India emerges global leader in genetic resource compliance under Nagoya Protocol

IANS | March 31, 2026 9:44 AM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) India has emerged as the global leader in issuing Internationally Recognised Certificates of Compliance (IRCCs) under the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing (ABS), accounting for more than 56 per cent of all such certificates issued worldwide, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced on Tuesday.

28 people killed, 49 others injured due to rains, floods in Afghanistan

IANS | March 30, 2026 7:37 PM

Kabul, March 30 (IANS) As many as 28 people were killed and 49 others were injured due to heavy rains, floods and lightning in several provinces of Afghanistan since February 26, according to the Disaster Preparedness Authority spokesperson Mohammad Yousuf Hamad, local media reported on Monday.

17 people killed, 56 others injured in roof collapse incidents in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

IANS | March 30, 2026 4:09 PM

Islamabad, March 30 (IANS) At least 17 people, including 14 children, were killed and 56 others were injured after heavy rains caused roof and wall collapse in several areas of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa since March 25, according to a Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) report on Monday, local media reported.

Satadhar Dham's biogas-driven mega kitchen in Gujarat serves 10,000 pilgrims daily

IANS | March 29, 2026 6:41 PM

Gandhinagar, March 29 (IANS) In a remarkable example of sustainable living and self-reliance, Satadhar Dham has emerged as a model for renewable energy use, with its massive community kitchen catering to around 10,000 pilgrims daily powered entirely by biogas.

‘From essay to PM’s praise’: Pratham Barar overwhelmed after ‘Mann Ki Baat’ mention

IANS | March 29, 2026 6:17 PM

Yamunanagar (Haryana), March 29 (IANS) Pratham Barar, a B.Com student from Haryana’s Yamunanagar, on Sunday expressed immense surprise and happiness after Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned his name in the latest episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’, praising his thoughts on building a Green and Clean Bharat.

Mass participation driving change: PM Modi on plantation record, seed conservation efforts

IANS | March 29, 2026 12:58 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday emphasised the transformative power of collective public participation, stating that even small efforts can lay the foundation for significant change when society comes together.

'Jal Sanchay Abhiyan': PM Modi hails community-level efforts to conserve water

IANS | March 29, 2026 12:24 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Addressing his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted different water conservation efforts being undertaken by the people across the nation as the summer season approaches.

Raghav Chadha flags economic cost of traffic congestion, seeks National Urban Decongestion Mission

IANS | March 27, 2026 3:27 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha on Friday raised serious concerns over the growing impact of traffic congestion in India’s major metropolitan cities, calling for the creation of a National Urban Decongestion Mission to address the crisis.

Banas Bio-CNG plants reduce 6,750 tonnes of CO2 annually, boost farmer incomes in Gujarat

IANS | March 26, 2026 7:22 PM

Gandhinagar, March 26 (IANS) Gujarat's Banas Bio-CNG initiative is emerging as a benchmark in rural economic development, generating significant revenue for farmers while contributing to the state's climate goals, officials said on Thursday.

India-Canada partnership can be model for clean energy transition

IANS | March 26, 2026 7:14 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) With a new Strategic Energy Partnership on the table after Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to New Delhi, India and Canada now have a chance to turn climate diplomacy into hard infrastructure across solar, hydrogen, wind, and low‑carbon LNG which has the potential for setting a model for North–South energy cooperation, according to an article.

Environment

India emerges global leader in genetic resource compliance under Nagoya Protocol

28 people killed, 49 others injured due to rains, floods in Afghanistan

17 people killed, 56 others injured in roof collapse incidents in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Satadhar Dham's biogas-driven mega kitchen in Gujarat serves 10,000 pilgrims daily

‘From essay to PM’s praise’: Pratham Barar overwhelmed after ‘Mann Ki Baat’ mention

Mass participation driving change: PM Modi on plantation record, seed conservation efforts

'Jal Sanchay Abhiyan': PM Modi hails community-level efforts to conserve water

Raghav Chadha flags economic cost of traffic congestion, seeks National Urban Decongestion Mission

Banas Bio-CNG plants reduce 6,750 tonnes of CO2 annually, boost farmer incomes in Gujarat

India-Canada partnership can be model for clean energy transition

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