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Jaipur, March 31 The Centre has approved a proposal by the Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Ltd to expand affordable electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across urban areas and highways in the state, with financial assistance of ₹81.12 crore, officials said.Under the plan, a...

New Delhi, March 30 The CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CRRI), New Delhi, and CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP), Dehradun, have developed a technology that can convert crop waste into bio-bitumen, which can help save India approximately ₹40,000 crore annually on import bills, Union...

Itanagar, March 27 Arunachal Pradesh Governor KT Parnaik appealed to the people of the state to actively participate in Earth Hour by switching off all non-essential lights for one hour, from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm on March 28.As we mark the 20th anniversary of Earth Hour, let us create "The...

New Delhi, March 26 – Eleven transformative solutions, led by the public sector, including two from India, demonstrating how cities and regions can rapidly scale climate solutions, were showcased in a new report on Thursday from the built environment consultancy Arup, supported by The Earthshot...

Gandhinagar, March 26 – Gujarat's Banas Bio-CNG initiative is emerging as a benchmark in rural economic development, generating significant revenue for farmers while contributing to the state's climate goals, officials said on Thursday.Developed by Banas Dairy under the guidance of Chief...

New Delhi, March 24 India ranks sixth in terms of fine particulate matter pollution, a major air pollutant, while Loni, Uttar Pradesh, is the most polluted city globally, according to the 2025 World Air Quality Report. Delhi is fourth.The report, compiled by IQAir, a Swiss air quality...

New Delhi, March 22 – India's environmental record is often scrutinized for pollution and climate challenges, but several indicators suggest a quieter, positive story: one of expanding forest cover, rich biodiversity, and growing conservation efforts across the country.Recent data and...

Ludhiana/New Delhi, March 20 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann inaugurated Tata Steel's scrap-based electric arc furnace, which was built with an investment of nearly Rs 3,200 crore.Speaking at the event, Mann said that the state government provides a conducive environment for the industry...

New Delhi, March 20 India has set a target to achieve about 70 per cent non-fossil fuel-based power generation capacity at 786GW, out of the total 1121 GW planned capacity by 2035-36, as per the latest National Generation Adequacy Plan beginning from 2026-27.The document released at the...

Ludhiana/New Delhi, March 20 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann inaugurated Tata Steel's state-of-the-art scrap-based electric arc furnace, built with an investment of nearly Rs 3,200 crore, on Friday.Speaking on the occasion, Mann said the state government provides a conducive environment...

Kochi, March 13 The Kerala Travel Mart Society (KTM), a body representing the tourism and related sectors in the state, said here on Friday that the shortage of commercial cooking gas cylinders is pushing the state’s tourism and hotel sector into a major crisis.KTM President Jose Pradeep said...

New Delhi, March 10: A total of 25,02,217 rooftop solar systems have been installed under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (as of March 5, 2026), the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.Under the scheme, funds amounting to ₹14,585.29 crore have been utilized in FY26 (till March 5), against...

New Delhi, March 1 The government will take a consensus view before implementing the CAFE-III rules, which aim to limit average fuel consumption and carbon emissions across the entire model range of an automobile manufacturer, Union Power Minister Manohar Lal said on Sunday.The Corporate...

New Delhi, February 28 State-owned gas utility GAIL (India) Ltd will invest ₹1,736.25 crore in setting up a wind power project in Maharashtra that will help expand its renewable energy portfolio, as it targets net zero carbon emissions by 2035.In a regulatory filing, GAIL said its board...

New Delhi, February 28 While the generation of renewable electricity has continued to grow as the world shifts away from fossil fuels, the speed of this transition may not be as fast as one would have hoped, said Ita Kettleborough, director of the Energy Transitions Commission.She noted that...

In a significant step towards sustainable infrastructure, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) Project Implementation Unit – Jammu has commissioned a 90 kWp rooftop solar power plant at the Dondpur Fee Plaza in the Tehsil Mandal, District Jammu.The newly installed solar facility is...

Dehradun, February 18 – Uttarakhand has achieved a milestone of 1 gigawatt (GW) of installed solar power capacity, marking a significant step in the state's push towards renewable energy and sustainable development.According to official figures, the total installed solar capacity in the state...

London, February 17 British International Investment (BII), the UK's development finance institution and impact investor, announced on Tuesday a significant Indian milestone: exceeding its commitment to invest USD 1 billion in climate finance during its 2022-2026 strategy period.At the start...

New Delhi, February 14 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday that India has increased its spending on climate action to 5.6 per cent of GDP in the last six years, demonstrating the country's commitment to achieving its nationally determined goals for reducing carbon emissions...