India celebrated World Wetlands Day 2026 at the Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, emphasising the critical role of wetlands in sustaining ecosystems, communities, and cultural heritage. Union Environment Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav highlighted that wetlands are the lifelines of the planet and central to India’s approach of integrating communities and culture…
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River Rejuvenation Shows Progress Under Namami Gange, NRCP
India’s sustained efforts toward river rejuvenation and pollution abatement are yielding measurable results, with significant improvement reported in the water quality of the River Ganga and steady progress across other major river basins. The Centre informed Parliament that large-scale investments under the Namami Gange Programme and the National River Conservation…
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Namami Gange Phase-II Shows Major Gains in Ganga Water Quality
The Namami Gange Mission Phase-II has delivered measurable improvements in the water quality, ecological health, and pollution management of the river Ganga, according to official data presented in Parliament. During 2025 alone, 25 key sewage treatment plants (STPs) with a combined capacity of 530 million litres per day (MLD) were…
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ICGS Sankalp Visits Mauritius, Boosts Maritime Cooperation
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…