David Laitphlang

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Indore tourist’s body found in Meghalaya gorge; search for wife continues

5 days ago | hindustantimes.com | David Laitphlang

Shillong: After eight days of intensive efforts under trying conditions, the body of Raja Raghuvanshi — one of the two missing tourists from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, was recovered on Monday from a deep gorge below the Wei Sawdong Falls parking lot at Riat Arliang, Sohra, in Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hills district. It is located about 50 km from the state capital Shillong. The breakthrough came at 11:48 am when a drone operated by the Meghalaya Police spotted the body in the gorge.
Indore tourist’s body found in Meghalaya gorge; search for wife continues

5 days ago | flipboard.com | David Laitphlang

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Meghalaya cops search for missing Indore couple last spotted on way to Sohra

1 week ago | hindustantimes.com | David Laitphlang

SHILLONG: A couple from Madhya Pradesh’s Indore city who were in Meghalaya on a vacation have gone missing in East Khasi Hills district, police said on Monday. The couple, identified as Raja Raghuvanshi and his wife Sonam, were last seen on Friday after they rented a two-wheeler from Keating Road in Shillong to travel to Sohra (popularly known as Cherrapunjee), one of the state’s most visited tourist destinations.
Meghalaya: 12-year-old girl rescues 6-year-old brother from drowning in septic tank

1 week ago | hindustantimes.com | David Laitphlang

A 12-year-old girl saved her six-year-old brother from drowning after he accidentally fell into a septic tank filled with water last week in a neighbouring house in Nongrangoi (Umiap), a remote village in Meghalaya’s Ri-Bhoi district. The incident occurred on May 22 when their parents, who are farmers by occupation, were away working in the fields. However, the incident came to light on Monday.
HT Syndication: Meghalaya cops search for missing Indore couple last spotted on way to Sohra

1 week ago | htsyndication.com | David Laitphlang

India, May 26 -- A couple from Madhya Pradesh's Indore city who were in Meghalaya on a vacation have gone missing in East Khasi Hills district, police said on Monday. The couple, identified as Raja Raghuvanshi and his wife Sonam, were last seen on Friday after they rented a two-wheeler from Keating Road in Shillong to travel to Sohra (popularly known as Cherrapunjee), one of the state's most visited tourist destinations.
Cave-dwelling fish that can survive on surface found in Meghalaya

1 week ago | hindustantimes.com | David Laitphlang

A team of zoologists from Gauhati University, Lady Keane College in Shillong, and the ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources in Lucknow discovered Schistura densiclava — a new species of fish that thrives underground but can adapt to surface conditions as well — in Krem Mawjingbuiñ, a cave in Meghalaya. The limestone cave is located just 15 kilometres from Mawsynram, one of the wettest places on earth.
Schistura Densiclav: New species of cave-dwelling fish found in Meghalaya

1 week ago | hindustantimes.com | David Laitphlang

A new species of cave-dwelling fish was discovered in Meghalaya’s Mawsynram town by a team of researchers from Gauhati University, Lady Keane College in Shillong, and the ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources in Lucknow. The discovery was made in Krem Mawjingbuiñ, a cave located just 15km from Mawsynram beside Sohra (Cherapunji).
Meghalaya: Green rules in the Abode of Clouds

2 weeks ago | hindustantimes.com | David Laitphlang

In the heart of India’s Northeast, Meghalaya has long been celebrated for its emerald valleys, cascading waterfalls, and the awe-inspiring living root bridges — a unique marvel of bioengineering crafted over generations. But with the steady increase in tourist footfall, this pristine environment has faced mounting threats from litter, particularly non-biodegradable waste.
Assam Rifles salutes oldest gallantry award winner Hav Mering Ao

2 weeks ago | hindustantimes.com | David Laitphlang

Shillong/Kohima: Assam Rifles director general Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera on Tuesday presented a token of appreciation to its oldest gallantry award winner Havildar Mering Ao of Nagaland. At 105 years old, Ao is a living bridge to some of the most defining chapters of India’s military history. Born on November 15, 1920, in Sungratsu village, he served in the 3rd Battalion of the Assam Rifles, and fought valiantly during World War II, participating in the historic battles of Kohima and Burma.
Meghalaya pushes for expansion of Baljek Airport in West Garo Hills

1 month ago | hindustantimes.com | David Laitphlang

Shillong: The Uttarakhand government has formally requested the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to take over Baljek Airport —located on the outskirts of Tura, the principal town of West Garo Hills District —on an Operations and Maintenance (O\&M) basis, in a renewed effort to boost air connectivity in western Meghalaya. The immediate goal is to operationalise the airport for 20-seater aircraft, with a clear roadmap to upgrade it for ATR-72-type aircraft in subsequent phases.