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Srinagar, June 05: Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Jammu and Kashmir Branch Office (JKBO), Thursday marked the World Environment Day by organising a series of impactful activities across various districts of J&K, in alignment with the global theme "Ending Plastic Pollution Globally." The celebrations commenced with a Plantation Camp led by Shri Tilak Raj, Director and Head, BIS JKBO, at the green belt in front of SIDCO Park, Bari Brahmana, Jammu -- an area maintained by BIS JKBO. The initiati ...Read More >
Srinagar, June 05: A webinar on World Environment Day was jointly organised by the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) and Indian Buildings Congress (J&K Chapter) on the theme Combating Plastic Pollution on Thursday. The event was attended by over 100 participants including engineers, officers from the Rural Development Department, members of Indian Buildings Congress, Students and Staff from various Polytechnic Colleges, Degree Colleges, Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) Engin ...Read More >
Chandigarh: In observance of World Environment Day, a cleanliness drive was organised on Thursday by the Chandigarh Pollution Control Committee (CPCC) in collaboration with the department of forest & wildlife, Chandigarh, and the Centre for Public Health, Panjab University.Aligned with this year's global theme, 'Ending Plastic Pollution Globally', the initiative was a powerful call to action under the govt of India's Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE) movement.Centred around the slogan 'Beat Plast ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 5 Jun: Governor KT Parnaik on Thursday urged the youths, community leaders, educators, and all members of society to come together and work hand-in-hand to build a cleaner, greener, and plastic-free Arunachal Pradesh. Participating in the celebration of the World Environment Day, the governor called upon the people of the state to come together in support of the national campaign, 'One Nation, One Mission: End Plastic Pollution', initiated by the union Ministry of Environment, Forest ...Read More >
Haridwar: A woman politician has been arrested for allegedly letting her boyfriend and others repeatedly rape her 13-year-old daughter in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. The horrifying crime, which occurred between January and March, was exposed when the minor bravely confided in her father, prompting a police investigation that led to the arrest of the accused. The accused was arrested with her boyfriend and one more. According to police reports, the minor was gang-raped multiple times, often in the pr ...Read More >
Washington, Jun 5 (PTI) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, leading a multi-party delegation to the US, was Thursday asked a question by his journalist son whether government interlocutors sought evidence of Pakistan's culpability in the Pahalgam attack to which he replied India would not have conducted Operation Sindoor without convincing evidence. "That shouldn't be allowed. This is my son," Tharoor said laughing, during an interaction at the Council on Foreign Relations when his son Ishaan Tharoor, ...Read More >
Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh governor KT Parnaik on Thursday appealed to the people to contribute towards environmental conservation and protection. He highlighted the importance of replacing plastic with cloth or biodegradable bags, segregating household waste and recycling responsibly, reports Joken Ete. The governor called upon youth, educators, community leaders, and all members of society to unite and work together to build a cleaner, greener, and plastic-free Arunachal Pradesh. He reiterate ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Adani Electricity announced today significant achievements in environmental conservation, specifically in reducing and eliminating Single-use plastics (SUP) across its operations. The organisation has successfully recycled over 3.8 metric tonnes of non-biodegradable plastic waste during the past three financial years."As the world observes World Environment Day - this year's theme of #BeatPlasticPollution, we at Adani Electricity reaffirm our unwavering dedication to environmental respon ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Contrary to widespread and distressing reports circulating on social media and some unofficial sources earlier today, Jubilee Hills MLA Maganti Gopinath of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has not passed away. He remains critically ill but is showing signs of recovery after being rushed to AIG Hospital in Gachibowli on Thursday with heart-related issues. BRS MLC Dasoju Shravan provided a crucial update, stating, "Maganti Gopinath is recovering." Shravan clarified that Gopinath is res ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 5: On the occasion of World Environment Day, actress and newly-elected BJP MP Kangana Ranaut participated in a special tree plantation initiative under the campaign 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam.' Taking to social media, Kangana revealed that she planted a sapling at her Delhi residence to mark the day, dedicating the gesture to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In her post, the actress expressed heartfelt gratitude to environmental warriors who tirelessly work to protect and restore the Earth's ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Rashmika Mandanna reclaimed her long-standing connection with nature this World Environment Day. Rashmika dropped a cute picture of herself as a child in a garden with the words, "Me & the nature go way back!" "Some things never change ..#EnvironmentDay," Rashmika further wrote. World Environment Day was established back in 1972 during the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment. The theme for this year is - "Putting an End to Plastic Pollut ...Read More >
Maligaon, June 5 (MExN): Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) celebrated World Environment Day 2025 at Rang Bhawan, Maligaon with the theme 'Beat Plastic Pollution' on June 5. The event commenced with lighting of lamp by Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, General Manager of NFR along with Shalini Shrivastava, President of Northeast Frontier Railway Women's Welfare Organisation (NFRWWO). A major highlight was signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between NFR and Cotton University to foster collabor ...Read More >
Navi Mumbai: The initiative, titled 'Navi Mumbai Plastic and E-Waste Recyclothon,' was inaugurated at the NMMC headquarters under the guidance of Commissioner Dr. Kailas Shinde. This campaign, launched in collaboration with Project Mumbai, aims to create a plastic-free city in alignment with the global World Environment Day theme, "Elimination of Plastic Pollution." As part of the campaign's first phase, over 200 plastic collection boxes will be placed at schools, markets, malls, hotels, and re ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Marking World Environment Day, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday announced an ambitious plan to plant 7.5 crore saplings across the state this year, stepping up efforts to combat climate change and promote a greener, healthier environment. Addressing a state-level event in Bhubaneswar, Majhi emphasized that a healthy environment is vital for a healthy society. "The government has already planted over 6.5 crore saplings under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ki Nam' initiative, an ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Union minister for coal and mines G. Kishan Reddy, accompanied by students from various government schools in Telangana, who achieved top ranks in the 10th class public examinations, planted saplings at his official residence in Delhi as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiative of 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' and asked them to don the role as new age environment warriors and work hard to save earth from plastic pollution. He also gave them tips on environmental protection. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 5 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday led the World Environment Day celebrations by launching a major reforestation effort to revive the 700-km-long Aravalli mountain range, aimed at strengthening the region's ability to combat climate change, tackle air pollution and improve groundwater levels. The prime minister also announced the expansion of the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" campaign, which encourages people to plant saplings in honour of their mothers. According to the Ce ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Environmentalists and civic experts are stressing the urgent need to ban plastic and enforce stricter recycling measures as nearly 8,000 tons of waste are being generated every day in the city, most of which ends up choking its drains, ponds, and lakes due to a lack of segregation and recycling systems. Speaking at a meeting organised on the occasion of World Environment Day, led by HYDRAA commissioner AV Ranganath, participants warned that plastic waste has become the biggest threat ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): BJP National President and Union Health Minister JP Nadda planted a sapling at Nirman Bhawan in New Delhi under 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative on World Environment Day on Thursday. 'Today, on World Environment Day, I planted a sapling at @MoHFW_INDIA, Nirman Bhawan in New Delhi, as a gesture of gratitude towards Mother Nature under the #EkPedMaaKeNaam initiative launched by Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji,' Nadda said in a post on X. 'I encourage everyone to ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 5 (PTI) National Green Tribunal Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava on Thursday outlined an urgent need to curb plastic pollution as it negatively impacted marine life, suffocated terrestrial ecosystems, leached harmful chemicals into soil and water. In addition, it contributed significantly to air pollution when burnt, he said. Also Read | Delhi: High-Level US Team Arrives for Talks on Bilateral Trade Pact With India. The statement came on the occasion of World Environment ...Read More >
Shimla, June 5 (PTI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday announced that six lakh stainless steel water bottles would be distributed among school students across the state as an initiative against plastic use. Presiding over the state-level World Environment Day function here, he said that the state government's top priority is environmental protection and concrete measures are being taken to control plastic pollution. Sukhu said that regulations related to plasti ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 5 (PTI) National Green Tribunal Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava on Thursday outlined an urgent need to curb plastic pollution as it negatively impacted marine life, suffocated terrestrial ecosystems, leached harmful chemicals into soil and water. In addition, it contributed significantly to air pollution when burnt, he said. The statement came on the occasion of World Environment Day and was uploaded on the NGTs website. Shrivastava said that plastic had become an indis ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): BJP National President and Union Health Minister JP Nadda planted a sapling at Nirman Bhawan in New Delhi under 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative on World Environment Day on Thursday. "Today, on World Environment Day, I planted a sapling at @MoHFW_INDIA, Nirman Bhawan in New Delhi, as a gesture of gratitude towards Mother Nature under the #EkPedMaaKeNaam initiative launched by Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji," Nadda said in a post on X. Also Read | Delhi: High-L ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 5 (PTI) NDMC Chairman Keshav Chandra on Thursday led a tree plantation drive at Nehru Park in Lutyens' Delhi and launched several awareness initiatives against plastic pollution on World Environment Day on Thursday. Chandra planted a sapling of Lagerstroemia, also known as 'Pride of India', to kickstart the New Delhi Municipal Council's (NDMC) annual tree plantation drive, an official statement said. The chairman said planting trees is the most effective way to contribute to Wor ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], June 5 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel commenced the construction of the 'Matruvan Vanvach' at the Secretariat premises in Gandhinagar under the 'Ek Ped Ma Ke Naam 2.0' initiative on World Environment Day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign, an unique initiative combining environmental responsibility with a heartfelt tribute to mothers. This campaign was inaugurated on June 5, 2024. He urged citizens across the co ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 5: Yandex B2B Tech, Yandex School of Data Analysis, and the Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU), have developed and open-sourced a neural network designed to streamline coastal waste cleanup in hard-to-reach regions. Deployed successfully in the remote areas of South Kamchatka Federal Nature Reserve, the technology is now being tested in the Arctic and beyond. Also Read | Who Is Pinaki Misra? From Age to Family Background and Education, Here's All About BJD Leader With ...Read More >
Panaji: Although the state is taking steps towards plastic waste management and recycling systems, the consumption has risen to such an extent that the only way to control the problem is to reduce the use of plastics, said experts at a panel discussion 'Plant vs Plastics: How to Win?' by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Goa, at its series Miramar Dialogues. Founder of Zero Posro, Jonah Fernandes, stressed on consumer accountability and asked consumers to question whether the convenience of single ...Read More >
Goa [India], January 10: In a landmark initiative that underscores the commitment to sustainability and community well-being, IHCL, Goa resorts has partnered with Bisleri International on their inspiring 'Bench of Dreams' project. This collaborative effort aligns seamlessly with IHCL's forward-thinking Paathya framework, which focuses on sustainability, social impact, and fostering holistic experiences for guests and the larger community. Also Read | Varun Chakaravarthy an Outside Chance To Ent ...Read More >
NewsVoir Goa [India], January 10: In a landmark initiative that underscores the commitment to sustainability and community well-being, IHCL, Goa resorts has partnered with Bisleri International on their inspiring 'Bench of Dreams' project. This collaborative effort aligns seamlessly with IHCL's forward-thinking Paathya framework, which focuses on sustainability, social impact, and fostering holistic experiences for guests and the larger community. A Commitment to Sustainability The partnershi ...Read More >
Chennai, Dec 18 (VOICE) The Tamil Nadu police have ramped up security measures at border check posts with Kerala after reports of medical waste being dumped in a public area at Palavoor, Kadangallur, in Tirunelveli district surfaced.Patrolling has been intensified across various check posts in districts including Kanyakumari, Coimbatore, Gudalur, and Theni. Tirunelveli district police have warned of strict action against those involved in the illegal disposal. Environmental activists allege tha ...Read More >
As the deadline approaches, delegates from 175 countries meet to establish a global treaty against plastic pollution. Key discussions include managing plastic products and financial support for developing countries. Debate ensues over setting a global target to reduce plastic production, highlighting differences among nations and industries. As the Dec. 1 deadline looms, South Korea hosts 175 countries in a critical meeting aimed at drafting a global treaty to curb plastic pollution. The U.N. ...Read More >
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