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Mumbai: Mumbai suburban guardian minister (joint) Mangal Prabhat Lodha on Sunday inaugurated a pigeon feeding spot at Teen Murti, Podanpur on the periphery of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP). The spot is located inside the SGNP, Lodha claimed, but forest officials said it was located outside the boundary of the national park. A row over pigeon-feeding spots or kabutarkhanas erupted after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) sealed all kabutarkhanas in the city over health concern ...Read More >
Deepotsav 2025: Ayodhya is gearing up for one of its most spectacular celebrations yet as preparations for Deepotsava 2025 gather pace. Scheduled for October 19, this year's festival will feature an international-standard green fireworks display, choreographed with music and laser effects, while more than 26 lakh diyas illuminate the ghats of the Sarayu River. The 10-minute aerial show, designed with eco-friendly technology, is set to rise over 200 metres into the night sky, blending tradition ...Read More >
Navi Mumbai: Fresh studies indicate that there is no threat from water birds to aircraft at the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA). However, environmentalists have called for the prompt notification of wetlands to facilitate the conservation of biodiversity in the city. The water birds moving across the wetlands tend to fly at lower heights than the flight path of the aircraft, the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) reported after studying avian species' behavioural patterns at ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Sept 13 (UNI) All Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in Odisha will actively participate in the fortnight long Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2025 campaign from September 17 to October 2 under the spirit of 'Swachh utsav'. Since its inception in 2017, 'Swachhata Hi Seva' has grown into a Jan Andolan (people's movement), strengthening voluntarism and collective citizen action towards a clean and sustainable India. Over the years, the campaign has expanded in scale and impacted, inspired millions o ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 12 (PTI) Union Minister of State for New & Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik on Friday called upon scientists, industry leaders, startups and young researchers to make India a global hub of green hydrogen innovation. Speaking at the First R&D Green Hydrogen Conference under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, the minister said the country's leadership in the sector will ensure domestic industries remain competitive and future-ready at a time when countries are designing cross- ...Read More >
Lucknow, September 12: The Seva Parv will be observed nationwide from September 17 to October 2, with a target of planting 1.25 crore saplings. In Uttar Pradesh, the Yogi government has set a goal of 15 lakh plantations. On the opening day, each of the state's 34 Nagar Vans will plant at least 100 saplings. Alongside plantation drives, campaigns on environmental awareness, rainwater harvesting, and conservation will also be conducted. Divisional Forest Officers in every district have been desig ...Read More >
Lucknow, Sep 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) As the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) gears up to celebrate 15-day long 'Sewa Pakhwada' across the country to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to observe 'Seva Parv' from September 17 to October 2, with a target of planting 15 lakh saplings across the state. On the opening day, each of the state's 34 Nagar Vans will plant at least 100 saplings. Alongside plantation drives, campaigns on environmental aware ...Read More >
PRNewswire Hyderabad (Telangana) [India]/ Cincinnati (Ohio) [US], August 14: Narwal, an award-winning niche technology solutions company, is excited to announce the appointment of Ravi Tenneti as Chief Strategy and Technology Officer. This strategic addition to Narwal's leadership team underscores the company's commitment to advancing its AI-first vision and delivering intelligent, enterprise-ready solutions across industries--further strengthening Narwal's position as a trusted partner for AI, ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) recently conducted surprise inspections in schools across six states and Union Territories, including Assam. This nationwide initiative aims to ensure schools are meeting educational standards and maintaining operational transparency. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! "The aim of these inspections is to verify that schools maintain high standards of education and transparency in their opera ...Read More >
Bengaluru: For millions of people, the sudden, sharp pain of tooth due to sensitivity can turn a sip of cold water into a jolt. Now, researchers at Indian Institute of Science (IISc), in collaboration with Bengaluru-based deep-tech startup Theranautilus, have engineered "CalBots" - magnetic nanobots that can seal the problem at its source.As per IISc, CalBots are 400-nanometre particles loaded with a calcium silicate-based bioceramic formula, designed to travel 500 micrometres deep inside dentin ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The long-pending automated Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) at Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) -- popularly known as the pod taxi project -- has received clearance from the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA), the state body tasked with safeguarding the coastal environment. Estimated at ₹1,016.34 crore, the project is slated for completion within three years, and aims to enhance last-mile connectivity to the business hub, catering to an estimated 400,000 to 600,000 daily co ...Read More >
Tribal Festival 2025 in Lahaul & Spiti to Become Himachal Pradesh's First Eco-Friendly Celebration Ahead of Himachal's first eco-friendly festival, DC Kiran Bhadana (IAS) joins officials & Lahaul-Spiti locals in a pre-event plantation drive, fostering community & green initiatives. 3 min read Last Updated : Aug 12 2025 | 12:35 PM IST PNN Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 12: In a landmark initiative that blends tradition with sustainability, the District Administration of Lahaul & Sp ...Read More >
Guwahati: In a heartwarming and innovative move, the Tinsukia Municipal Board in upper Assam has launched the 'Zero Waste, Zero Hunger' initiative, a programme designed to tackle both food waste and hunger. This initiative isn't about scraping leftovers from diners' plates but rather capturing the safe and hygienic surplus food from hotels and restaurants before it ends up in the trash. The mission? To ensure this perfectly good food reaches the most vulnerable and homeless residents.This initia ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has introduced a new WhatsApp service to make it easier for citizens to report issues related to construction and demolition (C&D) waste and garbage lifting. If construction debris is dumped near homes or garbage bins are overflowing in your area, residents can now send a WhatsApp message to 81259 66586. They can also attach photos and share their location directly through the app. There is no need to visit any GHMC office in person. ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a display of judicial solidarity for environmental causes, 20 judges of Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, joined Delhi govt's Van Mahotsav 2025 to plant saplings in memory of their mothers under the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign on Saturday. The dedicated green space has been formally named Nyay Vatika to honour the judiciary's commitment to environmental justice. Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on X, "The participation of honourable judges in Van Mahot ...Read More >
This came to light in a July 10 counter affidavit filed before the SC by the Department of Forests and Wildlife's Deputy Conservator of Forests/Tree Officer (West Division) The Delhi Forest department has told the Supreme Court that "fake permission" was issued in the name of the office of the Deputy Conservator of Forests or the Tree Officer (West Division) to fell trees in a "morphological ridge" land - an ecologically sensitive zone -- in Vasant Kunj for a housing project. This came to ligh ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Delhi PWD and Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh on Saturday promised a complete transformation of the capital's ageing water infrastructure within a year, blaming decades-old pipelines and previous government negligence for the ongoing water crisis. During a visit to D-Block Gole Market, Gurudwara Flats in Rakabganj, and Type-II Flats in Sarojini Nagar, Singh highlighted the alarming state of Delhi's water pipelines. "There are places in Delhi where pipelin ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) Chief Justice of India Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai on Saturday said forests do not belong to us alone but to future generations and stressed the need to strike a balance between development and environmental preservation. He was speaking at a mega plantation drive organised by the Delhi Government under Van Mahotsav 2025 at the PBG Ground in Delhi Ridge. "Everyone starts getting worried as soon as October arrives," the chief justice said, alluding to Delhi's annual battle ...Read More >
Kolkata, Jul 19 (PTI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday wished a speedy recovery to Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who sustained injuries while shooting for his upcoming film 'King'. Banerjee, who shares a warm and cordial relationship with the actor and often refers to him as her "brother," expressed concern upon hearing the news of his injury. Also Read | Chandan Mishra Murder: 5 Held in West Bengal, Prime Suspects Manage to Flee, Say Police. "Reports regarding my ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) Chief Justice of India Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai on Saturday said forests do not belong to us alone but to future generations and stressed the need to strike a balance between development and environmental preservation. He was speaking at a mega plantation drive organised by the Delhi Government under Van Mahotsav 2025 at the PBG Ground in Delhi Ridge. Also Read | Chandan Mishra Murder: 5 Held in West Bengal, Prime Suspects Manage to Flee, Say Police. "Everyone starts g ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a major push towards environmental sustainability, the Delhi government has launched Van Mahotsav 2025, a large-scale tree plantation initiative that aims to make the capital greener and more pollution-free. The campaign, inspired by the emotional theme 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam', encourages citizens to plant trees in honor of their mothers. The launch event was held at 11 Willingdon Crescent, Rashtrapati Bhavan, where government officials, judicial leaders, and environmental experts ca ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) India's most valuable company Reliance Industries on Friday reported its highest-ever quarterly profit of Rs 26,994 crore for the April-June quarter, reflecting a growth of 78.3 per cent over the year-ago period, driven by consumer businesses and investment sales. The oil-to-retail-to-telecom conglomerate's consolidated net profit attributable to owners of the company stood at Rs 26,994 crore, or Rs 19.95 per share, in April-June 2025 compared to Rs 15,138 crore earnings ...Read More >
On the occasion of World Environment Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign, a unique initiative combining environmental responsibility with a heartfelt tribute to mothers. On the occasion of World Environment Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign, a unique initiative combining environmental responsibility with a heartfelt tribute to mothers. This campaign was inaugurated on 5 June, with the planting of a peepal tree b ...Read More >
Thane, Jul 18 (PTI) A day after reckless cutting of tree branches on the premises of a residential society in Thane city led to the death of more than 45 birds, the forest department on Friday registered a case against four persons, including three office-bearers, officials said. The name of the contractor who was given the task of trimming the trees was also included in the FIR, they said. The incident occurred at a housing society in Kasarvadavali area on Thursday. According to the official ...Read More >
According to officials, the society had received official permission from the TMC to prune trees within its premises. Over 45 birds lost their lives and at least 28 were left injured after tree branches were carelessly cut inside a residential society in Thane city on Thursday, The Times of India reported. The incident, which occurred in the Kasarvadavali area, has triggered outrage among environmentalists, bird lovers, and residents, forcing the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) to file a pol ...Read More >
New Delhi: Even after the Supreme Court's Thursday deadline to clear the environs at the Gumti of Shaikh Ali at Defence Colony, a visit in the afternoon revealed the truth of what the court described as a 'warzone'.The surface of the park in front of the 700-year-old Lodhi-era monument was a patchwork of disparity: some spots had green grass, others were just dry and bald cracked mud. In a corner, a fallen signboard tried dismally to stay relevant. It once proudly declared that the South Delhi M ...Read More >
Bengaluru Stampede Probe: The Karnataka government's status report on the deadly stampede outside Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium lays primary blame on RCB, its event management partner DNA Entertainment Networks Pvt. Ltd, and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), accusing them of unilaterally organising the mass public event without securing legal permission or coordinating with city authorities. The question here arises is - All To Blame But Congress Govt? Watch panel discussion o ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Unique Identification Authority of India has urged parents to update the Aadhaar biometrics of children between five and seven years."Timely completion of mandatory biometric update is an essential requirement for maintaining the accuracy and reliability of biometric data of children. If the MBU is not completed even after seven years of age, the Aadhaar number may be deactivated, as per the existing rules," the agency said in a statement.This is required to ensure seamless access ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Tuesday upheld the Maharashtra government's and the Maharashtra Maritime Board's (MMB) decision to construct a new passenger jetty and terminal facilities in the sea near the Gateway of India, stating that "the pursuit of development is not an affront to the environment, when it walks the careful path of sustainability, guarded by regulations and reason". A bench of Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Sandeep Marne dismissed three writ petitions filed by resid ...Read More >
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], July 11: VinFast Auto India, the subsidiary of global electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast, has entered into a strategic agreement with BatX Energies, a leading Indian clean-tech company specializing in battery recycling, rare metal recovery and end-of-life battery repurposing. This partnership lays the foundation for an integrated battery value chain in India, supporting the company's commitment to sustainable electric mobility. Also Read | 'Mission Accomplished! F ...Read More >
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