Special Stories

Garo Hills records state’s first wild sighting of elusive Spotted Linsang

Roopak Goswami Shillong, Jan 12: In an encouraging development in conservation in Meghalaya, the spotted linsang (Prionodon pardicolor) has been sighted first time in the wild in the state. Sighting of...

Meghalaya villages bank on traditional knowhow to deal with climate change

ROOPAK GOSWAMI Shillong, Jan 7: Impact of climate change has been visible in rural Meghalaya for quite some time,...

New reed snake species identified in Mizoram

Aizawl, Jan 6: A team of scientists from Mizoram, in collaboration with researchers from Russia, Germany and Vietnam,...

Jaintia Hills cave reveals NE monsoon pattern thousand years ago

Meghalaya’s caves, hidden beneath forests and limestone hills, are now emerging as silent witnesses to the region’s climate...

Study reveals threat to East Jaintia Hills’ sole protected forest

Narpuh Wildlife Sanctuary faces challenges from limestone mining, cement factories, blasting, and pollution in surrounding areas, says researchers Guwahati, ...
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Prasar Bharati’s bold OTT leap with Adhikari Brothers

Mumbai, January 16: Have you ever wondered what happens when two iconic Indian media powerhouses join forces? The answer is an unprecedented expansion of...

Lagaan revisited: How Brazilian coach Doering mastered kho-kho via YouTube to build a World Cup team

By Mona Parthsarathi New Delhi, Jan 15: Her journey brings to mind Aamir Khan's Oscar-nominated film 'Lagaan', where the protagonist Bhuvan, faces the monumental task...

South West Garo Hills Launches First-of-Its-Kind Community Managed Training Centre

Ampati, Jan 14: Making strides in community empowerment, South West Garo Hills inaugurated its first Community Managed Training Centre (CMTC) on Tuesday, ushering in...

How Arunachal’s SARAS fair is redefining rural livelihoods

Guwahati, Jan 13: “It starts in the village,” Arunachaln Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu declared while inaugurating the SARAS Fair this morning. “India will...

Social networks, not just individuals, key to combating malaria in Meghalaya

​ROOPAK GOSWAMI Shillong, Jan 13: In Meghalaya, where communities live in close-knit villages, an intriguing story of health and human connection is unfolding. Scientists are uncovering...

Between dreams and screens: The sleep struggles of Meghalaya’s teens 

ROOPAK GOSWAMI  Shillong, Jan 12: Nestled in the serene hills of Meghalaya,  a silent storm brews among the younger generation. While the state boasts breathtaking...

2024 is the warmest year, says WMO

Guwahati, Jan 12: The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has confirmed that 2024 is the warmest year on record, based on an analysis of six international...

Shillong faces severe ecological strain from urban expansion

ROOPAK GOSWAMI Shillong, Jan 8: Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya and one of India’s iconic hill stations, is under immense strain from rapid and unregulated...

Urbanization heats up Shillong:  Study warns of rising temperatures and vanishing   green spaces

ROOPAK GOSWAMI Shillong, Jan 7:  Shillong, the picturesque capital of Meghalaya, renowned for its cool climate and lush landscapes, is facing a new environmental challenge:...

Haryana 2024: Election hustle, farmers’ struggle bookend sporting glory

By Sanjay Ganjoo Chandigarh, Dec 25: For a state that witnessed two elections of great significance this year and accounted for more than 20 per...

Meghalaya’s community reserves hold the key to primate conservation

Roopak Goswami Shillong, Dec 23: A study led by researchers from the Sálim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History reveals that the size and...

More than 37,500 Bru tribal refugees rehabilitated in Tripura

By Achinta Borah Ambassa (Tripura), Dec 23: Over 37,500 Bru tribals, who were affected by the ethnic violence in Mizoram in the late 1990s and...
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