10 years of Swachh Bharat Mission: Buxar railway station in Bihar gets cleaner & greener

IANS | September 29, 2024 12:06 AM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) After the Swachh Bharat Mission was launched on October 2, 2014, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a national movement across the country, the Buxar railway station in Bihar has also witnessed a visible transformation in terms of cleanliness or Swacchata index despite being one of the busiest railways stations across the country.

India signs global ocean treaty to protect marine biodiversity on high seas

IANS | September 28, 2024 1:19 PM

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) India has signed Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) -- an international agreement to protect marine biodiversity on the high seas, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar informed.

Mumbai braces for more rain today, schools-colleges shut; 4 killed so far

IANS | September 26, 2024 11:18 AM

Mumbai, Sep 26 (IANS) After the torrential downpour claimed at least four lives, Mumbai braced for more rains on Thursday with the authorities declaring schools-colleges shut as a precautionary measure.

India signs treaty to protect marine biodiversity on high seas

IANS | September 26, 2024 7:02 AM

United Nations, Sep 26 (IANS) India has signed an international agreement to protect marine biodiversity on the high seas.

Swachhata Hi Seva: Medical camp organised for abandoned women in Delhi's Najafgarh

IANS | September 25, 2024 1:00 PM

New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) The International Institute of Health & Hygiene, Sulabh International and AAS-A-Ray Foundation organised a medical camp for abandoned Women at Tamanna (Sisters of Charity) residents’ campus at Najafgarh, as part of the nationwide Swachhata Hi Seva campaign.

SC seeks report from CAQM on steps taken to curb stubble burning

IANS | September 24, 2024 6:51 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) The Supreme Court has called for a report from the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on steps being taken to curb stubble burning to combat air pollution in the national capital and adjoining areas.

PM Modi offers 'One Earth' India's expertise in eradicating poverty, bridging digital divide

Arul Louis | September 23, 2024 9:34 PM

United Nations, Sept 23 (IANS) Reiterating India’s commitment to its principle of "One Earth, One Family, One Future", Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered the world India’s expertise in eradicating poverty and bridging the digital divide.

Archbishop Oswald Gracias participates in 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' event

IANS | September 23, 2024 4:00 PM

Mumbai, Sep 23 (IANS) The Indian Minorities Foundation (IMF) on Monday organised a 'Prayer for Peace and Harmony' event, as part of the 'Sewa Pakhwada', to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 74th birthday.

Staving off winter pollution 'biggest challenge', says Delhi Minister Gopal Rai after taking charge

IANS | September 23, 2024 2:35 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Delhi Minister Gopal Rai took charge of the Environment Ministry on Monday and shed light on the new government's focus and priorities.

Centre okays Rs 2,603 crore for wildlife habitat development scheme

IANS | September 22, 2024 12:58 PM

New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) Reiterating the commitment towards tiger and wildlife conservation ensuring that economy and ecology grow together, the Cabinet has approved continuation of the Wildlife Habitat Development Scheme with Rs 2602.98 crore outlay.

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10 years of Swachh Bharat Mission: Buxar railway station in Bihar gets cleaner & greener

India signs global ocean treaty to protect marine biodiversity on high seas

Mumbai braces for more rain today, schools-colleges shut; 4 killed so far

India signs treaty to protect marine biodiversity on high seas

Swachhata Hi Seva: Medical camp organised for abandoned women in Delhi's Najafgarh

SC seeks report from CAQM on steps taken to curb stubble burning

PM Modi offers 'One Earth' India's expertise in eradicating poverty, bridging digital divide

Archbishop Oswald Gracias participates in 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' event

Staving off winter pollution 'biggest challenge', says Delhi Minister Gopal Rai after taking charge

Centre okays Rs 2,603 crore for wildlife habitat development scheme

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