Special Stories

‘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 emerged as the most commonly cited factor behind substance use among...

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:...

Bus service launched for Meghalaya visitors in Kolkata

Shillong, Sept 24: The Meghalaya House in Kolkata has introduced a bus service exclusively for people from Meghalaya...
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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 GOSWAMI Shillong, Aug 9: A mushroom collected...

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 Falls, Laitlum Canyon, Garden of Caves,...

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 GOSWAMI Shillong, July 30: A case study...

Scientists discover two new fruit fly species, three India firsts in Meghalaya

ROOPAK GOSWAMI Shillong, July 28: Meghalaya’s rich biodiversity has yielded another scientific surprise, with researchers discovering two new fruit fly species and recording three species...

Meghalaya Police to hold free medical camp in East Garo Hills

Williamnagar, July 24: The 5th Battalion of the Meghalaya Police will organise a free medical camp on July 30, at the 5th Battalion Meghalaya...

NEHU associate prof wins CRSI bronze medal 2027

Shillong, July 13: Associate Professor Dr Snehadrinarayan Khatua from the Department of Chemistry, North-Eastern Hill University, has been named a recipient of the Chemical...

Meghalaya offers clues to India’s malaria battle

ROOPAK GOSWAMI Shillong, July 12: As India races to eliminate malaria by 2030, scientists are increasingly turning their attention to Meghalaya, where a series of...

Scientists record twig-like moth species in Meghalaya for the first time

The specimen was collected from the 18th Mile area of Umling village, on the fringes of Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary in Ri Bhoi district ROOPAK GOSWAMI Shillong,...

Toxic algae detected in Umiam, Ward’s Lake water 

NEHU study calls for regular monitoring of water, but rules out immediate public threat   ROOPAK GOSWAMI Shillong, July 8: Scientists have, for the first time, detected...

Brazil’s World Cup exit leaves Kerala fans in tears

Thiruvananthapuram, Jul 6: Brazil's shocking exit from the FIFA World Cup 2026 has left thousands of football-crazy fans in Kerala heartbroken, with emotional scenes...

Indian scientists recreate key functions of human Placenta on chip

New Delhi, Jul 4: Before a baby's first breath, life depends on an extraordinary organ that most people rarely think about — the placenta. Acting...

Peer support system helps bridge immunisation gap in Meghalaya

ROOPAK GOSWAMI Shillong, July 1: In the remote villages of Meghalaya, a quiet but innovative approach to improving child immunisation is gaining ground—by getting one...
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