environmental conservation

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...

Jaipur, March 14 – Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma directed officials and district administrations on Saturday to ensure effective water management in every village and town during the summer season, emphasizing that the public should not face any water shortage.Chairing a review...

Hyderabad, March 13 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday strongly advocated for the rejuvenation of the highly polluted Musi river here, estimating the project cost at around Rs 6,500 crore.Reddy, who spoke at a presentation by officials on the redevelopment of Musi, said that...

Gandhinagar, March 11 Ghana has launched the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign after being inspired by India, Gujarat’s Forest and Environment Minister Arjun Modhwadia told the state Legislative Assembly on Wednesday.Responding to a question raised by a legislator, Modhwadia said the tree-planting...

New Delhi, March 9 BJP's nominated Rajya Sabha member Ujjwal Nikam on Monday sought protection of urban forests to improve air quality in cities.Participating in a discussion on the working of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in the Upper House, he suggested setting up a...

RAJOURI, March 7, 2026: Ramesh Kumar, a farmer from the Siot village, has planted nearly 23 lakh trees free of charge, making a significant contribution to environmental conservation.Following a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he pledged to plant an additional 3 lakh trees and is...

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan described the peace accord signed between the Government of India and Mizoram as one of the most successful agreements ever concluded in the country, attributing it to ensuring lasting peace and development in the state.Speaking at the 20th convocation ceremony...

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana gains momentum in HailakandiHailakandi, March 6: In Assam's Hailakandi district, the ambitious scheme, PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, is benefiting many households through the implementation of the Central Government's scheme, providing them with free...

Mumbai, March 6 – Bollywood star Jackie Shroff paid tribute to the late Bollywood actress Shammi on her death anniversary, which falls on March 6.Known for often paying tributes to figures from the film industry, Jackie Shroff used social media to express his respect for the late actress with...

Banaskantha, March 6: Gujarat is set to establish its first high-tech nursery in the Davas village of Deesa taluka in the Banaskantha district, covering approximately 13 acres at an estimated cost of Rs 3.5 crore.The project, overseen by the Gujarat Forest Department and the Social Forestry...

Bhopal, March 5 Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced a series of welfare initiatives for the people of his Lok Sabha constituency, Vidisha, in Madhya Pradesh, on the occasion of his 67th birthday.Speaking to media persons at his residence in...

Ahmedabad, March 2 Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel joined residents of Ahmedabad on Monday for Holi celebrations centered around an environmentally conscious "Vedic Holi," offering prayers for the well-being and prosperity of the state's citizens.The Chief Minister participated in a...

An eco-hackathon and exhibition fair was held at the district level in Dima Hasao, Assam, on Sunday. More than 30 schools participated in the event, which was held at the auditorium of a cultural institute.The programme was organized by the Assam Science Technology and Environment Council...

Buldhana, February 25 – President Droupadi Murmu stated on Wednesday that traditional medical systems have made invaluable contributions to the health of citizens."Systems like Yoga, Ayurveda, and Siddha have been serving people since the beginning of modern medicine," she said.In her speech...

On Wednesday, President Droupadi Murmu strongly advocated for the cultivation of medicinal plants, emphasizing that this not only improves the financial situation of farmers but also enhances soil health.Speaking after inaugurating the 2026 National Arogya Fair in Shegaon, Maharashtra, she...