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New Plant Species Named After Zubeen Garg

A new plant species has been discovered in Assam and named Osbeckia zubeengargiana in honour of Assamese cultural icon Zubeen Garg. The species belongs to the Melastomataceae family...

 March 16, 2026

Myiophanes kempi Rediscovered in Andaman Caves

A rare thread-legged assassin bug, first described in 1924 from Siju Cave in Meghalaya, has been rediscovered in limestone caves of the Andaman Islands after a gap of...

 March 16, 2026

New Iron Sulfate Mineral Detected on Mars

Mars has yielded evidence of a rare iron sulfate phase that may represent a previously unknown mineral. The finding comes from combined orbital observations and laboratory experiments focused...

 March 16, 2026

Tele-Law Workshop Held in Chennai

A regional workshop on Tele-Law programme activities under the DISHA scheme was held in Chennai to strengthen technology-enabled justice delivery and improve last-mile access to justice. The event...

 March 16, 2026

International Day of Action for Rivers 2026

The International Day of Action for Rivers is observed every year on 14 March to promote the protection, restoration and sustainable management of rivers. In 2026, the day...

 March 16, 2026

India Tops World Para Athletics Grand Prix

India finished first in the medal standings at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026 New Delhi leg, held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The host nation won...

 March 16, 2026

Aadi Parab Festival Begins in Raipur

A two-day Aadi Parab festival has begun in Raipur, bringing together tribal artists and communities from several states. The event marks tribal culture, heritage, cuisine, costumes, crafts, and...

 March 16, 2026

Musi River Heritage Tourism Plan

The Musi river rejuvenation project in Hyderabad has identified several historic landmarks for possible integration into a heritage tourism network. The plan covers a 55-km river corridor and...

 March 16, 2026

Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 Roadmap Unveiled

The Union Ministry of Jal Shakti has outlined the implementation roadmap for Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, following Cabinet approval for its extension up to December 2028 with enhanced...

 March 16, 2026

New Catfish Species Discovered in Western Ghats

A new species of catfish has been identified from the northern Western Ghats in Goa and Maharashtra. The fish belongs to the genus Amblyceps and has been named...

 March 16, 2026

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