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Rare Plant Henckelia monophylla Rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh After 189 Years

March 16, 2026

BSI Scientists Rediscover Lost Plant Species in Mishmi Hills

Scientists from the Botanical Survey of India have rediscovered a rare plant species, Henckelia monophylla, in Arunachal Pradesh after nearly 189 years. The plant was originally collected in 1836 but had not been observed again for almost two centuries. Its rediscovery highlights the exceptional biodiversity of India’s northeastern forests and emphasises the importance of continued botanical exploration in remote ecosystems.

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Nine New Species Discovered in Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary by ZSI

March 16, 2026

Faunal Survey Highlights Biodiversity of Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary

A recent faunal survey carried out by the Zoological Survey of India has led to the identification of nine species in the Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary. The discovery highlights the ecological richness of this protected area and underscores the importance of scientific biodiversity assessments in forest ecosystems. The findings also strengthen the sanctuary’s status as an important conservation landscape within the Western Ghats.

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PM Inaugurates 120 MW Lower Kopili Hydroelectric Project in Assam

March 16, 2026

Lower Kopili Hydropower Project Strengthens Clean Energy in Northeast India

The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the Lower Kopili Hydroelectric Project through a virtual ceremony. The project represents a major step toward expanding renewable energy infrastructure in Assam and strengthening electricity generation in the northeastern region. It also aligns with India’s long-term strategy to increase the share of clean energy in the national power mix and improve energy access in remote and mountainous areas.

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Scientists Identify New Earthworm Species in Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary

March 16, 2026

New Earthworm Species Drawida vazhania Discovered in Kerala’s Western Ghats

Researchers have identified a new species of earthworm named Drawida vazhania in Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary. The discovery was made near the Vazhani Dam region of Thrissur. This finding highlights the remarkable but still insufficiently studied biodiversity of the Western Ghats, which is internationally recognised for its rich ecological diversity and high levels of endemic species.

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Medieval Gajapathi-Era Telugu Inscription Discovered in Guntur Temple

March 16, 2026

Stone Inscription Reveals Gajapathi Dynasty Links Between Odisha and Andhra

A medieval Telugu inscription associated with the Gajapathi dynasty has been identified on a stone pillar at the Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple located in Guntur. The inscription provides important historical evidence about the political and cultural interactions between Odisha and coastal Andhra during the late medieval period. Historians believe the record highlights the administrative presence and religious patronage of the Gajapathi rulers in regions that are now part of Andhra Pradesh.

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