Kolkata, June 7 (IANS) Rescuers normally seen at disaster sites took to their bicycles on Sunday to mark World Cycling Day. The 2nd Battalion of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), based at Haringhata in Nadia district of West Bengal, participated in a 25-km cyclothon during the day.“The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from NDRF rescuers and their family members. A total of 105 participants, including 15 children, took part in the cyclothon. The event encouraged a healthy l…
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New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said it was wonderful being among the people of Surat and added that the vibrant city had collectively reaffirmed its commitment to making India strong and self-reliant. Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi said, “It was wonderful being among the people of Surat yesterday. From this vibrant city, we collectively reiterated our commitment to making India strong and self-reliant.”The Prime Minister also shared a two-minute v…
Surat, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday praised Surat’s residents for their continued efforts to improve cleanliness and civic participation after inaugurating and launching major infrastructure and development projects worth around Rs 18,800 crore in the city. In a post on social media platform X following his visit, PM Modi described Surat as “more than a city” and said its character was reflected in the energy and determination of its people.“It is a delight to hav…
Bhubaneswar, June 5 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday watched the upcoming Bollywood film ‘Bharat Bhagya Vidhata’, starring Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP and actress Kangana Ranaut, during a special screening at a local movie theatre in Bhubaneswar. The actress-turned-politician Ranaut, Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo, several Ministers and other senior BJP leaders also attended the special screening.The special screening event was also attended by the entire team of…
Daman, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said nearly one lakh saplings were being planted across Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu as part of the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign, describing the initiative as a symbol of sustainable development. Speaking on ‘World Environment Day’, PM Modi said environmental responsibility must accompany infrastructure growth and economic development.“Development is important for us, but it is equally important that our model of deve…
Baku, June 5 (IANS) With global temperatures at near-record levels and El Nino set to return, governments, businesses, communities, and individuals across the world on Friday marked World Environment Day, sounding the alarm on the urgent need to address climate change. This year, Azerbaijan hosted the official commemoration of World Environment Day.Extreme heat is one of the deadliest and fastest-growing climate threats to lives, livelihoods, and economies. With overshoot of the Paris Agreement …
Mumbai, June 5 (IANS) Actress Raveena Tandon marked World Environment Day on June 5, with a spiritual and nature-centric celebration.Sharing a glimpse of her morning spent amidst cows, devotees and religious rituals, the actress took to her social media account and posted pictorial from the occasion and also highlighted the importance of protecting the planet, wildlife and forests for future generations.In the picture, Raveena can be seen participating in a traditional gathering where a spiritua…
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, on Friday planted a Palash sapling at his official residence on World Environment Day as part of the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign, calling tree plantation the “most effective way to protect Mother Earth”. “Tree plantation is the most effective way to protect Mother Earth; this public pledge, taken under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, will certainly succeed,” Scindia …
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) On the occasion of World Environment Day 2026 on Friday, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri launched E85 fuel at an IndianOil retail outlet in New Delhi, formally beginning the nationwide rollout of the high-ethanol blended fuel for flex-fuel vehicles.The launch marks the first phase of the programme, with E85 fuel now available at 48 retail outlets operated by public sector oil marketing companies.The government plans to expand availability …
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Friday planted indigenous saplings on World Environment Day, describing environmental protection as an existential necessity for urban landscapes. “True governance is not just about passing laws for the present, but planting roots for our future generations; a green capital begins with a single sapling,” said Gupta while leading a mega plantation drive within the historic Delhi Vidhan Sabha premises.The Speaker urged citizens to t…