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Sunday25 Jan 2026

Environment

New Ginger Species Parakaempferia alba Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh

Scientists discovered a new ginger species named Parakaempferia alba of the Zingiberaceae family in the Siang Valley of Arunachal Pradesh.

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Saturday24 Jan 2026

Environment

Brandt's Hedgehog Recorded in India for the First Time

Brandt's hedgehog (Paraechinus hypomelas) was recorded in India for the first time, in the Rajouri-Poonch region of Jammu and Kashmir, confirmed via DNA and morphometric analysis; the species was previously known from Af...

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Thursday8 Jan 2026

Environment

EAC Recommends Environmental Clearance for 1,200 MW Kalai-II Hydropower Project

The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) recommended environmental clearance for the 1,200 MW Kalai-II hydropower project on the Lohit River in Anjaw district, Arunachal Pradesh. The Environmental Impact Assessment, prepared...

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Thursday1 Jan 2026

Environment

Kanger Valley National Park: Chhattisgarh's Bid for UNESCO World Heritage Status

Overview The Chhattisgarh government has intensified efforts to secure UNESCO World Heritage Site status for the Kanger Valley National Park. If successful, this protected forest area would become the first site from Chh...

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