environmental protection

Gurugram, March 21 A two-day international conference on 'Emerging Trends in Health, Environment and Sustainability' began at Gurugram University on Saturday.The conference, aimed at promoting environmental protection, sustainable development, and healthy lifestyles, was attended by over 500...

New Delhi, March 20 The Supreme Court on Friday declined to interfere with the Bombay High Court order that allowed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to remove over 45,000 mangroves for the Versova-Bhayander road project in North Mumbai.A three-judge bench, comprising Chief Justice...

Chandigarh, March 18 Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat emphasized the need to adopt natural farming to preserve the environment and ensure a sustainable future for coming generations.He was delivering a special lecture on natural farming on the concluding day of the budget session of the...

A program focused on environmental protection and the use of eco-friendly alternatives was organized at Government Women's Degree College, Gandhi Nagar, in Jammu.The event was jointly organized by the National Cadet Corps 8th Battalion and the college administration. The primary objective of...

Mumbai, March 17 The organizational work of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh in the Konkan region of Maharashtra has expanded over the past year, with 694 shakhas currently active, a Sangh office-bearer said on Tuesday.Addressing a press conference here, Konkan Prant Sanghchalak Arjun Chandekar...

Bhopal, March 16 – Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced on Monday that the third phase of the state government's water conservation campaign, 'Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan', will begin on March 19.The Chief Minister said he would launch the campaign on the auspicious occasion of...

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 Supreme Court has directed the Centre to submit a comprehensive report on illegal constructions along the banks and floodplains of the Ganga river and inform about the steps taken to remove encroachments.A bench comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan asked...

New Delhi, March 15 The Union Ministry of Environment has told the Supreme Court that it has no objection to the Central Empowered Committee's proposed 10-member high-powered expert committee, which has been tasked with coming up with a uniform definition for the Aravalli hills and ranges.In...

Raipur, March 14 Climate change has emerged as one of the most serious challenges facing the world, said National Green Tribunal Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava on Saturday, emphasizing the need to adopt sustainable development by combining traditional knowledge with modern technology...

Wayanad (Kerala), March 14 Environmental activists and groups have opposed the twin tunnel road project at Maripuzha here, alleging that it is "suicidal" as it was undertaken without scientific studies or an environmental impact assessment (EIA).The Wayanad Environment Protection Committee...

New Delhi, March 14 The Delhi Forest Department is planning a four-year eco-restoration project to remove 'kikar' and other invasive species from the Ridge forests of the national capital, officials said on Saturday.According to the officials, the project is being undertaken under a working...

Jaipur, March 14 – Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot criticised the Centre on Saturday over the arrest and subsequent release of Ladakh-based climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, saying the episode raises serious questions about the functioning of the government.Welcoming Wangchuk's...

Jaipur, March 14 Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday questioned the Centre over the detention of activist Sonam Wangchuk, saying the entire matter raises serious concerns about the functioning of the Union government.Gehlot said the news of Wangchuk's release was welcome...

Hyderabad, March 13 – The Musi Riverfront Development Corporation Limited (MRDCL) on Friday unveiled the proposed plan for the first phase of the Musi Riverfront Development Project, aimed at transforming the 55-km stretch into an economic powerhouse, similar to the rivers in cities like Seoul...

Chandigarh, March 13 Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Joint General Secretary C R Mukunda on Friday said special emphasis is being placed on expanding 'shakhas' and engaging with society through outreach programs to mark the organization's centenary year.Mukunda elaborated on the Sangh's plan...

Jabalpur, March 13 The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Friday gave the state government five weeks to submit a plan for assessing and remediating contaminated soil and groundwater in and around the defunct Union Carbide factory in Bhopal.At least 5,479 people were killed and thousands were maimed...

Chandigarh, March 13: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini held a meeting here on Friday to review the implementation of various incentive schemes under the Haryana Registered Vehicle Scrapping and Recycling Facility Incentive Policy of 2024, which aims to promote the vehicle scrapping and...

Nashik, March 12 A protest march was held in Nashik on Thursday against the decision to cut down trees in the Tapovan area for the Simhastha Kumbh Mela.The march, which started at Hutatma Chowk and ended at the Nashik Municipal Corporation headquarters, was attended by Maharashtra Navnirman...

Ranchi, March 12 The Jharkhand High Court on Thursday took serious note of the increase in air pollution in Dhanbad and directed senior officials, including the district deputy commissioner and the senior superintendent of police, to appear before it in person on April 2.A division bench of...