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India moves up to 9th position globally in forest area
Updated : 5 months ago IST
India has achieved a significant milestone in global environmental conservation, moving up to the 9th position in terms of total forest area globally, as per the Global Forest Resources Assessment (GFRA) 2025, released by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) in Bali on Wednesday, a
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Justice Surya Kant calls for Indian, Sri Lankan judiciaries to champion mo
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Justice Surya Kant, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court, has called for the Indian and Sri Lankan judiciaries to jointly champion a model of regional environmental constitutionalism - recognising that certain imminent environmental rights and duties transcend borders.
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India moves up to position nine globally in forest area; continues to rank
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, informed about this development in a social media post on 'X'.
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"Blaming Diwali, Hindus and Sanatanis for Delhi's Pollution is a sin": Del
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is trying to prove that "Deepawali, Hindus and Sanatanis are responsible for Delhi's pollution," adding that it is "a sin" to link the festival to the city's air quality crisis.
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"AAP blaming Diwali for Delhi pollution to appease select vote bank", alle
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of scapegoating Diwali for the capital's rising pollution levels, alleging that the opposition's narrative is a ploy to appease a "particular vote bank" by pushing for a ban on the festival's t
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"After Diwali, AQI rose by mere 6 points; our measures ensured stability i
Updated : 5 months ago IST
He also added that the arbitrary bans on older vehicles imposed earlier have been rationalised, ensuring fairness without compromising environmental goals.
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Tibetan leader highlights Chinese rights abuses in meeting with Japanese l
Updated : 5 months ago IST
During their discussion, the Deputy Speaker provided MP Komori with an overview of the grave situation currently unfolding in Tibet, the journey of Tibetan democracy, and the operations of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile.
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Punjab: Gurdaspur district administration reviews preventive measures agai
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Stubble burning has been a serious environmental concern in Punjab and other northern states, as it contributes heavily to air pollution and poses severe health risks, particularly during the winter months when smoke mixes with fog to create smog.
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Northern Coalfields Limited promotes 'Waste to Art' and Sanitation under S
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
In line with the "Waste to Beauty" vision, a magnificent sculpture of the National Bird, the Peacock and Barasingha, is being installed, creatively crafted from iron scrap generated during mining operations. The artwork symbolises NCL's commitment to environmental stewardship and innovati
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Delhi air quality in "poor" category ahead of Diwali, AQI hits 284
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Delhi's air quality remains poor as recorded this morning. As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) around ITO was recorded at 284 in the "poor" category.
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Delhi Minister Sood praises SC's green firecracker ruling, blames previous
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Delhi Minister Ashish Sood on Saturday hailed the Supreme Court's decision to allow the use of green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR, calling it a significant step towards enabling the majority community to celebrate their festivals freely.
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Manipur Governor graces valedictory session of Indian Himalayan Region Cli
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Thursday urged all Himalayan and Northeastern states to work together to tackle the growing impacts of climate change.
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