Gangtok: In a renewed effort to safeguard the cultural and linguistic heritage of Sikkim’s indigenous communities, the state’s sole Lok Sabha MP, Indra Hang Subba, has formally urged the Union Ministry of Education to include Rai, Sherpa, Tamang, and Gurung languages as optional second languages
Guwahati: In an initiative aimed at transforming the lives of young women across Northeast India, the YR Gaitonde Medical Educational and Research Foundation (YRGMERF) has launched the Suniti Scholars Program, marking the 10th death anniversary of Dr. Suniti Solomon, India’s trailblazing HIV physician and founder
Guwahati: “Indian typography is still a vast, unexplored forest—go walk in it.” With this evocative appeal, Dr. Udaya Kumar Dharmalingam, the visionary behind the Indian Rupee symbol and professor at IIT Guwahati’s Department of Design, urged students at The Assam Royal Global University (RGU) to
Krispita Pradhan, a Class 8 student from Udalguri, has made history by becoming the first female student from Assam to gain admission to the prestigious Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC). Education Minister Ranoj Pegu took to X to share the proud moment, saying: “Heartiest congratulations to Krispita
Kohima: In a significant step toward understanding and mitigating the growing threats posed by glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) in the Eastern Himalayas, Nagaland University is spearheading a major multi-institutional research project focused on high-altitude lakes in Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh. The project, backed by the
Shillong: Amid mounting concerns over the condition of government-run schools in Meghalaya, a renewed focus is being placed on local-level leadership to drive change. Education Minister Rakkam A Sangma has urged elected representatives across the state to take personal initiative in upgrading school infrastructure, highlighting
Established in 1994 as a Central University, Nagaland University (NU) stands as a vital academic and cultural institution for the North East, embodying the motto "Labor et Honor"—By Labour and Honour. With three permanent campuses at Lumami, Meriema (near Kohima), and Medziphema, NU continues to
When ethnic violence erupted in Manipur in May 2023, Churachandpur became one of the worstaffected hill districts. Thousands were displaced, homes destroyed, and families shattered. Over 4,000 schoolchildren from Churachandpur alone were forced to flee their villages, joining tens of thousands of displaced across the
Established in 1984 in Guwahati capital town of Assam, Modern English School has grown from a humble initiative into one of the region’s most respected CBSE institutions. Known for its academic excellence, the school also boasts sports infrastructure that is so advanced that even international
Itanagar: In a significant move to strengthen technical education infrastructure in the state, the Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet led by Chief Minister Pema Khandu has approved the creation of 34 teaching and non-teaching posts for the upcoming Government Engineering College at Toru, located in Papum Pare
