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Jamshedpur: Expressing concern over the death of large quantities of fish in Subernarekha river, Jamshedpur (West) MLA Saryu Roy on Thursday directed the local administration to clean the waste which has been dumped in the river.Roy inspected the river in Babudih area of the Steel City following reports about the death of large quantities of fish over the past few days. Demanding a probe, Roy said, "The death of fish must be probed as Subarnarekha and Kharkai rivers which flow by Jamshedpur and ...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: With a report listing Uttar Pradesh's Loni as the world's most polluted city, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Thursday called for a complete revamp of the National Clean Air Programme, seeking a sharper focus on reducing PM2.5 levels, which he described as a "severe public health disaster" across the country. The former environment minister said Loni near Ghaziabad is steeped in Indian mythology as well as history and has many important places of worship reflecting the country's com ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) With a report listing Uttar Pradesh's Loni as the world's most polluted city, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Thursday called for a complete revamp of the National Clean Air Programme, seeking a sharper focus on reducing PM2.5 levels, which he described as a "severe public health disaster" across the country. The former environment minister said Loni near Ghaziabad is steeped in Indian mythology as well as history and has many important places of worship reflecting the c ...Read More >
"Our government is deploying a strategy not just to control pollution but to increase Delhi's green cover," said Sirsa. He added that the government carried out a similar massive plantation drive with the help of students, citizens, bureaucrats, politicians, judges, dignitaries, ambassadors, among others. "This aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Ek Ped Maa ke Naam' campaign for a greener India," he said. According to the target, Sirsa said, the forest department will be the nodal age ...Read More >
The cabinet on Wednesday approved the establishment of Maharashtra State River Rejuvenation Authority under which rejuvenation projects will be implemented for 54 polluted river stretches in the state. The authority will carry out both regulatory and developmental work for reducing pollution and ensuring the conservation and rejuvenation of rivers in the state. Established on the lines of the National River Conservation Plan, the Chief Minister will serve as the Chairperson of this Authority, ...Read More >
New Delhi: Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Wednesday conducted a review of key infrastructure and urban development projects of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) in Dwarka and asked officials to ensure the best global civic infrastructure and services across all DDA projects. "Dwarka has the potential to emerge as a premier destination for global engagements, given its excellent connectivity through Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II), proximity to IGI airport and world-class infr ...Read More >
Mumbai: On the lines of the Centre's National River Conservation Plan, the Maharashtra government on Wednesday approved the creation of the Maharashtra State River Rejuvenation Authority (MSRRA), a unified body to restore polluted rivers, curb contamination and manage river basins. A rejuvenation programme will be implemented for 54 polluted river stretches across the state, which is the highest among the Indian states. The government is expected to spend around Rs 2,000 crore on it. The decisi ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Maharashtra Environment and Climate Change Minister Pankaja Munde on Wednesday said the state has proposed an annual allocation of Rs 400 crore for the Maharashtra State River Rejuvenation Authority (MSRRA) as part of a Rs 2,000 crore corpus planned over five years to address river pollution and rejuvenation. "The Authority will monitor all schemes related to river pollution and will be supported through state funds as well as funds from the Maharashtra Pollutio ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a step towards tackling river pollution and strengthening water conservation, the Maharashtra government has approved the formation of the Maharashtra State River Rejuvenation Authority. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on wednesday. CM Fadnavis to Head Apex Body for River Conservation The newly proposed authority will function as the state's apex body for both regulatory and developmental activities related to river conservatio ...Read More >
New Delhi: Lieutenant governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu has directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to promote Dwarka sub-city as a vibrant hub for international events, business engagements and cultural activities, citing its strategic location and expanding infrastructure.Sandhu reviewed several projects in Dwarka on Wednesday, including storm water channels No. 2 and 5, the golf course at Sector-24, the five-star hotel project at Sector-23, Bharat Vandana Park and the Yashobhoomi Conventi ...Read More >
The Maharashtra government also approved the creation of the Maharashtra State River Rejuvenation Authority In a significant policy push spanning irrigation, environment, social justice, and education, the Maharashtra Cabinet led by CM Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday approved six key decisions aimed at addressing both long-standing and emerging challenges across the state. At the heart of the decisions is a major boost to irrigation in drought-prone regions. The Cabinet cleared ₹1,234 crore for ...Read More >
New Delhi: India has taken a major step toward greener infrastructure with the development of a new technology that turns crop waste into bio-bitumen, a key material used in road construction, a report has said. This innovation, created by scientists from the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), could help the country reduce its dependence on imported petroleum-based bitumen while also tackling the long-standing problem of stubble burning, according to Devdiscourse report. Uni ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 1 (UNI) The Maharashtra cabinet meeting here on Wednesday pushed through six important decisions which are expected to favourably impact farmers, students and disabled people of the state. A major announcement has been made for the Saklai Upsa Irrigation Scheme for the drought-prone belt of Ahilyanagar (Ahmednagar) district and Rs 1,234 crore has been approved for the irrigation scheme. This decision approved by the Water Resources Department, is expected to solve the water proble ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 1: Summer heat, humidity, and strong sunlight can affect how your skin behaves. Sweat, dust, and UV exposure may lead to oiliness, tanning, breakouts, and dullness. Building a simple summer vanity with the right skincare essentials and healthy habits can help keep your skin fresh, protected, and glowing even during the hottest days. Also Read | Alwar Shocker: Newlywed Woman Allegedly Poisons Mother-in-Law Month After Marriage, Runs Away With Cash. 1. Sunscre ...Read More >
BusinessWire India Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 1: Summer heat, humidity, and strong sunlight can affect how your skin behaves. Sweat, dust, and UV exposure may lead to oiliness, tanning, breakouts, and dullness. Building a simple summer vanity with the right skincare essentials and healthy habits can help keep your skin fresh, protected, and glowing even during the hottest days. 1. Sunscreen is your non-negotiable step Daily sun exposure can lead to tanning, dark spots, and premature ...Read More >
Niger Delta leaders under the auspices of the Niger Delta Watchdog (NDW) have advised the federal government to disregard the agitations in some quarters to decentralise the pipeline security contract handled by the Tantita Security Services Limited (TSSL), saying it will pose danger to peace, security and economic stability of the country. The leaders, in a communique they issued after their meeting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, insisted that any attempt to alter the mode of the contract wou ...Read More >
Delhi power minister Ashish Sood on Monday directed officials to accelerate the expansion of piped natural gas (PNG) connections in the national capital and conduct an intensive door-to-door campaign to encourage residents to adopt PNG, amid the West Asia crisis. Sood said directions were issued to expand PNG coverage across the city in the next quarter. He chaired a high-level meeting to review PNG expansion in Delhi. Senior officials from IGL, the Urban Development Department, the Municipal ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, India -- The Jammu and Kashmir government has abandoned a three-decade-old policy of relocating families from Dal Lake, replacing it with a new conservation strategy that treats lake dwellers as partners in restoration rather than obstacles to it. The policy shift, announced in March 2026, comes as residents around the iconic Himalayan lake witnessed green sludge accumulating on the water's surface in recent weeks, triggering public concern about pollution levels in the 18-square-kilo ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 31 (PTI) Cloudy skies and spells of rain greeted Delhi residents on Tuesday as the national capital remained under a yellow alert, even as temperatures stayed above normal with the maximum touching 33.7 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert, indicating "be updated", with a generally cloudy sky and intermittent very light to light rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and strong surface winds of 20-30 kmph, gusting up to 40 kmph duri ...Read More >
Speaking after performing 'bhumi puja' for the reconstruction of Omkareshwara and Machileshwara temples on the banks of Musi river at Manchirevula here, he said the state government would do 'Shiva Thandavam' if anyone spreads false information about the project and attributes wrong motives to it. Besides the grand Shiva temple complex, the government would build a mosque near Charminar, a Sikh shrine with the inspiration of golden temple at Gowliguda where Sikhs live in large numbers and a chu ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Around 40 per cent of India's districts have no government-operated air quality monitoring station, leaving millions without reliable, real-time information on the air they breathe, a study released on Tuesday said. The analysis, 'Air Quality Data Accessibility in India: Distribution, Gaps, and Network Correlations', was released by Airvoice, a global company which develops solutions for monitoring and managing air quality. To carry out the study, the authors of the report analysed ...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 >
Kishangarh (Rajasthan), Mar 31 (PTI) Once known for its marble industry and Bani Thani paintings, Kishangarh has assumed a new identity over the years -- a viral tourist destination that often features in selfies and reels. The biggest attraction here is the all-white marble dumping yard, Asia's largest, which is often confused for a snow-covered landscape. It draws more than 5,000 visitors every day and up to 20,000 on weekends. While the administration and business owners in the area are ple ...Read More >
New Delhi: Indigenously developed bio-bitumen, derived from agricultural residues, is emerging as a promising solution to the long-standing challenge faced by farmers in clearing their fields quickly while also addressing the severe air pollution that has consistently troubled northern India for years. Traditionally, the urgent need to prepare land for the next crop cycle has led many farmers to burn stubble, contributing significantly to seasonal smog. Now, an innovative approach is quietly tr ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 31: Senior Congress leader and Parliamentary Board Chairperson Sonia Gandhi was discharged from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi on Tuesday morning. The 79-year-old veteran leader had been admitted to the facility on the night of March 24 after developing a high fever and experiencing health complications. According to a statement issued by the hospital, Gandhi has successfully recovered from a systemic infection following a seven-day stay. Doctors confirmed that she responded ...Read More >
Patna: Bihar witnessed a remarkable air quality moment on Saturday as Munger recorded the lowest air quality index (AQI) in the entire country, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) bulletin.Munger posted an impressive AQI of 29, placing it at the top of the cleanest cities list nationwide owing to favourable climatic conditions. It was followed by Srinagar with 35, and Nagaon in Assam, Madikeri in Karnataka and Maihar in Madhya Pradesh, all recording an AQI of 37.Two other cit ...Read More >
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Friday underlined the need for strict implementation and enforcement of its direction to scientifically dispose of construction and demolition (C&D) waste from across the National Capital Region (NCR). The direction will come into force from April 1. According to CAQM's Direction No. 97, all municipal bodies and development authorities across the NCR will have to establish at least one collection point for C&D waste within a 5x5 km radius unde ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): In a significant step towards promoting clean, safe, and accessible energy in the national capital, Power Minister Ashish Sood today chaired a high-level meeting to review the expansion of PNG (Piped Natural Gas) in Delhi. Senior officials from IGL, the Urban Development Department, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), the Delhi Jal Board, and the Delhi Government were present in the meeting. Following the meeting, the Power Minister stated that a compreh ...Read More >
New Delhi (ABC Live): For years, crop residue in India has sat at the intersection of environment, agriculture, and public policy. Every winter, stubble burning returns as a severe air-pollution problem. Meanwhile, India continues to import a significant share of the bitumen needed for roads. In principle, therefore, bio-bitumen offers an elegant policy bridge: convert agricultural waste into a road-building input, reduce burning, and cut import dependence at the same time. That is precisely why ...Read More >
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