New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) India has slammed Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif over his recent statement on Prime Minister Narendra Modi receiving Seychelles’ highest environmental honour, with government sources describing him as “mentally unstable” and what his holding the post revealed about the current situation of Pakistan. “That Khawaja Asif is mentally unstable is a known fact. That he could be entrusted with his current responsibility says much about today’s Pakistan. Clearly, he …
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Victoria, June 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday thanked the people and the Government of Seychelles after being conferred the ‘Guardian of the Blue Horizon’, Seychelles’ highest distinction for leadership in environmental conservation and sustainable development.He dedicated the award to the nations fighting against the challenge of climate change and consider environmental protection their responsibility towards future generations.Taking to X, PM Modi said, “Grateful to the peop…
Gandhinagar, June 18 (IANS) Gujarat has secured national recognition for 15 schools under the Centre’s Swachh Evam Harit Vidyalaya Rating (SHVR) 2025-26 programme, with each selected institution set to receive a certificate and a grant of Rs one lakh to continue environmental and sustainability initiatives, government officials said on Thursday. The programme, launched by the Ministry of Education as part of the fifth anniversary celebrations of the National Education Policy (NEP)-2020, assesses…
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) announced a rebate of 10 per cent on property tax for the financial year 2026-27 if taxpayers pay their dues on or before June 30, an official said on Saturday. All property owners are encouraged to avail the scheme by making timely payment of their Property Tax and thereby enjoy substantial savings through the rebate offered by NDMC, said a statement.Property owners may make their tax payments through the online portal of NDMC or …
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that India has achieved a major milestone as far as Ramsar sites are concerned, noting that the Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal) in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, has been designated as the country’s 100th Ramsar site. He said the wetland is rich in avifaunal biodiversity and attracts several migratory as well as resident bird species.Taking to the social media platform X, PM Modi said, “A century as far as Ramsar sit…
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on World Environment Day reaffirmed India’s commitment to building a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future, guided by the principle of “One Earth, One Family and One Future” and inspired by the spirit of Mission LiFE. Taking to the social media platform X, the Prime Minister said, “Guided by the principle of ‘One Earth, One Family and One Future’, we will continue working towards a cleaner, greener and more sustainable plane…
Surat, June 4 (IANS) Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Surat on ‘World Environment Day’, authorities have transformed the venue of his public programme into a fully eco-friendly and plastic-free event space, using recycled materials, waste-based art installations, and community-created environmental artwork in an effort to showcase how large public gatherings can be organised with minimal environmental impact. The programme, scheduled for June 5 at Surat’s Indoor Stadium, has be…
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) A guided tour and an expert talk on biodiversity were key highlights of the National Zoological Park’s Summer Vacation Programme (SVP) 2026 which began at the Education Centre of with the participation of students across Delhi-NCR, an official said on Thursday. Zoo Director Sanjeet Kumar interacted with the participants and highlighted the importance of involving young minds with modern and innovative technologies in biodiversity conservation and environmental stewards…
New Delhi/Gothenburg, May 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson on Wednesday jointly wrote an op-ed titled “India and Sweden: Delivering Growth, Resilience and Sustainability… Together”, highlighting the urgent need for stronger international cooperation to tackle climate change, economic fragmentation and industrial transformation.In the joint op-ed, the two leaders stressed that the world is currently facing a defining moment marked by geopolitical uncerta…
Amsterdam, May 14 (IANS) India’s Ambassador in Amsterdam, Kumar Tuhin, said on Thursday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Netherlands assumes special significance as this will be the first summit level interaction between the two leaders after the formation of the new government in the Netherlands with Rob Jetten as the Prime Minister. “We expect the leadership to review the progress made across diverse sectors, consolidate the gains achieved so far, and provide fresh strategic di…