In the serene landscapes of Meghalaya, a quiet revolution is unfolding in the traditional art of eri silk spinning. Thanks to the introduction of solar-powered eri spinning machines under the Decentralized Renewable Energy (DRE) initiative, the lives of women artisans are being transformed.
The vastness of the cosmos unfolded at St. Edmund’s College in Shillong on Wednesday night as the Department of Physics, University of Science & Technology Meghalaya (USTM), conducted an “Astronomical Outreach for Night Sky-Gazing” in the college campus at Shillong.
On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Albert Einstein and the death anniversary of Stephen Hawking, called Ein-King, the Department of Physics at the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) organized ‘Brainpower Battle 2.0’ and an IQ Test Competition on Thursday for the students of the university’s School of Applied Sciences.
This was informed by the Minister in-charge Law Ampareen Lyngdoh while replying to a cut motion on the style and functioning of the law department moved by VPP legislator from Nongkrem Ardent M Basaiawmoit in the Assembly on Wednesday.
Boko B.Ed College, Assam hosted an interactive session on Friday, focusing on Leveraging Technology to Support Diverse Learners, organized by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC).
The second day of the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment & Infrastructure Summit saw a pivotal session titled "The Skies of Tomorrow: Aerospace and Defence Manufacturing in Assam," held at Kopili Hall. This high-impact discussion brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators to explore Assam’s potential in the aerospace and defence manufacturing sector.
The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the North Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong, in collaboration with Meghalayan Medical Drugs and Services Limited (MMDSL), Government of Meghalaya, conducted the fifth round of the Certificate Course in Biomedical Waste Management from 24th to 28th February 2025.