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Meghalaya’s pineapples among Modi’s gifts to UAE President: Official

Shillong, May 21: Meghalaya's GI-tagged pineapples, considered among the finest in the world for their flavour and aroma, were presented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to UAE President Mohammed...

Garo Hills villagers shy away from diabetes, BP screening: Study

Many villagers fear screening because they worry a diagnosis would mean lifelong medication and repeated hospital visits Roopak Goswami Shillong,...

Age-old Khasi community rules still shape forest conservation: Study

Roopak Goswami Shillong, May 17: The age-old Khasi community rules still continue to play a major role in protecting...

New frog species discovered ‘south of the river’ in Meghalaya

Research shows the Brahmaputra acted as a natural evolutionary barrier between Meghalaya and Arunachal frog populations. ROOPAK GOSWAMI Shillong, May...

‘Endangered’ Himalayan fern found near Shillong Peak

The fern can be identified by its glossy black scales near the base of the stalk, less dissected...
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Whale fossils discovered in Meghalaya

 Guwahati, Aug 23: In a groundbreaking paleontological discovery, vertebrate bone fossils believed to belong to ancient whales have been unearthed in Meghalaya's South Garo...

SC raps Kolkata Police for probe ‘lapses’; Mamata writes to PM demands tougher rape laws

Kolkata/ New Delhi, Aug 22 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Thursday criticised Kolkata Police for their "extremely disturbing" delay in registering the case of...

LAC village in Ladakh gets 4G network

A remote village along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh on Wednesday got access to 4G mobile network services, a development made...

Meghalaya’s Wonder: Umiam now home to newly discovered two micromoth species

Guwahati, Aug 20: Meghalaya, already known for its rich biodiversity, is now recognized for its micromoth diversity as well. Researchers from ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute...

Goa woman gets rakhi gift of kidney from younger brother

The Raksha Bandhan festival became extra special for a 43-year-old woman from South Goa as her younger brother gifted her a new lease of...

Quota must in govt appointments, no ifs and buts: Chirag Paswan over lateral entry issue

New Delhi, Aug 19: BJP ally and Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Monday slammed any move for appointments in government positions without following reservations...

Lights on: Brick kiln workers in western UP begin the transition to solar energy

Smoke swirls from brick kiln chimneys rise up lazily, clouding around sleek solar panels that reflect the monsoon skies above, the ancient and the...

‘In death as in life, a great unifier’

Resubelpara, Aug 17: Seldom does one get to witness unity among warring factions, in both life and death. But Late Salseng Marak was of a...

Vinesh Phogat returns to grand welcome after Paris heartbreak

Celebrated wrestler Vinesh Phogat received a grand welcome on her return to the country with hundreds of supporters gathering outside the IGI airport, showing...

Delhi doctors’ indefinite strike over Kolkata rape-murder enters sixth day

Elective medical services at Delhi hospitals remain suspended for the sixth consecutive day as doctors in the national capital continue their protest, demanding justice...

28 pc UG, 15 pc PG medical students report being diagnosed with mental health conditions: Survey

Nearly 28 per cent of UG and 15.3 per cent of PG medical students reported having been diagnosed with mental health conditions, according to...

Conrad launches NE’s biggest mushroom processing plant at Mendipathar

Resubelpara, Aug 13: The biggest mushroom plant in the North East has sprouted in the Garo Hills with Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on...
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