Science

3.6-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Kashmir, No Immediate Casualties Reported

A 3.6‑magnitude seismic event struck parts of Kashmir, causing minor tremors but no reported injuries or damage.

30 Oct 2026

Haryana Announces 2,000‑tonne Waste‑to‑Energy Plant to Convert Municipal Waste

The Haryana government has approved a 2,000‑tonne per day waste‑to‑energy facility aimed at generating power from municipal solid waste.

30 Oct 2026

Mizoram University team discovers new gecko species in Assam's Dima Hasao

Researchers from Mizoram University have identified a previously unknown gecko species during a field survey in Dima Hasao district of Assam.

30 Oct 2026

Ekta Nagar to Launch Rainforest Exhibit Showcasing Western Ghats and Himalayan Flora

Ekta Nagar in Gujarat will open a new rainforest exhibit featuring plant species from the Western Ghats and the Himalayas, aiming to raise awareness about biodiversity.

30 Oct 2026

Sikkim Education Minister Raju Basnet says computational maths can forecast landslides and weather hazards

Education Minister Raju Basnet of Sikkim highlighted that computational mathematics can be used to predict landslides and weather-related risks, offering a new tool for disaster preparedness.

30 Oct 2026

Archaeology Student Uncovers Megalithic Site Near Arambol, Goa

A university archaeology student has identified a previously unknown megalithic site close to the coastal village of Arambol in Goa.

30 Oct 2026

New Gecko Species Cyrtodactylus dimensis Discovered in Assam

Researchers have identified a previously unknown gecko, Cyrtodactylus dimensis, in the forests of Assam.

30 Oct 2026

Manipur Scientist Leads Team to Discover New Fungal Species in Sikkim Himalaya

A research team headed by a scientist from Manipur has identified several previously unknown fungal species in the Sikkim Himalaya, expanding knowledge of the region’s biodiversity.

29 Oct 2026

Manipur Microbiologist Discovers New Fungal Species in Rare Sikkim Medicinal Plant

A microbiologist from Manipur has identified a previously unknown fungal species growing on a rare medicinal plant native to Sikkim, potentially opening new avenues for pharmaceutical research.

29 Oct 2026

New Gecko Species Identified in Umrangso’s Rocky Terrain of Assam

Researchers have documented a previously unknown gecko species in the rocky habitats of Umrangso, Assam.

29 Oct 2026

Two Shillong Meteorologists Set to Join India's 46th Antarctic Expedition

Two meteorologists from Shillong, Meghalaya, will join the 46th Indian Antarctic expedition, expanding India's scientific presence in the polar region.

29 Oct 2026

Sikkim proposes a Himalayan Pole named after the yak as a third global pole

The state of Sikkim has floated the idea of designating a new 'Himalayan Pole' after the yak, positioning it as a third global pole alongside the North and South Poles.

29 Oct 2026