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Paathara Grain Storage Tradition in Srikakulam

The Paathara, a traditional underground grain storage practice, is gradually disappearing from villages along the Mahendratanaya River in the Uddanam region of Srikakulam district near the Andhra Pradesh–Odisha...

 February 2, 2026

IMMA Hosts National Crop Nutrition Summit

India’s micro-fertiliser and specialty crop nutrition sector will come into focus at the 6th National Crop Nutrition Summit & B2B Expo, to be held in Mumbai in February...

 February 2, 2026

India Adds Two New Ramsar Wetlands

India has expanded its Ramsar network with the addition of two new wetlands - Patna Bird Sanctuary in Etah district of Uttar Pradesh and Chhari-Dhand in Kutch district...

 February 2, 2026

Zapotec Tomb Discovered in Oaxaca

Archaeologists in Mexico have uncovered a 1,400-year-old tomb linked to the Zapotec civilisation in San Pablo Huitzo, Oaxaca. The burial site, dated to around A.D. 600, is notable...

 February 2, 2026

Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme Launched

India has launched the Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme (DRAP) to speed up the scientific clearance of legacy waste dumpsites and move towards Lakshya - Zero Dumpsites by October...

 February 2, 2026

Oil India Advances OALP Exploration Strategy

Oil India has stepped up its upstream exploration work by completing seismic studies on blocks won in the ninth round of the Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP). The...

 February 2, 2026

Punjab Folk Orchestra at Bharat Parv 2026

Punjab’s musical and spiritual heritage will be showcased at Bharat Parv 2026 at the Red Fort, New Delhi, through performances of the Punjabi Folk Orchestra and Qalandri Dhamal...

 February 2, 2026

New Orchid Species Discovered in Idukki

A new orchid species has been discovered in Kanthalloor and Marayoor in Kerala’s Idukki district. The plant belongs to the Diplozentrum genus, which is restricted to the southern...

 February 2, 2026

Balanced Fertilisation and Soil Health in India

India’s agricultural growth since the Green Revolution has been built on high-yielding varieties, irrigation, and chemical fertilisers. While this raised foodgrain output and strengthened food security, prolonged and...

 February 2, 2026

Sunabeda Sanctuary Emerges as Leopard Habitat

Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary in Nuapada district is emerging as leopard habitat after being declared Maoist-free. Forest officials say improved security has allowed better wildlife monitoring, stronger habitat management...

 January 31, 2026

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