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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Sarma Launches ‘Mission Lifestyle For Environment’ In Assam

Sarma said it promotes an environmentally conscious lifestyle, focusing on utilisation instead of wasteful consumption.

22 March 2023

Rishab Shetty

'Kantara' Star Rishab Shetty Speaks At UNHRC; 'Proud To Make Statement At International Forum'

Super-hit film "Kantara" protagonist and director Rishab Shetty on Thursday delivered his speech at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) session at Geneva.

17 March 2023

Women emerging tall as saviors of water, environment in villages

Women Emerging Tall As Saviors Of Water, Environment In Villages

Whether water conservation or ensuring tap water supply in homes or waste management, India has a plethora of stories to narrate how women in villages are helping the government programmes of ODF Plus and Jal Jeevan Mission....

09 March 2023

File photo of junior health minister Ashwini Kumar Choubey.

Private Vehicle Scrapping Policy In The Offing, Says Union Minister Choubey

On Sunday, Union Minister of State for Environment Ashwini Kumar Choubey said the government has taken various steps to bring down pollution and will soon bring out a policy on the scrapping of private vehicles aged more...

19 March 2023

Weather: Air pollution in Delhi

High Air Pollution In Guwahati Comes Up For Discussion In Assembly

Among the remedial measures being taken, the minister said afforestation drive in the surrounding hills, modernisation of the public transport system and changes in people’s lifestyle conducive to the environment were...

14 March 2023

The treaty will create a new body to manage conservation of ocean life and establish marine protected areas in the high seas

UN Member States Agree On Historic Deal To Protect High Seas

The treaty also establishes ground rules for conducting environmental impact assessments for commercial activities in the oceans

05 March 2023

Aaditya Thackeray with Shiv Sena workers

Aaditya Thackeray Writes To Centre About Rising Air Pollution In Mumbai

In a letter to Bhupender Yadav, Union minister for environment, forest and climate change, Thackeray also said Maharashtra does not have an independent environment minister to look into the issue.

18 March 2023

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This is the first time there has been a physical climate risk analysis focused exclusively on the built environment, comparing every state, province and territory in the world

Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar Among 9 Indian States On List Of Regions Facing Climate Risk: Report

The report is only focused on built environment which refers to aspects of our surroundings that are built by man to support human activity like homes and work places

20 February 2023

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19 February 2023
Bihar To Increase Population Of Greater One Horned Rhinos By 3% Annually

Bihar To Increase Population Of Greater One Horned Rhinos By 3% Annually

The Environment, Forests and Climate Change department of the Bihar government is also preparing to constitute a Rhino Task Force in the state for intensive...


17 February 2023
NGT Directs Delhi Government To Pay Rs 2,232-Crore Fine For Improper Management Of Solid And Liquid Waste

NGT Directs Delhi Government To Pay Rs 2,232-Crore Fine For Improper Management Of Solid And Liquid Waste

The amount has to be used for tackling the "emergent situation prevailing in Delhi, posing danger to the safety of the citizens," and for remedying the...


09 February 2023
G20’s 1st Meet Of Environment And Climate Group Begins In Bengaluru

G20’s 1st Meet Of Environment And Climate Group Begins In Bengaluru

The first meeting underway in Bengaluru will continue till February 9, the second will be held in Gandhinagar (March 27-29), the third in Mumbai (May 21-23)...


05 February 2023
Fast Fashion Makes Trends Accessible To Students But At What Cost?

Fast Fashion Makes Trends Accessible To Students But At What Cost?

Fast Fashion is the major contributor to the degradation of the environment over the years. Till the mid-20th century, the clothes were made according to only...


29 January 2023
Delhi Govt To Launch Realtime Pollution Factors Gathering Mechanism

Delhi Govt To Launch Realtime Pollution Factors Gathering Mechanism

Delhi would become the first city in the country to get a realtime source segmentation of air pollution that will help in identifying factors responsible for...


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27 January 2023
Take Fundamental Duties Towards Environment Seriously To Tackle Climate Change: VP Dhankhar

Take Fundamental Duties Towards Environment Seriously To Tackle Climate Change: VP Dhankhar

Interacting with members of the National Service Scheme (NSS) contingent here which took part in the Republic Day parade, the vice president complimented the...


18 January 2023
5 Of Our Favourite Foods That May Disappear Due To Climate Change

5 Of Our Favourite Foods That May Disappear Due To Climate Change

We just heard that cult favorite hot sauce sriracha is going to be in short supply. This week, makers Huy Fong Foods announced that they are facing a shortage...


17 January 2023
Mahadayi Dispute: Public Meeting In Goa Demands Withdrawal Of Nod Given To DPR Of Karnataka Govt

Mahadayi Dispute: Public Meeting In Goa Demands Withdrawal Of Nod Given To DPR Of Karnataka Govt

A public meeting of like-minded people and organisations on Monday passed a resolution that the Central water tribunal must withdraw the approval given to the...


12 January 2023
Museums In India Come Together To Do Their Bit For The Environment

Museums In India Come Together To Do Their Bit For The Environment

ReReeti Foundation has collaborated with seven museums to strategise and work towards sustainable and green practices in the museum sector


07 January 2023
Ghaziabad Police Arrests Six In Connection With Double Murder On New Year's Eve

Ghaziabad Police Arrests Six In Connection With Double Murder On New Year's Eve

Six people have been arrested in connection with recovery of the bodies of two youths who had gone missing since the new year's eve, the Ghaziabad Police said...


06 January 2023
Explained: What Is GM Mustard, Why It Was Introduced And What Are The Concerns

Explained: What Is GM Mustard, Why It Was Introduced And What Are The Concerns

In October, the environment ministry allowed the environmental release of the Dhara Mustard Hybrid (DMH-11), a transgenic mustard developed by Delhi University...


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05 January 2023
President Murmu Calls For More Women Officers In Military Engineer Services

President Murmu Calls For More Women Officers In Military Engineer Services

Addressing officer trainees of the MES, the president urged them to make use of cutting-edge technologies such as machine learning and artificial intelligence...


23 December 2022
This Ecopreneur Is A Leader In Energy Conservation And Nature Conservation

This Ecopreneur Is A Leader In Energy Conservation And Nature Conservation

Viral Desai, who has been nicknamed the Greenman by the media, has been actively working in the direction of environmental protection since 2015, where he...


21 December 2022
Global Hunger Index Does Not Reflect India's True Picture: WCD Minister Smriti Irani

Global Hunger Index Does Not Reflect India's True Picture: WCD Minister Smriti Irani

In response to a question on malnourishment-related deaths in children, Irani said malnutrition is not a direct cause of death among children under five, but...


19 December 2022
Make Cycling Part Of Life To Remain Fit, Healthy And To Keep Earth Green: Health Min Mandaviya

Make Cycling Part Of Life To Remain Fit, Healthy And To Keep Earth Green: Health Min Mandaviya

According to Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Health Minister, cycling can help keep people healthy and fit, as well as help, protect the environment.


13 December 2022
COP 15: What Is Convention On Biological Diversity, Its Targets And Why Is It Important?

COP 15: What Is Convention On Biological Diversity, Its Targets And Why Is It Important?

Agreement over mobilising $200 billion, eliminating plastic pollution, and reducing the use of pesticides are among the major issues on which countries are...


10 December 2022
Bombay HC Permits Felling Of 22,000 Mangrove Trees For Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Rail Project Citing 'Public Interest'

Bombay HC Permits Felling Of 22,000 Mangrove Trees For Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Rail Project Citing 'Public Interest'

The National High Speed Rail Corporation's plea in 2020 initially sought permission to cut 53,467 trees to clear the path for the bullet rail.


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