sustainable development

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...

Guwahati, March 20 – The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) continues to make significant progress in its commitment to green energy and sustainability, with substantial advances achieved in solar power installation across its divisions and units, officials said on Friday.NFR’s Chief Public...

New Delhi, March 20 India is carefully balancing the objectives of reliable energy with the transition to cleaner sources for sustainable growth, a policy approach that helps ensure its energy security amid the West Asia crisis, EAC–PM Chairman S Mahendra Dev said on Friday.Addressing the...

Shimla, March 20 The 133 Eco Task Force organized several programs across Himachal Pradesh on Friday to mark the International Day of Forests, focusing on raising awareness among local communities about the importance of forest conservation.The task force held events in Kufri (Shimla...

Samba, March 19: Ayushi Sudan chaired a Block Diwas program in Purmandal, where she listened to public concerns regarding road connectivity, water supply, and basic amenities.She assured prompt resolution and directed departments to take immediate action, emphasizing timely completion and...

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...

Washington, March 19. India's water governance reforms, particularly in Maharashtra, could play a pivotal role in shaping how the world sustainably feeds 10 billion people, the World Bank said on Thursday, highlighting the state's regulatory model as a global example.In a new report, the World...

Washington, March 19 The India-US bilateral collaboration in civil nuclear energy has enormous potential, said Vinay Kwatra, the Indian ambassador to the US, at an event here attended by senior officials from Washington.Kwatra made the remarks at an event organized by the Indian Embassy in...

Islamabad, March 19 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is expected to provide approximately USD 10 billion in financing to Pakistan over the next five years, according to a media report on Thursday.The Manila-based lending agency said the facility is part of its 2026-30 Country Partnership...

New Delhi, March 18 In order to boost manufacturing, the government on Wednesday approved a Rs 33,660 crore Bharat Industrial Development Project (BHAVYA) to develop 100 plug-and-play industrial parks across the country.The scheme aims to develop world-class industrial infrastructure, unlock...

Itanagar, March 18 Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday praised the Union Cabinet's decision to approve the small hydropower development scheme for 2026-31, saying the move would significantly boost clean energy generation and rural economic development in the northeastern...

New Delhi, March 18 Vedanta Ltd announced on Wednesday that it has recycled or reused nearly 15 million tonnes of waste in FY25.Furthermore, it has maintained 100 per cent utilization of fly ash – a high-volume industrial byproduct – since FY21, reflecting sustained progress across its...

New Delhi, March 17 Water security, gender equality, and community participation are essential for India to achieve sustainable development and its vision for 2047, policymakers and experts said at a national seminar held here ahead of World Water Day.The seminar on "Water, Gender, and...

New Delhi, March 17 Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Tuesday that India is at a crucial stage in the global transition towards a green future and is well-positioned to play a leading role in shaping it.Speaking at the 10th Sustainable Business Futures Summit 2026, the minister said that...

Science and Technology Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized that building a strong green economy is essential for ensuring long-term environmental stability and sustainable growth. Speaking at the 10th Sustainable Business Future Summit in New Delhi today, Dr. Singh highlighted that the...

New Delhi, March 17 With the war in West Asia disrupting the supply of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to India, experts have suggested a gradual expansion of electric cooking, especially in urban areas, as a key way to limit the country's high reliance on imported cooking gas.An analysis by the...

New Delhi, March 17 Sunkonnect, a renewable energy management consulting firm, said on Tuesday that it aims to eliminate up to 200 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions in India by 2030.The initiative aligns with and contributes to 20 per cent of the government's target, making Sunkonnect a...

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...

Leh, March 14 Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Saturday directed the administration to prepare a plan for creating at least 50 small water bodies across the Union Territory.During a meeting with Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra, the LG also directed that the locations be...

United Nations, March 14 – Five candidates have been nominated to compete for the position of the next United Nations Secretary-General, taking over the organization at a time of crises both globally and internally. The election process will begin next month, according to General Assembly...