Mumbai, July 3 (IANS) Actress Bhumi Pednekar has shared a powerful environmental message highlighting the hidden impact of plastic waste during the monsoon season. In her recent post on Instagram, she pointed out that the first rains not only clean the streets but also expose the large amount of waste left behind, including plastic bottles, food wrappers, and single-use packaging. Emphasising how this pollution eventually reaches drains, rivers, oceans, and even the food chain, Bhumi urged peopl…
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Shillong, July 2 (IANS) Meghalaya, known for hosting some of the wettest places on the earth, has recorded the highest monsoon rainfall deficit among all northeastern states this season, with precipitation falling 74 per cent below normal, according to the latest India Meteorological Department (IMD) data, officials said on Thursday. A weather department official said that the IMD data showed that the state received only 192.9 mm of rainfall between June 1 and July 1 against the normal 750.8 mm,…
Washington, July 1 (IANS) The Trump administration will press Mexico for stricter rules of origin, stronger labour and environmental standards, tighter intellectual property protections and greater American manufacturing content as it seeks to rewrite the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), a senior administration official said on Wednesday. The comments came soon after the United States declined to renew the USMCA in its current form during the agreement’s first mandatory six-year jo…
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday said India aims to recycle nearly 16,000 ships over the next decade with an investment commitment of $8 billion in the shipbuilding and ship recycling sectors, as the country strengthens its position as the world’s leading hub for sustainable ship recycling. Speaking after talks with European Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy Jessika Roswall, S…
Guwahati, July 1 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday called upon people across the state to actively participate in the week-long Van Mahotsav celebrations by planting at least one sapling, stressing that collective public participation is essential to ensure a greener and more sustainable future. Marking the beginning of Van Mahotsav, the Chief Minister appealed to citizens to devote the power of “Jan Bhagidari” towards increasing the state’s green cover and safeguardin…
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended his birthday wishes to Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, praising his efforts towards environmental conservation and climate action. He said that Yadav has been working tirelessly to combat the menace of climate change while promoting sustainability across the country.PM Modi took to social media ‘X’ and said, “Best wishes to Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav Ji on his birthday. He is undertaking significant e…
New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged people across the country to purchase clay Ganesh idols made by Indian artisans ahead of the upcoming Ganesh Utsav, saying the practice would not only help protect the environment but also strengthen the government’s ‘Vocal for Local’ initiative by supporting traditional potters and craftsmen. Addressing the nation during the 135th episode of his monthly radio programme, ‘Mann Ki Baat’, the Prime Minister said many pe…
New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised Meghalaya’s iconic living root bridges, describing them as a remarkable example of harmony between humans and nature, while urging people to preserve the unique heritage and support efforts to secure UNESCO World Heritage status for the natural structures.Addressing the nation in his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, the Prime Minister said Meghalaya is renowned not only for its picturesque landscapes and clouds but a…
Mumbai, June 23 (IANS) Actress Saiyami Kher has voiced her disappointment over the cutting down of a 200-year-old tree located just 500 meters away from her family home in Nashik. She says that it survived 200 summers, but couldn’t “survive us”. Saiyami said in a statement, “Remember when we were kids and our teachers made us write essays on the importance of trees. We celebrate Environment Day. Turns out that wasn’t part of the adult syllabus.” “So let’s do one thing. All the adults who…
Mumbai, June 2 (IANS) Television actress Shubhangi Atre, who is known for her roles in the shows like “Do Hanson Ka Jodaa,” “Chidiya Ghar,” and “Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hain,” has opened up about her concerns regarding rising pollution and its long-term impact on both the environment and human well-being. In an exclusive interview with IANS, Atre highlighted how continued environmental damage could lead to a loss of nature’s natural calmness. She urged people to be more mindful of their da…