'Future has a message for us on World Environment Day': Jyotiraditya Scindia shares adorable Sikkim LKG girl's video that's winning heartsA heartwarming video of LKG student Grace Wangchuk Bhutia from Sikkim, urging for tree planting and nature protection, has gone viral on Wo...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
As Yamuna chokes, political heat rises in Mathura ahead of 2027 UP electionsThe deteriorating condition of the Yamuna river in Mathura is becoming a significant political issue ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assemb...
03 May, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
Sunkonnect plans to cut 15% carbon dioxide emissions in educational institutes over 4 yearsSunkonnect's ambitious plan targets 34 million tonnes of CO2 reduction. The firm will install solar rooftops on over 5,000 schools. Energy ...
22 Apr, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
NHAI to develop ‘Arogya Van’ on vacant land along NHsThe National Highways Authority of India will plant medicinal trees on vacant land along national highways. This initiative aims to boost b...
08 Apr, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
India’s biodiversity push: 2.76 lakh local panels power benefit-sharing under Nagoya ProtocolIndia has established over 2.76 lakh Biodiversity Management Committees, boosting community involvement in biodiversity governance and bene...
16 Mar, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
In process of ratifying High Seas Treaty: IndiaIndia is actively ratifying the High Seas Treaty, demonstrating its dedication to global marine biodiversity conservation. Union Minister J...
10 Jun, 2025, 10.10 PM IST
140+ nations agree to tackle biodiversity loss, meet conservation goals at UN meetNegotiators from over 140 countries have agreed on a plan to finance biodiversity conservation, raising at least $200 billion annually by 2...
01 Mar, 2025, 12.51 AM IST
India commits to 30 per cent protected areas in updated biodiversity planIndia's updated National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan aims to protect 30 percent of its land, inland water, and coastal and marine...
01 Nov, 2024, 09.51 AM IST
India calls upon BRICS nations for urgent, concrete climate actionsRepresenting India, the Union Minister of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, stated that the Implementation Plan of ...
29 Jun, 2023, 08.22 AM IST
Biodiversity smart is planetary wiseAs a first mover in global greening, India must engage with other developing countries, particularly those rich in biodiversity, to develop...
20 Dec, 2022, 10.38 PM IST
Continued loss of biodiversity and ecosystems will undermine ability for poverty reductionThe ongoing deliberations are expected to provide the basis for a rescue plan for life on the planet that experts hope will be used by gove...
03 May, 2019, 09.00 PM IST
River Island district Majuli may become the first carbon neutral district in IndiaThe project has been initiated to combat climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and is part of the French Development Agency.
15 Dec, 2016, 09.34 PM IST
- Saving Mahseer: Forest dept set for in-situ conservation in STR
Team of forest officials and experts on the fish would conduct a primary survey of the STR area by the month end."We have been trying our b...
06 May, 2016, 05.59 AM IST
Prepare action plan for conservation of tree species: Parkash Singh Badal, Punjab CMParkash Singh Badal has asked the State Biodiversity Board and Forests department to jointly prepare an action plan for conservation of all...
30 Sep, 2015, 04.33 PM IST
Alien species threaten Indian ecosystems: GovernmentInvasive alien species like Lantana and Cuscutta pose a threat to the ecosystems and lead to loss of biodiversity of the country, the gover...
31 Jul, 2015, 08.11 PM IST
- India hopeful UN sponsored biodiversity meet will work out an “interim arrangement” to prevent biodiversity loss
India is confident that the UN sponsored biodiversity meet at Hyderabad will work out an “interim arrangement” for providing the much neede...
16 Oct, 2012, 07.36 AM IST
- 41% of country's forest cover has suffered degradation: Kasturirangan
Speaking about biodiversity loss, he pointed out that 1.6 billion people worldwide rely on forests for their livelihood, but an estimated 4...
10 Feb, 2012, 05.07 AM IST