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Sonowal Launches Inland Waterways Projects on Brahmaputra (NW-2) in Assam

March 01, 2026

New Customs Complexes at Bogibeel and Dhubri to Boost River Trade Connectivity

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated three key inland waterways infrastructure projects on National Waterway 2 in Assam, reinforcing the Centre’s focus on river-based transport and cross-border trade. The projects were unveiled in Dibrugarh and aim to enhance cargo movement, improve logistics efficiency and support regional economic integration.

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Breakthrough in Epstein-Barr Virus Vaccine Research Reported

March 01, 2026

Engineered Antibodies Show Promise Against EBV Microplastics Found in Prostate Tissue

Researchers have reported encouraging progress toward a preventive strategy against the Epstein-Barr virus infection (EBV), a widespread pathogen associated with infectious mononucleosis, multiple sclerosis and certain lymphomas. The findings, published in Cell Reports Medicine, demonstrate successful laboratory testing of engineered monoclonal antibodies in mouse models.

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President Droupadi Murmu Flies in LCH Prachand Near India–Pakistan Border

March 01, 2026

First Indian President to Undertake Sortie in Indigenous Attack Helicopter

Droupadi Murmu became the first Indian President to undertake a sortie in an attack helicopter, flying aboard the indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopter Prachand near the India–Pakistan border in Rajasthan. The 25-minute flight was conducted from Jaisalmer Air Force Station, reflecting her role as Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and her continued engagement with frontline defence platforms.

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IASST Develops Novel Biosurfactant from Probiotic and Ghee

March 01, 2026

DST Institute Synthesises Eco-Friendly Alternative to Synthetic Surfactants

An institute functioning under India’s Department of Science and Technology (DST) has developed a new biosurfactant derived from natural ingredients, offering a sustainable substitute for synthetic surfactants used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. The innovation was achieved at the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST) in North East India by a research team led by Director Prof. Ashis K. Mukherjee, along with Prof. M. R. Khan and senior research fellow Anushree Roy.

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Ancient Peat Carbon Emissions Detected in Congo Basin Lakes

March 01, 2026

Study Finds 3,000-Year-Old Carbon Leaking from Congo Peatlands into Atmosphere

Two major lakes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are releasing carbon that had remained stored for millennia in surrounding tropical peatlands, according to research published in Nature Geoscience. The study, conducted by scientists from ETH Zurich, examined emissions from Lake Mai-Ndombe and Lake Tumba in the Congo Basin and identified an unexpected contribution of ancient carbon to present-day atmospheric carbon dioxide levels.

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