Science

Five orangutans rescued in Odisha, probe launched to trace their arrival

Five orangutans have been relocated to a sanctuary in Odisha, prompting officials to investigate how the primates arrived in the state.

10 Sep 2026

Five orphaned baby orangutans rescued in Odisha forest during routine patrol

Forest officials on a routine patrol in Odisha discovered five infant orangutans abandoned in the forest and have taken them into protective custody.

10 Sep 2026

Doon Experts Urge Conservation‑First Approach to Himalayan Development

Leading scholars from Doon emphasized that any development in the Himalayas must prioritize ecological conservation, warning of irreversible damage if ignored.

10 Sep 2026

C.N.R. Rao Listed in SIR Discrepancy Register, Officials Refute Notice Claim

The name of veteran chemist C.N.R. Rao has appeared in a Science Innovation Registry discrepancy list, while government officials say no notice was served.

09 Sep 2026

Meghalaya High Court orders probe as FSL Shillong halts DNA testing over chemical shortage

The Forensic Science Laboratory in Shillong has suspended DNA testing after running out of essential chemicals, prompting the Meghalaya High Court to request a ground report on the situation.

09 Sep 2026

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