Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sankalp, an Offshore Patrol Vessel, arrived at Port Louis, Mauritius, on January 17 as part of its ongoing overseas deployment to friendly foreign countries in the Indian Ocean Region. The visit underscores India’s continued commitment to strengthening maritime cooperation, enhancing interoperability and deepening its longstanding…
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Second Nationwide Dolphin Survey Begins from Bijnor
Bijnor: India on Friday commenced the second nationwide estimation of riverine and estuarine dolphins from Bijnor in Uttar Pradesh, marking a major step forward in strengthening conservation of the country’s river ecosystems under Project Dolphin. The initiative follows the release of the results of the first nationwide dolphin population estimation…
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Namami Gange Mission: 5 New STPs Operational in FY 2025–26
The Namami Gange Mission Phase II has marked a significant milestone with the operationalisation of five key sewerage treatment projects during the third quarter of FY 2025–26. This development further strengthens pollution abatement efforts and enhances river rejuvenation initiatives across multiple States. So far, in FY 2025–26, a total of…
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Vice President Attends Sri Sakthi Amma Golden Jubilee
Vice President of India Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan on Saturday participated in the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Sri Sakthi Amma at Sripuram in Vellore district of Tamil Nadu, marking 50 years of the spiritual leader’s journey dedicated to faith, compassion, and service. Expressing his happiness at being part of the…
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President Droupadi Murmu Greets Nation on New Year 2026
As the nation prepares to welcome New Year 2026, President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu extended warm greetings and heartfelt wishes to citizens across the country and Indians living abroad. In her message issued on the eve of the New Year, the President highlighted the importance of unity, positive change,…
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Supreme Court Stays Aravalli Order, Panel Set
The Supreme Court on Monday kept in abeyance its earlier judgment on the definition of the Aravalli Hills, signaling a major pause in the implementation of directions that had raised serious environmental concerns. The apex court said a fresh, independent and high-powered expert committee would be constituted to reassess the…
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CAQM Reviews Pollution Measures, Ratifies Revised GRAP
New Delhi: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has reviewed a wide range of air pollution control measures and ratified the revised Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) during its 26th meeting, chaired by CAQM Chairman Shri Rajesh Verma. The full Commission met on December 22 to assess ongoing mitigation…
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DRI Busts Red Sanders Smuggling, Seizes 15 MT Worth ₹6.26 Crore
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has dealt a major blow to organised wildlife smuggling networks by seizing 15 metric tonnes of red sanders valued at ₹6.26 crore in Chennai and arresting four individuals involved in the illicit trade. The operation underscores India’s intensified enforcement against environmental crimes that threaten…
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Community Action Strengthens India’s Environment
New Delhi : The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC) has outlined a wide array of community-driven initiatives that are strengthening environmental protection across India. From urban tree clusters under the Nagar Van Yojana to school nursery programmes, beach clean-ups and the national Mission LiFE push, the government…