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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A Symphony of Musical Magic from Rhythm School of Music and Jasiel Peter

Tura, Dec 13: Meghalaya is still crooning to the melodies of Bryan Adams and grooving to the acoustic rhythms of ‘Europe’.  Hot on their heels, Tura got...

Meghalaya’s $10B dream: ADB’s $64M boost to build a future-ready workforce

ROOPAK GOSWAMI Shillong, Dec 12: The ADB is supporting Meghalaya in developing a highly skilled workforce, which is essential for the state to achieve its...

From gas to green: IIT Guwahati’s biofuel breakthrough turns pollution into power

Guwahati, Dec 9: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati have developed a biological method to turn greenhouse gases into cleaner biofuels. This...

A “Peppery” Discovery: Meghalaya’s Wild Treasure Unearthed

ROOPAK GOSWAMI Shillong, Dec 6: In the lush, mist-kissed hills of Meghalaya, a spice with a fiery reputation has just turned the tables on tradition....

New conservation partnership offers hope for endangered Black Softshell Turtles in Assam

Guwahati, Dec 6: A remarkable success story has unfolded in wildlife conservation as Kaziranga Tiger Reserve (KTR) and TSA Foundation India (TSAFI) have teamed...

International Day of Persons with Disabilities Celebrated in South West Garo Hills

Ampati, Dec 3: Dobol Lake English School, under Rerapara C&RD Block, South West Garo Hills, hosted the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on...

28-year-old from UP village creates AI-enabled eye-glasses to help visually impaired

Lakhimpur Kheri (UP), Dec 3: Talent knows no boundaries. A testament to this is 28-year-old Muneer Khan from Lakhimpur Kheri in Uttar Pradesh, whose...

Singapore-based entrepreneur aids violence-hit Manipuri women crochet stuffed dolls, sell products

Imphal, Nov 30: A Singapore-based Manipuri entrepreneur is helping displaced people living in relief camps crochet stuffed dolls for the global market, aiming to...

Indian Constitution live, progressive document: President Murmu

New Delhi, Nov 26: The Indian Constitution is a live and progressive document through we have achieved the goals of social justice and inclusive...

Meghalaya’s Pitcher Plant: A potential key to novel drugs

By Roopak Goswami Shillong, Nov 24:  Nestled in the misty hills of Meghalaya, the endangered pitcher plant Nepenthes khasiana has fascinated scientists for decades. Known...

Initiative to transform refusal villages into promising communities launched in Garo Hills

Ampati, Nov 24: In a groundbreaking effort to address health and development challenges in refusal villages, a free health screening cum Village Health Council (VHC)...

What should the Meghalaya government do to warn residents of impending landslides?

ROOPAK GOSWAMI Shillong, Nov 21: Researchers who have been studying landslides say intense and sustained rainfall significantly impacts slope stability and the effects were particularly...
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