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The existing Directorate of Information Technology will be upgraded into a Commissionerate for Electronics, Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence, according to an official statement. A dedicated Information Technology cadre will also be established, with permanent posts at the state secretariat, Mantralaya, commissionerate, and district levels, aimed at enhancing IT, AI, and digital governance across the state. The cabinet meeting was chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): The Maharashtra cabinet has approved the establishment of a new independent Department of Electronics, Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence in the state. This is an important step towards achieving the goal of a Developed Maharashtra under the Developed India 2047 vision. The existing Directorate of Information Technology will be converted into the Commissionerate of Electronics, Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence. A new ...Read More >
New Delhi: India holds rare earth oxide resources of approximately 8.52 million tonnes, but remains dependent on imports for rare earth magnets and related products due to low-grade domestic deposits, regulatory constraints and a limited processing industry, the Parliament was informed on Thursday. In a written reply in Rajya Sabha, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, said the Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research has identified 7.23 million ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) India holds rare earth oxide resources of approximately 8.52 million tonnes, but remains dependent on imports for rare earth magnets and related products due to low-grade domestic deposits, regulatory constraints and a limited processing industry, the Parliament was informed on Thursday. In a written reply in Rajya Sabha, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, said the Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research ha ...Read More >
KENDRAPARA; A large number of migratory birds have begun their homeward journey from Bhitarkanika after spending nearly four months in the national park during winter. With the temperature already touching 31 degrees Celsius, many foreign wading birds have left earlier than usual this season. "Several migratory birds have started their return journey due to the early onset of summer. However, many water birds such as ducks are still here as they can survive in shallow water," said Bhitarkanik ...Read More >
Kendrapara (Odisha), Feb 16 (PTI) Migratory birds of the trans-Himalayan region have started their homeward journey from Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha's Kendrapara district after a four-month-long winter sojourn, a forest official said on Monday. More than 1.52 lakh feathered guests of 106 species had flocked to the Bhitarkanika wetland sites this year to avoid the harsh winter, Rajnagar Mangrove (wildlife) Forest Division assistant conservator Manas Das said. Every year, birds fly thou ...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 >
Pigeon feeding will be allowed only between 7 am and 9 am at the four sites, the civic body said. Mumbai: Mumbai's civic body on Friday said it has permitted "controlled feeding" of pigeons at four new locations in the city for two hours in the morning. In a release, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said this is an interim measure until a report from an expert committee and further orders from the High Courts are received. "Pigeon feeding will be allowed at Worli Reservoir in G South w ...Read More >
The new bridge will span Goregaon Creek along a 36.6-metre-wide DP Road, and connect the Link Road with two congested areas -- Bhagat Singh Nagar in Goregaon and Oshiwara in Andheri. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is expected to begin construction on a ₹418-crore cable-stayed bridge connecting Goregaon and Andheri's Oshiwara in November, with a target completion date of October 2028. The 542-meter bridge will cross the Goregaon Creek to ease traffic congestion on SV Road and Link ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended greetings on the occasion of Chhath puja and said that festivals have become more vibrant this year due to success of Operation Sindoor and steps taken to eradicate the Maoist menace. In his 127th edition of his monthly radio address Mann ki Baat, the prime minister said that the Chhath Puja was a confluence of devotion, affection and tradition and reflected India's social unity. "The Mahaparva of Chhath is a reflection of the deep uni ...Read More >
The Prime Minister also urged people to participate in Chhath Puja festivities, stating, "Wherever you are in the world, if you have a chance, try to participate in Chhath Puja. I bow down to Chhathi Maiya. I extend my greetings to the countrymen on the occasion of Chhath, especially to the people of Bihar, Jharkhand and Purvanchal." Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended his greetings on the occasion of Chhath Puja, describing the festival as a reflection of the "deep unity" between c ...Read More >
Modi also lauded the efforts to cultivate coffee in Odisha's Koraput, which is benefiting people in the region. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the national song 'Vande Mataram' depicted a vibrant and magnificent image of India, and urged citizens to make the 150th year of the song memorable by carrying forward its values for future generations. In his monthly 'Mann Ki Baat Radio' address, he said many programmes related to 'Vande Mataram' will be organised throughout the country t ...Read More >
Hyderabad: "Komaram Bheem Ji left an indelible mark on the hearts of countless people, especially the tribal community. He instilled new strength in those fighting against the Nizam's atrocities," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday. He said this while addressing the nation during his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat'. Welcoming to 'Mann Ki Baat', Modi said these days, the entire country is immersed in the festive spirit. "All of us celebrated Diwali a few days ago, and now a large ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Oct 24 (UNI) Forest officials seized around 15 quintals of mangrove roots that bore striking resemblance to sandalwood in Bhitarkanika National Park on Friday and arrested nine persons, including five women, for trespassing into protected forest and felling trees. Ten quintals of Salacia prinoides roots and stems locally called Batara, an important mangrove species packed in 20 sacks, and five quintals of ceriops decandra roots locally called as Garani packed in 10 sacks, were seiz ...Read More >
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Game of Thrones star and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Goodwill Ambassador, has highlighted Odisha's mangrove restoration in the latest season of his global documentary series, 'An Optimist's Guide to the Planet'. The newly released season premiered on Wednesday, drawing attention to climate resilience work in India. The opening episode, titled "Protect," looks at the Enhancing Climate Resilience of India's Coastal Communities (ECRICC) initiative in Odisha's ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The second season of the acclaimed documentary series 'An Optimist's Guide to the Planet', hosted by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Goodwill Ambassador and 'Game of Thrones' star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, premiered Wednesday. It featured the mangrove restoration work under the Enhancing Climate Resilience of India's Coastal Communities (ECRICC) initiative in Odisha. ECRICC is a collaborative effort of the Green Climate Fund under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Cl ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha's mangrove restoration efforts have earned international recognition with a documentary series, hosted by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Goodwill Ambassador and actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, best known for his role as Jaime Lannister in the TV series Game of Thrones. The mangrove restoration story, highlighting community-driven climate action, featured in the second season of Bloomberg Originals' 'An Optimist's Guide to the Planet'. The new season, which premier ...Read More >
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala's wetlands, a lifeline for biodiversity and livelihoods, have witnessed a slight decline of 58 hectares between 2019 and 2024, according to a new geospatial study that assessed temporal changes using multi-date satellite data. The study, conducted by the Centre for Water Resources Development and Management (CWRDM) using Sentinel-2A MSI imagery within a Geographic Information System (GIS) framework, revealed that the total wetland area in Kerala shrunk from 1,52,826 h ...Read More >
Kolkata/Darjeeling: "If you play with nature, nature will retaliate. With such unrestricted constructions and hydro-projects like those in Sikkim, exploitation is on... The situation might turn out to be dangerous," CM Mamata Banerjee said on Wednesday while addressing an administrative meeting in Darjeeling. Banerjee added that she had asked the Geographical Survey of India (GSI) to study Darjeeling and Kalimpong's seismic zones.Giving an initial assessment of north Bengal flood damage, Banerje ...Read More >
ZIRO, 27 Sep: The 12th edition of the four-day Ziro Festival of Music (ZFM) got underway here in Lower Subansiri district on 25 September, celebrating music, community, and conscious living. The festival continues to reimagine what a music festival can be - an intersection of global sounds, creativity, and responsible celebration. This year, the opening day of the festival was dedicated to the legendary Zubeen Garg - a fiercely independent artist whose music and spirit inspired generations acro ...Read More >
Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) [India], October 1: Signature Packaged Drinking Water continues its commitment to eco-conscious living and harmony with nature by celebrating music and mindful experiences at the 2025 Ziro Festival. Set in the scenic Ziro Valley of Arunachal Pradesh, this year's edition saw the brand reinforce its pledge to regenerate lost mangrove cover along the Odisha coast, while also engaging attendees through the Signature Masterclass on Flow State of Mind and the Art of Cockta ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Friday opposed the exemption of atomic mineral mining from public consultation and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to withdraw the office memorandum issued by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Tamil Nadu's coastal districts are endowed with deposits of Rare Earth Elements embedded in beach sand systems, and these coasts are ecologically fragile and highly vulnerable, he said. "Policy changes of such significance must be de ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Chief Minister M K Stalin has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to immediately withdraw the recent Office Memorandum (OM), issued by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), which exempts the requirement of public consultation for mining projects involving atomic and strategic minerals notified in the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act. The CM has also pointed out that the OM directs that from now on, all such projects need to be exclusiv ...Read More >
Chennai: Chief minister M K Stalin wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday demanding immediate withdrawal of Union govt's decision to exempt mining of atomic, critical, and strategic minerals from public consultation."Public hearings are a mandatory safeguard for ecology, livelihoods and democracy. I urge you to roll back this memorandum and ensure that such important policy decisions are first discussed in Parliament and with the States," Stalin wrote. Voices of opposition against Union ...Read More >
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi objecting to exemption from public consultation for atomic mining projects. He cited an Office Memorandum issued by the Impact Assessment Division of the Ministry of Environment, whereby all mining projects of atomic minerals notified in Part B and critical and strategic minerals notified in Part D of the First Schedule of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act have been exempted from ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the withdrawal of a recent Office Memorandum issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, exempting mining projects of atomic, critical, and strategic minerals from mandatory public consultation. In his letter, the CM noted that the memorandum, issued on September 8, directs all such projects to be appraised at the Central level regardless of the lease area involved. He cautioned that ...Read More >
Chennai, Sep 12 (PTI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday urged the Centre to immediately withdraw the September 8 Office Memorandum exempting the requirement of public consultation for all mining projects of atomic minerals. Also, he reiterated Tamil Nadu's commitment to contributing to the nation's strategic and defence requirements, as has always been done in the past. The Office Memorandum (internal communication) was issued by the Environment Impact Assessment Division of the M ...Read More >
Mumbai: The long-delayed automated Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) at Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), popularly called the pod taxi project, has secured clearance from the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA). The approval marks a key step forward for the Rs 1,016.34-crore initiative, which is aimed at transforming last-mile connectivity in the city's prime business district. 0.14 Hectares Of Mangroves Affected, 431 Trees To Be Cut Planned for completion within three years, the p ...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 >
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