Science

ISRO Employees Report Unrest Amid Unspecified Concerns

Employees of India's space agency ISRO have reportedly expressed unrest, though details remain sparse.

06 Sep 2026

GSI Warns 3‑Billion‑Year‑Old Lalbagh Rock Threatened by Proposed Hebbal Tunnel

The Geological Survey of India has warned that a planned tunnel in Bangalore’s Hebbal area could damage a 3‑billion‑year‑old rock formation at Lalbagh Botanical Garden.

06 Sep 2026

National Green Authority Begins Drone Survey of Bhojtal Border and Green Belt

The National Green Authority has launched a drone‑based survey of the Bhojtal lake boundary and its adjoining green belt, starting from Gaurhar Mahal and covering sensitive zones such as Khanugav, Koephija and Halalpura.

06 Sep 2026

Uttarakhand to Study Escalating Wildfire Threat to High‑Altitude Ecosystems

The Uttarakhand government announced plans to investigate the growing wildfire risk affecting its high‑altitude forests and ecosystems.

06 Sep 2026

Archaeologists Unearth 42 Ancient Skeletons at Ujjain Site, Called ‘Pompeii of MP’

Archaeologists in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, have uncovered 42 human skeletons at an ancient site, prompting comparisons with Italy’s Pompeii.

06 Sep 2026

Maharashtra tiger reserves become new homes for captive‑bred vultures

Maharashtra's tiger reserves are being used to release captive‑bred vultures, giving the birds a chance to survive in the wild.

06 Sep 2026

ISRO staff caution against being reduced to a residual R&D boutique as private firms enter space sector

ISRO personnel have voiced concerns that the agency could be relegated to a marginal research role if space activities are handed over to private players, urging a clear policy for coexistence.

06 Sep 2026

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