A community forest in Meghalaya’s Ri-Bhoi district has emerged as an unexpected biodiversity hotspot, with a new study documenting a rich diversity of swallowtail butterflies—some of them legally protected—highlighting both the ecological value and fragility of these landscapes.
International Women’s Day was observed at the Rongram Horti Hub Training Hall in West Garo Hills on Friday with over 200 women participating under the theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For All Women and Girls.”
An awareness and training programme on the effective implementation of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, was held on Friday at the DRDA Conference Hall, DC Office, Ampati, for government officials and members of the public in South West Garo Hills district.
The Khasi Students' Union (KSU) is all set to stage protest at schools and government functions where the full six‑stanza Vande Mataram is sung, arguing that later verses invoke Hindu deities and amount to “a process of assimilation” contrary to Khasi traditions.
The body of an unidentified male was recovered from Haldiyaganj Kasharipara in West Garo Hills district on Thursday with police sources indicating that it is a suspected case of murder.
District Magistrate RM Kurbah has clamped an immediate prohibition on dumping waste and discharging effluents along the old NH‑40 from KHADC Junction to Umiam bridge, citing repeated disposal of debris, soil and domestic refuse that threatens commuters, public health and the environment.
In a significant push towards cleaner and more dependable household fuel, the Assam government has announced a phased expansion of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections across key urban centres, citing shifting LPG supply dynamics and broader geopolitical concerns.
The East Khasi Hills administration has told consumers not to panic over cooking gas, saying stocks are stable and supplies are uninterrupted despite a slight delay in booking cycles.
