Science

Preparatory Meeting Sets Agenda for 17th Odisha Environment Congress

State officials and environmental stakeholders convened a preparatory meeting to outline the program for the upcoming 17th Odisha Environment Congress.

06 Sep 2026

Algae-Based Air Purification Trial Begins at Anand Vihar, Delhi

A pilot project using algae to filter pollutants has been launched at Anand Vihar in Delhi, aiming to improve air quality.

06 Sep 2026

Mizoram University’s Natural History Museum becomes India’s 21st biodiversity repository

Mizoram University’s Natural History Museum has been officially designated as the country’s 21st biodiversity repository, according to DD News.

05 Sep 2026

New Species of Pistol Shrimp Discovered, Researchers Announce

Marine scientists have identified a previously unknown species of pistol shrimp, marking a notable addition to crustacean biodiversity.

05 Sep 2026

IIT Mandi Study Warns of Flood Risk from 9 Expanding Glacial Lakes in Himachal

A recent study by IIT Mandi has identified nine glacial lakes in Himachal Pradesh that are expanding and could pose significant flood risks to nearby communities.

05 Sep 2026

Uttarakhand to Receive First White Tigers as Transfer to Dehradun Zoo Approved

The Central Zoo Authority has cleared the transfer of white tigers to Dehradun Zoo, marking the first time the state will host these rare animals.

05 Sep 2026

India.com Features Sikkim's Glacial Lakes

India.com has published a piece focusing on the glacial lakes found in the Himalayan state of Sikkim.

05 Sep 2026

Assam boosts pygmy hog population from 6 to 194 in successful conservation drive

The state’s focused breeding programme has raised the critically endangered pygmy hog count from six individuals to 194.

05 Sep 2026

ONGC Energy Centre to develop geothermal power plant in Ladakh’s Puga Valley

The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation’s Energy Centre has begun work to generate geothermal power in the Puga Valley of Ladakh.

05 Sep 2026

Maharashtra Forest Department Highlights Wildlife Corridors During 2026 Wildlife Week

The Maharashtra Forest Department centered this year’s Wildlife Week on creating and protecting wildlife corridors to improve habitat connectivity across the state.

05 Sep 2026

Assam’s ‘Stork Sister’: Dr. Purnima Barman Turns Feared Bird Into Pride Symbol

Dr. Purnima Devi Barman of Assam has transformed the perception of the stork, once feared by locals, into a source of regional pride.

05 Sep 2026

New Study Highlights Characteristics of Ophiorrhiza assamensis

A recent publication has shed light on the botanical traits of the plant Ophiorrhiza assamensis, offering fresh insights for researchers.

05 Sep 2026