ECSWG meeting concludes in Bengaluru with all G20 countries
The First G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group (ECSWG) meeting concluded in Bengaluru on Saturday on a positive note with all G20 countries showing interest and commitment to constructively work towards the objective of the three priority areas of Arresting Land Degradation, Accelerating Ecosystem Restoration and Enriching Biodiversity; Promoting a Sustainable and Climate Resilient Blue Economy and Encouraging Resource Efficiency and Circular Economy.
Must have balanced approach on environment and defence: SC on appeal opposing Char Dham project
New Delhi/IBNS: In response to an appeal filed by an NGO against the widening of the roads in Uttarakhand for Centre's Char Dham project, the Supreme Court said Tuesday that the defence needs and environmental safeguards have to be balanced and a "nuanced" approach is required, media reports said.
PM Modi overviews Kedarnath reconstruction project
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today conducted a review of the Kedarnath Math development and reconstruction project with the Uttarakhand state government via video conferencing.
Delhi air quality worsens after Diwali, city enveloped in haze
New Delhi/IBNS: The air quality of national capital Delhi and its surrounding areas worsened a day after Diwali for the first time this season with a large number of people ignoring the two-hour-limit for bursting firecrackers enforced by the Supreme Court, media reports said.
PM Modi meets Monaco monarch, discusses climate change
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IBNS) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met Monaco's monarch Prince Albert II and exchanged views of cooperation,especially in the field of environment and climate change.
Biggest challenge before all of us is environment: Vice President
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Venkiaha Naidu has said that the biggest challenge before all of us is environment and that vehicular pollution is a major concern.
M.Venkaiah Naidu launches ‘Segregation of Municipal Waste at Source Initiative for NCR’
New Delhi, June 5 (IBNS): On the occasion of World Environment Day, Union Minister of Urban Development M.Venkaiah Naidu launched a campaign on source segregation of municipal waste for National Capital Region (NCR) here on Monday.