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Assam: New spiny ant species discovered in Garbhanga forest, named 'Assamese Spiny Ant'

India, Feb. 5 -- In a significant addition to Assam's biodiversity records, researchers have discovered a new species of spiny ant in the Garbhanga Reserve Forest on the outskirts of Guwahati - highli... Read More


Arunachal: Rare tree species found on Indian mainland, expanding country's botanical map

India, Jan. 27 -- In a discovery that reshapes India's botanical geography, scientists have recorded a rare tropical tree species, Goniocheton arborescensn on the Indian mainland for the very first ti... Read More


Assam: Kaziranga survey records 945 freshwater turtles along Brahmaputra, flags critical habitats

India, Jan. 26 -- A scientific survey along a 174-km stretch of the Brahmaputra River flowing through Assam's Kaziranga Tiger Reserve has documented 945 freshwater turtles, underlining the river's glo... Read More


New plant species found in Arunachal Pradesh with only 25 known individuals

India, Jan. 25 -- Scientists have discovered a new species of flowering plant in Arunachal Pradesh, with only 25 mature individuals recorded so far, highlighting both the eastern Himalaya's hidden bio... Read More


An Indian-Scottish love affair, bottled in chai and rum

India, Jan. 23 -- Edinburgh-based Rutland Square Spirits has unveiled its first Chai-Spiced Rum, continuing its exploration of flavours that link Scottish distilling tradition with Indian chai culture... Read More


Meghalaya: Rare 'ghost orchid' rediscovered after 175 years

India, Jan. 21 -- A rare, leafless orchid species last recorded during the British colonial era has been rediscovered in Meghalaya's Khasi Hills after a gap of 175 years, marking the oldest documented... Read More


Nagami Mithun gets ICAR recognition, becomes Nagaland's officially registered indigenous breed

India, Jan. 15 -- In a major boost to indigenous livestock conservation and tribal livelihoods, the Nagami Mithun of Nagaland has been officially registered as a distinct breed by the Breed Registrati... Read More


Northeast states show mixed export readiness in NITI Aayog's EPI 2024

India, Jan. 15 -- Export preparedness across Northeast India presents a mixed picture, with states like Nagaland, Tripura, and Assam emerging as regional leaders, while others continue to struggle wit... Read More


Canopy bridges slash golden langur roadkill on Assam highway, study finds

India, Dec. 27 -- A simple set of overhead canopy bridges has delivered a major conservation win in western Assam, cutting road accidents involving the endangered golden langur by nearly three-quarter... Read More


Four Northeast livestock breeds formally recognised by ICAR-NBAGR

India, Dec. 22 -- Four livestock breeds from Northeast India - Nagami Mithun of Nagaland, Rajdigheli geese and Nagi duck from Assam, and Manipuri duck from Manipur - have been officially recognised an... Read More