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Lucknow, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will flag off 250 electric and CNG vehicles on Wednesday for the Lucknow Municipal Corporation, marking a major step towards 100 per cent waste collection in 110 wards and a sustainable city model, officials said. This initiative is aimed at making the waste management system in the capital city of Lucknow more robust, modern, and eco-friendly, the officials added. In a post on X, CM Yogi said, "Under the successful ...Read More >
LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath will flag off 250 electric and CNG vehicles for the Lucknow municipal corporation on Wednesday, as part of the state government's efforts to enhance urban cleanliness and sustainable development.In a post on X, the chief minister emphasised the progress of Uttar Pradesh towards the goal of 'Zero Waste to Zero Carbon Emissions', crediting the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for steering the state toward smart and environmentally con ...Read More >
Shimla: Governor Kavinder Gupta on Monday met President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, marking his first official interaction with the top leadership after assuming office.During the meetings, the governor held detailed discussions on key issues concerning the state's development and public welfare. Gupta briefed them on the overall situation in Himachal Pradesh and highlighted major initiatives being undertaken by the state govt. These included the Drug-Free Himac ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 1 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will flag off 250 electric and CNG vehicles for the Lucknow Municipal Corporation on Wednesday, as part of the state government's efforts to enhance urban cleanliness and sustainable development. In a post on X, the Chief Minister emphasised the progress of Uttar Pradesh towards the goal of 'Zero Waste to Zero Carbon Emissions', crediting the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for steering the s ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 1 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will flag off 250 electric and CNG vehicles for the Lucknow Municipal Corporation on Wednesday, as part of the state government's efforts to enhance urban cleanliness and sustainable development. In a post on X, the Chief Minister emphasised the progress of Uttar Pradesh towards the goal of 'Zero Waste to Zero Carbon Emissions', crediting the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for steering the s ...Read More >
Nashik: The birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir, who gave the world the message of 'Live and Let Live', was celebrated with immense enthusiasm in Igatpuri. Through a highly disciplined procession, the Jain community raised public awareness regarding social harmony, non-violence, environmental protection, water conservation, the 'Beti Bachao' (Save the Daughter) initiative, and a vegetarian lifestyle. The procession wound its way through Khâlchi Peth, the bus stand area, the railway station, Centr ...Read More >
New Delhi: The CPI(M) on Monday demanded the rescinding of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, citing concerns over "constitutional morality" and warning that the proposed law could lead to excessive government control and erosion of federal principles. In a letter addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, party general secretary MA Baby expressed "deep concern" over the proposed amendments. "We demand, in the interest of constitutional morality and democratic principl ...Read More >
"We demand, in the interest of constitutional morality and democratic principles, that the government immediately rescind this legislation," Baby said in the letter. The CPI(M) leader said the proposed amendments "cross the threshold from reasonable regulation to excessive control, enabling executive overreach", even as he acknowledged the state's prerogative to regulate the flow of foreign contributions to ensure transparency and national security. Baby pointed out that the bill proposes the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI): The CPI(M) on Monday demanded the rescinding of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, in the interest of "constitutional morality," warning that it may bring excessive government control and erode federalism. In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, party general secretary MA Baby expressed "deep concern" over the proposed amendment. "We demand, in the interest of constitutional morality and democratic principles, that the government immediate ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Mar 30 (PTI) The Telangana Legislative Assembly on Monday passed a resolution urging the Centre to ban the herbicide paraquat dichloride (24%), citing its lethal impact on human health and biodiversity. State Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao, who moved the resolution, called on the Centre to take immediate steps to implement the ban under relevant laws and initiate stringent action against violators. The resolution sought a ban on the manufacture, import, sale, transport, ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 2 (PTI) Amazon India on Monday announced 'Zero Referral fee' on more than 12.5 crore products, a move, the ecommerce giant said, aims to accelerate growth for lakhs of sellers across the country. Building on last year's fee revision, the company has expanded zero referral fees coverage more than 10-times from 1.2 crore products in 2025 to over 12.5 crore products priced under Rs 1,000 across 1,800-plus categories, the company said in a release. In addition, Amazon has reduced Ea ...Read More >
Lucknow: With the effective implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a leading state in solar energy expansion. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, rooftop solar has been transformed into a mass movement, and the state has made remarkable progress toward energy self-reliance. According to the national portal, the state has received 11,64,038 applications so far, out of which 3,93,293 rooftop solar installations have been ...Read More >
Srinagar, Feb 24: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday criticised the government led by Omar Abdullah over what it described as inadequate action to protect the environment, claiming that the Kashmir Valley is witnessing an alarming rise in temperatures. Addressing a press conference in Srinagar, BJP spokesperson Abhijeet Jasrotia, along with party leaders Altaf Thakur and Manzoor Bhat, alleged that Kashmir's temperature is rising nearly 2.5°C above normal, significantly higher than the ...Read More >
Lucknow: Film actor Sanjay Dutt brought Bollywood swagger to Lucknow on Sunday, urging young people in his trademark Mumbai street style to plant trees and conserve water, while fans packed the roads to catch a glimpse of the Bollywood star. "Oye mamu, listen to me. All of you standing here, listen carefully. In life, do two things. One, plant a tree. Two, save water. If you do not do this, you will end up harming your own future," Dutt told the crowd, triggering whistles and loud applause from ...Read More >
Kochi, Dec 17 (UNI) Group Legrand India, a leading provider of electrical and digital building infrastructure, in collaboration with INS Venduruthy under the Southern Naval Command, has inaugurated an innovative biodegradable waste management project at the Kochi Naval Base. The project, implemented as part of Legrand India's social initiative in consultation with Ram Biologicals, marks a significant step towards the naval base's goal of achieving Zero Waste on Ground and supporting India's cir ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): Congress MP KC Venugopal on Wednesday alleged that the Central government was avoiding a comprehensive discussion on two major issues linked to the SHANTI Bill, arguing that they carry far-reaching consequences for the country. He emphasised that decisions made under the Bill could directly affect ordinary citizens, particularly in the context of nuclear power. Speaking to reporters, Venugopal said, "The demand for this important legislation has to be thor ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday described the government's nuclear energy bill as a "dangerous leap into privatised nuclear expansion" without adequate safeguards and asserted that the pursuit of capital cannot be allowed to override the requirements of public safety, environmental protection and victim justice. Participating in a debate on the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill in the Lok Sabha, Tharoor ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) Opposition MPs Wednesday strongly pitched for sending the nuclear energy bill moved by the government to a parliamentary panel for wider consultations while members from the ruling coalition "wholeheartedly" supported the legislation saying it will prove helpful in making the country energy sufficient. Participating in the debate in Lok Sabha on the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, which seeks to open the tigh ...Read More >
New Delhi: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday described the government's nuclear energy bill as a "dangerous leap into privatised nuclear expansion" without adequate safeguards and asserted that the pursuit of capital cannot be allowed to override the requirements of public safety, environmental protection and victim justice. Participating in a debate on the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill in the Lok Sabha, Tharoor claimed that ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): The Congress MPs are all set to meet in the Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) office today in the Parliament to chalk out the strategy for the floor of the House for the day. The meeting will be held at 10:30 am.Meanwhile, both the Houses will meet at 11 am and begin with the Question Hour. The session will start with Question Hour, followed by the laying of papers by various ministers, including Dr. Jitendra Singh, Arjun Ram Meghwal, and Jitin Prasada, amo ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Wednesday will move The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha, seeking the House's consideration and passage of the proposed legislation aimed at promoting the development and safe use of nuclear energy across key sectors.The union minister will also move that the Bill be taken into consideration and ...Read More >
Gandhinagar: A govt primary school in Jivraj Na Muvada village of Gandhinagar was awarded the Green School Award 2025 under the 'Green Your School' programme. The school ranked first among 720 schools across the country, an official statement said.The award, which includes a cash prize of Rs 3 lakh, was presented at the 'Indian Green Building Congress' held in Mumbai. The govt primary school received special recognition for implementing 11 new ideas and projects related to green schooling, the s ...Read More >
New Delhi, December 17: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will introduce the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday during the ongoing winter session of Parliament. The proposed legislation seeks to establish a rural development framework aligned with the national vision of Viksit Bharat @2047 by providing a statutory guarantee of one hundred and twenty-five days of wage employment in every financial year to every rural hou ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will introduce the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday during the ongoing winter session of Parliament. The proposed legislation seeks to establish a rural development framework aligned with the national vision of Viksit Bharat @2047 by providing a statutory guarantee of one hundred and twenty-five days of wage employment in every financial year to ...Read More >
The Enforcement Directorate has leveled money laundering accusations against Ansal Properties and Infrastructure Ltd. and their board of directors. Central to the allegations are claims of environmental law violations, particularly the company's negligence in establishing necessary sewage treatment systems for its developments. NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday filed a money laundering chargesheet against Gurugram-based real estate company Ansal Properties and Infrastructure Ltd ...Read More >
Judge Leonardo Nemer Caldeira Brant emphasized the importance of states exercising due diligence to prevent environmental harm. At a VIT Chennai conference, he discussed the ICJ's role in international environmental law and cited disputes over natural resources and wildlife protection. Judge Leonardo Nemer Caldeira Brant of the International Court of Justice stressed the vital responsibility of nations to exercise due diligence in preventing harm to the climate system, during a keynote address ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): Adani Power Limited on Tuesday said it received recognition for its environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance after an appraisal by NSE Sustainability Ratings and Analytics Limited. The company said it received a score of 65 and was placed in the "Aspiring" category. According to a press release, the rating agency is a subsidiary of NSE Indices Limited and is part of the National Stock Exchange of India group. The appraisal is based on publicly ...Read More >
He said the global recognition reflects the state's rich biodiversity, diverse bird habitats, and sustained water-conservation efforts. Ramsar sites are wetlands of international importance designated under the Ramsar Convention, headquartered in Gland, Switzerland. The Chhattisgarh government had submitted a proposal to the Centre seeking Ramsar site status for the Kopra Reservoir last month. Also Read: Countries adopt India's wetland use resolution at Ramsar Cop15 On the direction of State ...Read More >
Andhra Pradesh won the first prize in Group-II -- States with total final energy consumption between 5 and 15 Million Tonnes of Oil Equivalent (Mtoe) -- of the National Energy Conservation Awards for the 4th consecutive year, according to a press release by Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand. He said that the State got the recognition for its commitment and the results achieved by it in implementing energy conservation and efficiency schemes in buildings, industry, municipal, agriculture, DISCOMs an ...Read More >
The Ministry of Tourism, with the Sikkim government, will host the 13th International Tourism Mart in Gangtok from Nov 13-16, 2025. The event aims to showcase the North East's tourism potential to domestic and international stakeholders. The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, in coordination with the Government of Sikkim, is all set to organise the 13th International Tourism Mart (ITM) for the North Eastern Region from November 13 to 16, 2025, at Gangtok, Sikkim. The event will be inaugu ...Read More >
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