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Rediscovery of two frog species and discovery of a new one in Meghalaya’s Garo Hills

ROOPAK GOSWAMI Shillong, Nov 20: A  study by a team of Indian and international scientists has led to the rediscovery of two frog species and the description of a new...

New fish species discovered from Meghalaya named after local tribal community

ROOPAK GOSWAMI Shillong, Nov 19: A new species of freshwater fish discovered recently from the Lakroh village in the...

NESFAS founder addresses UN climate change conference COP29 held in Azerbaijan

Communities can play key role for inclusive food system: Phrang Roy Shillong, Nov 18: Noted agro-economist Phrang Roy highlighted...

Meghalaya faces alarming childhood illness rates, says new study

ROOPAK GOSWAMI Shillong, Nov 14: Despite positive steps taken by Meghalaya government in the health sector, there are still...

Red gold feat: Inspired by Kashmir, man grows saffron in his Indore house

Indore, Nov 10: A farmer in Indore in Madhya Pradesh has pulled off a remarkable agricultural feat by...
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Pope Francis to use handmade chairs by Indian-origin carpenter during Singapore visit

By Gurdip Singh Singapore, Sept 8: During his visit to Singapore next week, Pope Francis will use two handmade chairs crafted by an Indian-origin carpenter...

Meghalaya sees shift from traditional healers to public health services for malaria treatment

 Guwahati, Sep 6: Meghalaya is witnessing a shift from traditional healers to public health services for malaria treatment, citing increased trust in modern healthcare. A...

From classroom to canopy: Betsida Marak’s dual mission to educate and conserve in Meghalaya

Guwahati, Sep 4: Unlike others, Betsida Marak’s approach to conservation transcends traditional boundaries, merging wildlife preservation with community upliftment. As the manager of Sonja Wildlife Rescue...

First Garo political leader to unite his people remembered on his 108th death anniversary

Dudhnoi, Aug 28: Sonaram Sangma- freedom fighter and political activist who took on the British Government to secure the political voice and land rights...

Meet Mohd Suman: Flag-seller who saw Dhaka protests up, close and personal

Dhaka, Aug 27: Selling national flags of the country and the now-famous headband in the thick of anti-government protests in Dhaka, Mohd Suman has...

Kuno faces prey, predator challenges; Gandhi Sagar not yet ready for cheetahs

By Gaurav Saini New Delhi, Aug 27: Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park, the first home to translocated cheetahs in India, continues to struggle with a...

Cheetahs set to roam free in Kuno after year-long enclosure stay

African cheetahs brought to India as part of the world's first intercontinental translocation of big cats will soon be released into the wild, nearly...

Whale fossils discovered in Meghalaya

 Guwahati, Aug 23: In a groundbreaking paleontological discovery, vertebrate bone fossils believed to belong to ancient whales have been unearthed in Meghalaya's South Garo...

SC raps Kolkata Police for probe ‘lapses’; Mamata writes to PM demands tougher rape laws

Kolkata/ New Delhi, Aug 22 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Thursday criticised Kolkata Police for their "extremely disturbing" delay in registering the case of...

LAC village in Ladakh gets 4G network

A remote village along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh on Wednesday got access to 4G mobile network services, a development made...

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...
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