Special Stories

Citizen science can help bridge biodiversity data gaps: Study

The Khasi Hills recorded the highest number of submissions at 675, followed by the Garo Hills with 229 and the Jaintia Hills with 24. ROOPAK GOSWAMI Shillong, Oct 11: A citizen-led...

‘Peer pressure’ leads Shillong youth to substance abuse: Study

Nearly 90%-89.86% identified peer pressure as a major contributor to substance abuse. ROOPAK GOSWAMI Shillong, Oct 4:  Peer pressure has...

Flow of overseas earnings provides support to Meghalaya homes

The surveyed households received a combined Rs 46.3 crore in remittances between 2019 and 2024, with an average...

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...

Study records over 70 Garo traditional games – most remain as memory

Researchers found an encouraging response when some of the old games were demonstrated to children. ROOPAK GOSWAMI Shillong,  Sep 27:...
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How Arunachal’s SARAS fair is redefining rural livelihoods

Guwahati, Jan 13: “It starts in the village,” Arunachaln Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu declared while inaugurating the SARAS Fair this morning. “India will...

Social networks, not just individuals, key to combating malaria in Meghalaya

​ROOPAK GOSWAMI Shillong, Jan 13: In Meghalaya, where communities live in close-knit villages, an intriguing story of health and human connection is unfolding. Scientists are uncovering...

Between dreams and screens: The sleep struggles of Meghalaya’s teens 

ROOPAK GOSWAMI  Shillong, Jan 12: Nestled in the serene hills of Meghalaya,  a silent storm brews among the younger generation. While the state boasts breathtaking...

2024 is the warmest year, says WMO

Guwahati, Jan 12: The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has confirmed that 2024 is the warmest year on record, based on an analysis of six international...

Shillong faces severe ecological strain from urban expansion

ROOPAK GOSWAMI Shillong, Jan 8: Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya and one of India’s iconic hill stations, is under immense strain from rapid and unregulated...

Urbanization heats up Shillong:  Study warns of rising temperatures and vanishing   green spaces

ROOPAK GOSWAMI Shillong, Jan 7:  Shillong, the picturesque capital of Meghalaya, renowned for its cool climate and lush landscapes, is facing a new environmental challenge:...

Haryana 2024: Election hustle, farmers’ struggle bookend sporting glory

By Sanjay Ganjoo Chandigarh, Dec 25: For a state that witnessed two elections of great significance this year and accounted for more than 20 per...

Meghalaya’s community reserves hold the key to primate conservation

Roopak Goswami Shillong, Dec 23: A study led by researchers from the Sálim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History reveals that the size and...

More than 37,500 Bru tribal refugees rehabilitated in Tripura

By Achinta Borah Ambassa (Tripura), Dec 23: Over 37,500 Bru tribals, who were affected by the ethnic violence in Mizoram in the late 1990s and...

First satellite tagging of Ganges River Dolphin in Assam

Guwahati, Dec 18: In a groundbreaking step for wildlife conservation, Assam has become the site of the world’s first satellite tagging of a Ganges...

Special chairs for Cerebral Palsy beneficiaries distributed in Tura

Tura, Dec 17:  In a first of its kind, Customised Adaptive Chairs for people with the neurological disorder of Cerebral Palsy that had been...

Head for the Hills: The Secret to Juicier Khasi Mandarins Lies in Higher Altitudes

Roopak Goswami Shillong, Dec 16: High in the misty hills of Meghalaya, the Khasi mandarin (Citrus reticulata Blanco) thrives as a symbol of the region’s...
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