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Global Pangolin Seizures Expose Scale of Wildlife Trafficking

February 21, 2026

CITES Report Highlights Rising Pangolin Trade Crisis

Illegal wildlife trade involving pangolins remains alarmingly widespread, with new data revealing the magnitude of trafficking. A recent report by Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) indicates that 553,042 pangolins were linked to 2,222 seizure incidents worldwide between 2016 and 2024. These cases were recorded across 49 countries, while at least 74 nations were associated with illicit trade networks spanning 178 trafficking routes.

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Bihar Cabinet Approves New International Airport at Sonepur

February 21, 2026

Sonepur Airport to Feature 4,200-Metre Runway by 2030

The Bihar state cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has approved the construction of a new international airport at Sonepur in Saran district. The proposed facility will include a 4,200-metre runway, enabling operations of wide-body aircraft, including the Airbus A380. Scheduled for completion by 2030, the project is expected to significantly enhance aviation infrastructure in north Bihar.

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Nagaland University Honours Five Chemists with Lifetime Achievement Awards

February 21, 2026

ICCMR–2026 Celebrates Scientific Excellence at Nagaland University

Nagaland University conferred Lifetime Achievement Awards on five distinguished academicians during the inaugural session of the International Conference on Chemistry in Multidisciplinary Research (ICCMR–2026). The three-day conference, organised at I Ihoshe Kinimi Hall, Lumami, from February 18 to 20, brought together researchers, scholars, and experts from diverse scientific domains.

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78th Zomi National Day Observed in Churachandpur

February 21, 2026

Zomi National Day Highlights Unity and Peace Efforts

The 78th Zomi National Day was commemorated in Churachandpur, Manipur, blending cultural celebration with political and administrative engagement. The programme was held at the Centenary Hall of the Evangelical Baptist Convention (EBC), drawing participation from community representatives, government officials, and security personnel.

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Sahitya Akademi Award-Winning Author Sankar Passes Away

February 21, 2026

Bengali Literary Icon Sankar Dies at 92 in Kolkata

Eminent Bengali writer Mani Shankar Mukherjee, popularly known by his pen name Sankar, passed away in Kolkata at the age of 92. The celebrated author, a recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award, died at a private hospital due to age-related ailments. He is survived by his two daughters. His demise marks the conclusion of a literary career that significantly shaped post-Independence Bengali fiction.

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