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Nagaland University researchers patent eco-friendly ‘BR Fishing Trap’ for sustainable hill stream fishing

Researchers at Nagaland University, the only Central University in the state, have developed and patented an innovative fish trap named the ‘BR Fishing Trap’, designed from locally available bamboo and plastic threads.

Albania appoints the World’s first AI Minister to combat corruption

In September 2025, Albania surprised the world by appointing Diella, an artificial intelligence system, to a cabinet-level role overseeing public procurement. This unprecedented step marked the first time a government formally entrusted ministerial responsibilities to an AI, sparking global fascination, skepticism, and debate about the future of governance.

Akin Analytics, NECTAR join hands to drive drone-led innovation in North-East

Shillong, Sept 22: Akin Analytics, India’s first women-led DeepTech AI and Drone Analytics startup based in Hyderabad, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)...

Fish sanctuaries revive Meghalaya’s rivers, spur Mahseer comeback and local livelihoods

Guwahati, Sept 22: A new scientific study has highlighted how community-led fish sanctuaries in South West Khasi Hills are reviving river ecosystems, protecting endangered...

Northeast bamboo conclave charts roadmap for sustainable bio-economy

The Northeast Bamboo Conclave 2025, brought together policymakers, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators from across India and abroad to push forward a shared vision of making bamboo a cornerstone of the region’s sustainable bio-economy.

Avenues instils curiosity and STEM-ready mindsets through 3-day bootcamp in Bynther

Avenues concluded its three-day APEX STEM Bootcamps at Bynther Secondary School last week, reaching over 118 students from Classes 7, 8, and 9, in a unique intervention designed to make science and mathematics come alive through curiosity, collaboration, and experiential learning.

Short-term course on community based participatory research: A multidisciplinary approach organized at NEHU Tura campus

Tura, Sept 14: The Department of Agribusiness Management and Food Technology (ABMFT), North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Tura Campus successfully organized a Short-Term Course on...

IIT Guwahati scientists develop affordable insulin production method using safe bacteria

In a major breakthrough, researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati have developed a new method to produce human insulin using a safe and efficient bacterial system, Pseudomonas fluorescens. The innovation could make insulin — a life-saving drug for millions of people with diabetes — more affordable and accessible.

NEHU to host public demonstration of 5G use cases in Meghalaya

Shillong, Sept 11: The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Meghalaya, will host a public demonstration on September 23,...

Dibrugarh researcher’s breast cancer screening model wins design patent

A Self Breast Examination (SBE) Demonstration Model developed by noted breast cancer researcher Dr. Gayatri Gogoi has been granted a design patent by the Patent Office, Government of India.

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