Special Stories

PRIME-aided enterprise from Riangdo opens outlet in city

Shillong, Aug 10: A food brand born at Riangdo, a remote region in West Khasi Hills, made its way all the way to the capital Shillong.   Incubated under PRIME...

India donates five peacocks to UN Geneva, reviving decades-old tradition

United Nations, Aug 10: India has donated five Indian peacocks, including a rare white-feathered one, to the United...

Mushroom found in Ri-Bhoi in 2022 identified as new species 

The study examined three specimens of the new species — two from West Bengal and one from Meghalaya. ROOPAK...

Scientists identify 14 geoheritage sites across Khasi-Jaintia Hills

The sites include Mawmluh Cave, Arwah-Lumshynna Cave, Khoh Ramhah, Mawsup, Lum Kyllang, Therriaghat, Nartiang Monoliths, Nongkhlieh Karst, Sweet...

Indigenous fruit wine venture turns flag bearer of sustainable livelihood

Case study of Tura-based Asame Wine suggests how traditional knowledge and local entrepreneurship can support sustainable rural development ROOPAK...
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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...

Violence against students: A tribute to our little John Hampdens

Md Mahmudul Hasan Dhaka, Aug 6: On July 23, 2024, a police officer kicked a teenager named Muhammad Fahir and mistreated an adult at UK's...

Disability rights activists demand increased budget allocations for inclusive development

New Delhi, July 20: Disability rights activists expect a substantial financial support in the upcoming budget to address the needs of persons with disabilities...
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