Deepen efforts towards protecting planet, PM Modi tells nation on World Environment Day

IANS | June 5, 2025 9:20 AM

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) On the occasion of World Environment Day that is celebrated on June 5 each year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will plant a sapling at Mahavir Jayanti Park in the national Capital as part of the initiative 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam Par' 2.0. Greeting the nation on World Environment Day, PM Modi urged the people to deepen efforts towards protecting planet Earth.

India elected to UN Economic and Social Council with pledge to champion development

Arul Louis | June 5, 2025 6:33 AM

United Nations, June 5 (IANS) India has been elected to the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for a three-year term starting next year with a commitment to championing development, getting 181 out of the 187 valid votes cast.

Over 3.8 MT of non-biodegradable plastic waste recycled in last 3 fiscals: Adani Electricity

IANS | June 4, 2025 4:46 PM

Mumbai, June 4 (IANS) Reaffirming its commitments towards sustainability, Adani Electricity on Wednesday said that it has channelised over 3.8 metric tonnes (MT) of non-biodegradable plastic waste for recycling in the last three financial years.

Maternal exposure to toxic air during pregnancy can raise premature birth risk: Study

IANS | June 4, 2025 3:28 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Exposure to the tiny particles in air pollution during pregnancy can disrupt maternal metabolisms, altering key biological pathways, according to a study.

Flood situation remains grim in NE as death toll climbs to 44; PM Modi talks to CMs

IANS | June 3, 2025 11:06 PM

Guwahati, June 3 (IANS) The overall flood situation in Assam and other northeastern states remained grim on Tuesday, as the death toll in seven states of the region climbed to 44, officials said.

HADP boosts horticulture in J&K’s Poonch, doubling farmers’ income

IANS | June 3, 2025 8:25 PM

Poonch, June 3 (IANS) In a significant step towards promoting horticulture and doubling farmers’ income, Jammu and Kashmir's Horticulture Department has established a high-tech poly greenhouse nursery at its district headquarters in Poonch under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP). The initiative supports Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of uplifting the agricultural sector.

Energy major TotalEnergies ‘committed’ to support Adani Green's growth: CEO

IANS | June 3, 2025 9:38 AM

Paris, June 3 (IANS) Patrick Pouyanne, Chairman and CEO of the French energy giant TotalEnergies, has said the company is committed to continuing to support the expansion of Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL).

Flood situation deteriorates in Assam; death toll rises to 36 in Northeast

IANS | June 2, 2025 10:53 PM

Guwahati, June 2 (IANS) The overall flood situation further deteriorated in Assam while the deluge slightly improved in other northeastern states, even as the death toll in floods, rain, and landslides rose to 36 in six northeastern states.

Madhya Pradesh: Water conservation becomes mass movement in Khandwa, tops national ranking

IANS | June 2, 2025 7:08 PM

Khandwa, June 2 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh's Khandwa district has set a national benchmark in water conservation, securing the top position in the Centre's Jal Shakti Ministry rankings. Through the construction of over 1.29 lakh water conservation structures under the Jal Shakti Abhiyan, Khandwa has become a model for effective rainwater harvesting and community-driven water management.

Flood situation grim in Northeast as toll rises to 34; HM Shah talks to CMs

IANS | June 1, 2025 11:18 PM

Guwahati, June 1 (IANS) The overall flood situation in the northeastern states remained grim with the death toll in six states of the region rising to 34, an official said on Sunday. Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a telephonic conversation with the Chief Ministers of Assam (Himanta Biswa Sarma), Arunachal Pradesh (Pema Khandu) and Sikkim (Prem Singh Tamang) and Manipur Governor (Ajay Kumar Bhalla) and inquired about the flood situation.

Environment

Deepen efforts towards protecting planet, PM Modi tells nation on World Environment Day

India elected to UN Economic and Social Council with pledge to champion development

Over 3.8 MT of non-biodegradable plastic waste recycled in last 3 fiscals: Adani Electricity

Maternal exposure to toxic air during pregnancy can raise premature birth risk: Study

Flood situation remains grim in NE as death toll climbs to 44; PM Modi talks to CMs

HADP boosts horticulture in J&K’s Poonch, doubling farmers’ income

Energy major TotalEnergies ‘committed’ to support Adani Green's growth: CEO

Flood situation deteriorates in Assam; death toll rises to 36 in Northeast

Madhya Pradesh: Water conservation becomes mass movement in Khandwa, tops national ranking

Flood situation grim in Northeast as toll rises to 34; HM Shah talks to CMs

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