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Shillong: Patrick A Rogers, an American travel writer and researcher, who passed away on March 21, left behind for posterity, valuable documents that he had prepared on the botanical 'engineering' wonders of the globally known living root bridges of Meghalaya.He died of cardiac complications at Shnongpdeng, a riverside village near the India-Bangladesh border in Dawki, known for its crystal-clear Umngot river.Rogers had authored 'The Green Unknown: Travels in the Khasi Hills'. He had pioneered the 'Living Root Bridge Project', which focused on mapping and preserving the root bridges in the hill state."The Living Root Bridges community of Meghalaya mourns the loss of Patrick Rogers. Patrick was not just a visitor to Meghalaya, he became deeply connected to our land, our forests, and our people. Through his dedication, writings, and years of exploration, he played an important role in bringing global attention to the living root bridges and helping the world recognize their value," CM Conrad K Sangma had said.
Shillong, Apr 2 (PTI) American travel writer and researcher Patrick A Rogers, known for his work on Meghalaya's 'living root bridges', has died of cardiac arrest while on a tour to a remote village in East Khasi Hills district, officials said on Thursday. In a post on X, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma condoled the death of Rogers, saying his sincerity, humility, and deep love for the land and its people touched many lives. "The Living Root Bridges community of Meghalaya mourn the loss of Patric ...Read More >
Shillong, August 12: Meghalaya Police has taken custody of three Bangladesh nationals, including a serving police constable and a "dismissed" army personnel, who allegedly infiltrated India through South West Khasi Hills district on August 8. The trio, along with three others already in custody, is suspected to be part of a larger group of eight to nine infiltrators who crossed over at Rongdongai village with arms and communication devices. Their motive is still under investigation. A local court in Mawkyrwat granted police three days' custody, South West Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police ...Read More >
Guwahati: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday visited Siej village in Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills, where she praised the community's iconic living root bridges as a symbol of sustainable living and ecological wisdom. During her interaction with locals, Sitharaman highlighted how generations of villagers have skillfully shaped the aerial roots of rubber trees into natural bridges without damaging the environment. "For over a hundred years, you've built bridges that don't harm trees. You've preserved a culture that respects nature and promotes sustainability," she told the ga ...Read More >