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Shillong, April 5: The Meghalaya Boxing Association (MBA) has announced the state's junior squad for the upcoming 7th Junior (U-17) Boys and Girls National Boxing Championships, scheduled to be held in Nagpur, Maharashtra, from April 5 to 11. A total of nine boys and two girls have been selected to represent the state across various weight categories. The selection reflects the association's continued efforts to nurture young talent and provide exposure at the national level. In the boys' category, Ethan DKL Mawphlang (46kg), Karan Sunar (48kg), Kyrshan Swer (50kg), Arkimennbha Rimen (52kg), Challang D Arengh (54kg), Banrap Syem Mlangiang (57kg), Chepyrkhaty H Mitri (60kg), Disrang D Sangma (63kg) and Mark Akimbo D Marak (66kg) will don the Meghalaya colours. In the girls' section, Aishisha M Mawroh (48kg) and Evangellyne Sohbar (50kg) have been named in the squad. The team will be accompanied by officials Roshni Bhusal, Gracy Nylla Marbaniang and Kunal Aley Magar. According to the MBA, the selected boxers will be aiming to make a strong impression at the national stage, with the tournament providing a key platform for young athletes to test themselves against the best in the country. The association has expressed confidence in the squad and extended its best wishes to the team ahead of the championship.
Jowai, June 30: The West Jaiñtia Boxing Association (WJBA), in collaboration with the Meghalaya Boxing Association (MBA), has announced district-level boxing selection trials aimed at identifying top boxing talent from the region to represent Meghalaya in the upcoming 39th National Games, scheduled to be hosted by the state in 2027. The selection trials will be held on July 24, 2025, and will take place at two venues on the same day. Trials for West Jaiñtia Hills will begin at 9:00 AM at Bishop House, Lumbihsyntu, Mihmyntdu, while boxers from East Jaiñtia Hills will compete at 3:00 PM at the ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Scientists from Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a simple, glowing paper sensor that could help detect liver cancer early -- using the green glow of a rare earth metal called terbium.The sensor works by detecting an enzyme called "β-glucuronidase", which is found in many living organisms. While it has normal biological roles, high levels of this enzyme are linked to liver cancer, as well as colon, breast, and kidney cancers, and even infections and AIDS."Traditional detection methods often struggle with background noise or low sensitivity," said Ananya Biswas, a for ...Read More >