Untapped Potential: Nagaland University Calls For Sustainable NTFP Management In NE
A study by Nagaland University has identified 47 non-timber forest products (NTFPs) across villages in Nagaland and Meghalaya, highlighting their significant contribution to the livelihoods, food security and local economies of forest-dependent tribal communities. The study, conducted across 20 villages covering 250 households, documented 47 plant- and animal-based NTFPs and assessed their collection patterns, utilisation…
Meghalaya man reported missing from karnataka traced after coordinated two-week search operation
Kwis Sumer of Muktapur village in East Jaiñtia Hills district, who had been reported missing since July 15, 2026 after travelling to Karnataka in search of employment, has been safely traced and brought back to Meghalaya on Monday following a sustained two-week search and coordination effort involving the Meghalaya Police, Karnataka Police and other stakeholders.The…
Compact Flagship Powerhouse: Why the OnePlus 13s 5G Remains a Top Choice in 2026
The OnePlus 13s 5G continues to stand out as a top contender in the smartphone market, offering premium performance in a sleek, ergonomic form factor. Originally launched in mid-2025 as a compact power option, the device is currently available in India at an aggressive starting price of ₹51,999 for the 12GB + 256GB variant, with…
Lenskart Hits New High as Strong Growth Outlook Boosts Valuation
Lenskart Solutions has crossed the ₹1 trillion market-capitalisation mark after its shares touched a new high, highlighting strong investor interest in the eyewear retailer. At 12:39 pm on Monday, the company’s market capitalisation stood at around ₹1.01 trillion, according to exchange data. The stock has gained about 19% over the past three months, significantly outperforming…
Arunachal Launches 5th Edition Of ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ Campaign Commemorating August Kranti Diwas
Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen KT Parnaik, along with Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, launched the statewide ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign from the Golden Jubilee State Banquet Hall, Niti Vihar in Itanagar on Sunday.The campaign also commemorates the August Kranti Diwas (Quit India Movement Day) of 1942.On the occasion, the…
Meghalaya, Mizoram Church Leaders Oppose FCRA Amendment Bill, Seek Safeguards
Church leaders in Meghalaya and Mizoram have stepped up opposition to provisions of the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, urging the Centre to hold meaningful consultations with stakeholders and provide safeguards for religious, charitable and minority institutions. The main concern centres on provisions that could allow the provisional vesting of foreign contributions and…
Manipur Police Nab Four Suspected Cadres
Manipur Police have arrested four alleged cadres of banned militant outfits in separate operations carried out in Kakching, Imphal East and Thoubal districts, police said.The arrests took place on August 7 and involved members of the State Revolutionary Organisation of People’s Army (SOREPA) and the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak-Progressive (PREPAK-PRO).In Kakching district, security forces…
Ukraine’s Sky Shield Crumbles as Patriot Interceptor Stocks Run Dry
Ukraine is facing a catastrophic gap in its air defense capabilities as critical stocks of U.S.-made Patriot interceptor missiles have reached near-total depletion. With Russia intensifying its “ballistic blitz,” launching a record-breaking 126 ballistic missiles in July 2026 alone, Kyiv is increasingly unable to shield its cities from high-speed threats. The gravity of the situation…
FIFA Apologizes For $20B Proposal As UEFA Stands Firm On Boycott
UEFA has confirmed that its boycott of FIFA competitions will continue.Despite Gianni Infantino remaining as President of football’s world governing body FIFA, the European football governing body UEFA has taken this decision.UEFA has made it clear that the decision was taken due to dissatisfaction with FIFA’s current management and policies. As a result of this…
CM Conrad Sangma Reviews Landmark Research Project on Meghalaya’s Indigenous Communities
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Friday reviewed the progress of ‘Tracing the Roots’, a landmark interdisciplinary research initiative of the Department of Arts and Culture aimed at documenting and studying the history, language, culture, heritage and historical development of the state’s indigenous communities. During the review meeting, the Chief Minister held detailed deliberations…
