#Geology

Sikkim Wraps Up Major Field Study on Glacial Flood Risks

Sikkim scientists finished a three-year study of nine high-risk glacial lakes to better predict and prevent deadly outburst floods in the Himalayas.

Aiden Bhutia • 3 Sep 2026

Nagaland Mining Official Backs Article 371A Protections

Geology Advisor W. Chingang Konyak demands that mineral development in Nagaland respects local land rights and constitutional safeguards under Article 371A.

Naro Jamir • 8 Aug 2026

Nagaland Pushes for Responsible Mineral Development

Nagaland officials are demanding a shift from raw mineral extraction toward scientific processing and geotechnical safety at the 46th SGPB conclave.

Kiyeto Swu • 7 Aug 2026

NEHU Shillong Seeks Junior Research Fellow for Brahmaputra Basin Study

North Eastern Hill University is hiring a Junior Research Fellow for a 2026 project. Applicants must apply by August 9 to join the Brahmaputra Basin study.

Walrik Marak • 24 Jul 2026

Ancient Tropical Sea Discovered Beneath Assam

Nagaland University researchers found evidence that parts of Assam were submerged under a tropical sea 50 million years ago during the Eocene Epoch.

Bibar Daimary • 20 Jul 2026