environmental conservation

New Delhi, April 2 Under the Namami Gange Programme, a total of 524 projects to clean the river have been sanctioned at a cost of Rs 43,030 crore, of which 355 projects have been completed till February 2026, the Centre told the Lok Sabha on Thursday.Minister of State (MoS) for Jal Shakti, Raj...

Hyderabad, March 30 The Telangana Legislative Assembly on Monday passed a resolution urging the Centre to ban the herbicide paraquat dichloride (24%), citing its lethal impact on human health and biodiversity.State Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao, who moved the resolution, called on...

Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Durgadas Uikey, stated that India's tribal communities are a powerful symbol of harmony with nature and play a crucial role in environmental conservation and cultural preservation.Speaking at the Van Dhan Conclave at the Bharat Tribes Fest 2026 in New...

Jaipur, March 29 Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma launched a half-marathon here on Sunday and emphasized the importance of physical and mental well-being among youth for building a progressive society.Addressing participants at the event organized at Mahindra World City on the Ajmer...

Shimla, March 28 The Himachal Pradesh government signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Centre of Excellence in Urban Planning and Design, School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), New Delhi, with the aim of planning urbanization in the state.The MoU was signed by Town and...

Phnom Penh, March 28 – Cambodian Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth said on Saturday that efforts are underway to transform Koh Srulao, a small island in southwestern Koh Kong province, into the first model carbon-neutral area in the country.Located in Koh Srulao village, the island, home...

Shimla, March 26 The 62nd birthday of Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu was celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervor at his official residence, Oak Over, on Thursday.During the celebrations, he reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to make progressive and impactful...

Jammu, March 26: As part of a key environmental initiative, the Jammu Municipal Corporation, along with NGOs and volunteers, conducted a cleanliness and awareness campaign along the banks of the Tawi River during the Saag Visarjan (immersion of religious offerings).Teams set up help desks and...

Jaipur, March 24 The Rajasthan government is planning to develop the area around the Mahi Dam in Banswara district as a tourism destination, with a focus on the region known as the “City of Hundred Islands” due to the numerous islands on the Mahi River, a state minister said on Tuesday.The...

Reasi, March 23: In a major step towards sustainable urban development and improved public services, the Reasi Municipal Committee has ensured that street lighting throughout the town will remain unaffected during power outages, with many municipal lights now powered by solar energy.As part of...

New Delhi, March 22 – A large group of uniformed forest guards, cycling through India Gate, was a highlight of the 66th Fit India Sundays on Cycle event on Sunday morning. The flag-off at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium was a proud moment, as the army band played patriotic tunes and conch...

Lucknow (UP), March 21 Highlighting the importance of environmental conservation, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Saturday that forests are the foundation of life and a vital component of nature's balance.Inaugurating the ‘Aranya Samagam’, a national dialogue on the theme...

Ranchi, March 21 Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar and Chief Minister Hemant Soren extended greetings to the people on the occasion of Sarhul and Eid festivals on Saturday.The state's largest tribal festival, Sarhul, and the Muslim community's 'Eid-ul-Fitr' are being celebrated across...

Sri Vijaya Puram, March 20 A delegation of tribal representatives from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands met with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi and raised concerns about the proposed Great Nicobar Infrastructure project.During the meeting on Thursday, the delegation expressed...

Chandigarh, March 19 Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini paid his respects at the Mata Mansa Devi temple in Panchkula on the first day of Chaitra Navratri on Thursday.Accompanied by his wife, Suman Saini, Saini sought the blessings of the goddess and prayed for the happiness, peace, and...

Chandigarh, March 19 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, accompanied by his wife Suman Saini, paid their respects at the Mata Mansa Devi Temple in Panchkula on the first day of Chaitra Navratri.They sought the blessings of the Goddess and prayed for the happiness, peace, and prosperity...

Mumbai, March 18 Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray alleged on Wednesday that authorities were carrying out fake replanting and compensatory afforestation, and demanded a halt to the felling of mangroves for the Versova-Bhayandar Coastal Road in North Mumbai.Raising the issue in the...

Gandhinagar, March 16 – The Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation is transforming urban waste into valuable organic fertilizer through its vermicompost plant.This is being seen as a major step towards sustainable waste management.The initiative is being carried out under the Swachh Bharat...

BUDGAM, March 15: The Social Forestry Department in Budgam celebrated Chinar Day with plantation drives and awareness activities across the district to promote environmental conservation.On this occasion, saplings of the iconic Chinar tree were planted at prominent locations, including SIDCO...

New Delhi, March 15 The four-decade-old MC Mehta case finally came to a close on March 12 when the Supreme Court dismissed the 1985 Public Interest Litigation (PIL) concerning air pollution in Delhi and its surrounding areas.The PIL, filed by environmentalist M C Mehta in 1985, led to several...