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Nagaland’s underground bee: New species found nearly 80 cm beneath soil
The male of the new species measures 5 mm in body length, while females average about 4.19 mm
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Manipur Assembly reaffirms demand for NRC update before Census
Chief Minister and Leader of the House Yumnam Khemchand Singh moved a resolution during the evening session of the eighth sitting of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly.
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Meghalaya: 239 Civil Defence, Home Guards personnel pass out
Minister for Civil Defence and Home Guards Brening A. Sangma reviewed the parade contingents and witnessed the oath-taking ceremony of the newly trained personnel.
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Catch the Rain campaign reviewed in Churachandpur
Project Director, DRDA, Jameson Hangsing, presented proposed department-wise contributions and activities under the campaign
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Assam conservationist Varun Goswami honoured with global award
The award was presented at the headquarters of KfW Development Bank in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, on August 27
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Two disasters, one Himalayan warning: Sikkim’s GLOF lessons for Nepal
Nepal now faces the same question Sikkim once faced. The immediate challenge in Nepal remains rescue.
Seiyhama’s Naga King Chilli economy grows, but farmers seek better market access
The village hosted the fourth edition of the Naga King Chilli Festival on August 29, celebrating the crop while also highlighting the opportunities and challenges faced by farmers engaged in its cultivation.
How flood-hit Sivasagar recorded zero snakebite deaths
The initiative attributed the outcome to advance preparedness, rapid communication, trained snake rescuers, emergency evacuation arrangements and timely medical treatment
Why Assam must lead India’s BBIN framework
By positioning Assam as a central policy coordinator, India can foster border-adjacent economic planning
Scamlands book review: Are any of us really safe?
Snigdha’s books feels like a book written by someone going at a mountain with a chisel and hammer, one rock at a time.
Only 23 found: New plant species discovered in Assam’s Rani
The finding highlights the potential for further botanical surveys around Guwahati to reveal more about the distribution and diversity of plant species in the region.
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Arunachal’s Shergaon Folk Quest set to return for second edition in October
The event is being organised by Taksar Lu Farms in association with Redberry Riverbee Retreat and OK North East, with its music section curated by Music Malt
‘Bokshi’ trailer spotlights Sikkim’s myths and landscapes
The film stars Prasanna Bisht as Anahita and Mansi Multani as her mysterious history teacher, Shalini
Mizo arm wrestlers rally behind 16 athletes heading to World Championship
The Mizoram Arm Wrestling Association (MAWA) organised the Mizoram Armwrestling Super Match, ‘Battle of the Hills’, at Vanapa Hall in Aizawl.
Manipur: Kuki-Zo MLAs return to Assembly in person after over 3 years
Haokholet Kipgen, MLA from Saitu Assembly constituency, and Kimneo Haokip Hangshing, MLA from Saikul Assembly constituency, were physically present during the first sitting of the session.
Shillong pet owners could face fines, FIRs under rabies control drive
Under the order issued as part of the district’s rabies elimination programme, Dorbar Shnongs have been empowered to take action against violators, including pet owners. The order states that in case of violations, the Dorbar Shnong may file an FIR and impose fines or penalties in accordance with its mandated norms.
Meghalaya politics could take ‘unexpected turn’ amid BJP talks
Rymbui, however, stopped short of confirming any move by the legislators, saying that what is expected in politics does not always materialise and that developments can unfold differently.
