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KATRA, Apr 2: In recognition of its exemplary initiatives in water management and conservation, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) has been conferred with the prestigious 'Jal Yodha Samman'. The award was presented at Vishalakshi Mantap during a National Level Programme organized by the Art of Living Foundation in Bengaluru in the presence of renowned spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and other dignitaries. Supported by NITI Aayog and the Ministry of Jal Shakti, the award recogni ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) The Delhi government has drawn up an action plan to intensify tree plantation and greening activities across schools for the academic session 2026-27, setting a target of planting 3.5 lakh saplings. According to the plan issued by the Directorate of Education (DoE), the target includes one lakh trees and 2.5 lakh shrubs to be planted in government, government-aided and private unaided recognised schools through Eco-Club members. The move follows what officials described ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) The proposed National Seeds Bill 2025 will not apply to farmers and their traditional seed varieties, with provisions protecting their right to save, exchange and sell farm-saved seeds, Minister of State for Agriculture Ram Nath Thakur told the Lok Sabha. Responding to a written query, Thakur said the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has drafted the legislation after consulting various stakeholders, including farmers' organisations, to align with current requi ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Delhi government announced on Monday that all schools in the national capital must stop the hybrid arrangement for students up to class 5, and teach them entirely online. The Directorate of Education issued an official circular on Monday mandating classes from nursery to Class 5 to be commenced online. According to the circular, classes from 6-9 and class 11 will continue under the hybrid model that was already in place. These students will have the option to attend school in per ...Read More >
Surat's upcoming Bullet Train station is meticulously designed for passenger comfort, convenience, and multi-modal integration, featuring soothing interiors, natural light, and accessibility for all. Inspired by the city's diamond industry, its construction is progressing rapidly, with structural work complete and finishing touches underway, marking a significant boost in connectivity for the region. Surat is set to witness a major boost in growth and connectivity with the upcoming Bullet Train ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], September 27 (ANI): Surat is set to witness a major boost in growth and connectivity with the upcoming Bullet Train station. The station has been thoughtfully designed with a strong focus on passenger comfort and convenience. Soothing interiors, natural lighting through skylights, and well-ventilated platforms will ensure a calm and pleasant travel experience.The station is equipped with modern passenger amenities like a waiting lounge, nursery, restrooms, retail outlets ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], September 27 (ANI): Surat is set to witness a major boost in growth and connectivity with the upcoming Bullet Train station. The station has been thoughtfully designed with a strong focus on passenger comfort and convenience. Soothing interiors, natural lighting through skylights, and well-ventilated platforms will ensure a calm and pleasant travel experience. The station is equipped with modern passenger amenities like a waiting lounge, nursery, restrooms, retail outle ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], September 27 (ANI): Surat is set to witness a major boost in growth and connectivity with the upcoming Bullet Train station. The station has been thoughtfully designed with a strong focus on passenger comfort and convenience. Soothing interiors, natural lighting through skylights, and well-ventilated platforms will ensure a calm and pleasant travel experience. The station is equipped with modern passenger amenities like a waiting lounge, nursery, restrooms, retail outle ...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 >
Kolkata: The Kolkata Traffic Police is facing a new challenge in managing vehicle parking for the upcoming Shahid Diwas rally on Monday, as persistent rainfall threatens to render designated parking fields unusable. The fresh spell of rain on Friday, with more occasional rain predicted even on Saturday, has left cops worried as they believe the Maidan area can be filled with slush.The traffic department, which initially planned to utilise various fields across the city for parking buses and cars ...Read More >
Nagpur: At Kotta Konda, a remote village in Gadchiroli bordering Chhattisgarh, Dokka Mattami waits for two more years to pass as he watches the 200 cashew nut trees planted on his farm grow. Earning about Rs1 lakh annually by cultivating paddy, Mattami hopes to double his income after the cashew nuts are ready for plucking. Mattami has the largest plantation in the village, as others have begun growing cashew nuts in the area.Amid the govt's attempts to build the Maoists-affected district into a ...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: Municipal Corporation of Delhi's public health department has launched an intensive drive to check mosquito breeding at historical sites and tourist places in the city. At least 55 such places were checked in the past few days and mosquito breeding was found at 16 sites, which were destroyed on the spot, MCD stated. The department claimed to have visited Humayun's Tomb, Delhi zoo, Qutub Minar complex, Lotus Pond, Sunder Nagar Nursery, etc. While 16 violators were served notices, prose ...Read More >
Hyderabad: By redeveloping the botanical garden on the campus, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU) aims to create a gene bank of local varieties of wild fruits and flowers. Officials said they are planting many local varieties, including 'jitregi' (Bombay blackwood), 'bandaru' (hop bush tree), 'somi' ('Prosopis cineraria'), 'kanuka' (Indian beech or pongamia), which are close to extinction or not easily available even in the forests of Telangana. They said the ...Read More >
New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta, along with environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, inaugurated Van Mahotsav 2025 and an exhibition at Bharat Mandapam on Thursday. The mahotsav also saw participation from nurseries and handicraft stalls, among other attractions.While promoting the campaign 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Gupta said,"This is not just a celebration of tree planting, but a reflection of our collective responsibility towards mother Earth. It ...Read More >
Lucknow, Jun 28 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath chaired a high-level review meeting here on Saturday and directed officials to transform the plantation campaign into a statewide people's movement. The chief minister's remarks come ahead of the upcoming Van Mahotsav in July. Launching the logo of 'Vriksharopan Maha Abhiyan 2025', Adityanath announced an ambitious goal of planting more saplings on a single day than the total population of Uttar Pradesh, the Uttar Pradesh gover ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi govt's standard operating procedure (SOP) on felling or transplantation of trees will need to be revised, as Delhi High Court has incorporated additional requirements to make the process more effective.In a recent order, HC underlined it is dealing with "the rights of the citizens of Delhi and the rights protected under Article 21 of the Constitution to live in a clean and pollution-free environment" and passed a slew of directions designating the forest department's tree office ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Delhi High Court has issued comprehensive directions to ensure the effective implementation of the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) governing the felling and transplantation of trees in the national capital. Justice Jasmeet Singh, while hearing a contempt plea, emphasized that the SOP must not remain a mere formality but must be enforced in spirit to achieve its intended environmental objectives. The Court underlined the constitutional right of citizens under Article 21 -- the r ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Come Saturday and people can whistle into Srinagar on a train as Northern Railway has notifed regular Vande Bharat Express services between Katra and the city. PM Narendra Modi will flag off the first passenger train to the Kashmir Valley on Friday from Katra.The service will be operational for six days a week with no train on Wednesday, railways said. More trains would be deployed depending on demand at a later stage, officials added. From Saturday, a pair of Vande Bharat trains will ...Read More >
Bhimavaram: West Godavari district collector Chadalawada Nagarani said that in addition to planting trees to improve greenery, efforts are being made to control plastic pollution. On Thursday, to celebrate World Environment Day, a large-scale programme was taken up in the district to plant saplings and remove plastic waste from canals and drains under 'Vanam-Manam.' As part of this, collector Nagarani, District Superintendent of Police Adnan Nayeem Asmi, district Joint Collector T Rahul Kumar ...Read More >
Indoor plants are a wonderful addition to any home, offering more than just visual appeal. They purify the air, promote relaxation, and can even improve overall well-being. Whether you live in a small apartment or a spacious house, there is a wide range of low-maintenance plants suited to your space. Look for plants that require minimal care and can thrive in indoor environments, even in low light. Many plants also help reduce stress and improve air quality by removing toxins. For a stylish a ...Read More >
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