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Meghalaya
Reverence abounds in this lawkyntang
Posted on 03 Nov, 2013 02:16 PMMeghalaya, one of the seven sisters of the beautiful northeast Indian states, means 'abode of the clouds' (megh - clouds, alaya - abode). Lush green paddy fields, swirling mists and the whisper of rain in every breath add to this serene landscape.
Applications invited for ICIMOD Media Fellowship 2013 for journalists from Northeast India
Posted on 05 Aug, 2013 08:07 AMOffered by
The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)
About the Fellowship
Help influence water and environmental policy for the Himalayan states: Sustainable Development Forum, Nagaland and India Water Portal invite contributions for the upcoming Mountain Summit at Kohima, Nagaland in September 2013
Posted on 29 Jul, 2013 06:15 AMThe catastrophe at Uttarakhand in June 2013, was a hot topic of discussion for many of us across the country, but only those who live in the Himalayan states understand the significance and impact it has on their lives. Poor policies and governance were the root cause; much more than heavy rains.
The Himalayan states - are they India's crown jewels or distant cousins?
Posted on 04 Jul, 2013 10:25 AMLeft, right, up, down...bump, bump, bump! That was me… being thrown about on all sides of the jeep that I was in. No, I wasn’t off-roading! I was on an investigative mission to Pinrow, a village in Nainital district, Uttarakhand from my home. I was investigating the impact of the state government's push for 100% of child births to happen in the hospitals.
The Northeast Go Green Journalism Award, Assam Times - Submit entries by 12 May, 2013
Posted on 09 May, 2013 05:59 PM
Organisers
Powerless by choice: Updates from the Eco - Earth Care Optimised magazine's January 2013 issue
Posted on 01 Jan, 2013 05:54 PMPowerless by choice
Mines and minerals policy of Meghalaya- A document by the Department of Mining and Geology, Government of Meghalaya (2012)
Posted on 15 Nov, 2012 10:26 PMThis policy document by the Department of Mining and Geology of Government of Meghalaya, aims to facilitate systematic, scientific and planned utilization of mineral resources in the state.
Aquifer systems of India - Atlas compiled by the Central Ground Water Board (2012)
Posted on 29 Sep, 2012 07:26 PMThe Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) under the Ministry of Water Resources has released a publication entitled “Aquifer systems of India” apart from aquifer atlas for six states viz. Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh and Meghalaya.
Soil health management under hill agroecosystem of North East India - A paper from the journal Applied and Environmental Soil Science
Posted on 19 May, 2012 03:33 PMThe paper published in the journal Applied and Environmental Soil Science discusses the need for a viable option for ecorestoration and maintenance of soil resources to sustain long-term soil productivity and improve food security for the region.
Aaranyak invites applications for geologists based at Shillong - Apply by April 25, 2012
Posted on 12 Apr, 2012 08:55 PM
Aaranyak is a registered society working in the field of biodiversity conservation in North East India since 1989. Its strength lies in applied research in biological and social field and its thrust area of work is the North East India and Eastern Himalayas.