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Amid Mahakumbh, Yogi Adityanath to open climate conclave to see role of religious leaders
Prayagraj, Feb 15: Amid the Mahakumbh Mela 2025, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will inaugurate a climate conclave on Sunday that will see the role of religious leaders in environmental protection and climate change mitigation.
Conclave on climate change to be held at Mahakumbh: Uttar Pradesh Principal Secretary
Lucknow, February 12: Uttar Pradesh Principal Secretary, Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department Anil Kumar on Wednesday said that a conclave on climate change would be conducted on February 16 at the Mahakumbh area.
Hazza bin Zayed receives delegation from Environment Agency
Al Ain, February 7: Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region, has received a delegation from the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD), led by Salem Al Dhaheri, Secretary-General of EAD.
RS MP Satnam Singh Sandhu moves private member bill for river conservation
New Delhi, Feb 7: Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament (MP) Satnam Singh Sandhu has introduced a private member bill -- Recognition of Legal Person Status of Rivers Bill, 2024 -- during the ongoing Budget session of Parliament.
Sri Lanka plans elephant corridors to curb human-elephant conflict
Colombo, Feb 2: Sri Lanka is planning to establish five elephant corridors in its north-central province to reduce human-elephant conflicts, media reported on Sunday.
Citizens thank Haryana CM for halting dumpyard construction on Dwarka Expressway
Gurugram, Jan 29: Residents of the Dwarka Expressway area, along with various Residents' Welfare Associations (RWAs) and a united NGO forum have expressed their heartfelt gratitude to Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini for stopping the construction of dumpyard and halting disposal unit in the residential area of Daulatabad.
'Had assured Tungsten mining project wouldn't be implemented till I'm CM': MK Stalin
Madurai, January 27: Referring to the resolution passed by the Tamil Nadu assembly against the Tungsten mining project, Chief Minister MK Stalin said he had assured everyone that he wouldn't let the project come even if he has to resign from the position.
Cambodia urges people to exercise caution amid poor air quality
Phnom Penh, Jan 25: Cambodia on Saturday urged people to be extra vigilant against high air pollution, saying that they should wear masks for outdoor activities.
CM Stalin to visit Madurai tomorrow to celebrate Tungsten mining project's cancellation
Chennai, Jan 25: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M.K Stalin is scheduled to visit villagers of Arittapatti in Madurai district on Sunday to acknowledge their efforts and celebrate the cancellation of the tungsten mining project.
Canberra's Australia Day drone shows delayed due to risk to threatened bats
Canberra, Jan 24: Planned drone shows to celebrate Australia Day in the nation's capital have had their start time pushed back to prevent harm to a population of threatened bats.
Shipra Pathak praises cleanliness efforts at Maha Kumbh, urges citizens to take responsibility
Prayagraj, Jan 22: Shipra Pathak, widely known as the "Water Woman of India," has expressed her immense appreciation for the cleanliness at the ongoing Maha Kumbh, emphasising that while the government can launch initiatives, it is ultimately up to the people to actively contribute to the cause.
Collective efforts needed to inculcate sense of oneness: Manipur CM
Imphal, Jan 13: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Sunday said that the relationship and coexistence among all indigenous communities has existed since time immemorial.
Officials responsible if Periyar River gets polluted: Kerala High Court
Kochi, January 10: The Kerala High Court has issued a stern warning to the officials concerned in the complaint filed by Democratic Social Justice Party President KSR Menon and others regarding Periyar pollution saying the officials will be held responsible if they fail to take steps to prevent pollution.
NGT issues notice to Sonmarg authorities on protecting habitat of Himalayan Brown Bear
New Delhi, Jan 5: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notice to the CEO of Sonmarg Development Authority, Director General of Rural Sanitation and Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (Wildlife) on the issue of protecting the habitat of Himalayan Brown Bear, which is depleting due to unplanned disposal and treatment of waste in Sonmarg region of Jammu and Kashmir.