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Varanasi Enters Guinness World Records with 2.5 Lakh Saplings in One Hour

Mar 03, 2026

Namo Van Urban Forest Sets Global Plantation Record Along Ganga

Varanasi has secured a place in Guinness World Records after planting over 2.5 lakh saplings within a single hour. The mass plantation drive, organised by the Varanasi Municipal Corporation on March 1, saw participation from more than 20,000 residents, marking one of India’s largest coordinated urban afforestation efforts.

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Climate Change May Shrink Nilgiri Wood Pigeon Habitat by 2100

Mar 03, 2026

MaxEnt Study Warns of Future Range Contraction in Western Ghats Endemic

A recent study indicates that climate change could significantly reduce suitable habitat for the Nilgiri Wood Pigeon by the end of the century. Endemic to the Western Ghats, the species may experience sharp declines in high-quality habitat zones under projected warming scenarios, raising long-term conservation concerns despite its current stable status.

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RailTech Policy Launched Railway Claims Tribunal Goes Fully Digital

Mar 02, 2026

Ashwini Vaishnaw Unveils RailTech Portal and e-RCT Under 52 Reforms Drive

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced two major reforms under Indian Railways’ “52 Reforms in 52 Weeks” programme: the RailTech Policy and complete digitisation of the Railway Claims Tribunal (RCT). The twin initiatives aim to accelerate technology adoption and deliver citizen-centric justice services.

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Mangaluru International Airport Wins ASQ 2025 ‘Best Airport at Arrivals’

Mar 02, 2026

MIA Secures Consecutive Global Recognition from ACI World

Mangaluru International Airport has been named among six airports worldwide to receive the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Award 2025 in the ‘Best Airport at Arrivals’ category by Airports Council International World. This is the second year in succession that the airport has earned the arrivals distinction, following its 2024 recognition.

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INS Anjadip Commissioned-New ASW Asset Strengthens Coastal Defence

Mar 02, 2026

Fourth ASW-SWC Inducted; 80% Indigenous Content, Built by GRSE & L&T

INS Anjadip — the fourth Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) of the class — was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 27 February 2026 at Chennai Port. The ceremony was presided over by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi and hosted by senior Eastern Naval Command leadership. Named after Anjadip Island off Karwar, the 77-metre, ~1,400-tonne vessel is optimised for anti-submarine operations in littoral and shallow-water environments.

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