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

March 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

March 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

March 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

March 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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New Plant Species Osbeckia zubeengargiana Discovered in Assam’s Manas National Park

March 15, 2026

Gauhati University Scientists Name Newly Found Plant After Singer Zubeen Garg

Researchers from Gauhati University have identified a new plant species named Osbeckia zubeengargiana in Manas National Park. The discovery occurred in the grassland habitats of the park located in Baksa District. The species was named in honour of renowned Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, making it a rare example of a botanical discovery recognising a prominent cultural personality. The finding highlights the extraordinary biodiversity of the Eastern Himalayan region.

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