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…
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Amaravati, May 26 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Tuesday vented his ire on officials for failing to perform their duties to prevent pollution in the Godavari River.For the second consecutive day, he visited East Godavari district to personally inspect areas where effluents are flowing into the river.The Deputy CM, who also holds the portfolio of environment, personally inspected the pollution caused by the Andhra Paper Mills in Rajamahendravaram. Pawan Kalyan took se…
Lucknow, May 25 (IANS) As summer vacations begin across Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday penned a letter to children, encouraging them to spend holidays learning new languages or skills while urging parents to take them to grandparents’ homes to strengthen family bonds and cultural traditions.In his letter, CM Yogi said, “Summer vacations bring with them a time of joy, excitement, and new exploration for all of you. As soon as you find a brief respite from the busy school …
Guwahati, May 22 (IANS) Assam Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Rajdeep Goala has stressed the importance of adopting electric vehicles (EVs), saying the move was necessary not only for environmental protection but also for safeguarding the country’s foreign exchange reserves. Speaking to reporters at the Assam Legislative Assembly premises on Thursday, the legislator from the Udharbond Assembly constituency, said he had arrived at the state Assembly in an electric vehicle and had also used the s…
Chandigarh, May 19 (IANS) Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to save fuel amid the global energy crisis, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday cycled to reach the rainfed Sukhna Lake here and then went for his morning walk.During the walk, CM Saini interacted with walkers and delivered the message of a ‘Healthy India, Healthy Haryana’, a government spokesperson told IANS.The spokesperson said CM Saini appealed to the public for cooperation with PM Modi’s appeal.T…
Jaipur, May 15 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Friday inaugurated the state’s first semiconductor cluster in Bhiwadi and said work on the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) connecting Rajasthan to Delhi via Haryana, along with the implementation of the Yamuna Water Agreement, is progressing rapidly. Addressing a virtual event for multiple development projects in Bhiwadi and Khairthal-Tijara, Sharma said the state government is aggressively pushing industrial growth thr…
Gandhinagar, April 30 (IANS) As Gujarat prepares to mark its 66th Foundation Day on May 1, Governor Acharya Devvrat has called for a collective commitment towards building a developed, environmentally responsible and socially cohesive state.In his video statement, the Governor extended greetings to citizens of Gujarat living in the state, across India and abroad.He paid tribute to the leaders and personalities associated with the formation and development of the state and said their contribution…
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…
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…