Science
Himachal CM requests scientific guidelines for river dredging
The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh has asked the central government for clear scientific guidelines to carry out river dredging in the state.
09 Sep 2026
New Lichen Species Identified in Kerala’s Mathikettan Shola National Park
Researchers have documented a previously unknown lichen species in Mathikettan Shola National Park, enhancing the Western Ghats’ biodiversity record.
09 Sep 2026
Assessment Teams Visit Two High-Altitude Glacial Lakes in Uttarakhand to Evaluate Flood Risk
Specialist teams have traveled to two high‑altitude glacial lakes in Uttarakhand to conduct on‑site risk assessments for potential outburst floods.
08 Sep 2026
Himachal Pradesh CM requests scientific guidelines for river dredging
The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh has asked the central government for clear scientific guidelines to carry out river dredging in the state.
08 Sep 2026
Five Young Orangutans Rescued in Balasore, Odisha
Five juvenile orangutans were rescued from Balasore district in Odisha, according to reports.
08 Sep 2026
Orangutans Spotted in Odisha Forest, Government Launches Probe
Authorities have confirmed the presence of non‑native orangutans in a forest in Odisha and have ordered a formal investigation.
08 Sep 2026
Magnitude 2.9 Earthquake Shakes Bichom, Arunachal Pradesh
A mild 2.9‑magnitude earthquake struck Bichom in Arunachal Pradesh, causing minor tremors.
08 Sep 2026
Satellite map identifies four pollution hotspots in Madhya Pradesh
A satellite‑based pollution map released by ThePrint has pinpointed four pollution hotspots across Madhya Pradesh.
08 Sep 2026
Asian Openbill breeding colony in Tinsukia, Assam attracts conservation focus
A breeding colony of Asian Openbill storks discovered in Tinsukia, Assam, is now under heightened conservation scrutiny.
08 Sep 2026
Neelakurinji Blooms Again After 12 Years; Next Bloom Expected 2038
The rare Neelakurinji flower, which blooms once every 12 years, has returned to the Wayanad hills in Kerala. If missed, the next flowering will not occur until 2038.
08 Sep 2026
Andhra Pradesh sets record with 1,162.8 MW feeder‑level solarisation
The state of Andhra Pradesh has achieved a new milestone by solarising 1,162.8 MW of electricity at the feeder level, the highest ever recorded in India.
08 Sep 2026
ISRO chief says no privatisation, urges growth of space economy
ISRO Chairman S. Somanath told staff that the agency will not be privatised, but emphasized the need to expand India's space economy.
08 Sep 2026