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Nagaland Schools Train Staff and Students to Combat Gender-Based Violence

Nagaland schools wrapped up a state-wide training program focused on preventing and reporting gender-based violence within the classroom environment.

Kiyeto Swu • 16 Sep 2026

Meghalaya Opens Plant to Turn Banana Waste Into Profit

A new facility in Umsiang, Meghalaya, turns discarded banana stems into paper and fiber to boost rural income and promote sustainable local industry.

NEWire Desk • 6 Sep 2026

NECTAR Pitches Saffron and Mobile Tech to Boost Northeast Farming

NECTAR showcases new mobile processing units and regional saffron projects in Shillong to help farmers boost income and handle harvests.

Walrik Marak • 19 Aug 2026

NECTAR Meghalaya Opens Hiring for 2026 Administrative and Technical Roles

NECTAR Meghalaya is hiring for five positions including finance and technical roles. Submit your application via email by August 2, 2026.

Walrik Marak • 30 Jul 2026

Chessore Volunteers Repair Monsoon-Damaged Roads

Volunteers and Lighthouse NECTAR contractors teamed up on July 28 to repair storm-damaged roads in Chessore, ensuring vital transport links stay open.

Naro Jamir • 30 Jul 2026

St. Anthony’s College Hosts Nano Jatha 2026 Science Roadshow

NECTAR and CeNS brought a two-day nanotechnology roadshow to Shillong, training students for the upcoming Bengaluru India Nano 2026 conference.

NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026

Meghalaya farmers fight middleman reliance with new tech-driven organic hub

NECTAR is launching a 1,000-acre organic hub in Sohra, using drones and certification to help 5,000 Meghalaya farmers reach premium global markets.

NEWire Desk • 28 Jul 2026

Jitendra Singh Touts Scientific Gains and Connectivity in Northeast

Union Minister Jitendra Singh visited Shillong to review scientific infrastructure and development gains made in the Northeast over the past decade.

Walrik Marak • 14 Jul 2026

Jitendra Singh Outlines Science and Tech Growth in Northeast

Union Minister Jitendra Singh reviewed new tech labs in Shillong and touted a decade of scientific and infrastructure development across the Northeast.

NEWire Desk • 13 Jul 2026