Science

Nagaland’s Forest Cover Shrinks by 10% in Past Decade‑plus, Threatening Biodiversity

A Forest Department official says Nagaland has lost about one‑tenth of its forest cover over the last 10‑15 years, putting the state’s rich biodiversity under strain.

23 Sep 2026

India’s Cheetah Count Rises to 52 in Four Years, Project Cheetah Sets New Target

The national cheetah population has climbed to 52 over the past four years, prompting Project Cheetah to aim for further growth.

23 Sep 2026

New parasitic wasp species discovered in Assam’s Dibru‑Saikhowa National Park

Scientists have identified a previously unknown species of parasitic wasp in Dibru‑Saikhowa National Park, Assam, marking a first‑of‑its‑kind discovery in the region.

23 Sep 2026

Deputy CM Chowna Mein says Arunachal Pradesh’s hydropower can drive India’s clean‑energy transition

Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein highlighted that the untapped hydropower potential of Arunachal Pradesh could play a pivotal role in India’s shift to clean energy.

23 Sep 2026

Hazaribagh, Jharkhand Declared Safe Haven for Endangered Vultures

A recent assessment identifies Hazaribagh in Jharkhand as a secure habitat for the nation’s endangered vulture populations.

23 Sep 2026

Rare leucistic great cormorant observed at Ameenpur Lake in Telangana

Birdwatchers reported the sighting of a leucistic great cormorant, a very uncommon colour morph, at Ameenpur Lake near Hyderabad.

23 Sep 2026

ABC Launches Monthly 'One Day to Mother Earth' Environmental Initiative

ABC announced a new program dedicating one day each month to environmental stewardship, titled 'One Day a Month to Mother Earth'.

22 Sep 2026

Six Red Pandas Born at Sikkim Zoo in Two Months

Six red pandas were born at the Sikkim zoo over the past two months, adding to the state's wild population of about 300 individuals.

22 Sep 2026

Assam Chief Minister Inaugurates ISRO Facility Foundation Stone

The Chief Minister of Assam laid the foundation stone for a new Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) facility in the state, marking the start of construction.

22 Sep 2026

86 Rare Gecko Lizards Rescued from Assam-Nagaland Border, Two Remain in Custody

Conservation teams saved 86 rare gecko lizards near the Assam‑Nagaland border, while two specimens were taken into custody for further inquiry.

22 Sep 2026

અવકાશમાંથી પૃથ્વીનો અદભૂત નજારો: શુભાંશુ શુક્લાએ શેર કર્યો મનમોહક વીડિયો

શુભાંશુ શુક્લાએ ડ્રેગન સ્પેસક્રાફ્ટમાંથી પૃથ્વીનો એક અદભૂત વીડિયો શેર કર્યો છે, જેમાં પૃથ્વી પર ધીમે ધીમે છવાતી રાતનો મંત્રમુગ્ધ કરી દેતો નજારો જોવા મળે છે.

22 Sep 2026

New World Map Sparks Controversy

A newly released world map has ignited debate among experts and the public.

22 Sep 2026