Special Stories

Meghalaya farmers embark on learning expedition to boost millet industry

ROOPAK GOSWAMI Shillong, Oct 16: Agripreneurs, farmers and officials from Meghalaya have embarked on a "learning" journey to know about advances being made in the millet industry. Altogether 26 agripreneurs, farmers...

India conducts first ever riverine dolphin population estimation exercise

New Delhi, Oct 14: India has conducted its first population estimation of riverine dolphins in the Ganga, Brahmaputra,...

Soil Erosion: A Hidden Trigger for Meghalaya’s Landslides

ROOPAK GOSWAMI  Shillong,  Oct 10: Meghalaya, known for its lush landscapes and heavy rainfall, is no stranger to the...

Long wait for Meghalaya to have landslide forecasting facility 

ROOPAK GOSWAMI Guwahati, Oct 7: Meghalaya would have to wait for some more years to get the facility of...

Meghalaya’s Buckwheat Pillow Revolution : The Eco Friendly sleep solution gaining global demand

By ROOPAK GOSWAMI Guwahati, Oct 1: In a world where comfort and wellness have become essential elements of daily life,...
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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...

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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