environmental sustainability

Mumbai, March 28 – The WIAA Women's Car Rally to Valley 2026 was launched from NSCI, Mumbai, on Saturday, in a ceremony that combined the energy of a festival with the determination of a movement.Over 200 women participated in the rally, with vehicles decorated around themes such as women's...

New Delhi, March 28 – New Delhi’s iconic India Gate will go dark on Saturday night, between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. IST, as part of Earth Hour 2026, a global environmental initiative encouraging people and institutions to switch off non-essential lights for one hour to raise awareness about...

Itanagar, March 27 Arunachal Pradesh Governor KT Parnaik appealed to the people of the state to actively participate in Earth Hour by switching off all non-essential lights for one hour, from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm on March 28.As we mark the 20th anniversary of Earth Hour, let us create "The...

Johannesburg, March 27 Verushka Singh, the first Indian-origin Mrs. South Africa to be crowned in the pageant’s 24-year history, has stepped down just four months after her crowning, citing "personal and family reasons".In November 2025, Singh's victory was celebrated as a breakthrough for the...

New Delhi, March 26 – Eleven transformative solutions, led by the public sector, including two from India, demonstrating how cities and regions can rapidly scale climate solutions, were showcased in a new report on Thursday from the built environment consultancy Arup, supported by The Earthshot...

New Delhi, March 26 The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has invited bids for setting up eight decentralized sewage treatment plants (STPs) under a public-private partnership (PPP) model, with the aim of using the treated water for horticulture, fountains, and water bodies.This would help...

New Delhi, March 24 Union Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan called for closer collaboration between the industry, regulatory bodies, and research institutions to promote sustainable growth in the food processing sector.Paswan was speaking at the conference on ‘Eco-Inclusive...

Itanagar, March 24 Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein handed over e-rickshaws to 40 people in the Namsai district on Tuesday under the Gram Bandu initiative, which aims to boost rural livelihoods while promoting eco-friendly modes of transport.The initiative is being...

New Delhi, March 23 The Delhi government held a "kheer" ceremony at the Assembly on Monday ahead of the Budget Session, and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the upcoming budget will focus on accelerating development, strengthening infrastructure, and improving the quality of life for residents...

Bhubaneswar, March 21 Asserting that Odisha has emerged as a leading state in forest protection and expanding green cover, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday said that 558 square kilometers of forest and tree cover have been added in the last two years.Majhi made the remarks while...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 16 Kerala Chief Electoral Officer Ratan U Khelkar on Monday outlined a comprehensive plan for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections, scheduled for April 9, emphasizing a target of 85 per cent voter turnout.Adopting the official slogan "Our Vote, Our Pride," the CEO...

The fourth edition of Tawi Fest began today at the historic Amar Mahal Palace, with renowned statesman Dr. Karan Singh inaugurating the event. The multi-day festival focuses on environmental sustainability, heritage preservation, and artistic engagement.Dr. Jyotsna Chauhan, Director of the...

Leh/Jammu, March 13 Vinai Kumar Saxena was sworn in as the Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh on Friday, eight days after President Droupadi Murmu appointed him to the constitutional post.Saxena, who succeeds Kavinder Gupta, took the oath of office and secrecy administered by...

New Delhi, March 12 – The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has urged all affiliated State and Union Territory Olympic Associations to organize a tree plantation drive, planting 2036 trees each as part of this year's Olympic Day celebrations.Olympic Day is a global celebration of sport and...

The Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission (JKRLM) celebrated International Women's Day across all districts of J&K, with a series of awareness and community mobilization activities aimed at empowering women and strengthening their role in community development.The celebrations were...

Bhopal, February 27 – The Madhya Pradesh government has issued an interesting order, instructing all divisional commissioners to oversee the registration of "Holika Dahan" programs.The order also requests responsible officers to collect phone numbers, a brief about the organization, and a list...

Kolkata, February 26 A total of 430 model schools will be established in West Bengal with financial assistance from the Asian Development Bank, at a cost of nearly Rs 2,500 crore, state education minister Bratya Basu said on Thursday.Speaking to reporters after a Cabinet meeting at Nabanna...

Sakeena Itoo leads plantation drive at District Hospital Ganderbal, promotes eco-friendly healthcare practices under Kayakalp, NQAS initiativesMinister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, today led a plantation drive at District Hospital Ganderbal to...

Panaji, February 22 Leading alcoholic beverage industry bodies have appealed to the Goa government to defer the implementation of the proposed Deposit Refund System (DRS) for liquor bottles and cans, citing supply chain concerns and potential revenue losses.These industry bodies, which...

New Delhi, February 19 – The Ladakh Marathon, the world's highest AIMS-certified marathon, will return for its 13th edition in 2026, taking place amidst the stark and rugged terrain of Ladakh from September 10 to 13.Registrations for all six races of the Ladakh Marathon, including the curated...