China-origin mushroom species found in Meghalaya forests
ROOPAK GOSWAMI
Shillong, Nov 5: The bright scarlet to orange-red mushroom from Meghalaya will bowl you over.
In a notable boost to India’s biodiversity catalog, researchers...
Chinese scholars highlight Ramayan’s footprints in China buried in Buddhist texts
Beijing, Nov 3: China has had footprints of the stories of Ramayana cloaked in Buddhist scriptures for centuries, scholars here have said, bringing to...
Researchers Capture Rare Calls of Indian Frogs, Shedding New Light on Endangered Species in Meghalaya
ROOPAK GOSWAMI
Shillong, Nov 3: In a groundbreaking effort to understand the secret lives of India’s frogs, researchers from Assam Don Bosco University and the...
High unintended pregnancy rates bring spotlight on two districts
East Khasi Hills, Ri-Bhoi record over 15% unintended pregnancy; national rate 9.1%
Roopak Goswami
Shillong, Nov 3: Meghalaya’s high rates of unintended pregnancies have placed it...
State felicitates veteran journalist
Shillong, Oct 31: Senior independent journalist Francis A. Khongwar was felicitated on Thursday by Chief Secretary DP Wahlang for his invaluable contributions to the...
Steps into sustainability: Meghalaya farmer brings indigenous wisdom to global stage
Shillong, Oct 31: It was an event with a diverse assembly of delegates from Rome, Indonesia, Myanmar, and Meghalaya, all converging to explore an...
Centre Boosts Grassroots Governance in Northeast
Shillong, Oct 30: Grassroots governance in Northeast has got a big boost aimed at empowering Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) across the region.
"Meghalaya will get...
50 Drums Wangala fest kicks off winter festivities in Garo Hills
Williamnagar, Oct 26: Winter festivities in Garo Hills kicked off with the two-day 50 Drums Wangala Festival held at Balchol A’bri near Williamnagar town....
Garo film Chanchisoa to be screened at IFFI
Shillong, Oct 25: Garo film ‘Chanchisoa’ has been selected for screening in the 55th edition of International Film Festival of India (IFFI). Directed by...
Assam conservation scientist conferred Harry Messel award
Guwahati, Oct 25: Assam's eminent conservation scientist Bibhab Kumar Talukdar was awarded ‘The Harry Messel Award’ for Conservation Leadership by the Species Survival...
Meghalaya’s historic fiber paves the way for eco-friendly products and sustainable livelihoods
By Roopak Goswami
Shillong, Oct 25: From making earbuds to sanitary napkins which can be produced without using Super Absorbent Polymers, Comilla cotton which was...
Innovative sensory theatre staged for visually challenged
Guwahati, Oct 22: An innovative concept of sensory theatre, experiencing a play through dialogue, sound and imagination, was staged here for the first time...
