Science

Andhra Pradesh’s second‑largest hydro plant to be commissioned by November in Polavaram

The state’s second‑largest hydroelectric project in Polavaram district is slated for completion and commissioning by November, officials say.

26 Aug 2026

Retired Rajasthan professor melds poetry with physics

A retired physics professor from Rajasthan has started writing poetry that explains scientific concepts, aiming to make physics more accessible.

26 Aug 2026

Red Panda Cubs Born After Seven Years in Sikkim Thrive, Adoption Open

After a seven‑year gap, red panda cubs have been born in Sikkim and are reported to be thriving, with an adoption programme now available.

26 Aug 2026

Pygmy Hogs Reintroduced to Manas National Park After Three Decades

After a 30‑year absence, a group of pygmy hogs has been released back into Manas National Park in Assam as part of a long‑term conservation effort.

26 Aug 2026

Pallas’s Cat Recorded for First Time in Arunachal Pradesh

The elusive Pallas’s cat has been documented in Arunachal Pradesh for the first time, according to the Assam Times.

26 Aug 2026

Seismic Gap in Assam Raises Major Earthquake Threat for Guwahati

Geologists have identified a seismic gap in Assam that could trigger a strong earthquake affecting Guwahati, according to The Assam Tribune.

25 Aug 2026

Assam to Deploy Indigenous Satellite for Governance and Border Security

The Assam government is gearing up to launch a state-owned satellite aimed at enhancing administrative efficiency and monitoring its border regions.

25 Aug 2026

BITS Pilani Goa Researchers Create Pharma-Grade Bioink for 3D-Printed Skin Scaffolds

Scientists at BITS Pilani Goa have engineered a pharmaceutical polymer-based bioink that can be used to 3D print skin scaffolds and deliver drugs in a customized manner.

25 Aug 2026

Himachal Researchers Identify New Sunflower Species in Arunachal Mountains

Botanists from a Himachal research institute have documented a previously unknown sunflower species during a survey of the Arunachal Pradesh mountain region.

25 Aug 2026

Assam's Dihing Patkai Trail Records 165 Butterfly Species, 37 Endangered

A biodiversity survey on the Dihing Patkai trail in Assam has identified 165 butterfly species, of which 37 are classified as endangered, the state chief minister said.

25 Aug 2026

Red panda cubs Nuba and Numa hailed as ‘sparks of hope’ in Sikkim

Two red panda cubs named Nuba and Numa have become symbols of conservation optimism in Sikkim, drawing attention to the species' fragile status.

25 Aug 2026

The Times of India Decodes Indian Reptile Names from Jackie Chan to Goa

The Times of India has published a feature that traces the origins of Indian reptile names, citing examples ranging from the popular actor Jackie Chan to the coastal state of Goa.

25 Aug 2026