Arunachal Pradesh

New Leafless Orchid Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh

November 4, 2024

Botanists announced the discovery of a new orchid species, Gastrodia lohitensis. This find occurred in Arunachal Pradesh’s Lohit district. It adds to India’s list of unique, endemic plants. Gastrodia lohitensis was discovered in bamboo thickets near Tezu. It thrives in ..

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Pseumenes siangensis : New Wasp Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh

October 7, 2024

Entomologists from the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE) have found a new species of potter wasp in Arunachal Pradesh, in the Eastern Himalayas. The wasp is named Pseumenes siangensis, after the Siang Valley where it ..

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New Plant Species Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh Sanctuary

July 22, 2024

Researchers from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) have identified a new plant species, Phlogacanthus sudhansusekharii, in the Itanagar Wildlife Sanctuary, Arunachal Pradesh. This find brings attention to the area’s wide range of plants and animals. Species Overview The newly ..

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Glyptothorax punyabratai: New Catfish Species Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh

May 8, 2024

India’s leading institute for fish genetic resources ICAR-NBFGR has identified a new species of catfish, Glyptothorax punyabratai, in the Tung Stream of Brahmaputra River drainage system. It has been named in honour of Dr. Punyabarata Das, the founding director of ..

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Extension of AFSPA in Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland

March 28, 2024

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in certain districts of Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland for an additional six months, effective from April 1, 2024. The decision follows a review of the ..

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Sela Tunnel Inaugurated in Arunachal Pradesh

March 13, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the Sela tunnel to the nation, a strategic infrastructure project located in Arunachal Pradesh. The tunnel, built at an altitude of 13,000 feet, is expected to provide all-weather connectivity to the strategically located Tawang district ..

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CSIR-CRRI’s REJUPAVE Technology Deployed in Arunachal Pradesh

January 5, 2024

India’s premier road construction agency, Border Roads Organization (BRO) has utilized an indigenous road construction technology called “REJUPAVE” developed by CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI), part of the Ministry of Science and Technology. REJUPAVE allows the construction of high altitude ..

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Three New-to-Science Frogs Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh

January 3, 2024

Scientists have reported three new frog species belonging to new genera from Arunachal Pradesh’s Namdapha-Kamlang protected area network along the Myanmar border. The finds highlight the significance of exploring unique habitats. Key Discovery Details The new frog species discovered are: ..

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