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Gauhati HC upholds Assam’s duty to clear forest encroachments

Guwahati, June 10: In a significant ruling on forest protection, the Gauhati High Court has reaffirmed that the Assam government has both the authority...

BJP’s AL Hek seeks eighth schedule status for Khasi, Garo after Meghalaya ordinance

Former cabinet minister and BJP leader AL Hek on Wednesday called on the Centre to grant constitutional recognition to Khasi and Garo by including them in the Eighth Schedule, following the Meghalaya government’s recent ordinance on official language status.

Community groups urge Govt to scrap bonded warehouse plan in East Garo Hills

Residents of Nengkra and adjoining villages, along with several civil society organisations, have formally objected to a proposal for the establishment of a bonded warehouse under the Excise Department in the area, citing concerns over public safety, social harmony and the welfare of local communities.

Meghalaya’s iconic pitcher plant survives in medicine cabinets, but not in young minds: Study

Meghalaya's endangered pitcher plant may be one of the state's most celebrated botanical treasures, but a new study suggests its centuries-old medicinal legacy is at risk of disappearing as younger generations increasingly lose touch with traditional knowledge.

Muster roll workers seek release of 2 months pending wages before Behdieñkhlam

SHILLONG, JUN 10: The Joint Action Committee of Muster Roll Workers Union has urged the Chief Engineer, PWD Roads Shillong, to urgently release wages...

Johns Hopkins begins review of Meghalaya health reforms

Shillong, June 9: A team from Johns Hopkins University has begun preliminary discussions in Meghalaya for an independent evaluation of the long-running partnership between...

Assam, EU launch Blue Valley Cluster to boost investment in wellness, food processing sectors

Guwahati, June 9: Assam on Tuesday took a major step towards deepening economic ties with Europe with the launch of the Blue Valley Cluster,...

Meghalaya must adopt AI in schools, but needs partners to solve teacher gap: Rymbui

Shillong, Jun 9: Meghalaya cannot afford to stay behind in the age of Artificial Intelligence and must rework its teaching methods, Education Minister Lahkmen...

HSPDP pushes for memorial to late Hoping Lyngdoh in Nongstoiñ

Shillong, Jun 9: The Hill State People’s Democratic Party (HSPDP) has urged the West Khasi Hills district administration to build a full-fledged monument for...

14 Kuki hostages freed as Naga bodies step in; hope rises for release of six missing Nagas

IMPHAL, June 9: In a major breakthrough in the ongoing Naga-Kuki hostage crisis, the United Naga Council (UNC) on Tuesday facilitated the release of...

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