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Scientists Identify New Earthworm Species in Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary

Mar 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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PM Modi Launches ₹23,550 Crore Infrastructure Projects in Silchar

Mar 15, 2026

Shillong–Silchar Corridor to Boost Connectivity and Trade in Northeast

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation for infrastructure projects worth ₹23,550 crore in Silchar, aimed at improving connectivity and transforming the Barak Valley into an important trade and logistics hub in Northeast India. Speaking at a public event in Ramnagar, the Prime Minister highlighted that stronger transport networks would enhance the region’s integration with domestic and neighbouring markets, particularly Bangladesh, Myanmar, and other regional economies.

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PM Modi Inaugurates Haldia Bulk Terminal at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port

Mar 15, 2026

India’s First Automated Dry Bulk Facility on Hooghly River Launched in Haldia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Haldia Bulk Terminal at the Haldia Dock Complex, part of Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port. Developed by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited, the terminal strengthens India’s eastern maritime infrastructure and is expected to enhance cargo handling efficiency along the Hooghly River.

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Scientists Find Evidence of Meteorite Impact Behind Silverpit Crater

Mar 15, 2026

Silverpit Crater Confirmed as Ancient Asteroid Impact Site in the North Sea 

Scientists have confirmed that the Silverpit Crater in the North Sea was created by a powerful asteroid collision millions of years ago. By examining geological samples from the area, researchers identified minerals formed only during high-energy space impacts. The discovery supports earlier hypotheses that the structure hidden beneath the seabed is a genuine meteorite impact crater rather than a formation created by normal geological activity.

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Rare Assassin Bug Myiophanes kempi Rediscovered in Andaman Limestone Caves

Mar 15, 2026

Century-Old Cave Insect Myiophanes kempi Found Again After Nearly 100 Years

Scientists have rediscovered Myiophanes kempi, a little-known insect species that had not been recorded for nearly a century. The rediscovery occurred in limestone caves of the Andaman Islands, drawing attention to the hidden biodiversity of subterranean ecosystems. The species was last documented in 1924, making the recent finding significant for entomology and biodiversity research. The discovery highlights how cave ecosystems can shelter rare organisms that remain undetected for decades.

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