From the limestone caves of Meghalaya to the forests of Arunachal Pradesh, bat populations across Northeast India are coming under increasing pressure as development, extraction, and traditional practices reshape fragile ecosystems.
A study by researchers at North-Eastern Hill University has found that extracts from the Asian weaver ant may possess promising anti-cancer properties, opening a new avenue for exploring natural compounds for cancer research.
In a significant step for pangolin conservation in Northeast India, the United Sangtam Likhum Pumji (USLP), the apex tribal body of the Sangtam Naga community, has passed a formal resolution banning the hunting and trade of pangolins within its jurisdiction in Nagaland.
