Calamaria mizoramensis — Scientists discover new species of snake from Mizoram

Calamaria mizoramensis — Scientists discover new species of snake from Mizoram

A team of scientists from Mizoram, working with researchers from Russia, Germany, and Vietnam, has identified a new species of reed snake, correcting a long-standing taxonomic misidentification. The new species has been named Calamaria Mizoramensis, after the state. The discovery has corrected a longstanding misidentification and expanded India’s known reptile diversity. According to HT Lalremsanga, […]

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Guwahati Asian Film Festival | Bajjika language film "Aājoor"

Guwahati Asian Film Festival | Bajjika language film “Aājoor”

The Guwahati Asian Film Festival (January 22–25, 2026) will highlight India’s linguistic diversity by featuring films in Bajjika. Bajjika is an Indo-Aryan language variety spoken in parts of Bihar and in Nepal, its name linked to the ancient Vajji (Vaishali) region. Once viewed mainly within the Maithili–Bhojpuri continuum, it has since gained a clearer cultural

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ONGC’s First Carbon Capture and Storage Pilot at Gandhar

ONGC’s First Carbon Capture and Storage Pilot at Gandhar

ONGC is implementing its first full-scale Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) pilot at the Gandhar oilfield in Gujarat, marking a significant step in decarbonising India’s hydrocarbon sector. Gandhar is among the country’s largest onshore brownfields — mature oilfields that have been producing for decades. The pilot aims to capture carbon dioxide and store it safely

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Battery Pack Aadhaar Number (BPAN) - Transport Ministry proposes Aadhaar-like number

Battery Pack Aadhaar Number (BPAN) – Transport Ministry proposes Aadhaar-like number

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed an Aadhaar-like unique ID system for electric vehicle batteries to improve traceability, safety, and recycling. The proposed Battery Pack Aadhaar Number (BPAN) is a 21-character digital identity assigned to every battery pack placed on the Indian market. With this, a battery can be tracked through its

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PM Modi Witnesses Historic Mega Bagurumba Dance Performance in Guwahati

PM Modi Witnesses Historic Mega Bagurumba Dance Performance in Guwahati

In 1957, Bagurumba reached national attention when it was featured at the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi, led by renowned Bodo dancer Ostad Kamini Kr. Narzary. The performance — viewed as enchanting and unprecedented — introduced the Bodo folk dance to audiences across the country for the first time. Organised by the Assam government

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Roosevelt Corollary — Shift from Deterrence to Intervention

Roosevelt Corollary — Shift from Deterrence to Intervention

The 1904 Roosevelt Corollary, which built on the Monroe Doctrine, marked a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy from simply deterring European powers to actively intervening in Latin America. It positioned the U.S. as an “international police power,” ready to tackle “chronic wrongdoing” or debt crises, which often meant direct military involvement in the Caribbean

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National Conference of Textiles Ministers to be Held in Guwahati

National Conference of Textiles Ministers to be Held in Guwahati

The National Conference of Textiles Ministers will take place in Guwahati from January 8–9, focusing on positioning India as a leading global hub for textile manufacturing. This event organised by the Union Ministry of Textiles in partnership with the Government of Assam, the conference will be held under the theme: “India’s Textiles: Weaving Growth, Heritage

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Rajbhasha Shield for NBQ Workshop — and a Push for Modernisation

Rajbhasha Shield for NBQ Workshop — and a Push for Modernisation

The Carriage & Wagon Workshop at New Bongaigaon (NBQ) has been awarded the Rajbhasha Shield along with a cash prize of ₹14,000 by the Ministry of Railways for exemplary promotion of Hindi in 2024. Alongside this recognition, the Northeast Frontier Railway reported steady progress in infrastructure upgrades and maintenance efficiency at the NBQ Workshop through

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