Special Stories

Meghalaya Health Atlas reflects growing focus on healthcare

Perhaps the most ambitious aspect of the Atlas is its 2030 vision: reducing maternal deaths to fewer than 50 annually… Roopak Goswami Shillong, Feb 22: Reflecting a long-term vision of transforming...

Flower, ‘lost’ from Meghalaya for 93 years, found at Mawsynram

The species was last collected in 1930 from Mawmluh by botanist PC Kanjilal. Roopak Goswami Shillong, Feb 22: Ninety-three years...

First-ever state record of moth species documented in Ri-Bhoi

ROOPAK GOSWAMI Shillong, Feb 20: In a significant addition to Meghalaya’s biodiversity records, researchers have documented the first-ever state...

International Childhood Cancer Day: Timely diagnosis key to saving children, say doctors

Jaipur, Feb 15: On International Childhood Cancer Day, a group of doctors here on Sunday emphasised that timely...

Indian-origin climate scientist wins prestigious Crafoord prize in US

Houston, Feb 2: Indian-origin climate scientist Veerabhadran Ramanathan has been awarded the 2026 Crafoord Prize in Geosciences by...
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Researchers Capture Rare Calls of Indian Frogs, Shedding New Light on Endangered Species in Meghalaya

ROOPAK GOSWAMI Shillong, Nov 3: In a groundbreaking effort to understand the secret lives of India’s frogs, researchers from Assam Don Bosco University and the...

High unintended pregnancy rates bring spotlight on two districts

East Khasi Hills, Ri-Bhoi record over 15% unintended pregnancy; national rate 9.1% Roopak Goswami Shillong, Nov 3: Meghalaya’s high rates of unintended pregnancies have placed it...

State felicitates veteran journalist

Shillong, Oct 31: Senior independent journalist Francis A. Khongwar was felicitated on Thursday by Chief Secretary DP Wahlang for his invaluable contributions to the...

Steps into sustainability: Meghalaya farmer brings indigenous wisdom to global stage

Shillong, Oct 31: It was an event with a diverse assembly of delegates from Rome, Indonesia, Myanmar, and Meghalaya, all converging to explore an...

Centre Boosts Grassroots Governance in Northeast

Shillong, Oct 30: Grassroots governance in Northeast has got a big boost aimed at empowering Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) across the region. "Meghalaya will get...

50 Drums Wangala fest kicks off winter festivities in Garo Hills

Williamnagar, Oct 26: Winter festivities in Garo Hills kicked off with the two-day 50 Drums Wangala Festival held at Balchol A’bri near Williamnagar town....

Garo film Chanchisoa to be screened at IFFI

Shillong, Oct 25: Garo film ‘Chanchisoa’ has been selected for screening in the 55th edition of International Film Festival of India (IFFI). Directed by...

Assam conservation scientist conferred Harry Messel award

Guwahati, Oct 25: Assam's eminent conservation scientist Bibhab Kumar Talukdar was awarded ‘The Harry Messel Award’ for Conservation Leadership by the Species Survival...

Meghalaya’s historic fiber paves the way for eco-friendly products and sustainable livelihoods

By Roopak Goswami Shillong, Oct 25: From making earbuds to sanitary napkins which can be produced without using Super Absorbent Polymers, Comilla cotton  which was...

Innovative sensory theatre staged for visually challenged

Guwahati, Oct 22: An innovative concept of sensory theatre, experiencing a play through dialogue, sound and imagination, was staged here for the first time...

Arunachal rolls out red carpet for tourists, provides them ‘unique experience’

Itanagar, Oct 20: Inviting to experience the first ray of the sun in the eastern-most corner of India to kiwi-picking, the Arunachal Pradesh government...

Even if affected, most people unaware of ‘climate justice’: Study

New Delhi, Oct 19: A majority of people, including those most affected by climate change, are unfamiliar with the term 'climate justice' means, despite...
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