environmental protection

Ranchi, March 12 – Taking a strong view of the rising air pollution and illegal mining activities in Dhanbad, the Jharkhand High Court on Thursday directed the administration to appear before it during a hearing on a public interest litigation (PIL).A division bench, headed by Chief Justice...

New Delhi, March 11 The National Green Tribunal has directed the Delhi Pollution Control Committee to conduct a spot inspection regarding the alleged illegal installation of swings and commercial mismanagement of a district park in Rohini here, officials said on Wednesday.The green body was...

Shimla, March 10 Former Ladakh LG Kavinder Gupta was sworn in as the governor of Himachal Pradesh in a ceremony held at Lok Bhavan here on Tuesday, after which he said the position does not belong to any political party.The governor works for the overall development of the state and society...

New Delhi, March 10 – Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav reaffirmed the government’s strong commitment to protecting the Aravalli Range while responding to a discussion in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.During the debate on the functioning of his ministry...

Kochi, March 10 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the six-lane Thalappady-Chengala stretch of the national highway in Kerala on Wednesday, marking the completion of the first segment among the 23 highway expansion projects currently underway in the state.The 39 km stretch from...

Itanagar, March 10 – Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K.T. Parnaik (Retd.) emphasized the importance of national commitment on Tuesday and encouraged young people to embrace the spirit of "Nation First" in all their endeavors.On Tuesday, the Governor interacted with young people and students...

New Delhi, March 10 The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday witnessed sharp exchanges between the ruling benches and the opposition over the disposal of hazardous waste linked to the Union Carbide plant at Bhopal, in Madhya Pradesh.Responding to a discussion on the working of the Ministry of Environment...

New Delhi, March 10 The Supreme Court said on Tuesday that immense public infrastructure has been destroyed and damaged because officials were "dragging their feet" while hearing a case on the contamination of three rivers in Rajasthan.The court was hearing a suo motu case concerning...

Shimla, March 10 Former Ladakh LG Kavinder Gupta was sworn in as the governor of Himachal Pradesh in a ceremony held at Lok Bhavan here on Tuesday, after which he said the position does not belong to any political party.The governor works for the overall development of the state and society...

Jaipur, March 9 – Aiming to implement a decision to enact a special law for the conservation and protection of Khejri trees and other important tree species, the state government on Monday constituted a high-level committee to draft a "Tree Protection Bill."The committee held its first meeting...

Hyderabad, March 8 – The historic lake, Bam Rukn-ud-Daula, in Hyderabad, was reopened to the public on Sunday after its restoration under the lake rejuvenation initiative of the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA).The restored water body, reportedly over 250 years...

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla stated that development and the environment should not be viewed as opposing forces, but rather as complementary. He added that water conservation is essential for securing the future of humanity, and all stakeholders, including public representatives, should work...

New Delhi, March 6 Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla asserted on Friday that development and the environment should not be seen as opposing forces, but rather as complementary.Addressing the Water Transversality Global Awards and Conclave 2026 here, Birla said that water conservation is essential for...

Mumbai, March 6 Actress Shubhangi Atre recently expressed her delight at seeing a team of all women during her recent visit to the Satpura Tiger Reserve.The actress expressed her pride after being escorted through the forest by the women and shared that from her safari driver to her guide and...

Agartala, March 3 Tripura Forest Minister Animesh Debbarma said on Tuesday that the state government will construct four "elephant passes" in Mungiakami, in the Khowai district, to allow for their free and safe movement.Mungiakami, located at the foothills of the Atharamura range, has been...

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reiterated India's commitment to wildlife conservation on the occasion of World Wildlife Day.In a social media post, Mr. Shah stated that India's enduring values emphasize living in harmony with nature. He added that, from the majestic tiger to the smallest...

Imphal, March 1 – Timely intervention by the Army and Assam Rifles averted a potential disaster after a forest fire broke out near the ‘Friendship Bridge’ along the Integrated Check Post (ICP) on the India-Myanmar border at Moreh, officials said on Sunday.A defence spokesperson said that a...

Mumbai, March 1 The Mumbai municipal body has appealed to citizens to celebrate Holi responsibly by adopting eco-friendly practices and avoiding harm to trees.The Holika Dahan, where a bonfire is lit to celebrate the burning of the demoness, Holika, will be celebrated on Monday evening...

Bhopal, February 27 – The Madhya Pradesh government, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), announced on Friday that this year's Holi festival will be celebrated across the state with the message of "environmental protection and social harmony".The state government has appealed to citizens...

Ranchi, February 26 The Jharkhand High Court on Thursday directed the state government to appoint a secretary-level nodal officer to oversee the functioning of health institutions and hospitals to ensure proper disposal of biomedical waste.A division bench of Chief Justice MS Sonak and Justice...