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Oceanic Odyssey: Tracking the Olive Ridleys of Tamil Nadu A satellite telemetry study conducted by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department in collaboration with the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) has revealed the migration p...
Herbalife India and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) have signed an agreement to establish India's first Centre of Excellence on plant cell fermentation. The centre will be located at the IIT Madras...
Rare Avian Guest in Tamil Nadu Paddy Fields A rare sighting of the Woolly-Necked Stork (Ciconia episcopus) was reported in the paddy fields of Vannarapettai village near Thanjavur in April 2026. While native to India, it...
Ecological Crisis: Microplastics Infiltrate Pichavaram Ecosystem A recent environmental study conducted in early 2026 has revealed alarming levels of microplastic contamination within the Pichavaram mangrove ecosystem in...
Marine Biodiversity Discovery: New Nematodes Identified in Tamil Nadu Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered two new species of marine nematodes off the coast of Tamil Nadu, adding to the ri...
Madras Hedgehog Genome Study: Unlocking the Mystery of the Bare-Bellied HedgehogScientists have completed the first-ever mitochondrial genome analysis of the Madras hedgehog (Paraechinus nudiventris), providing a scienti...
Tamil Nadu has recorded 51 raptor species in its first statewide scientific assessment, carried out by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department.The survey took place in January–February 2026 with guidance from the Tamil Nadu Rap...
A PRS Legislative Research analysis shows the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly's yearly sittings fell from an average of 64 days in the first term (1952-57) to 32 days in the 16th term (2021-26).The 16th Assembly (11 May...
Overview In 2026, the Tamil Nadu Semiconductor Mission 2030 emerged as a transformative policy initiative aimed at positioning the state as a global hub for semiconductor design, research, and high-tech manufacturing. Ba...
The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu laid the foundation stone for an International Bird Centre (IBC) at Agaram Reserve Forest, close to the Kazhuveli Wetland Bird Sanctuary in Villupuram district.Kazhuveli is a wetland bird...
Tamil Nadu's Naagam mobile platform will bring 100 trained snake rescuers on board. The Forest Department unveiled the app in July 2025 to make wildlife rescue more technology-driven and to improve scientific data collec...
Tamil Nadu has opened its first 'Dark Sky Park' in the Kolli Hills. The park is meant to promote astro-tourism and protect the visibility of the night sky. By cutting down light pollution, it also aims to spread scientif...
