New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) Under the stewardship of Delhi Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu, the DDA has planted over 6.62 lakh saplings within a few days, including more than 37,000 trees and over 6.25 lakh shrubs, achieving nearly 30 per cent of its target of 23 lakh plants under the ongoing Mega Plantation drive, an official said on Sunday. Sandhu, who is also the Chairperson of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), had directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to take measures for ecologi…
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Ahmedabad, July 12 (IANS) Ahmedabad’s campaign to expand its urban green cover gathered momentum on Sunday as the Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel participated in two mass tree plantation programmes under the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation’s (AMC) Mission ‘Five Million Trees’ initiative. The leaders planted saplings at an AMC plot near Applewood as part of the campaign, which also carried the theme of creating a “Green Gandhinagar Lok Sabh…
Mumbai, July 12 (IANS) Actress Huma Qureshi has shared a heartfelt tribute to her mother, calling her one of the strongest women she has known long before she entered the film industry. In her recent post on Instagram, the ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ actress reflected on her mother’s influence in her life. Huma said that she learned the true meaning of strength from her — a strength that is quiet, patient, and always filled with love and care.Huma Qureshi joined the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ cam…
Ahmedabad, July 11 (IANS) Large stretches of barren and saline land across Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar districts are being restored and converted into green spaces under a large-scale afforestation programme that aims to plant 1.25 crore trees across the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency this year. The initiative, being undertaken under Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s Gandhinagar Green Lok Sabha Project, includes the restoration of degraded land and the plantation of predominantly native tree spe…
Gandhinagar, July 9 (IANS) The Gujarat Forest Department on Thursday launched an in-house digital helpline to help citizens easily locate nearby forest nurseries and obtain saplings, as the state steps up tree plantation efforts under the nationwide ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign. The new service enables users to access nursery locations, contact details and other forest-related services through a simple phone call or message.Citizens wishing to plant trees can dial 8320002000, after which the ca…
Jaipur, July 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that India successfully overcame the most severe global energy crisis of the 21st century through timely decisions, strategic planning, and strong diplomatic engagement, asserting that “New India” turned global challenges into opportunities. Addressing a massive public gathering after dedicating the Rajasthan refinery at Pachpadra in Balotra district to the nation and launching multiple development projects worth more than Rs 1….
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday called upon citizens to join environment conservation and observe International Plastic Bag Free Day by switching to green options.International Plastic Bag Free Day, observed globally on July 3, raises awareness about the severe environmental and marine impacts of single-use plastic bags. It promotes sustainable, reusable alternatives to reduce global plastic pollution.In a message on X, the Chief Minister said, “On Internati…
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has launched the Green Drive Portal at the Delhi Secretariat under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign, reaffirming the government’s commitment to planting 70 lakh saplings across the national capital. Launching the initiative, the Chief Minister urged every Delhiite to become part of the mass plantation drive and contribute towards building a greener, cleaner, and healthier Delhi.Through the portal, citizens can book slots for the Mega…
Guna, Jun 28 (IANS) Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, inaugurated the Jeeto Badminton Academy in Guna to boost local sports infrastructure and provide professional training facilities to youth in the region. Scindia played badminton with children for some time during the inauguration of the badminton academy in GunaMinister Scindia also inaugurated a 4.5 MW solar power plant at Ruthiyai built under the PM-KUSUM scheme, and performed …
Bhubaneswar, June 5 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday watched the upcoming Bollywood film ‘Bharat Bhagya Vidhata’, starring Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP and actress Kangana Ranaut, during a special screening at a local movie theatre in Bhubaneswar. The actress-turned-politician Ranaut, Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo, several Ministers and other senior BJP leaders also attended the special screening.The special screening event was also attended by the entire team of…