Special Stories

Indian-origin climate scientist wins prestigious Crafoord prize in US

Houston, Feb 2: Indian-origin climate scientist Veerabhadran Ramanathan has been awarded the 2026 Crafoord Prize in Geosciences by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. Often described as the “Nobel of...

Menstrual health is fundamental right: SC orders free sanitary pads, separate toilets in school

New Delhi, Jan 30: Declaring the right to menstrual health as part of the right to life under...

Namaz offered at Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque complex; peace prevails

Dhar (MP), Jan 23: Namaz was offered as per plan at a designated location and without any interruption...

Microorganism, never recorded in India, documented in Meghalaya, Arunachal

ROOPAK GOSWAMI Guwahati, Jan 21: The North East’s natural richness comes not only from its forests, birds and animals...

Rare orchid species rediscovered in Meghalaya after 175 years

ROOPAK GOSWAMI Shillong, Jan 20: In one of the most significant rediscovery of a plant species in Meghalaya, a...
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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...

First satellite tagging of Ganges River Dolphin in Assam

Guwahati, Dec 18: In a groundbreaking step for wildlife conservation, Assam has become the site of the world’s first satellite tagging of a Ganges...

Special chairs for Cerebral Palsy beneficiaries distributed in Tura

Tura, Dec 17:  In a first of its kind, Customised Adaptive Chairs for people with the neurological disorder of Cerebral Palsy that had been...

Head for the Hills: The Secret to Juicier Khasi Mandarins Lies in Higher Altitudes

Roopak Goswami Shillong, Dec 16: High in the misty hills of Meghalaya, the Khasi mandarin (Citrus reticulata Blanco) thrives as a symbol of the region’s...

A Symphony of Musical Magic from Rhythm School of Music and Jasiel Peter

Tura, Dec 13: Meghalaya is still crooning to the melodies of Bryan Adams and grooving to the acoustic rhythms of ‘Europe’.  Hot on their heels, Tura got...

Meghalaya’s $10B dream: ADB’s $64M boost to build a future-ready workforce

ROOPAK GOSWAMI Shillong, Dec 12: The ADB is supporting Meghalaya in developing a highly skilled workforce, which is essential for the state to achieve its...
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