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IIT Guwahati scientists develop low-cost natural method to remove lead from water

In a breakthrough for clean-water solutions, researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati have developed a natural, low-cost method to remove toxic lead from contaminated water using cyanobacteria — tiny photosynthetic microorganisms commonly found in nature.

MePDCL signs MoU with CPRI to set up NABL-accredited testing facility in Meghalaya

Guwahati, Nov 15: Meghalaya is set to get its first NABL-accredited testing facility to strengthen quality assurance for power distribution infrastructure under the Revamped...

Young Artists Illuminate Shillong as NEEPCO Hosts State-Level Energy Conservation Painting Competition

Creativity, colour and the spirit of sustainability came alive at NEEPCO’s Corporate Office in Shillong, where the State Level Painting Competition on Energy Conservation—organised under the aegis of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)—unfolded with vibrant enthusiasm and youthful brilliance.

Workshop on audio-visual storytelling held at NEHU

Shillong, Nov 12: A one-day workshop on audio-visual storytelling was held on Wednesday at the Social Science Cluster Classroom, North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong. The...

“Empowering entrepreneurs through hands-on learning!” — Local artisans gain skills in soap and detergent making

Shillong, Nov 12: There is nothing better than learning by doing — and that’s exactly what 27 aspiring entrepreneurs from across Ri-Bhoi district experienced...

SPARK Meghalaya launches student handbook and newsletter

Shillong, Nov 11: The State Project Director, SEMAM-SSA, Jagdish Chelani, last week released the SPARK Student Handbook and the first edition of the programme...

Khasi cinema as a pedagogical tool, not just art: Experts at NEHU seminar

Shillong, Nov. 11: Khasi cinema is no longer confined to artistic expression, it is emerging as a powerful pedagogical tool for teaching, learning, and...

‘Storytelling must lead’: National seminar flags commerce challenge in North-East cinema

Shillong, Nov 10: A national seminar on Craft, Culture and Commerce of Cinema in North-East India began on Monday at the Golden Jubilee Auditorium,...

Recycle Bazzar among top startups selected under Digi-SAPNE 2.0 acceleration program

Shillong, 28 Oct: Recycle Bazzar, a Meghalaya-based technology-driven waste management startup, has earned distinction as one of the top 8 high-potential enterprises selected under...

Nagaland University study identifies natural compound with breakthrough potential for diabetic wound treatment

Diabetes, a metabolic disorder characterized by elevated plasma glucose levels, currently affects 589 million people worldwide, with projections rising to 853 million by 2050. Diabetes significantly increases the risk of chronic wounds, particularly diabetic foot ulcers, which affect 15–20% of patients annually.

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