Science

Arunachal Pradesh poised to boost India’s clean energy transition

Experts highlight Arunachal Pradesh’s abundant renewable resources as a key asset for India’s shift to clean power.

24 Sep 2026

Nagaland’s forest cover hits 73%, far above national average, says Principal Secretary

Nagaland’s forest area now makes up 73% of the state’s land, a proportion markedly higher than the Indian average, according to the principal secretary.

24 Sep 2026

Kerala Chief Minister mourns death of ISRO scientist Soorya Krishnamoorthy

Kerala’s chief minister expressed sorrow over the passing of ISRO scientist Soorya Krishnamoorthy, acknowledging his contributions to India’s space programme.

24 Sep 2026

Tiny Little Stint Spotted at Thoothukudi Wetlands in Tamil Nadu

A tiny little stint was observed at the Thoothukudi wetlands in Tamil Nadu.

24 Sep 2026

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