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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Agartala, June 24 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday chaired a high-level review meeting on the proposed drinking water supply system for Agartala using water from the Gomati and other rivers, stressing the need to work in mission mode to formulate a long-term and sustainable water resource management plan for the entire state. Earlier, during a review of the proposed Tripura Water Grid project, the Chief Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring safe, clea…
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu on Tuesday visited Navjeevan Vihar in south Delhi and praised the neighbourhood’s resident-driven zero-waste system. Sandhu also encouraged other RWAs across the city to study and adopt Navjeevan Vihar’s decentralised model and prioritise source segregation for sustainable waste management.In a message on X, he said, “Visited Navjeevan Vihar today, an inspiring model of a ‘Zero Waste Colony’ in the capital. Inspected their Reduc…
Mumbai, June 19 (IANS) Actress Bhumi Pednekar has highlighted the urgent need for effective rainwater harvesting systems in India’s rapidly growing cities. She drew attention to the paradox of heavy monsoon rainfall alongside recurring water shortages. In a recent post on Instagram, Bhumi pointed out how much of the rainwater that falls in urban areas goes unused. The ‘Badhaai Do’ actress emphasized that increasing urbanization and expanding concrete landscapes are reducing natural water a…
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State for Law and Justice (Independent Charge) and Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs, met Delhi Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu to discuss issues related to the Capital, an official said on Thursday. The brief meeting took place at Lok Niwas, said the official.The Lok Niwas said in a post on X, “Hon’ble @LtGovDelhi, Sardar @SandhuTaranjitS, met with the Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Law & Justice and Parliamentary…
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) With the larger objective of rejuvenation of the Yamuna, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta approved a series of ambitious projects worth over Rs 1,000 crore to strengthen the city’s water management, sewage treatment and water supply systems. She said the Delhi Government is working in mission mode for the rejuvenation of the Yamuna River and the cleaning of the Najafgarh Drain.The Chief Minister said that the government’s priority is to provide better facilities to e…
Jaipur, May 22 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister, Bhajanlal Sharma, on Friday announced that the State Government will launch the ‘Vande Ganga Water Conservation Campaign’ from Ganga Dussehra on May 25, with a special focus on water conservation and rainwater harvesting in rural areas.Emphasising the importance of public participation, the Chief Minister said effective rainwater management and preservation of ponds can significantly help address water scarcity in villages and improve groundwater…
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) In a major push for water conservation, the Delhi government has decided to revive and make functional the existing rainwater harvesting systems in 75 CM Shri Schools across the capital, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Thursday. She said the initiative is expected to create an annual rainwater harvesting capacity of nearly 50 crore litres.A detailed presentation on the project was recently made before the Chief Minister, outlining the current condition of rainwater ha…
New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Adani Group-backed Jaipur International Airport has achieved water-positive status, becoming the first airport in Rajasthan and among the few in India to reach this milestone, according to officials.The certification has been awarded by global consulting firm Bureau Veritas after a detailed assessment of the airport’s water management systems and sustainability practices.As a water-positive airport, Jaipur International Airport conserves more water than it consumes t…
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday reiterated the need to conserve every drop of water and urged citizens to adopt responsible usage practices, while also acknowledging the efforts of individuals and communities working towards water conservation. Marking World Water Day, observed annually on March 22, the Prime Minister highlighted the importance of sustainable water management in the face of growing global challenges. Taking to X, PM Modi said, “Water sustains …