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Rare Smew Recorded for First Time in Kaziranga During 7th Waterbird Count

March 01, 2026

Winter Migrant Smew Emerges as Star Species in Kaziranga Wetland Census

The rare smew, a distinctive white diving duck, has been documented for the first time in Kaziranga National Park during the 7th Waterbird Count. The sighting was made at the Rowmari-Donduwa beels within the Laokhowa buffer of the Kaziranga Tiger Reserve, adding a new species record to the UNESCO World Heritage Site. This year’s enumeration recorded over 1.05 lakh waterbirds across the park’s wetlands, with the smew identified as the standout species.

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South Central Railway Launches Rail Parcel Application for Door-to-Door Logistics

March 01, 2026

SCR Becomes First Zone to Introduce Digital Parcel E-Marketplace

South Central Railway (SCR) has introduced a next-generation Rail Parcel Application, creating a digital e-marketplace for seamless door-to-door parcel booking and delivery through train services. The platform was unveiled by SCR General Manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava during a Rail Parcel Logistics conclave, making SCR the first railway zone in India to roll out a fully integrated digital parcel solution.

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Telangana Police Launch ‘Operation Crackdown’ to Tackle Cybercrime Networks

March 01, 2026

TGCSB Targets Mule Bank Accounts in Statewide Anti-Fraud Drive

The Telangana Police has initiated “Operation Crackdown”, a statewide enforcement campaign to dismantle organised cybercrime syndicates and curb digital financial fraud. The drive is being led by the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) in collaboration with district police units and commissionerates.

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Chungthang–Lachen Road and Taram Chu Bridge Restored in North Sikkim

March 01, 2026

BRO Rebuilds Strategic Connectivity After Himalayan Disasters

Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth inaugurated the restored Chungthang–Lachen axis along with the 400-foot Bailey Suspension Taram Chu Bridge in North Sikkim. The reconstruction was executed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) under Project Swastik, marking a major achievement in post-disaster infrastructure recovery.

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India's Power Capacity Crosses 520 GW, Majority Now from Non-Fossil Sources

March 01, 2026

India's Installed Power Capacity Surpasses 520 GW, Renewables Lead the Way

India's total installed power capacity has crossed the 520 gigawatt (GW) milestone, with more than half now generated from non-fossil fuel sources, Union Minister of State for Power and New and Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik announced while addressing the India Energy Transition Summit 2026 in New Delhi. The summit was organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) .

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