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85 butterfly species documented in Arunachal’s Walong
The latest documentation adds to the growing understanding of Walong’s natural wealth and could support future efforts to study and conserve the region’s rich biodiversity.
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Mourning the loss of the man Nagaland called Uncle Niketu
Iralu, one of Nagaland’s best-known peace activists, died in New Delhi on August 18, 2026, at the age of 91.
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Western Himalaya warming faster, faces steepest snow loss: Study
The study found that snow loss is greater during spring than winter across all three Himalayan sectors, with the western Himalaya experiencing by far the largest decline.
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Shillong relocates over 750 street vendors to designated vending zones
The newly established vending zones have designated stalls and basic urban amenities such as toilets and lighting, as well as improved accessibility, aimed at providing vendors with safer and more organised spaces to conduct their businesses.
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‘Andaman-endemic’ plant found in Assam, first mainland India record
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Sikkim to launch online permits for restricted tourist areas
The proposed system would allow the Tourism Department to track the number of tourists, permits issued, vehicles entering restricted areas and revenue collected.
Naga peace activist Niketu Iralu passes away
As per reports, the nonagenarian had been undergoing treatment at BLK Hospital in New Delhi.
Manipur: Two injured as NRC protest intensifies amid 48-hour strike
The injuries occurred as a 48-hour general strike called by the Just and Fair for Delimitation (JFD) brought normal life across the state to a standstill.
Manipur: 46 KCP (Taibanganba) cadres join mainstream; surrender arms
Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh received the cadres of KCP (Taibanganba) during a homecoming ceremony held at 1st Battalion Manipur Rifles Parade Ground in Imphal.
Mizo skateboarder finishes fourth at World Skateboarding C’ships in Germany
Kima, who competes under the name @kima_gr, secured the fourth-place finish at the championship held at Messe Kassel from August 14 to 16. The event brought together around 130 of the world’s top freestyle skateboarders from more than 30 countries, according to the City of Kassel and the World Freestyle organisers.
