Special Stories

Meghalaya plans historic expedition to Tibet to trace Garo roots, Cambodia for Khasi-Pnar

Tura, Aug 30: In a groundbreaking initiative to uncover the historical origins of Meghalaya’s major tribes—Garo, Khasi, and Jaintia—Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has announced an ambitious program...

Researchers document unique nasal and facial traits of Meghalaya tribes

Shillong, Aug 31: For the first time, researchers have mapped the facial and nasal features of Meghalaya’s three...

Meghalaya educator selected for National Teachers’ Award, CM hails recognition

Shillong, Aug 27: A school teacher in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district has been named among the recipients...

First ever India Day parade in Seattle showcases cultural diversity of all Indian states

New York/Seattle, Aug 18: The rich cultural diversity of all the states of India was showcased in Seattle...

Storming the slopes: Meghalaya’s Anissa Lamare rides solo through the steepest trails and challenges

Shillong, Aug 17: In a quiet corner of the northeast, 28-year-old Anissa Lamare is redefining what it means...
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When to Harvest Khasi Pine?

New study unveils the optimal time for maximum yield  By Roopak Goswami Guwahati, Sep 16: Forests are indispensable ecosystems, providing essential ecological, economic, and social benefits. In Meghalaya, Pinus kesiya, commonly known as the Khasi...

From orchard to expo: Meghalaya’s winemakers bring local Flavors to Vinexpo Mumbai 2024

By Roopak Goswami Guwahati,  Sept 13: Wine lovers across the country are in for a treat, with a chance to savor wines as pure and...

Madrassas ‘unsuitable’ place for children to receive proper education: NCPCR to SC

New Delhi, Sept 12: Madrassas are "unsuitable" places for children to receive "proper education" and the education imparted there is "not comprehensive" and is...

Pope Francis to use handmade chairs by Indian-origin carpenter during Singapore visit

By Gurdip Singh Singapore, Sept 8: During his visit to Singapore next week, Pope Francis will use two handmade chairs crafted by an Indian-origin carpenter...

Meghalaya sees shift from traditional healers to public health services for malaria treatment

 Guwahati, Sep 6: Meghalaya is witnessing a shift from traditional healers to public health services for malaria treatment, citing increased trust in modern healthcare. A...

From classroom to canopy: Betsida Marak’s dual mission to educate and conserve in Meghalaya

Guwahati, Sep 4: Unlike others, Betsida Marak’s approach to conservation transcends traditional boundaries, merging wildlife preservation with community upliftment. As the manager of Sonja Wildlife Rescue...

First Garo political leader to unite his people remembered on his 108th death anniversary

Dudhnoi, Aug 28: Sonaram Sangma- freedom fighter and political activist who took on the British Government to secure the political voice and land rights...

Meet Mohd Suman: Flag-seller who saw Dhaka protests up, close and personal

Dhaka, Aug 27: Selling national flags of the country and the now-famous headband in the thick of anti-government protests in Dhaka, Mohd Suman has...

Kuno faces prey, predator challenges; Gandhi Sagar not yet ready for cheetahs

By Gaurav Saini New Delhi, Aug 27: Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park, the first home to translocated cheetahs in India, continues to struggle with a...

Cheetahs set to roam free in Kuno after year-long enclosure stay

African cheetahs brought to India as part of the world's first intercontinental translocation of big cats will soon be released into the wild, nearly...

Whale fossils discovered in Meghalaya

 Guwahati, Aug 23: In a groundbreaking paleontological discovery, vertebrate bone fossils believed to belong to ancient whales have been unearthed in Meghalaya's South Garo...

SC raps Kolkata Police for probe ‘lapses’; Mamata writes to PM demands tougher rape laws

Kolkata/ New Delhi, Aug 22 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Thursday criticised Kolkata Police for their "extremely disturbing" delay in registering the case of...
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