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Meghalaya Health Atlas reflects growing focus on healthcare

Perhaps the most ambitious aspect of the Atlas is its 2030 vision: reducing maternal deaths to fewer than 50 annually… Roopak Goswami Shillong, Feb 22: Reflecting a long-term vision of transforming...

Flower, ‘lost’ from Meghalaya for 93 years, found at Mawsynram

The species was last collected in 1930 from Mawmluh by botanist PC Kanjilal. Roopak Goswami Shillong, Feb 22: Ninety-three years...

First-ever state record of moth species documented in Ri-Bhoi

ROOPAK GOSWAMI Shillong, Feb 20: In a significant addition to Meghalaya’s biodiversity records, researchers have documented the first-ever state...

International Childhood Cancer Day: Timely diagnosis key to saving children, say doctors

Jaipur, Feb 15: On International Childhood Cancer Day, a group of doctors here on Sunday emphasised that timely...

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...
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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...

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...
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