environmental conservation

Aizawl, April 9, 2026: The Kawrthah North Village Council (LGD Code: 264555), Mizoram, has been awarded the prestigious Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Samata Vikas Award 2025, under the theme "Clean & Green Panchayat," achieving the top rank at the national level.This award recognizes the...

Mumbai, April 10: In the upcoming episode of Wheel of Fortune, actress Archana Puran Singh will be seen sharing a meaningful insight into her habit of being "stingy" (miser), further explaining that it actually stems from her concern for the environment.During a conversation with Akshay Kumar...

In Jammu and Kashmir, the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) and Jammu Smart City Limited are preparing for the Swachh Tawi Mahotsav, a major celebration of local heritage and environmental care. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that, organized by the Housing and Urban Development...

Kota/Jaipur, April 8 Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma inspected the construction work of the Chambal aqueduct being built under the Ram Jal Setu Link Project in the village of Guhata in the Bundi district on Wednesday.During the visit, Sharma said the project is one of the most...

Jaipur, April 8 – Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma visited the Guhata village in the Indragarh tehsil of the Bundi district on Wednesday to inspect the ongoing construction of the Chambal Aqueduct under the Ram Jal Setu Link Project.Describing the project as one of the most ambitious...

Shimla, April 5 The Himachal Pradesh government has set a target to increase the state's forest cover from the existing 29.50 per cent to 32 per cent by the year 2030, a spokesperson said on Sunday.The government, in its Budget for the 2026-27 fiscal, had announced an initiative, 'Mission 32...

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...