Special Stories

New metallic-blue Tarantula adds to Meghalaya’s rich biodiversity

ROOPAK GOSWAMI Guwahati,  June 22: A striking metallic-blue tarantula lurking in the forests of Meghalaya's Khasi and Garo Hills has been identified as a species new to science, highlighting once...

Eminent Indian jurist elected as Judge of International Tribunal of the Law of the Sea

United Nations, Jun 19: An eminent Indian jurist, Bimal Patel, has been elected as Judge of the International...

Awareness on Tuberculosis held in North Garo Hills

Resubelpara, June 4: Local leaders, community representatives, ASHAs, students, and beneficiaries attended a programme to honour community participation...

Traditional bodies find own solutions to Shillong’s water crisis

The study argues that these indigenous systems continue to function because of strong local accountability and deep cultural...

State records major gains in key health indicators  

NFHS-6 shows steepest drop in fertility rates among the states   Shillong, June 1: Key health indicators of Meghalaya have...
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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...

Meghalaya farmers embark on learning expedition to boost millet industry

ROOPAK GOSWAMI Shillong, Oct 16: Agripreneurs, farmers and officials from Meghalaya have embarked on a "learning" journey to know about advances being made in the...

India conducts first ever riverine dolphin population estimation exercise

New Delhi, Oct 14: India has conducted its first population estimation of riverine dolphins in the Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Indus river systems and its...

Soil Erosion: A Hidden Trigger for Meghalaya’s Landslides

ROOPAK GOSWAMI  Shillong,  Oct 10: Meghalaya, known for its lush landscapes and heavy rainfall, is no stranger to the devastating effects of landslides. But while landslides...

Long wait for Meghalaya to have landslide forecasting facility 

ROOPAK GOSWAMI Guwahati, Oct 7: Meghalaya would have to wait for some more years to get the facility of landslide forecasting. Meghalaya has numerous faults, shear...

Meghalaya’s Buckwheat Pillow Revolution : The Eco Friendly sleep solution gaining global demand

By ROOPAK GOSWAMI Guwahati, Oct 1: In a world where comfort and wellness have become essential elements of daily life, traditional bedding materials are increasingly being...

New Fish Discovery: Garra dohjei adds to Meghalaya’s aquatic riches

By ROOPAK GOSWAMI Guwahati, Sep 29:  Fish enthusiasts have reason to celebrate as researchers have found a new species, Garra dohjei, discovered in the pristine...

Meghalaya’s warmest year record calls for urgent need for climate adaptation  

Guwahati, Sept 28: With 2023 being the warmest year in the "Scotland of the East",  time has come to take adaptive measures to mitigate...

Farmers’ Market in Ladmawphlang a boost for indigenous food systems

A wide variety of organic products, including Sha Shiah Krot (root tea), Rosella jam, bayberry pickle, Sohiong jam, and wild edibles like Jatira, Jasim,...

Progress in India, China in border talks

Able to reduce differences and build some consensus: Chinese military Beijing, Sept 28: China and India were able to "reduce differences" and build "some consensus"...
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