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New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday announced that the govt will soon resume Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus services connecting the national capital with NCR cities. Gupta flagged off another inter-state electric bus route operated by DTC, running from the Kashmere Gate Bus Terminal to Sonipat bus stand. The electric buses are equipped with modern facilities, including air-conditioning, CCTV cameras, panic buttons and GPS systems. Gupta said the initiative aims to provide ci ...Read More >
Bengaluru, November 14: Renowned environmentalist and Padma Shri awardee 'Saalumarada' Thimmakka passed away at the age of 114 on Friday. She was undergoing treatment for respiratory complications at a private hospital in Jayanagar in Bengaluru, where she passed away at noon after her condition worsened. Born on June 30, 1911, in Gubbi taluk of Tumakuru district, Thimmakka was married to Chikkayya in Hulikal village. The couple had no children, which led her to plant and nurture banyan saplings ...Read More >
Nainital (Uttarakhand) [India], November 4 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday graced the 20th convocation ceremony of Kumaun University at Nainital, Uttarakhand, according to a release. Speaking on the occasion, the President said that education is the foundation of any nation's development. Therefore, education should not only develop students' intellect and skills, but also strengthen their moral strength and character. Also Read | Lalan Singh Booked: FIR Registered Against Union Min ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 28 (ANI): Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Tuesday that representatives of more than 120 countries took part in the opening plenary of the Eighth Session of the International Solar Alliance Assembly (ISA) in New Delhi. "President Droupadi Murmu successfully inaugurated the Eighth Session of the International Solar Alliance Assembly, and I'm very happy to share with you that more than 120 countries have participated in this, and their representatives are physically ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 28 (PTI) The Maharashtra government has finalised a policy promoting the use of artificial sand for construction activities and issued an official order to this effect, Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said on Tuesday. In a letter to all district collectors, Bawankule directed the immediate implementation of the policy. The government has delegated powers to approve the artificial sand, or M-Sand (manufactured sand), units to district collectors, who can now sanction up to ...Read More >
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said that Chhath festival is not only a medium of spiritual upliftment but also a symbol of social unity, ancient Indian heritage, and harmony with nature.Attending Chhath celebrations in Lucknow, the CM congratulated devotees in Bhojpuri and promised that soon, no drainage or sewer water would flow into the Gomti."Within the next year and a half, Gomti water will be pure and clean between Pilibhit and Ghazipur," he said."The great festival of Ch ...Read More >
The funds from the cess will be used for air pollution control, green infrastructure development, and smart traffic management, said the Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board (UKPCB). The Uttarakhand government plans to implement a Green Cess for vehicles from other states entering the hill state to combat pollution. Adopted as an initiative to mark the 25th year of state formation, the government has announced the cess to be a step towards better environmental safeguards. The funds from the ces ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): The President of India Droupadi Murmu paid floral tribute to India's former President K.R. Narayanan on his birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday. Additionally, the Chief Minister of Punjab, Bhagwant Mann, met with President Droupadi Murmu at the Bhavan. The Lt. Governor of Delhi, Vinai Kumar Saxena, also met the president at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Meanwhile, President Droupadi Murmu will deliver the keynote address at the eighth session of the Int ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 27 (ANI): The maritime sector stands as one of the strongest pillars of Viksit Bharat, Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, said while addressing the India Maritime Week 2025 inauguration event here on Monday. He added that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is setting new benchmarks in the maritime domain. "We have come a long way since the earlier editions of this event. It has grown significantly, wi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday extended warm wishes to the people on the auspicious occasion of Chhath Puja, calling it a festival that inspires gratitude towards nature and promotes harmony and prosperity. The President described the celebration as a sacred opportunity to worship the Sun God (Surya Dev) and Chhathi Maiya, emphasising its message of environmental respect and spiritual discipline. In a post on X, President Murmu wrote, "On the sacred occas ...Read More >
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Aditynath said that the historic Garhmukteshwar fair, which is a living symbol of Uttar Pradesh's deep-rooted faith, spirituality, and cultural heritage, will be organised as 'mini-Kumbh' this year. The fair will be held from October 30 to November 5 and the state government aims to organise it with devotion, discipline, and cleanliness, so that every devotee returns in peace and with divine blessings. Around 50 lakh devotees are likely to attend the fair. On Sunday, ...Read More >
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Aditynath said that the historic Garhmukteshwar fair, which is a living symbol of Uttar Pradesh's deep-rooted faith, spirituality, and cultural heritage, will be organised as 'mini-Kumbh' this year. The fair will be held from October 30 to November 5 and the state government aims to organise it with devotion, discipline, and cleanliness, so that every devotee returns in peace and with divine blessings. Around 50 lakh devotees are likely to attend the fair.On Sunday, ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar said that protecting the cow is not merely a religious belief but a scientific necessity, as saving cows contributes directly to protecting nature and ensuring a sustainable future. He was speaking after presenting prizes to winners of the state-level examination on "Scientific Knowledge in Cow Environmental Protection" organized by the Telangana Go Seva chapter at KMIT Engineering College, Narayanguda, on Sunday. Also Read ...Read More >
Made in India, Scaling Globally: "Remidio Secures CE Marking for Dual Offline Ophthalmic AI Developed in India" Uunderscoring HGC's Dedication to Embed ESG into Business Operation HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 23 October 2025 - HGC Global Communications ("HGC" or the "Group"), a fully-fledged ICT service provider and network operator with extensive global coverage, today announced it has been awarded "The Outstanding Award of ESG 2025", making it the only telecom operator in Hong K ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 22: India has climbed to the 9th position globally in total forest area, marking a major milestone in environmental conservation, according to the Global Forest Resources Assessment (GFRA) 2025 released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Bali. Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav shared the development on X, noting that India has moved up from its previous 10th position in the 2020 assessment. The country has also retained its ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a significant milestone for environmental conservation efforts, India has secured the ninth rank globally in forest area in 2025 -- up from the 10th position in 2020, said Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on Wednesday. The country has also retained its third position in annual forest area gain, according to the Global Forest Resources Assessment (GFRA) 2025 released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in B ...Read More >
The Navi Mumbai facility is part of ICICI Bank's Rs 1,800 crore commitment to support the Tata Memorial Centre in establishing three cancer care hospitals across the country. Navi Mumbai is set to get one of India's largest radiation therapy facilities with the commencement of construction of a new cancer care building at Tata Memorial Centre's (TMC) Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC). The project, funded through ICICI Bank's CSR contribution of Rs 625 cror ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all of you on the auspicious occasion of Diwali, Govardhan Puja and Annakoot Festival. The series of Diwali celebrations conveys messages of good health, economic prosperity, family and societal harmony, and environment protection. Govardhan Parv, which follows Diwali, symbolides ancient Indian tradition of reverence for nature, mountains, and protection of mother cow. This tradition is vividly represented by Lord Shri Krishna lif ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Friday slammed the attempt by Aam Aadmi Party leader Gopal Rai regarding Delhi's pollution through a press conference, stating that it was to mislead people and that this has been their strategy for the past 10 years. Sachdeva said that "When the Aam Aadmi Party was in government, it misled the people of Delhi about pollution during Diwali and imposed a ban even on green firecrackers. Furthermore, by not presenting ac ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Slamming the previous AAP government for misleading courts on pollution, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva said on Sunday that there is unprecedented excitement and joy among Delhi residents after the Supreme Court's nod to burst green crackers on Diwali. "I would credit the voters in Delhi for electing a BJP government in the city, which has managed to get the top court's approval for reviving this traditional form of celebration of Diwali," Sachdeva told ...Read More >
Paderu (Asr District): AS Dinesh Kumar, the collector of the Alluri Sitarama Raju district, received the best performing district award under Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan initiative for his dedication to public service, transparent administration, and effective implementation of innovative programmes. The award was presented by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu in recognition of his exemplary work across various sectors of district administration during a programme held in New Delhi. Officials p ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], October 17 (ANI): The Ministry of Mines, Government of India, released the State Mining Readiness Index (SMRI) on Thursday, in which Uttarakhand has secured a leading position in the 'C' category. This achievement reflects the continuous efforts of the state government towards transparency, efficiency, sustainable development, and technological advancement in the mining sector. Prepared in line with the announcement made in the Union Budget 2025-26, this index ev ...Read More >
The Union ministry of forests has granted stage-1 in-principle approval to the 13.79 km ropeway project in Shimla, said deputy chief minister Mukesh Agnihotri in a statement, adding that the project would be an important step towards improving urban transport system in Shimla. From Taradevi The 13.79 Km long ropeway is being constructed at the cost of ₹1,734.70 crore and it will connect major points across the city and will be completed in next four years, he said. The initiative would help in ...Read More >
Mysuru/Bengaluru: Hours after IT-BT minister Priyank Kharge Wednesday shared a video of a phone call in which an unidentified man, claiming affiliation with RSS, allegedly abused him in Hindi, home minister G Parameshwara said the govt has ordered an investigation. "We will find out who threatened the minister. We will identify the source," Parameshwara said. "A minister has the right to share his opinions. Threatening him for this is unacceptable. Action will be taken. Though tracking callers i ...Read More >
New Delhi: What was being discreetly sold under the table just two days ago is now out in the open. With the Supreme Court permitting the sale of green crackers, hundreds of shoppers poured into the narrow lanes of Old Delhi on Wednesday in anticipation of purchasing firecrackers. However, as per the apex court's order, the sale is officially allowed only from Oct 18 to 20.Traders are now faced with the question of implementation as well as logistics. Harjeet Singh Chhabra, general secretary, Sa ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Even as brickbats kept streaming in from ministers for a second straight day, Biocon chief Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Wednesday found an ally in Bangalore Rural MP Dr CN Manjunath, who supported the entrepreneur and urged Karnataka govt to take her post on Bengaluru infrastructure as constructive suggestion and act accordingly to make Bengaluru globally competitive. He called the criticism "not justifiable".On her part, Kiran Shaw clarified her post was not political and it was simply a dema ...Read More >
Chennai: The magnitude of oil spills in the oceans today demands swift and concrete action. It is not just the responsibility of a single nation, but a collective one, Coast Guard director-general (DG) Paramesh Sivamani said.At the 27th National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan (NOSDCP) meeting in the city on Sunday, Sivamani said the exercise would reaffirm the nation's commitment towards protecting the ocean. "This is a biennial exercise and is aimed at proving that the Coast Guard is well- ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday said the government plans to approach the Supreme Court to seek permission to allow the use of certified green firecrackers to celebrate Diwali in the national Capital. Reiterating the government's commitment towards taking measures to check air pollution in the city, CM Gupta said, "It will also be ensured that all green firecrackers are manufactured only by authorised institutions and have been certified and tested by competent and relevan ...Read More >
Nagpur, Oct 2 (PTI) During its centenary year, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh will strive to spread its work of 'vyakti nirman' or character building across India and ensure its 'panch parivartan' initiative for social transformation is accepted by all sections, said RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday. Delivering his annual Vijayadashami speech in Nagpur, marking 100 years of the RSS' formation, he noted the five-point 'panch parivartan' programme aims to bring gradual changes in social condu ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], October 2 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday inaugurated Wildlife Week at the Chief Minister's Camp Office in Dehradun. On this occasion, he flagged off a bike rally organised by the Forest Department. The rally carried the message of wildlife conservation and passed through prominent locations, including Ghantaghar, Parade Ground, and Survey Chowk, before culminating at Malsi Zoo. Also Read | Giriraj Singh Targets RJD Chief Lalu P ...Read More >
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