Context Submerged aquatic plants /weeds have been posing a new threat to the paddy cultivation in various districts in the State. These weeds include aquatic plants like vallisneria, najas as well as utricularia. Recently…

Context Recently, a team of herpetologists identified a rainbow coloured snake identified in Munnar. About rainbow coloured snake Belonging to the genus Melanophidium, the non-venomous snakes, also known as shield tail snakes,…

Context Recently, Researchers have identified three new wild balsam species reported from Kerala. About the three new wild balsam species reported from Kerala The species, belonging to the genus Impatiens…

Context Recently, Researchers from University of Delhi have named a newly-discovered frog species Minervarya Pentali after former vice chancellor and renowned plant geneticist Prof. Deepak Pental. About Minervarya Pentali The…

Context Recently, Strobilanthes reptans a new plant species recorded in India is invasive weed elsewhere. About Strobilanthes reptans It has earned the Indian tag with the reputation of being an invasive…

Context Recently, a new species of skittering frog has been identified from the surroundings of the Thattekkad bird sanctuary. About the new species of skittering frog The new species is…

Context Recently, Eight of 12 captive-bred pygmy hogs, the world’s rarest and smallest wild pigs, were released in the Manas National Park of western Assam.  Key Details This is the…

Context A major temple in Assam has signed a memorandum of understanding with two green NGOs, the Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden and the Kamrup district administration for long-term…