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Meghalaya Health Advisory Issued Following Suspected Meningococcal Deaths in Shillong

March 04, 2026

Meghalaya Issues Public Health Advisory After Suspected Meningococcal Infections

The Government of Meghalaya has issued a public health advisory following the suspected deaths of two Agniveer trainees due to meningococcal infection at the Assam Regimental Centre. Over 30 trainees are currently under medical observation, while individuals who had close contact with the affected cases have been placed in quarantine as a precautionary measure. Officials have confirmed that no additional suspected cases have been identified and the situation remains under close supervision by both civil and military health authorities.

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Amazon Amondawa Tribe Lives Without a Concept of Measurable Time

March 04, 2026

Study Reveals Unique Time Perception Among Brazil’s Amondawa Community

Deep in the Amazon Rainforest of Brazil, the Amondawa tribe follows a way of life that differs sharply from modern societies: their language and culture lack a conventional concept of measurable time. Researchers found that the community has no linguistic equivalents for terms such as “year”, “month”, “week” or “time” itself. Instead, daily life is guided by environmental cycles like sunrise, sunset and seasonal changes.

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Marine Archaeologists Discover Mongol-Era Trade Evidence Near Singapore

March 04, 2026

14th-Century Singapore Shipwreck Reveals Yuan Dynasty Porcelain Cargo

A 14th-century shipwreck discovered off the coast of Singapore has uncovered a large cargo of blue-and-white porcelain from the Yuan Dynasty, shedding new light on maritime trade networks during the Mongol period. The vessel, believed to have travelled from China to the historic port of Temasek, sank roughly 650 years ago. Details of the discovery were published in the Journal of International Ceramic Studies in 2025.

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New Aquifer-Dwelling Fish “Gitchak nakana” Discovered in Assam

March 03, 2026

First Phreatobitic Fish from Northeast India Identified in Scientific Breakthrough

Researchers have identified a new genus and species of subterranean fish, Gitchak nakana, from a dug-out well in western Assam, marking the first aquifer-dwelling (phreatobitic) fish recorded in Northeast India. The discovery, published in Scientific Reports, highlights the global scientific importance of the finding.

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Catherine O’Hara Receives Posthumous SAG Award for “The Studio”

March 03, 2026

Standing Ovation Marks Emotional Tribute at SAG-AFTRA Awards

Late Hollywood actor Catherine O'Hara was posthumously honoured with the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series for her role in The Studio. The award was presented at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, where she received a standing ovation from peers, marking one of the most emotional moments of the evening.

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