Meghalaya’s Neolissochilus Pnar named India’s First “National Cave Animal of the Year”
Shillong, Jan 3: Meghalaya begins 2025 with remarkable news as Neolissochilus pnar, the world’s largest cavefish, has been named India’s first “National Cave Animal...
Villagers revel in USTM New Year celebration
USTM chancellor promises free education to students of surrounding villages
Shillong, Jan 3: The University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) celebrated the New...
Meghalaya-Assam border village immerses in Songkristan vibes
Boko, Jan 2: The village playground of Umshek along Meghalaya-Assam border in West Khasi Hills district reverberated with Wangala dance other Garo cultural performances...
NEHU entrusted to power healthcare innovations in NE
₹14 cr for capacity building and skill development in medical device sector
Shillong, Dec 31: In a major boost to healthcare innovation in the North...
Endangered bird of prey rescued in Tura
Tura, Dec 31: Locals and wildlife teams have rescued a young indian white back vulture, an endangered bird of prey, from Rongkhon area of...
Tributes paid to U Kiang Nangbah
Shillong, Dec 31: The Khun Hynniewtrep National Awakening Movement (KHNAM) paid tributes to freedom fighter U Kiang Nangbah on his 162nd death anniversary observed...
Addl 90 cr boosts NH-6 repair work
Shillong, Dec 31: The ongoing repair of national highway - 6 up to Malidor in East Jaintia Hills has gained momentum with the allocation...
Beyond medicine: Unveiling barriers to cancer care in Meghalaya
Roopak Goswami
Shillong, Dec 30: Is cancer care in Meghalaya only a medical issue or something else?
A qualitative study conducted by researchers from Indian Institute...
Anganwadi workers urge CM to execute order on promotion
Shillong, Dec 29: The All Garo Hills Anganwadi Worker & Helpers Federation (AGHAWHF) has urged chief minister Conrad K Sangma to take urgent action...
At ZSI Shillong, Khasi Hills Long-tailed Lizard’s identity finally uncovered
ROOPAK GOSWAMI
Shillong, Dec 29: For nearly two decades, a mystery lay quietly in the collections of the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) in Shillong—two...
Cathedral seeks action in ‘desecration’ of church
Shillong, Dec 28: The All Saints’ Cathedral, Shillong has vehemently condemned the recent incident of chanting “Jay Shri Ram” inside a church at Mawlynnong...
Meghalaya tops urban-rural spending gap in country
Shillong, Dec 27: Urban households in Meghalaya spend 104% more on average than their rural counterparts, according to the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES)...
