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 under the Jan Bhagidari TB Mukt...
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 links between the Khasi community and...
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 shown significant improvements in the sixth...
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...
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, May 18: Fear, traditional beliefs, work...
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 forests, water sources and biodiversity in...
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 10: A quiet forest stream in...
‘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 leaflets and tiny bristle-like structures on...
Niangtaser Festival in Ri-Bhoi set to celebrate ‘World Cup cicada’
ROOPAK GOSWAMI
Shillong, May 6: A quiet village landscape in Meghalaya will come alive on May 8-9 with one of India’s rare natural spectacles. The...
Chocolate Mahseer named Meghalaya’s state fish
Shillong, May 5: In a landmark decision, the state cabinet chaired by Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday declared chocolate mahseer, known as "Khasaw" in...
Sacred Khasi symbols hog limelight in tourism branding
Roopak Goswami
Shillong, May 3: Are sacred Khasi symbols gradually being repurposed as tools of tourism branding? A new study has raised this compelling question...
Meghalaya launches initiatives to enhance productivity, farmer incomes
Tura, April 20: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Monday rolled out a multi-scheme agricultural support package aimed at boosting productivity, promoting sustainable...
