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Scientists discover catfish that clings to rocks in Nagaland
The species has been named after the Likimro River, where specimens were collected in October 2024.
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Meghalaya launches rural development initiative covering 10 villages
The initiative is being implemented by Apollo Foundation – Total Health with support from Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust, in alignment with the Meghalaya government’s vision for inclusive and sustainable rural development.
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Heatwave drives tourist surge to Nathula; 16,749 visitors arrive in five days
The figures reflect heavy tourist movement towards Nathula, Tsomgo Lake and other high-altitude attractions in East Sikkim.
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Zoram Medical College becomes Mizoram’s largest hospital
The institution’s third batch of MBBS students has successfully completed the course, marking another milestone in the college’s growth
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Meghalaya bets on homestays to power next phase of tourism growth
According to state government data, tourist arrivals have increased from around 12 lakh in 2018 to more than 16 lakh currently.
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Who is Abhishek Debroy, BJP’s surprise choice to lead Tripura unit?
A first-time MLA from the Matabari Assembly constituency in Gomati district, Debroy’s appointment is significant on several counts.
The BJP-NPP alliance is Meghalaya’s most toxic political relationship
In Assam and Bengal, Bengali Muslims are projected as the primary threat. In Meghalaya, however, the concern extends broadly to all non-indigenous communities.
Landmark study maps Northeast India’s hidden geological treasure zones
Southern Meghalaya emerges as the region’s richest geodiversity hotspot as researchers call for stronger conservation and geotourism planning across the Northeast
Tusks in the sky: Why elephants are climbing higher into Arunachal
WWF-India Secretary General and CEO Ravi Singh warned that the very landscapes sustaining elephants are undergoing rapid transformation
Explained: Why was Arunachal activist Gumin Mize arrested in Assam?
Mize, president of the Arunachal Pradesh Anti Drugs Warriors (APADW), was arrested by Assam Police in connection with a May 15 incident in Assam’s Lakhimpur district
Regional rural banks in NE post Rs 560 cr profit, bad loans at 10-year low
The figures were reviewed during a regional meeting of Northeast RRBs held in Agartala
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Truck driver killed, policeman injured in fresh firing in Manipur
The CRPF reportedly fired several tear gas shells to disperse protesters blocking the road at Shangkai.
Naga body gives Manipur govt 4-day ultimatum over six missing hostages
ANSAM also announced plans to appeal to Naga legislators supporting the present government to withdraw their support in the interest of the security and welfare of the Naga people.
Arunachal: Biodiversity festival highlights indigenous solutions to climate crisis
The two-day stakeholder consultation on biohappiness and climate resilience drew national and international attention to the state’s ecological wealth
Non-tribal carpenter critically injured in mob attack in Shillong
Centrepoint Group Managing Director Larsing LD Sawyan condemned the attack, describing it as an unlawful act of violence
Sikkim Police receives President’s Police Colour from President Murmu
With the honour, Sikkim became the 15th State in the country and the third State in the Northeast to receive the President’s Police Colour
Manipur CM meets Naga hostage victims at relief camp in Kangpokpi
During the visit, Khemchand Singh held a closed-door meeting with the victims and listened to their grievances.
