Science

Sikkim Tunnel Collapse Claims 10 Lives; Geologists Question Safety Measures

A tunnel collapse in Sikkim has killed 10 people, prompting geologists to question whether the disaster could have been avoided.

22 Jul 2026

New Dam Threatens India's Rarest Heron, Habitat Lost

Construction of a new dam has destroyed the critical wetland habitat of India’s rarest heron, raising alarms among conservationists.

22 Jul 2026

Expanding Glacial Lakes Heighten GLOF Risks Across Himalayan Regions

Glacial lakes are enlarging, amplifying fears of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) that could threaten downstream communities.

22 Jul 2026

India Completes Iron Ore Dump Survey

A survey of iron ore dumps for critical minerals has been completed in India. The survey aims to identify potential mineral deposits.

22 Jul 2026

Ajmer Rescue: Injured Himalayan Griffon Vulture Sent to Jaipur for Treatment

A Himalayan griffon vulture, injured in Ajmer, has been transferred to Jaipur for medical care after rescue by wildlife authorities.

22 Jul 2026

Assam Discovers 24M-Year-Old Kewra Fossil

A 24-million-year-old Kewra plant fossil has been discovered in Assam, a significant find in the field of paleobotany. The fossil is a rare specimen from the region.

22 Jul 2026

Assam Was Once Under Sea: Study

A recent study has revealed that parts of Assam were once under the sea. The findings suggest a significant geological history of the region.

21 Jul 2026

New Plant Species in Arunachal Pradesh Named After Yobin Tribe

Scientists have identified a new plant species in Arunachal Pradesh and honored the local Yobin tribe by naming it after them.

21 Jul 2026

New Study Reveals Ancient Marine World Beneath Northeast India's Stone Layers

Scientists have decoded evidence that a region in Northeast India once supported a marine ecosystem, now buried beneath stone layers, according to a recent study.

21 Jul 2026

MP's Pichore Granite 2.5 Billion Years Old

A recent study reveals that Madhya Pradesh's Pichore granite is among the oldest geological formations on Earth, dating back 2.5 billion years. This discovery sheds new light on the region's geological history.

21 Jul 2026

Goa Science Centre Unveils Human Gyro

The Goa Science Centre has unveiled a human gyro on Moon Landing Day, a significant addition to its exhibits. This unveiling marks a notable event in the science centre's calendar.

21 Jul 2026

Archaeologists Uncover Ancient Harappan Town in Gujarat

Archaeologists have discovered a Harappan town in Gujarat, shedding new light on the Indus Valley Civilization.

20 Jul 2026