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4 workers die during work in septic tank at Baghmara

Shillong, Sept 27: Four labourers from Assam died reportedly after inhaling toxic gas during cleaning of an underground septic tank at Rangdokram in South Garo Hills on Sunday. Initially, two...

Critically endangered tree in Meghalaya faces habitat change

The researchers found that precipitation is the dominant factor determining the species’ habitat suitability. ROOPAK GOSWAMI Shillong, Sept 27: Climate...

Projects on bats, Khasi craft win NE conservation grant

At Chimitap village in Balpakram, Senggai G Momin will lead 'Bat, Caves and Conservation: Chimitap', a project focused...

Pressure groups force bank closure on ‘sacred’ Sunday 

Banks urged to respect sentiment of majority Christian believers   Shillong, Sept 27: Pressure groups across Meghalaya forced closure of...

Meghalaya scientist in US studies climate-induced changes on wildlife

His association with wolves goes back to his doctoral research at the Wildlife Institute of India. Shillong, Sep 27:...
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Suicide prevention task forces to be set up in South West Garo Hills

Shillong, Sept 10: The South West Garo Hills district administration has announced a Block Level Task Forces for suicide prevention during the observance of...

BB Lyngdoh shaped Meghalaya’s political awakening: Meghalaya Assembly Speaker

Book on former chief minister released Shillong, Sept 10: A book titled "(L) BB Lyngdoh – A Tribute to the Visionary Leader and Former Chief...

New House expected to be ready by mid-Nov: Speaker

Shillong, Sept 10: The new Assembly building at Mawdiangdiang on the outskirts of the city is expected to be ready for inauguration by mid-November,...

Pig disease with little clinical signs raises concern in state

ROOPAK GOSWAMI Shillong, Sept 10: African swine fever (ASF) may not be the only viral threat facing Meghalaya’s pig sector. A new study has found...

New Integrated Block Complex ushers in modern administration for Rongara

Baghmara, Sept 10: Rongara C&RD Block in South Garo Hills has a new home. Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Wednesday inaugurated the Block...

CM-Connect: Rongara residents air long-pending concerns to Chief Minister

Rongara, Sept 10: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma held a CM-Connect programme at the Rongara M.E. School Playground on Wednesday, on the sidelines of...

Govt cannot keep quiet on illegal acts: Tynsong 

Stakeholders urged to avoid any act that can create law-and-order problem Shillong, Sept 10: The state government has defended police action against KSU leaders after...

Endangered Hoolock gibbon electrocuted near Tura Peak  

Activists, locals renew demand for installation of insulated power cables   Shillong, Sept 9: Death of an endangered Western Hoolock Gibbon due to electrocution near Tura...

‘Census officials forcing border villagers to enrol in Assam’

Shillong, Sept 9: Census officials in Assam have allegedly been pressuring people in three villages along Meghalaya-Assam border in West Khasi Hills to enrol...

Centre assures fresh impetus to EAPs in NE  

Meghalaya, Assam CMs meet Sitharaman to discuss EAP issues   Shillong, Sept 9: The Centre will give a fresh impetus to accelerate Externally Aided Projects (EAPs)...

Ri Bhoi College pays tribute to founder D D Lapang

Nongpoh, Sept 9: Ri Bhoi College on Wednesday observed its 42nd anniversary, while also commemorating the first death anniversary of its founder and former...

NFSA to remove ‘silent’ ration cards holders from Oct 1

Tura, Sept 9: Silent ration cards and duplicate beneficiaries under the NFSA will be subject to a new auto-deactivation mechanism from October 1, following...
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