Hyderabad, July 9 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said on Thursday that his government has initiated a slew of measures to ensure pollution-free development in Hyderabad.As part of these measures, a 2,100-square-km area (CURE) within the Outer Ring Road (ORR) has been designed exclusively for the service sector, and all industries located within ORR will be shifted outside it, the CM said at the inauguration of India’s next-gen solar module manufacturing facility in Rangareddy d…
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New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has said that the new Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy rolled out by her government is aimed at providing an end-to-end solution to clean mobility and addressing pollution levels. She also elaborated on plans to achieve the stipulated target of EVs adoption and informed that the capital will have more than 30,000 EV charging stations soon. In an exclusive interview with IANS, Rekha Gupta spoke about the rationale behind the policy, government…
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that the government’s new Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy aims to provide an end-to-end solution to tackle pollution, strengthen clean mobility and make electric vehicles the preferred mode of transport in the national capital.Addressing concerns over the policy, Gupta said it has been designed not just around purchase incentives but also around charging infrastructure, vehicle scrapping, e-waste management and long-term environmental…
Chennai, July 1 (IANS) The persistent accumulation of toxic foam in the South Pennai River near the Kelavarapalli dam in Hosur has emerged as a major concern for farmers in Krishnagiri district, with cultivators urging the Tamil Nadu and Karnataka governments to jointly investigate the source of the pollution and take immediate remedial measures. The foam has been visible in the river for nearly a month and has become more pronounced following recent rainfall in Karnataka, which increased the in…
New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday led volunteers, social organisations and residents in a voluntary service campaign at Yamuna Ghat in Chilla village as part of the ‘Clean Delhi with CM’ cleanliness campaign. Appreciating the volunteers and social organisations that participated in the campaign, Chief Minister Gupta said that the Delhi government considers public participation the greatest strength of this initiative.She said that with the joint efforts of …
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to conserve fuel, Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia, and Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, arrived at the Cabinet meeting in a single vehicle on Wednesday.The gesture of carpooling by two Union Ministers conveyed a responsible message towards judicial use of resources. Their initiative is not just a one-time event but a step tak…
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday said the city government has already notified the “Proactive Winter Air Quality Management Framework” to tackle seasonal pollution well before the onset of winter, giving citizens and stakeholders sufficient time to prepare. Sharing details of the initiative on X, Gupta said the framework was introduced months in advance to ensure that residents, industries, institutions, businesses and construction agencies are aware of the me…
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday presented her vision on the development of the national capital and its role in building ‘Viksit Bharat@2047’ at the 11th meeting of the Governing Council of NITI Aayog, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Chief Minister said that the identity of a developed nation is determined not only by economic or technological development, but also by the capability and productivity of its citizens.She underlined that Delhi…
Mumbai, June 7 (IANS) On the occasion of World Bicycle Day, actress Aishwarya Raj emphasized that cycling is not only a way to stay fit. She added that it is also a step towards building a cleaner and greener India by reducing pollution and promoting a more sustainable lifestyle. Speaking exclusively to IANS, she shared, “I would like to tell the youth that a healthy body and positive thinking are the foundation of a successful life. So, we should pay special attention to the health of our bod…
Mumbai, June 5 (IANS) On the occasion of World Environment Day, television actor Arjun Bijlani has highlighted the urgent need to address growing environmental challenges. Speaking to IANS, he reflected on issues such as climate change, plastic pollution, deforestation, water scarcity, and waste management. Arjun emphasized that meaningful change begins with individual responsibility. “The biggest problem is that we often think environmental issues are someone else’s responsibility. In reality…