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India-China Talks Continue on Opening Shipki La Route for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

February 09, 2026

India Engages China on New Pilgrimage Corridor

India is holding ongoing discussions with China to assess the feasibility of opening an additional access point for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, including the potential use of the Shipki La Pass in Himachal Pradesh. The move reflects efforts to expand connectivity for pilgrims while maintaining coordination with existing operational routes.

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New Spiny Ant Species Polyrhachis garbhangaensis Discovered in Assam’s Garbhanga Forest

February 09, 2026

Rare Ant Species Identified Near Guwahati

A significant addition to India’s insect diversity has emerged from the Garbhanga Reserve Forest on the outskirts of Guwahati, where scientists have documented a previously unknown ant species. The finding demonstrates that forest patches located close to expanding urban centres can still host unique and scientifically valuable life forms.

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Eurasian Otter Reappears in Kashmir After Decades, Signals River Ecosystem Recovery

February 09, 2026

Eurasian Otter Returns to Kashmir’s River Systems

A notable wildlife development has emerged from the Kashmir Valley with the quiet reappearance of the Eurasian Otter across several high-altitude river stretches. Long considered absent from the region, the semi-aquatic mammal is now being documented again in mountain waterways, suggesting that relatively undisturbed habitats along the western Himalayas are enabling its gradual recolonisation.

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International Epilepsy Day 2026 Promotes Awareness and Action Through EpilepsyPledge

February 09, 2026

International Epilepsy Day Reinforces Global Commitment to Awareness

International Epilepsy Day, observed each year on the second Monday of February, brings together patients, caregivers, health professionals and advocacy groups across more than 120 countries. The observance is jointly coordinated by the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) and the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE), creating a shared global platform to highlight the realities of living with seizure disorders and to expand public understanding.

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India Beat Bangladesh 4-0 to Win SAFF U-19 Women Championship in Nepal

February 09, 2026

India Lift SAFF U-19 Women’s Crown with Convincing Win

India secured the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Under-19 Women’s Championship after defeating Bangladesh 4–0 in the final at Pokhara Rangasala Stadium, Nepal. The emphatic margin reflected India’s control across all phases of play and completed a strong turnaround after an earlier setback in the league stage.

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