New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's historic flight to the International Space Station (ISS) has yet again been delayed due to poor weather, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said on Monday.
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Under the environmental initiative ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Minister Ashish Sood planted saplings in memory of their mothers, contributing to the green cause while honouring maternal bonds.
Monaco, June 8 (IANS) Norway's Minister of International Development, Asmund Grover Aukrust, at a meeting with India's Minister for Earth Sciences Dr Jitendra Singh on board the historic ship "Statsraad Lehmkuhl" in Monaco, conveyed his country's solidarity with India, in the light of the happenings in Jammu & Kashmir in recent weeks.
Nice (France), June 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday gave an alarming call by saying coastal regions and islands are at great risk due to disasters and climate change, and it's high time to build infrastructure that stands firm against the tide.
Imphal, June 6 (IANS) The overall flood situation improved significantly in Manipur on Friday with water levels receding in major rivers as the intensity of the monsoon rain decreased, an official said.
Guwahati June 5 (IANS) In a deeply troubling incident reported on World Environment Day, three YouTubers were arrested in Assam's Simen Chapori area in the Dhemaji district for allegedly killing rare wild birds and uploading graphic footage of the act to their YouTube channel in a bid to boost viewership.
Guwahati, June 5 (IANS) The flood situation in Assam marginally improved on Thursday, while the situation further improved in other northeastern states, an official said. With two more fresh deaths in Assam, the death toll in seven states, excluding Sikkim, of the region increased to 48.
Islamabad/New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Despite Pakistan achieving a tenuous peace with India following military escalations along the border after the deadly Pahalgam massacre, the regime simultaneously faces multiple internal challenges. The escalation of activities by insurgent groups such as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) in the provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan has already undermined the military establishment’s popularity, legitimacy, and morale.
Rome, June 5 (IANS) Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on Thursday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative as he planted two trees in the northern Italian city of Brescia along with Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on the occasion of World Environment Day.
Neemuch, June 5 (IANS) In a commendable initiative blending environmental conservation with women’s empowerment, the women of Neemuch in Madhya Pradesh have taken a significant step toward sustainability by launching a fruit tree plantation drive. Supported by the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM), the women, organised in self-help groups (SHGs), are not only contributing to environmental protection but also creating a sustainable source of income.
