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Nashik Mayor Himgauri Aher-Adke on Thursday said the NMC would present its side, adding that the decision to fell trees as part of the mega event and due to rise in the number of road accidents was not a sudden one but has been taken considering all aspects. Environment-friendly measures in compliance with Supreme Court directives are being taken during this process, Aher-Adke claimed. "In view of the growing traffic congestion, series of accidents and forthcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela, expansi ...Read More >
GURGAON, India, April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Godrej Properties Ltd. (GPL), one of India's leading real estate developers, today announced the launch of 'Neighbours With Nature,' a long-term platform focused on hyperlocal ecological restoration and neighbourhood wellbeing. The initiative brings together the company's ongoing environmental efforts under a unified identity, designed to create visible, community-level ecological impact in the neighbourhoods surrounding its developments. The launch ...Read More >
"Besides the government, the public has a crucial role in maintaining environmental safeguards and key public assets as part of their civic responsibility," he said. Highlighting civic responsibility, Abdullah expressed concern over the tendency to shift blame entirely onto the government, particularly in matters like cleanliness, and urged citizens to adopt responsible behaviour in their daily lives. He said a cleaner and better society can only be achieved through collective efforts and note ...Read More >
JAMMU, Apr 8: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today underscored the need for a collective responsibility in addressing key social challenges, stating that while several responsibilities lie with the government, many others must be shared by society as a whole. He made these remarks while launching a three-day divisional-level awareness programme organised by the School Education Department at the Convention Centre here. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Addressing a large gathering ...Read More >
Jammu, Apr 08: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday underscored the need for collective responsibility in addressing key social challenges, stating that while several responsibilities lie with the government, many others must be shared by society as a whole. Launching a three-day divisional-level awareness programme organised by the School Education Department at the Convention Centre here, the Chief Minister drew a clear distinction between responsibilities that fall solely within the dom ...Read More >
India's elite surfers are set to compete in the inaugural Little Andaman Pro 2024, a key event for honing skills before the Asian Games and showcasing the nation's top surfing talent. Photograph: Ed Sloane/ReutersKey PointsThe inaugural Little Andaman Pro 2024, a national Surfing & Stand-Up Paddling championship, is set to begin in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.Nearly 100 participants will compete in various categories, including men's and women's open surfing, SUP sprint, and SUP technical rac ...Read More >
Hyderabad : Quality Care India Ltd. (QCIL), one of India's leading healthcare platforms, today announced the signing of agreements with AMPIN Energy and Radiance Renewables under its Group Captive Solar Initiative. The agreements will enable procurement of renewable solar power for five facilities across Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra, marking the first phase of the Group's structured transition towards sustainable energy. The initiative is part of QCIL's broader plan to transition 19 hos ...Read More >
Hyderabad (India), April 7 (ANI): Former Rajya Sabha MP and founder of the Green India Challenge, Joginapally Santosh Kumar, has been nominated for the Global Green Icon Award at the upcoming World Leaders Conclave and Awards, scheduled to be held at the House of Lords, part of the British Parliament, on April 17. The event, organised by Heylin Spark Strategics UK Ltd, will bring together global leaders, policymakers, and sustainability advocates to recognise impactful contributions in the fiel ...Read More >
The proposal for the project will soon be submitted to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi by the National Dairy Development Board . The plant is planned over an eight-acre site located between the two dairy clusters, they said. "Around 6,000 cattle have been identified in the surrounding areas, generating substantial quantities of organic waste. The facility will have a capacity of 50 tonnes per day each for Bhalaswa and Jharoda dairies," officials said, adding that a survey to assess cattle po ...Read More >
Kulgam, Apr 03: In a push for sustainable waste management, the Municipal Council Kulgam has installed "Waste to Wonder" sculptures made from plastic bottles, discarded vehicle tyres and other plastic waste at Office Park, Town Hall, Kulgam. The initiative, taken up under the Swachhata Excellence Campaign, aims to promote recycling, source segregation and environmental awareness while improving public spaces. The installations were carried out by the Municipal Council team under the supervisio ...Read More >
Sonitpur: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, "Congress has always promoted infiltration and riots, whereas the BJP drives out such elements. Earlier, infiltrators used to take away the rights of the youth and consume the ration meant for the people of Assam, but now the double-engine government guarantees that every citizen receives their due." Addressing a public rally in support of BJP candidate Ritu Baran Sarma from the Barchala Assembly constituency in the Assam Assembly elections, he urge ...Read More >
Chandigarh: In an order with major implications for the real estate sector in Haryana, Punjab and Haryana high court on Thursday restrained state govt from proceeding with its "stilt-plus-4 policy," which allows four-storey houses in residential sectors and colonies.The interim order will remain in effect until HC delivers a final decision on a batch of petitions challenging the policy."Since the arguments are taking a long time to conclude for reasons attributed to the counsel for rival parties ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Experts have flagged the leniency of the central government's new plastic waste management rule, questioning its effectiveness. The rule, notified today, promotes the burning of plastic to produce energy and allow carry forward the target of recycling and reuse. The new Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2026, will replace the 10-year-old regulation and will come into effect at the start of the new financial year. The draft amendment of the rule was issued in June 2025 to ga ...Read More >
Port Blair (Andaman and Nicobar Islands) [India], March 31 (ANI): Surfing Federation of India (SFI), the governing body for the sport of surfing in India, announced India's 2026 surfing season opener, Little Andaman Pro 2026 - National Surf & SUP Championship, scheduled from April 9-12. According to a release, The Little Andaman Pro 2026 will debut in a highly anticipated season of Indian surfing just ahead of India's first-ever campaign at the Asian Games 2026 in Japan later this year. Also R ...Read More >
Kishangarh: Endless white plains glowing under the sun, no pine trees, no chill in the air, yet the scenery looks straight out of a winter postcard. Many confuse it for Bolivia's Salt Flats, snow-clad Gulmarg or even scenic Switzerland. This picturesque location, which has become a popular reel destination, is Asia's largest marble waste dumping yard in Kishangarh in Ajmer district of arid Rajasthan. The dumping site, where over 700 tankers carrying around 22 lakh litres of marble slurry are e ...Read More >
Port Blair, March 31 (UNI) Surfing Federation of India, the governing body for the sport of surfing in India, today announced India's 2026 surfing season opener, Little Andaman Pro 2026 - National Surf & SUP Championship, scheduled from April 9-12, 2026. The Little Andaman Pro 2026 will debut in a highly anticipated season of Indian surfing just ahead of India's first-ever campaign at the Asian Games 2026 in Japan later this year. The four-day surfing extravaganza will see India's top surfers an ...Read More >
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In a significant step toward strengthening maritime ties, the Indian Coast Guard's Offshore Patrol Vessel ICG Ship Sarthak arrived at Iran's strategic port of Chabahar on December 16, making it the first-ever visit by an Indian Coast Guard ship to the facility, as reported by CNN-News18. The port call, which will last until December 19, is part of the vessel's ongoing deployment to Gulf countries. Officials say the visit will provide a platform for professional interactions between Indian and I ...Read More >
MANDYA: President of India Droupadi Murmu said saints across the ages have enlightened humanity through their wisdom and compassion, reminding society that true greatness lies not in authority or wealth, but in sacrifice, service and spiritual strength. Addressing the 1,066th Jayanti celebrations of Adi Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Shivayogi Mahaswamiji at Malavalli taluk in Mandya district on Tuesday, Murmu said as the nation moves towards the vision of a Developed India by 2047, both tech ...Read More >
President Droupadi Murmu has emphasised the need for both power of technology as well as strength of values as the country moves towards the vision of a Developed India by 2047. Speaking after inaugurating the 1066th Jayanthi celebrations of Adi Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Shivayogi Mahaswamiji at Malavalli in Mandya district on December 16, Ms. Murmu noted that spiritual guidance was essential for nurturing social harmony, ethical leadership, youth empowerment, and inner resilience in an ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (AP) - Dense toxic smog blanketed India´s national capital Monday, pushing air pollution levels to their worst levels in weeks, disrupting travel and causing authorities to impose the strictest containment measures. More than 40 flights were cancelled and several dozens delayed. Over 50 trains arriving and departing from New Delhi were delayed by several hours, authorities said. Healthcare experts warned residents to avoid all outdoor activities as hospitals reported an influx of pat ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (AP) -- Dense toxic smog blanketed India's capital on Monday, pushing air pollution levels to their worst levels in weeks, disrupting travel and causing authorities to impose the strictest containment measures. More than 40 flights were cancelled and several dozens delayed. Over 50 trains arriving and departing from New Delhi were delayed by several hours, authorities said. Healthcare experts warned residents to avoid all outdoor activities as hospitals reported an influx of patients ...Read More >
HYDERABAD, India, Nov. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Woxsen University successfully concluded the third edition of the International Conference on Fashion as a Tool for Social Change (FTSC 2025) on 10-11 November 2025. Organised by the School of Arts & Design, the annual conference reinforced Woxsen's commitment to driving meaningful dialogue at the intersection of creativity, ethics, sustainability, and social impact. Building on the legacy of its 2023 and 2024 editions, FTSC 2025 explored the theme ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The lush green mangroves that largely remained untouched in Gorai and Dahisar will now be part of mangrove parks. The one in Gorai is likely to open on November 15, while work is still underway in Dahisar. Apart from the mangrove parks, the project in Gorai will also feature an integrated tourism hub with a Vintage Car Museum, a Wax Museum, and a Historical Event Museum. The Mangrove Cell is developing the mangrove parks, while the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) is d ...Read More >
The Chief Minister has directed all departments to "mandatorily use Nandini products of the government-owned Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF)" during meetings and official programmes, including those held in the Secretariat.Chief Minister Siddaramaiah directed all government departments to adopt eco-friendly practices by replacing plastic water bottles with sustainable alternatives in offices and official events across the state. In a note issued on October 28, Siddaramaiah emphasised the state' ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Minister for Local Self-Governments and Rural Development MB Rajesh on Friday dismissed the criticism raised by a group of experts over the state government's declaration on extreme poverty eradication. Addressing the media, the minister clarified that the LDF government led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan had decided to declare the eradication of extreme poverty on November 1 -- not poverty in general. He noted that the government had announced this mission soon a ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Bangalore South MP Tejasvi Surya said Sunday he has sought a 30-minute meeting with deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar to present an alternative urban mobility plan for the city, countering the govt's proposal for a tunnel road.He added that Bengaluru's civic issues required cooperation, not confrontation. "Bengaluru will not benefit from an ego clash. What we need is a comprehensive mobility plan that reduces private vehicles and boosts public transport," he said, adding that if the ...Read More >
Jaipur, Oct 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) The members of the Advisory Board on Friday held a three-hour hearing at Jodhpur Central Jail in Rajasthan to review the detention of environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act (NSA). The three-member panel arrived at the jail around 10:30 a.m. from the Jodhpur Circuit House to record Wangchuk's statements and review documents related to the case. Wangchuk's wife, Geetanjali Angmo, was also present during the proceedings. The hearing w ...Read More >
Guwahati: In a vibrant celebration of the Northeast's rich biodiversity, Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein attended the 2nd Wakro Butterfly Meet, held in conjunction with the 8th Northeast Butterfly Meet, to promote butterfly conservation, environmental awareness, and eco-tourism across the region. Sharing his thoughts on X (formerly Twitter), Mein expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Kamlang Valley Nature Club, domain experts, and members of the Butterflies of North Easter ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 24: The grand festival of Chhath Puja, dedicated to worshipping the Sun God, is set to give a major boost to the Indian economy, with trade worth around Rs 38,000 crore expected across the country, according to the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Friday. This marks a sharp rise of 22.58 per cent from last year's Rs 31,000 crore and Rs 27,000 crore in 2023 -- reflecting the festival's growing cultural and economic significance. The four-day festival, celebrated wi ...Read More >
Guwahati: In a vibrant celebration of the Northeast's rich biodiversity, Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein attended the 2nd Wakro Butterfly Meet, held in conjunction with the 8th Northeast Butterfly Meet, to promote butterfly conservation, environmental awareness, and eco-tourism across the region. Sharing his thoughts on X (formerly Twitter), Mein expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Kamlang Valley Nature Club, domain experts, and members of the Butterflies of North Easter ...Read More >
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