Deccan Herald

Meghalaya's living bridges and their architect

Hally War of Siej village awarded Padma Shri 2026 for his 60-year dedication to weaving Meghalaya’s Umkar Living Root Bridge.

As Meghalaya’s root bridges eye UNESCO status, check out these living heritage sites of India

Meghalaya’s living root bridges is moving closer to UNESCO World Heritage recognition. Across India, some of the most remarkable heritage sites are not frozen in time. They are lived in, walked on, ...
The Daily Gazette

DOT announces completion of $2.8 million bridge rehab in town of Root

TOWN OF ROOT — The $2.8 million rehabilitation of a bridge on Route 162 in the town of Root is complete, according to the state Department of Transportation. “This bridge rehabilitation in Montgomery ...
The Shillong Times

Padma Shri explains living root bridges’ formation process

Padma Shri Hally War has shed light on the unique process of formation of living root bridges, revealing that when the roots of trees protrude, they are slowly guided and pulled through hollowed ...
NDTV

Meghalaya Living Root Bridges

India has submitted to UNESCO in Paris the nomination dossier of Meghalaya's living root bridges for consideration to include in the World Heritage list 2026-27, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said on ...
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Meghalaya’s living root bridges: India’s nomination for UNESCO’s prestigious world heritage list

Discover why India has nominated Meghalaya’s iconic living root bridges for UNESCO’s prestigious World Heritage list, highlighting their cultural and ecological significance.