Author: Pragyanxetu

A unique yellow-coloured puffball mushroom has been recorded in Longding district of Arunachal Pradesh, highlighting the rich and largely unexplored fungal diversity of Northeast India. The specimen has been tentatively identified as Bovista colorata (Yellow Puffball Mushroom) based on its distinctive yellow globose fruiting body and puffball-like morphology. Researchers have noted that detailed microscopic examination … Continue reading Yellow Puffball Mushroom Recorded in Arunachal Pradesh

The Union Ministry of Coal has empowered designated executives and security personnel of Coal India Limited (CIL), including the North Eastern Coalfields (NEC), to strengthen action against illegal mining, coal theft and unauthorised transportation of minerals. The powers have been granted through Gazette notifications under Sections 22, 23B and 24 of the Mines and Minerals … Continue reading Coal India Officials Empowered Against Illegal Mining

According to Global Forest Watch, Assam recorded the highest tree-cover loss among Indian states between 2001 and 2025, with an estimated loss of about 360,000 hectares of tree cover. In Kamrup Metropolitan, the decline is largely attributed to urban expansion, including roads, housing projects and infrastructure development. Forests around Guwahati play a vital role in … Continue reading Assam Records Highest Tree-Cover Loss in India

India has achieved a significant conservation milestone with the designation of Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal) in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, as the country’s 100th Ramsar Site. Ramsar Sites are wetlands of international importance recognized under the Ramsar Convention, 1971 for their ecological value and role in biodiversity conservation, water security, climate resilience and … Continue reading India’s 100th Ramsar Site: Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary

World Environment Day 2026 is observed with the theme “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future.” The theme emphasizes nature-based solutions to address climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental degradation. It highlights the importance of protecting ecosystems, restoring natural habitats and promoting sustainable practices to secure a climate-resilient future for present and future generations. … Continue reading World Environment Day 2026

Researchers from Kohima Science College and the Zoological Survey of India identified a new catfish species, Pseudecheneis likimroensis, from the Likimro River in Kiphire district of Nagaland. Locally known as Nupedro, the fish inhabits fast-flowing rocky streams and possesses adaptations that enable it to cling to stones in strong currents. The discovery highlights the rich … Continue reading Pseudecheneis likimroensis: New Catfish Species from Nagaland

Scientists exploring limestone cave systems in the Khasi Hills of Meghalaya discovered two new microsnail species — Georissa meghalayaensis and Acmella bensoni. The species were found in Krem Puri and Arwah Cave. The discovery highlights the rich but understudied biodiversity of Northeast India. Researchers also reported the first record of Georissa from Mizoram and additional … Continue reading New Microsnail Species Discovered in Meghalaya

Gynacantha khasiaca, a rare dragonfly species believed to have been lost for over a century, was rediscovered in Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve in Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh. Commonly known as the Long-tailed Duskhawker, the species was last recorded in the erstwhile Abor Hills in 1914. The dragonfly is noted for its near-360° … Continue reading Gynacantha khasiaca Rediscovered After More Than a Century