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World Environment Day: Haryana CM announces creating 'Oxi-van' in Karnal
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], June 5 (ANI): Underlining the importance of trees on the occasion of World Environment Day, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Saturday announced that 80 acres of 'Oxi-van' (a forest) will be created in Karnal district for people to visit.
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Environmentalists sue Sri Lanka government, MV X-Press Pearl operator over
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Colombo [Sri Lanka], June 5 (ANI): A group of climate and fishermen activists in Sri Lanka has filed a lawsuit against the government and operator of MV X-Press Pearl over the ship wreck that caused severe damage to the environment.
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Ethanol has become major priority of 21st century India: PM Modi
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said ethanol has become one of the major priorities of 21st century India and the country has taken a big step towards the sector.
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India's capacity for renewable energy increased by over 250 pc in 6-7 year
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that India has set an example in the world when it comes to protecting the environment, adding that the country's capacity for renewable energy has increased by more than 250 percent in 6-7 years.
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Being environmentally responsible is the need of the hour, says Pragya Kap
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): We shouldn't need a specific day to remind us of the importance of preserving the environment. Still, on World Environment Day 2021, we have to make an effort not only to create awareness but also consciousness in our minds about the realities of this peril a
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Karnataka: Indian Coast Guard plant over 300 saplings on World Environment
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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 5 (ANI): On the occasion of World Environment Day, the Indian Coast Guard Karnataka on Saturday conducted a tree-plantation drive to raise awareness and sensitize personnel on relevant issues.
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World Environment Day 2021: Ayushmann Khurrana reminisces shooting in Nort
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New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): On World Environment Day 2021, Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana reminisced his trip to the Northeast to shoot for 'Anek'. He called his visit 'an eye-opener' because he witnessed first-hand what living in harmony with nature could help achieve.
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World Environment Day: Namami Gange volunteers distribute plants, carry ou
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Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 5 (ANI): On the occasion of World Environment Day, a team from Namami Gange on Saturday distributed tulsi plants to people living near the river Ganga and carried out a cleanliness drive.
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Restore Green Lineage - 13th edition of Greenstorm International Nature Ph
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Kochi (Kerala) [India], June 5 (ANI/PRNewswire): The Greenstorm Foundation has announced the 13th edition of its prestigious International Nature Photography Contest, organised in association with UNEP, on the occasion of World Environment Day.
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World Environment Day 2021: Theme, history and significance
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New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): World Environment Day, which is celebrated annually on June 5 across the globe, is one of the biggest events organised by the United Nations (UN) to generate awareness about the significance of nature. The day is celebrated to tell people that nature should b
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PM Modi to address World Environment Day event, interact with farmers on
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New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the World Environment Day event on June 5, 2021, at 11 am via video conferencing.
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Delhi Environment Min directs agencies to complete ongoing third-party aud
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New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): Ahead of World Environment Day, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Friday directed agencies to complete the ongoing third-party audit of tree plantation work and submit a report at the earliest to ensure transparency and monitoring of the plantation work
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