assam in 1835.[7] The region enjoyed semi-independent status by virtue of a treaty relationship with the British Crown. When Bengal was partitioned on 16 October 1905 by Lord Curzon, Meghalaya became a part of the new province of Eastern Bengal and Assam. However, when the partition was reversed in 1912, Meghalaya became a part of the province of Assam. On 3 January 1921 in pursuance of Section 52A of the Government of India Act of 1919, the governor-general-in-council declared the areas now in Meghalaya, other than the Khasi states, as "backward tracts." Subsequently, the British administration enacted the Government of India Act of 1935, which regrouped the backward tracts into two categories: "excluded" and "partially excluded" areas.At the time of Indian independence in 1947, present-day Meghalaya constituted two districts of Assam and enjoyed limited autonomy within the state of Assam. A movement for a separate Hill State began in 1960.[20] The Assam Reorganisation (Meghalaya) Act of 1969 accorded an autonomous status to the state of Meghalaya. The Act came into effect on 2 April 1970, and an autonomous state of Meghalaya was born out of Assam. The autonomous state had a 37-member legislature in accordance with the Sixth Schedule to the Indian constitution.In 1971, the Parliament passed the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganization) Act, 1971, which conferred full statehood on the autonomous state of Meghalaya. Meghalaya attained statehood on 21 January 1972, with a Legislative Assembly of its own.Meghalaya is one of the Seven Sister States of northeast India. The state of Meghalaya is mountainous, with stretches of valley and highland plateaus, and it is geologically rich. It consists mainly of Archean rock formations. These rock formations contain rich deposits of valuable minerals like coal, limestone, uranium and sillimanite.Meghalaya has many rivers. Most of these are rainfed and seasonal. The important rivers in the Garo Hills region are Ganol, Daring, Sanda, Bandra, Bugai, Dareng, Simsang, Nitai and the Bhupai. In the central and eastern sections of the plateau, the important rivers are Khri, Umtrew, Digaru, Umiam or Barapani, Kynshi (Jadukata), Umngi, Mawpa, Umiam Khwan, Umngot, Umkhen, Myntdu and Myntang. In the southern Khasi Hills region, these rivers have created deep gorges and several beautiful waterfalls.Farming on hilly terrain (tea plantation).The elevation of the plateau ranges between 150 m (490 ft) to 1,961 m (6,434 ft). The central part of the plateau comprising the Khasi Hills has the highest elevations, followed by the eastern section comprising the Jaintia Hills region. The highest point in Meghalaya is Shillong Peak, which is a prominent IAF station in the Khasi Hills overlooking the city of Shillong. It has an altitude of 1961 m. The Garo Hills region in the western section of the plateau is nearly plain. The highest point in the Garo Hills is Nokrek Peak with an altitude of 1515 m.The town of Sohra (Cherrapunji) in the Khasi Hills south of capital Shillong holds the world record for most rain in a calendar month, while the village of Mawsynram, near Sohra (Cherrapunji), holds the record for the most rain in a year.[23]Flora and fauna EditSee also: Meghalaya subtropical forestsMeghalaya's forests host 660 species of birds[24] and numerous species of other wildlife. Peacock pheasant (top) and hoolock gibbon (bottom) are found in Meghalaya.[25]About 70% of the state is forested, of which 9,496 km2 (3,666 sq mi) is dense primary subtropical forest.[8] The Meghalayan forests are considered to be among the richest botanical habitats of Asia. These forests receive abundant rainfall and support a vast variety of floral and faunal biodiversity. A small portion of the forest area in Meghalaya is under what are known as "sacred groves" (see Sacred groves of India). These are small pockets of an ancient forest that have been preserved by the communities for hundreds of years due to religious and cultural beliefs. These forests are reserved for religious rituals and generally remain protected from any exploitation. These sacred groves harbour many rare plant and animal species. The Nokrek Biosphere Reserve in the West Garo Hills and the Balphakram National Park in the South Garo Hills are considered to be the most biodiversity-rich sites in Meghalaya. In addition, Meghalaya has three wildlife sanctuaries. These are the Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary, the Siju Sanctuary, and the Baghmara Sanctuary, which is also the home of the insect-eating pitcher plant Nepenthes khasiana also called "Me'mang Koksi" in local language.Due to diverse climatic and topographic conditions, Meghalaya forests support a vast floral diversity, including a large variety of parasites, epiphytes, succulent plants and shrubs. Two of the most important tree varieties are Shorea robusta (sal tree) and Tectona grandis (teak). Meghalaya is also the home to a large variety of fruits, vegetables, spices, and medicinal plants. Meghalaya is also famous for its large variety of orchids — nearly 325 of them. Of these, the largest variety is found in the Mawsmai, Mawmluh and Sohrarim forests in the Khasi hills.Nepenthes khasianaMeghalaya also has a large variety of mammals, birds, reptiles and insects.[26] The important mammal species include elephants, bear, red pandas,[27] civets, mongooses, weasels, rodents, gaur, wild buffalo,[28] deer, wild boar and a number of primates. Meghalaya also has a large variety of bats. The limestone caves in Meghalaya such as the Siju Cave are home to some of the nation's rarest bat species. The hoolock gibbon is found in all districts of Meghalaya.[29]Common reptiles in Meghalaya are lizards, crocodiles and tortoises. Meghalaya also has a number of snakes including the python, copperhead, green tree racer, Indian cobra, king cobra, coral snake and vipers.[30]Meghalaya's forests host 660 species of birds, many of which are endemic to Himalayan foothills, Tibet and Southeast Asia. Of the birds found in Meghalaya forests, 34 are on worldwide threatened species list and 9 are on the critically endangered list.[24] Prominent birds spotted in Meghalaya include those from the families of Phasianidae, Anatidae, Podicipedidae, Ciconiidae, Threskiornithidae, Ardeidae, Pelecanidae, Phalacrocoracidae, Anhingidae, Falconidae, Accipitridae, Otididae, Rallidae, Heliornithidae, Gruidae, Turnicidae, Burhinidae, Charadriidae, Glareolidae, Scolopacidae, Jacanidae, Columbidae, Psittacidae, Cuculidae, Strigidae, Caprimulgidae, Apodidae, Alcedinidae, Bucerotidae, Ramphastidae, Picidae, Campephagidae, Dicruridae, Corvidae, Hirundinidae, Cisticolidae, Pycnonotidae, Sylviidae, Timaliidae, Sittidae, Sturnidae, Turdidae, Nectariniidae and Muscicapidae.[24] Each of these families have many species. The great Indian hornbill is the largest bird in Meghalaya. Other regional birds found include the grey peacock pheasant, the large Indian parakeet, the common green pigeon and the blue jay.[31] Meghalaya is also home to over 250 species of butterflies, nearly a quarter of all butterfly species found in India.Meghalaya is one of three states in India to have a Christian majority. About 75% of the population practices Christianity, with Presbyterians, Baptists and Catholics the more common denominations.[33] .The religion of the people in Meghalaya is closely related to their ethnicity. Close to 90% of the Garo tribe and nearly 80% of the Khasi are Christian, while more than 97% of the Hajong, 98.53% of the Koch, and 94.60% of the Rabha tribes are Hindu.[citation needed]Hindus are the largest religious minority in Meghalaya with 11.52% of the total state's population as of 2011 census[33]Hindus are concentrated mainly in West Garo Hills, East Khasi Hills and Ri-Bhoi with 19.11 percent, 17.55 percent and 11.96 percent respectively.The Nartiang Durga Temple in Meghalaya is a famous Hindu temple and it is one of the 51 Shakti peethas on Earth.[34]Muslims constitute 4.39% of the population[33] The Muslims are concentrated mainly in West Garo Hills with 16.60 percent.[35]Conversion from indigenous to Christianity began in the 19th century under the British era. In the 1830s, American Baptist Foreign Missionary Society had become active in Northeast to convert indigenous tribes to Christianity.[36] Later, they were offered to expand and reach into Cherrapunji Meghalaya, but they lacked the resources to do so and declined. Welsh Presbyterian Mission took the offer and they began work at the Cherrapunji mission field. By the early 1900s, other Protestant denominations of Christianity were active in Meghalaya. The outbreak of World Wars forced the preachers to return home to Europe and America. It is during this period that Catholicism took root in Meghalaya and neighbouring region. In the 20th century, Union Christian College started operations at Barapani, Shillong. Currently, Presbyterians and Catholics are two most common Christian denominations found in Meghalaya.[37]State government EditThe Meghalaya Legislative Assembly has 60 members at present. Meghalaya has two representatives in the Lok Sabha, one each from Shillong and Tura. It also has one representative in the Rajya Sabha.Since the creation of the state the Gauhati High Court has jurisdiction in Meghalaya. A Circuit Bench of the Guwahati High Court has been functioning at Shillong since 1974. However recently in March 2013 the Meghalaya High Court was separated from the Gauhati High Court and now the state has its own High Court.Local self-government EditNE Autonomous divisions of India.svgTo provide local self-governance machinery to the rural population of the country, provisions were made in the Constitution of India; accordingly, the Panchayati Raj institutions were set up. However, on account of the distinct customs and traditions prevailing in the northeast region, it was felt necessary to have a separate political and administrative structure in the region.[citation needed] Some of the tribal communities in the region had their own traditional political systems, and it was felt that Panchayati Raj institutions may come into conflict with these traditional systems. The Sixth Schedule was appended to the Constitution on the recommendations of a subcommittee formed under the leadership of Gopinath Bordoloi, and the constitution of Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) is provided in certain rural areas of the northeast including areas in Meghalaya. The ADCs in Meghalaya are the Khasi Hills Autonomous District CouncilGaro Hills Autonomous District CouncilJaintia Hills Autonomous District CouncilEconomy Urban areas Culture and society EditThe main tribes in Meghalaya are the Khasis, the Garos, and the Jaintias. Each tribe has its own culture, traditions, dress, and language.

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DESTINATIONSHOTELSTHINGS TO DOEATING OUTNIGHTLIFEPHOTOSGUIDESVIDEOSNews/Travel/Travel Guide/Shillong Travel Guide/Get The Best Of Shillong In 24 HoursGet the best of Shillong in 24 hoursHengul J Das|Times Travel Editor|ITINERARY, SHILLONG7213814608_14502bcf75_o When a tiny hill station of only 65 square km of land area enjoys sobriquets like Scotland of the East, abode of cloud and the Rock Capital of India, you know that the place is special, very special! Shillong is a one of its kind place where the modern romances the ancient to the background score of many a gifted singer and musician! The former British capital of undivided Assam, Shillong has to be on your priority list if you are planning to relish the unparalleled northeast region of India. Once you land in Shillong, you are most likely to realize that 24 hours is not sufficient to enjoy all that this picturesque town has to offer. However, if you happen to be on a flying visit, here is a selection of the top attractions that you should line up for a single day.1NatureElephant FallsSIGHTSEEING, SHILLONGElephant FallsElephant Falls is situated at the outskirts of the main city of Shillong. It is almost 12 kms away from the city chaos. The unique part of these falls is that, it is a two-tier waterfall set in the dingles of the rocks. ...more2NatureShillong PeakSIGHTSEEING, SHILLONGShillong PeakThe Shillong peak stands massively 2000 mtr above the sea level. It is one of the highest points in the state which offers a breathtaking bird’s eye view of the city. Obeisance is paid to U Shulong at the sanctum sanctor...more3North EasternTrattoriaRESTAURANTS, SHILLONGTrattoriaLocated right in the middle of the frenetic Police Bazar, Trattoria enjoys a cult following among the locals who swear by its flavours. Trattoria’s specialty lies in the innovative preparation and presentation of local K...more4Local MarketPolice BazaarSHOPPING IN SHILLONGPolice BazaarBeing one of the chief market places in Shillong, this bazaar is always in a state of chaos. One of the best things to shop for, are the handicrafts and artifacts made by the locals. The tribals here are extremely skille...more5LakeBoating at Umiam LakeTHINGS TO DO, SHILLONGBoating at Umiam LakeLocated about 15 kms north of Shillong, this lake is basically a water reservoir that was formed due to the damming of the Umiam river. Historically this lake holds a special place in North East India, courtesy the fact ...more6Music ConcertMusical sojournTHINGS TO DO, SHILLONGMusical sojourn​Shillong is the unofficial but undisputed rock capital of India with a legacy of musical heritage that runs through the veins of every Shillong dweller. Music is in the air of this beautiful city and get ready to bump i...more7Multi-cuisineLa GalerieRESTAURANTS, SHILLONGLa GalerieHoused in the posh Centre Point hotel, La Galerie is an absolute must–visit for not just the foodie but for every traveler vacationing in Shillong! The hotel that happens to be the proud owner of this multi–cuisine resta...more8NightClubCloud 9NIGHTLIFE, SHILLONGCloud 9A nightclub that pioneered the culture of night crawling in Shillong, Cloud 9 is a place you should not give a miss when in Shillong. Housed in the rather well-known luxury hotel of the region, The Centre Point, Cloud 9 ...moreShillong MapHeading out for a vacation? Take your travel expert with you - download World Travel Guide. Explore other Travel Guide Apps.Was this helpful?From around the webManage your investment portfolios the right wayMPROFITGuwahati Doctor Shocked. 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