Brussels, May 4 (IANS) The European Commission on Monday proposed to remove leather from the scope of the revised European Union (EU) Deforestation Regulation, in a move to avoid penalising EU producers of goods such as handbags and shoes. The draft delegated act, open for public feedback until June 1, proposes targeted amendments to the product scope, including adding soluble coffee and certain palm oil derivatives while excluding leather and retreaded tyres and so on, said the Commission in a …
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Colombo, May 4 (IANS) Sri Lanka and the Maldives signed seven memoranda of understanding during Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu’s State Visit to Colombo, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said on Monday.The agreements cover cooperation in tourism, education, higher education, health, sports, youth development, archives and defence, the PMD said.Muizzu arrived in Sri Lanka on Monday for a three-day State Visit at the invitation of Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The visit mar…
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Jordan on Monday joined the India-led global initiatives, including the International Solar Alliance (ISA), the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) and the Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA). “Jordan confirms its Membership of the global initiatives spearheaded by India – International Solar Alliance (ISA), the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) and the Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA). Ambassador of The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Mr. Y…
Guwahati, April 22 (IANS) The Indian Army on Wednesday marked Earth Day by organising a ‘Green Canvas Challenge’, a painting competition aimed at fostering environmental awareness among school students in Assam’s Rupai area in the Tinsukia district, officials said. The event was conducted by the Army’s Red Shield Gunners under the aegis of Spear Corps at Reflection Senior Secondary School, drawing enthusiastic participation from students across multiple classes.Young participants used ar…
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Although nearly half of Pakistan’s workforce is engaged in the agriculture sector, the country is becoming increasingly dependent on food imports to feed its population, which reflects the failure of the country’s farm policy, according to an article in the Karachi-based Dawn newspaper.The surge to over $7bn in food imports within nine months of the present fiscal year is difficult to explain for a country endowed with vast arable land, diverse climate and a large …
Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) Actress Dia Mirza on account of Earth Day, shared a heartfelt glimpse into her parenting approach, and revealed how her six-year-old son Avyaan has been taught to express gratitude towards nature, farmers, and those who prepare his meals, ever since he started taking solids. Taking to her social media account on the occasion of Earth Day, the actress penned a thoughtful note about instilling values of nature and environment in her child from a young age.She wrote, “Mata…
Mumbai, April 21 (IANS) In a major move to tackle the escalating challenges of climate change, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, through video conferencing, inaugurated the ‘Centre of Excellence for Heat Resilience and Sustainable Cooling’ (CoE-HRSC) at IIM Nagpur on Tuesday. The Chief Minister announced that this centre will eventually operate as a permanent wing of the State Institute of Disaster Management (SIDM).Addressing the gathering, CM Fadnavis highlighted that the agric…
Bhopal, April 20 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel on Monday urged Indian Forest Service (IFS) trainee officers to adopt a people-centric and service-oriented approach to forest governance. Addressing the 2024–26 batch during a courtesy visit at Lok Bhawan, he said the role of forest officers goes far beyond administration and carries a larger responsibility towards nature, wildlife, tribal communities and future generations.“The Indian Forest Service is not merely an administra…
Islamabad, April 19 (IANS) Protests were held in more than 100 cities of Pakistan to demand fixing of the minimum support price of wheat at Pakistani Rupees (PKR) 4,000 per maund, abolishing corporate farming, withdrawal of eviction notices issued to tenant farmers, and abandoning the plan to purchase wheat through 11 private companies, local media reported. Protests were held on the call given by the Pakistan Kissan Rabita Committee (PKRC) to mark the International Day of Peasant Struggles. P…
Mumbai, April 18 (IANS) A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Saturday between the Government of Maharashtra’s strategic advisory body, Maharashtra Institution for Transformation (MITRA), and Earth Day Network India to implement environmental initiatives across the state. Under the pact, 56 lakh trees will be planted along with various programmes to accelerate climate action in Maharashtra. The MoU, signed on the occasion of Earth Day 2026, is expected to strengthen the framework f…