"This is the world's highest marathon, and we are organising its fouth edition today. This event will have four categories. First is 42 kilometres, half marathon is 21 kilometres, then 10 and 5 kilometres," the organiser Rajiv Kumar told ANI.
Jairam Ramesh applauds the Association of Indian Primatologists for their stance against the Great Nicobar mega infrastructure project. The group highlights concern over deforestation, its effects on local macaque species, and ecological risks associated with the project.
This ambitious and holistic programme integrates pollution abatement, ecological restoration, capacity building, and community engagement to safeguard the river's environmental integrity and the livelihoods of millions dependent on it.
New Delhi [India], March 7: Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj, one of the world's largest spiritual gatherings, set a record of sorts by collecting 600 tons of floating waste, showcasing an unprecedented model of faith, technology, and sustainability. With an estimated 55 crore devotees visiting
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh on Thursday lauded the Supreme Court order on pleas against the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023 and said it is "a stinging rebuke to the Modi Government's systematic efforts to dilute the institutions and regulatory systems" for ecologica
"...There is a huge mafia which is doing mining in Jammu & Kashmir. Due to this mining and large-scale development, ecological destruction is happening in Jammu & Kashmir, particularly in the Kashmir region, which is a fragile ecology...We have sought an explanation from the envir
Panna (Madhya Pradesh) [India], March 3: In a significant step towards sustainable conservation, Bisleri, under its CSR initiative Bottles for Change, has partnered with Panna Tiger Reserve, Department of Forest, Madhya Pradesh, marking a milestone in responsible plastic waste management wit
China's aggressive policies in Tibet continue to deepen concerns over both the region's environmental stability and the repression of its cultural identity, as reported by the Diplomat.
New Delhi [India], February 11: Mobius Foundation organised a panel discussion on 'Biosphere Reserves: Strategies for Sustainable Development and Conservation' at the Constitution Club of India. The event brought together experts, policymakers, and conservationists from UNESCO, WWF, and vari
Sawai Madhopur (Rajasthan) [India], January 31: Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd. in association with the Forest Department, Government of Rajasthan inaugurated a Material Recovery Facility (MRF) at Ranthambore Tiger Reserve located in Sawai Madhopur. This marks the first-ever MRF to be establ
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that India is a fast-developing country, but its development needs to be inclusive, equitable, ecologically sustainable and morally desirable without compromising the planet's health.