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NHAI Launches Bee Corridors to Boost Pollinator Conservation

February 18, 2026

Pollinator-Friendly Highways Mark Shift in Sustainable Infrastructure

Reinforcing its emphasis on environmentally responsible infrastructure, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has introduced a pioneering initiative to develop pollinator-friendly green corridors, widely termed ‘Bee Corridors’, along National Highways. The programme marks a shift from ornamental roadside plantations towards ecologically functional landscapes designed to support honeybees and other pollinators.

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Kerala Unveils India’s First Comprehensive Graphene Policy

February 18, 2026

Graphene Innovation Push Strengthens Kerala’s High-Tech Strategy

Kerala has approved India’s first comprehensive graphene policy, signalling a strategic move to establish the state as a global centre for research, development and manufacturing of the advanced material. Graphene, widely regarded as a breakthrough material, is valued for its extraordinary strength, electrical conductivity and flexibility. The policy reflects Kerala’s broader ambition to anchor economic growth in high-technology sectors.

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India-South Korea Reaffirm Special Strategic Partnership

February 18, 2026

6th Foreign Policy Dialogue Strengthens Indo-Pacific Cooperation

India and South Korea have renewed their commitment to advancing their Special Strategic Partnership during the 6th Foreign Policy and Security Dialogue (FPSD) held in Seoul. The discussions reflect sustained diplomatic momentum and a shared intention to broaden cooperation across strategic, economic and technological domains.

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ZSI Discovers New Diplura Species in Eastern Himalayas

February 18, 2026

Lepidocampa sikkimensis Revives Indian Soil Biodiversity Research

Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have identified a new species of Diplura in the eastern Himalayan region, marking a notable advancement in Indian taxonomic research. The wingless, soil-dwelling organism has been named Lepidocampa sikkimensis, becoming the first Diplura species formally described by an Indian research team. The findings were published on 7 January in the international journal Zootaxa.

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jammu and kashmir Explores Water Projects After Indus Treaty Suspension

February 18, 2026

Tulbul Barrage and Ravi Diversion Back in Focus

The Jammu & Kashmir administration is reassessing its water management strategy following the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has reportedly placed before the Union government proposals to revive the stalled Tulbul Navigation Barrage and to channel surplus flows from the Ravi River toward water-stressed districts in Jammu. The treaty’s placement in abeyance in 2025 has created fresh scope for hydrological planning within the Union Territory.

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