Ridalin Shullai, a TB survivor, shares her emotional journey of battling multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB), the loss of a lung, and the stigma surrounding the disease. She also highlights the need for counseling and support for TB patients.
The 100 Days TB Elimination campaign launched on December 7, last year nationwide and in Meghalaya has accelerated TB detection, treatment and awareness.
In a bid to address tuberculosis (TB) in Meghalaya, the state government has rolled out an innovative TB Control Program that combines traditional healing methods with modern medical technology.
The 119 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) Assam welcomed 76 new recruits at Kench's Trace, Shillong on Tuesday. These young individuals have taken their first step towards a life of service and dedication as they begin their four-week Phase I training, Defence PRO said in a press release
Meghalaya's TB control program integrates traditional healers and modern technology, including hand-held X-rays and NAAT machines, to address local challenges like remote areas and telecom issues, says Deputy Commissioner Abhilash Baranwal.
The Indian senior men's team arrived in Shillong on Friday, March 14, ahead of their first match of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers against Bangladesh (March 25). In preparation for that, the Blue Tigers will face Maldives in a friendly on March 19, which is set to be a historic occasion
Acting on specific intelligence regarding illegal crossings in the region, troops from the 200th Battalion BSF swiftly alerted Baghmara MCP and launched an operation.
Posting about the training on X, the Indian Air Force mentioned that Combat Rubberised Raiding Craft drops, para jumps, and helocasting (jumping from an aircraft into water) from An-32, C-130 aircraft, and Mi-17 helicopters took place.
Replying to a question by Congress MLA Rekibuddin Ahmed, Assam Border Protection and Development Minister Atul Bora said that 82,751.8618 hectares of land across 17 districts of Assam has been encroached by 4 neighbouring states - Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram and Meghalaya.