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ICMR’s SHINE initiative ignites scientific curiosity in Northeast students

Dibrugarh, Aug 9: A nationwide outreach program is aiming to shape India’s next generation of health scientists. Science came alive for more than 500 students...

YASHODA AI launched in Meghalaya to empower women with digital and AI literacy

Shillong, Aug 8: The National Commission for Women (NCW), in collaboration with Future Shift Labs (FSL), launched the YASHODA AI (Your AI SAKHI) initiative...

Fungi to the rescue: Meghalaya scientists unlock natural solution to save endangered medicinal plants

Researchers  from the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya have thrown new light on how invisible soil allies — arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi — could be the key to conserving the state’s rich diversity of medicinal plants, many of which are now threatened by habitat loss, overharvesting, and climate change.

USTM scientists create 100% Herbal Antimicrobial Cream using rare Black Turmeric

Shillong, Aug 4: A research team from the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) has developed a 100% natural antimicrobial cream using rare...

Centre to establish ₹ 188-crore Maritime Skill Hub in Dibrugarh to boost Northeast’s inland waterway economy

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) will set up a state-of-the-art Regional Centre of Excellence (RCoE) in Dibrugarh, Assam, with an outlay of ₹188 crore to provide advanced maritime training for youth in the Northeast.

USTM researchers secure patent for natural antimicrobial cream from Black Turmeric

In a major boost for Northeast India’s contribution to herbal healthcare, a team of researchers has secured a patent for a novel antimicrobial cream derived from black turmeric (Curcuma caesia Roxb.), a medicinal plant long revered in traditional medicine.

A Plus Charge and Ather Energy Join Forces to Boost EV Charging Network in Northeast India

In a stride toward building a cleaner and smarter mobility ecosystem in India’s Northeast, A Plus Charge has announced a strategic partnership with Ather Energy, a leading electric two-wheeler manufacturer in the country. The partnership aims to expand the electric vehicle (EV) charging network across Northeast India, driving wider adoption of EVs in the region.

USTM student develops eco-friendly herbal shampoo from campus flora

Blending tradition, biodiversity, and scientific innovation, Nayan Teron, an MSc Botany student in his fourth semester at the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM), has successfully developed an eco-friendly herbal shampoo using native plant species found on the university campus.

IIT Guwahati develops eco-friendly bamboo-based composite to replace plastic in automobiles

Guwahati, July 24: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati have developed an eco-friendly composite material using Bambusa tulda, a fast-growing bamboo...

Assam to get ₹12-crore AI dataset project, five data labs under India-AI Mission

Guwahati, July 24: In a significant push to build artificial intelligence (AI) capacity tailored to Assam’s unique context, the central government has agreed in...

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