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Assam Rifles jawan killed, four injured in suspected IED blast in Nagaland’s Chümoukedima

One Assam Rifles jawan was killed and four others were injured in a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) blast in Nagaland's Chümoukedima district on Monday, official sources said.

Twin earthquakes jolt Meghalaya’s East Garo Hills in a day

Shillong, July 13: East Garo Hills in Meghalaya experienced two earthquakes within hours on Sunday, with the stronger of the two measuring 4.5 on...

Why Meghalaya’s malaria studies hold the key to eliminating malaria in India

As India races to eliminate malaria by 2030, scientists are increasingly turning their attention to Meghalaya, where a series of recent studies are reshaping understanding of why the disease continues to persist despite a sharp nationwide decline in cases.

Meghalaya’s glowing new Firefly bears Mawsynram’s name

Shillong, July 12: Scientists from the Northeast have made a remarkable discovery, a new species of firefly named Pygoluciola mawsynram, after Mawsynram, the world's...

Golf catches on in Garo Hills as Tura camp tees up a new generation of players

Four-day coaching programme draws children, youth and senior citizens, raising hopes for the sport's growth in western Meghalaya Tura, July 12: A four-day "Learn to...

Durand Cup trophies roll into Meghalaya as Shillong eyes bigger role in Indian football

Third straight year as host strengthens state's push to become India's football capital ahead of 2027 National Games Shillong, July 12: With the glittering trophies...

Five die after inhaling toxic fumes inside well in Shillong

Five people lost their lives after inhaling toxic fumes inside a well at a construction site in Shillong's Lapalang area on Friday evening, police said.

Meghalaya on high alert as CM reviews flood situation, 32 villages hit by monsoon rains

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Saturday directed all Deputy Commissioners to remain on high alert and ensure swift rescue and relief operations as incessant monsoon rains continued to batter parts of the state, affecting 32 villages.

From ₹12 to ₹1,500: Meghalaya pushes pineapple value chain at Delhi Fest

SHILLONG, July 11: Meghalaya is showcasing its growing pineapple economy before national retailers and exporters, highlighting how a fruit that fetches around ₹12 a...

Flipkart partners Meghalaya to take pineapples, farm produce to national markets

In a major push to connect Meghalaya's farmers with buyers across India, e-commerce giant Flipkart on Friday signed an agreement with the Meghalaya State Agriculture Marketing Board (MSAMB) to source fresh produce, including the state's famed pineapples, directly from farmers through its digital commerce platform.

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