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 Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG), reviving...
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.
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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
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Shillong, July 30: A case study...
Scientists discover two new fruit fly species, three India firsts in Meghalaya
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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
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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
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Toxic algae detected in Umiam, Ward’s Lake water
NEHU study calls for regular monitoring of water, but rules out immediate public threat
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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.
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