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Ranchi: On the occasion of World Environment Day on Thursday, chief minister Hemant Soren appealed to the people of Jharkhand to put a stop to plastic usage. He emphasised the urgent need for collective action from all quarters to promote a sustainable and environment-friendly approach.Addressing the public during environment day programme besides inaugurating the Siromtoli flyover, the CM said that rampant plastic usage was a pressing concern, and efforts were being made to put an end to it. He ...Read More >
Nagpur: As the world observes World Environment Day 2025 with the pressing theme "Ending Plastic Pollution Globally", doctors from various specialities in Nagpur are voicing serious concerns about the direct impact of plastic waste and broader environmental degradation on human health. From diabetes and heart disease to childhood ailments and breathing disorders, experts warn that toxins from plastics and pollution are silently driving a modern health crisis.Veteran diabetologist Dr Sunil Gupta ...Read More >
Washington, Jun 5 (PTI) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, leading a multi-party delegation to the US, was Thursday asked a question by his journalist son whether government interlocutors sought evidence of Pakistan's culpability in the Pahalgam attack to which he replied India would not have conducted Operation Sindoor without convincing evidence. "That shouldn't be allowed. This is my son," Tharoor said laughing, during an interaction at the Council on Foreign Relations when his son Ishaan Tharoor, ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Govt strongly opposed Centre's move to permit offshore mineral dredging along the coastline, including the state, warning that it would cause severe environmental damage and threaten the livelihood of thousands of fishermen. Industries minister P Rajeeve, responding to a submission in the assembly on Monday by opposition leader VD Satheesan, assured that the state would take all possible steps to prevent offshore sand mining. "We will do everything necessary to stop offshore ...Read More >
Rajkot: Adding pressure on its already strained finances, the Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) is facing a penalty of Rs 22.50 crore as environmental damage compensation for not being able to clear the legacy waste from the Nakrawadi dumping site, 20 km from the city. The Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) recently informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) about the legacy waste lying at the site. Legacy waste is the waste piled up over many years in landfills, abandoned mines, or indust ...Read More >
Panaji: Although the state is taking steps towards plastic waste management and recycling systems, the consumption has risen to such an extent that the only way to control the problem is to reduce the use of plastics, said experts at a panel discussion 'Plant vs Plastics: How to Win?' by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Goa, at its series Miramar Dialogues. Founder of Zero Posro, Jonah Fernandes, stressed on consumer accountability and asked consumers to question whether the convenience of single ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 18 (PTI) Vegetarians consuming plant-based alternatives to meat -- suggested as one of the means to lower the environmental impact of meat consumption -- could have a 42 per cent increased risk of depression compared to vegetarians who refrain from them, according to a study. Published in the journal Food Frontiers, the study also found higher blood pressure and inflammation levels, along with lower levels of 'good' cholesterol (HDL), in vegetarians who ate plant-based meat alter ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 11 (PTI) India's maritime sector is poised to play a transformative role in the country's vision of becoming world's third-largest economy, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said Wednesday. Today, India stands as an emerging maritime powerhouse, strategically leveraging its geographical location and advanced infrastructure to spearhead global maritime initiatives, the Vice President said. "With the global blue economy projected to reach USD 6 trillion by 2030, India's maritime sec ...Read More >
PRNewswire Margao (Goa) [India], December 2: Walking distance from Fatrade beach, in South Goa, Amaraanth is a twelve-suite seaside hideaway, with beach access, where life is comparable to being in the verdant country estate of a well-travelled friend. The brainchild of Shradha Binani, daughter of Braj Binani, Amaraanth draws both its name and its promise from a flower that as per Greek mythology never withers. The promise being that the memory of one's time here, too, will not wither. To feed ...Read More >
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) topped the list of complaints, receiving 3,238 grievances in 2024-an almost fourfold increase from 905 last year Reflecting a growing public frustration over environmental degradation, pollution-related complaints in Delhi-NCR have seen a spike of 33 percent this year as compared to previous years, according to data shared by CPCB. During the period between October 2021 and September 2023, a total of 9,345 complaints were registered on social media plat ...Read More >
Guwahati, November 27 (IANS): Union Tourism and Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Wednesday underscored the northeastern region's legacy, cultural diversity, and natural wealth emphasising its rich cuisine, crafts and biodiversity while inaugurating the 12th edition of the four-day long International Tourism Mart (ITM) in Assam's Kaziranga. Speaking on the occasion, the Union Minister said that the ITM is a remarkable opportunity for the northeast India to showcase its rich culture a ...Read More >
The two-day international conference organized by the Department of Civil Engineering at B.I.T. Sindri concluded on Tuesday with presentation of around 50 research papers during various technical sessions. Environmental degradation faced in Jharia coalfields too was part of discussions during one of the sessions. Experts from different fields, both domestic and international, presented addressed participants during the event. In opening session, Chief Guest Dr. B. Bhattacharya, Professo ...Read More >
MADURAI: Citing environmental degradation, protestors led by activist Mugilan raised concerns against the move to set up a tungsten block in Madurai, on Monday. Citing environmental degradation, protestors led by activist Mugilan raised concerns against the move to set up a tungsten block in Madurai, on Monday. Highlighting the environmental issues, the protestors submitted a petition to Madurai Collector MS Sangeetha against the move, on Monday. Talking to reporters, Mugilan pointed ou ...Read More >
This is a Mint Premium article gifted to you. Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: The debate on laboratory-grown meat, dairy, and egg products may soon be settled, with the issue reaching India's apex food regulator, three people aware of the development said. The development comes in the backdrop of concerns about public health, food security and ecological sustainability. While the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has put in place a regulatory framework for pl ...Read More >
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