Sunday Monitor Archives - Meghalaya Monitor

Apr- 2026 -

5 April

Drains constructed around farmlands in Derby nearly a decade ago left waterlogged. Farmers say a lack of maintenance have left them in this condition. Image by Debarun Choudhury.

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Climate variability in Assam’s floodprone region impacts agriculture

Debarun Choudhury/Mongabay India Madhusudan Goala has always worked in agriculture for most of his life. During heavy rains starting in…

5 April

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There must be a balance between environment and tourism growth

The calm waters of Umiam Lake—often called the pride and symbol of Meghalaya—are now reflecting more than just the sky…

5 April

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Climate change: Mental health axis for policy planning in India

Annapoorna Ravichander, Harini Santhanam, Samar Verma & Mercy Annapoorani In July 2025, an official press release by Public Information Bureau…

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29 March

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Love vs law: Can POCSO cases be quashed in consensual relationships?

What happens when love between two young people ends up inside a courtroom? Can the law make space for human…

29 March

At the Torsa River in Jaigaon, a town that lies on the India-Bhutan border, plastic waste, medical refuse, construction debris and household waste lie scattered across the river bed. Cows and dogs forage through the garbage. Image by Chandrani Sinha.

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Last Indian town before Bhutan reeling from waste profusion

Chandrani Sinha/Mongabay India Dark grey smoke curls above the Torsa riverbank in Jaigaon, a crowded border town of West Bengal,…

29 March

Daniel Stone Lyngdoh (third from left) at the launch of the book

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Diplomatic and friendly relation between two countries must continue: Daniel Stone

Daniel Stone Lyngdoh, a lawyer by profession, has been documenting Khasi history that is unknown or lesser known to many.…

22 March

The damaged building that houses NPP office in Tura. Photo sourced

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Garo Hills in flames: democracy and the fracture of trust

Pynkmen Phankon There are places where democracy is not merely a system of governance but a lived expression of identity,…

22 March

The author at Joldi Wari Lake, a potential tourism site, in North Garo Hills. Photo contributed by Philip Marwein

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NGH tourism potential: Rich natural resources but limited govt push

North Garo Hills in Meghalaya is one of the most resource-rich yet underdeveloped regions in the North East. Blessed with…

22 March

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4 years after guidelines, India’s HIV prevention tool remains a privilege

Manu Moudgil, Indiaspend.com/FactChecker.in India has had guidelines for rolling out pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)—a medicine that reduces the risk of HIV…

22 March

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Why internet shutdowns fail during crises

Internet bans are a common tool for administration and governments during crises or conflicts, mainly to avoid the spread of…

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