Special Stories

Woman in her 90s laments cutting of peepul tree she had planted 25 years ago; video goes viral

Khairagarh (Chhattisgarh), Oct 12: A video of an elderly woman's lament after a peepul tree she had planted 25 years ago was illegally cut down went viral in Chhattisgarh,...

The long distance to democracy: Migrant workers’ political passion meets harsh reality

By Toby Antony Kochi, Oct 12: Bipesh Kumar Yadav fills a motorcycle's tank at a petrol pump in Alappuzha,...

In space, it’s no longer about nationality but humanity: IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla

Panaji, Oct 10: IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who became the first Indian to reach the International Space...

Andaman to manufacture ‘goat milk soap’ involving tribal community

Port Blair, Oct 9: The Andaman and Nicobar Island administration has launched production of 'goat milk soap' through...

Rongram marks Golden Jubilee of Durga Puja celebrations, 144 puja mandaps across Garo Hills

Tura, Sept 29: Fifty years ago, in the quaint hamlet called Rongram- just 12 kms from Tura, the...
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Arunachal rolls out red carpet for tourists, provides them ‘unique experience’

Itanagar, Oct 20: Inviting to experience the first ray of the sun in the eastern-most corner of India to kiwi-picking, the Arunachal Pradesh government...

Even if affected, most people unaware of ‘climate justice’: Study

New Delhi, Oct 19: A majority of people, including those most affected by climate change, are unfamiliar with the term 'climate justice' means, despite...

Meghalaya farmers embark on learning expedition to boost millet industry

ROOPAK GOSWAMI Shillong, Oct 16: Agripreneurs, farmers and officials from Meghalaya have embarked on a "learning" journey to know about advances being made in the...

India conducts first ever riverine dolphin population estimation exercise

New Delhi, Oct 14: India has conducted its first population estimation of riverine dolphins in the Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Indus river systems and its...

Soil Erosion: A Hidden Trigger for Meghalaya’s Landslides

ROOPAK GOSWAMI  Shillong,  Oct 10: Meghalaya, known for its lush landscapes and heavy rainfall, is no stranger to the devastating effects of landslides. But while landslides...

Long wait for Meghalaya to have landslide forecasting facility 

ROOPAK GOSWAMI Guwahati, Oct 7: Meghalaya would have to wait for some more years to get the facility of landslide forecasting. Meghalaya has numerous faults, shear...

Meghalaya’s Buckwheat Pillow Revolution : The Eco Friendly sleep solution gaining global demand

By ROOPAK GOSWAMI Guwahati, Oct 1: In a world where comfort and wellness have become essential elements of daily life, traditional bedding materials are increasingly being...

New Fish Discovery: Garra dohjei adds to Meghalaya’s aquatic riches

By ROOPAK GOSWAMI Guwahati, Sep 29:  Fish enthusiasts have reason to celebrate as researchers have found a new species, Garra dohjei, discovered in the pristine...

Meghalaya’s warmest year record calls for urgent need for climate adaptation  

Guwahati, Sept 28: With 2023 being the warmest year in the "Scotland of the East",  time has come to take adaptive measures to mitigate...

Farmers’ Market in Ladmawphlang a boost for indigenous food systems

A wide variety of organic products, including Sha Shiah Krot (root tea), Rosella jam, bayberry pickle, Sohiong jam, and wild edibles like Jatira, Jasim,...

Progress in India, China in border talks

Able to reduce differences and build some consensus: Chinese military Beijing, Sept 28: China and India were able to "reduce differences" and build "some consensus"...

Sohra Sizzles: Record-Breaking Heat Signals Troubling climate shift at one of the wettest places on Earth

By Roopak Goswami Guwahati, Sept 26: When Sohra recorded 33.1 degrees Celsius on September 22, many did not know that it was the hottest day...
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