New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday that the northeastern region is now home to global landmarks, showcasing sustainable and inclusive development.In a post on X, FM Sitharaman said ‘Ashta Lakshmi’ is firmly on the global map — “from the world’s first 100 per cent organic state to the world’s longest bi-lane tunnel and the tallest girder rail bridge”.Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal also said the eight states of the northeast region…
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Bengaluru, June 19 (IANS) Karnataka Minister for Home, Information Technology, Biotechnology and E-Governance, Priyank Kharge, on Friday identified urban mobility, cyber safety and sustainable urban development as the top priorities for Bengaluru’s next phase of growth, emphasising the need for long-term solutions to strengthen the city’s position as a global hub for technology, innovation and investment. Speaking at the Integrated Workspaces Forum 2026, organised by the “Corporate Council for R…
Gangtok, June 11 (IANS) Bollywood actress Bhumi Pednekkar, who is on a three-day visit to Sikkim, expressed her wish to shoot a film in the beautiful state. “I really hope I get to do a film here and come back to Sikkim,” she said.She further went on to applaud the state’s commitment to sustainable development and environmental conservation.Bhumi urged the other states to draw inspiration from Sikkim’s climate-first approach.Revealing that she felt a deep personal connection with the state’s env…
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) The Israeli Ambassador to India, during the Israel National Day celebration in New Delhi, said that India and Israel are both ancient civilisations on a path of national revival. Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh participated in the celebrations. “We share much more: We are both ancient civilisations on a path of national revival. We both struggle against radicalism and terrorism. We are vibrant democracies with a culture of tolerance and…
Ahmedabad, June 5 (IANS) Ekta Nagar, a planned tourism hub built around the iconic Statue of Unity in Narmada district, has emerged as a global hotspot for green tourism due to the preservation of greenery and eco-friendly zones in its vicinity. Amid World Environment Day celebrations, the region’s economic viability and rich tourism prospects come back into focus on the back of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s resolve to develop it as an “electric vehicle only zone”.The goal set by the Pr…
Surat, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday praised a city-wide cleanliness campaign in Surat involving more than one lakh people, describing the collected waste as the “most valuable gift” he had received during his visit. Speaking at a public gathering on the World Environment Day, PM Modi said residents had transformed a routine sanitation exercise into a civic movement that reflected the city’s commitment to public participation and community responsibility.”You welcomed me, …
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…
Bhubaneswar, June 4 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday inaugurated the BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group (DRRG) Technical Meeting in the holy city of Puri, calling for enhanced international and inter-state cooperation to address the growing challenges posed by climate change and natural disasters.Welcoming delegates, experts and representatives from BRICS nations, the Chief Minister described the gathering as a significant platform for advancing global disaste…
Lusaka, May 29 (IANS) Zambia on Friday launched a project to restore ecosystems and improve people’s livelihoods.The Kafue Flats Wildlife, Habitat, Health and Livelihood Project, launched in southern Zambia’s Southern Province, will be implemented in partnership with World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Zambia and the International Crane Foundation, and seeks to restore degraded ecosystems, protect wildlife, strengthen climate resilience, and promote sustainable natural resource management.Douty Chibamba, …
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) In an initiative aimed at environmental conservation and sustainable development, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Tuesday that the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will install special collection boxes for old clothes at 10 major stations. She said that at these stations, people can deposit garments they no longer wear. These clothes will be recycled and converted into useful products.Chief Minister Gupta said the Delhi government is continuously working…