Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) Amid increasing pollution, changing climate, and rapid urbanisation, Maharashtra Environment and Climate Change Minister Pankaja Munde on Wednesday appealed that every citizen should come forward as a ‘Vasundhara Rakshak’ (Protector of the Earth or Guardian of the Land) for environmental conservation. She expressed her resolve to make the concept of ‘Vasundhara Rakshak’ not just an initiative but a mass movement. On the occasion of World Earth Day, Minister Munde launched…
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Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) As we all celebrate ‘Earth Day’ on Wednesday, newbie actress Rasha Thadani has urged all to focus on protecting our animals as a crucial part of saving the planet.Rasha stressed that animals play a significant role in ensuring our survival.The ‘Azaad’ actress took to social media and dropped a cute video of herself trying to shake hands with a street dog.Talking about the significance of the survival of all forms of life on earth, Rasha went on to write on her official In…
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…
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) India’s experience with Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) emerged as a central case study to develop a model of development for the Global South at a session convened by The Global Institute for Water, Environment, and Health (GIWEH) on the sidelines at the 61st meeting of the United Nations Human Rights Council at Geneva, according to an article.The UN session was held to examine how digital innovation and South–South cooperation can serve as catalysts for realisi…
Chandigarh, March 24 (IANS) Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal on Tuesday said that the Aam Aadmi Party in Punjab was forcing farmers to commit suicide in despair after failing to give them any succour, be it fulfilling the promise to provide minimum support price (MSP) on 22 crops. Expressing sorrow at the extreme step taken by two brothers – Jaswinder and Jaskaran of Faridkot district after becoming severely indebted, the SAD president said, “AAP promised big but did n…
Kohima, March 12 (IANS) The prevailing situation in the disputed belt along the 512-km Assam-Nagaland border figured prominently in the Nagaland Assembly on Thursday, with legislators expressing concern over security issues, alleged encroachments, and administrative difficulties faced by residents in the border areas. Raising the issue during question hour, Naga People’s Front MLA Achumbemo Kikon said Nagaland’s border areas continue to remain vulnerable, particularly the Ralan sector, which…
Mumbai, March 6 (IANS) Actress Shubhangi Atre recently was delighted to see an all women team at her recent visit to the Satpura Tiger Reserve. The actress expressed pride after being escorted through the forest by the women and shared that from her safari driver to her guide and even the safety guard, every member responsible for her forest tour was a woman, something that made her feel immensely proud.Taking to her social media account, Shubhangi shared glimpses from her visit and requested al…
Gandhinagar, March 3 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Tuesday extended his greetings to the people on the festival of Holi-Dhuleti and urged citizens to celebrate in a manner that safeguards the environment. In his message on the occasion of the festival of colours, the Chief Minister said: “Holi may fill the lives of people with happiness, prosperity and enthusiasm.”He described Holi as a festival symbolising the victory of truth over falsehood and said, “It conveys the messa…
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday extended greetings to city residents on the auspicious festival of Holi, describing it as a symbol of harmony, love, and unity. In her message, the Chief Minister said that Holi is not merely a festival of colours, but a celebration of our shared culture and unity in diversity.She expressed her wish that the festival bring happiness and prosperity to every resident of Delhi. She urged citizens to come together to elimina…
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Samajwadi Party chief and Lok Sabha member Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday targeted the Centre over the recently announced interim trade agreement between India and the US, questioning the sequence of events and asking whether the Union Budget was prepared before finalising the deal or vice versa.His remarks came after India and the US reached an interim trade arrangement earlier this week. US President Donald Trump has claimed that tariffs on Indian imports have been reduced …