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Target under ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign achieved: Govt

The Union environment ministry said the target was achieved through collective efforts of government agencies, village-level institutions, the local people, and other stakeholders

“Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” was launched on the World Environment Day in June. (Getty)

india news

Published on Sep 25, 2024 04:44 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

More than 520 million saplings planted since World Environment Day: Bhupender Yadav

PM Modi had launched the campaign by planting a peepal tree at Delhi’s Buddha Jayanti Park, requesting citizens to actively do the same to improve the planet’s health.

Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav speaks in the Lok Sabha during the recently concluded monsoon session of Parliament. (SansadTV)

india news

Published on Sep 03, 2024 12:41 PM IST

BySamreen Syed

Noida holds mini marathon, nature walk to mark World Environment Day

Authority officials said the marathon began from the Sector 21A Stadium early morning and moved through parts of the city before returning to the stadium after spreading awareness on environment conservation

Gautam Budh Nagar forest department and SheWings (a personal care company working to educate men and women on women’s health and hygiene) jointly organised a nature walk at the Okhla Bird Sanctuary to mark the day. (Sunil GHosh/HT Photo)

cities

Updated on Jun 06, 2024 05:38 AM IST

ByMaria Khan, Noida

PM Modi launches ‘a tree for mother’ drive on Environment Day in Delhi

In a series of posts on X, Narendra Modi called upon people across the world to plant a tree in the coming days

PM Modi with LG VK Saxena at the Buddha Jayanti Park in Delhi on Wednesday. (ANI)

cities

Updated on Jun 06, 2024 05:40 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

“World wars of the future will be fought over water”: Former IAS Alok Ranjan

Alok Ranjan pointed out, “Water is not an inexhaustible resource, and we are depleting it at an alarming rate.” He predicted that if current trends continue, future world wars will be fought over water.

cities

Updated on Jun 06, 2024 05:18 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Greening efforts, events mark World Environment Day in Lko

Events in Lucknow for World Environment Day included tree plantations by LDA, RDSO, schools, universities, NCC, and ONGC promoting environmental sustainability and awareness.

Cadets of the NCC’s Naval Wing participating in an event on the occasion of World Environment Day in Lucknow on Wednesday. (HT Photo)

cities

Updated on Jun 05, 2024 09:42 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Responsible competitiveness: Mantra for saving the environment

This article is authored by Rajesh Mehta, public policy consultant, New Delhi.

ht insight

Published on Jun 05, 2024 05:12 PM IST

ByRajesh Mehta

World Environment Day: Are we in the middle of a man-made Sixth Mass Extinction?

One million of the world’s estimated 8 million species of plants and animals are threatened with extinction. Are we heading to the Sixth Mass Extinction?

By mid-century, as many as 30-50% of the species on Earth will have disappeared. Nearly 27% of coral reefs have been destroyed and the United States (US) alone throws away enough plastic bottles in a week to encircle the Earth 5 times!(Freepik)

lifestyle

Published on Jun 05, 2024 04:52 PM IST

ByPreeti Verma Lal, New Delhi

CM Yogi plants sandalwood sapling on World Environment Day

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath plants sandalwood sapling at his residence on World Environment Day, emphasizing commitment to protect and promote nature.

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath (HT File Photo)

cities

Updated on Jun 05, 2024 04:42 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

World Environment Day: Conscious travellers go vocal for local

From selecting eco-friendly destinations and accommodation to planning activities to suit, meet the rise of the responsible traveller.

An increasing breed of conscious travellers today consider factors such as sustainability, local community engagement and cultural preservation when planning their trips (Shutterstock)

htcity

Published on Jun 05, 2024 03:42 PM IST

By Ismat Tahseen

World Environment Day: 6 eco-friendly lifestyle changes for a healthier planet

From being a minimalist to reducing food wastage; here are 6 lifestyle changes you can make to save your planet.

World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5 to raise everyone's awareness of the need to protect our environment through collective efforts.(Freepik)

lifestyle

Published on Jun 05, 2024 11:43 AM IST

ByParmita Uniyal, New Delhi

World Environment Day: Aahana Kumra urges everyone to stop cutting trees

To mark World Environment Day, actor Aahana Kumra poses for HT City exclusively while talking about environment conservation.

htcity

Published on Jun 05, 2024 11:20 AM IST

ByNavya Kharbanda

World Environment Day: Some top UK programmes in environmental education

This World Environment Day, take a step towards shaping a sustainable tomorrow with these cutting-edge postgraduate programmes

World Environment Day 2024: As we celebrate World Environment Day, the spotlight is on the urgent need for sustainable practices and green technology. (Akil Mazumder)

education

Published on Jun 04, 2024 01:33 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk

Noida authority, artistes, kids to celebrate environment day

Various activities including plays, drawing contests, kathak dance performances, among others, will be organised at the community centre of Sector 50 in Noida to mark the day

Around 80 children, up to 10 years, being treated at the Child PGI in Noida, have also been roped in for the main event on the World Environment Day. (HT Photo)

cities

Updated on Jun 04, 2024 06:18 AM IST

ByMaria Khan, Noida

World Environmental Health Day 2023: Date, history, significance

World Environmental Health Day 2023: From theme to history to significance, here's all that you need to know about this special day.

lifestyle

Updated on Sep 26, 2023 07:06 AM IST

ByTapatrisha Das, Delhi

Just Like That | Witnessing Nature's Beauty in Delhi

Explore the beauty of Delhi’s trees and lamentations on the destruction of their fragrant creations through Gulzar's odes

As winter turns to summer, the beautiful Amaltas or Laburnum breaks into bloom, its golden shower of yellow flowers literally taking one’s breath away.(Shivam Saxena/HT photo)

opinion

Published on Jun 18, 2023 12:51 PM IST

ByPavan K Varma

The Planet Earth in a Plastic Soup

On the occasion of World Environment Day, it is vital to focus on the challenge posed by plastic and how to combat it

Widespread use of plastics, unsustainable ways of disposal of plastic waste and their abilities to resist degradation in the natural environment have made plastic the most dreaded product on the Earth(PTI)

opinion

Published on Jun 07, 2023 05:56 PM IST

ByAbhay Kumar, Sudesh Yadav

Forest dept replants mangroves in Vashi on two hectares

The plantation was done in the mangrove belts adjacent to Vashi Railway station and sector 36 adjacent to the Kamothe highway. The resident activists, volunteers and organisations were invited to participate in the process to regenerate mangroves in areas that were earlier encroached upon

cities

Updated on Jun 06, 2023 09:53 PM IST

BySameera Kapoor Munshi

To push for environmental conservation, AKTU connects founders of green startups with policymakers of U.P. govt

In a unique initiative, five startups were shortlisted to pitch their sustainability startup products and services during the programme.

World Environment Day programme held at AKTU. (HT File)

cities

Updated on Jun 06, 2023 04:37 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Chandigarh’s GCG-11 wins best environment society award

On the occasion, the administrator appreciated the efforts of the Chandigarh administration in organising over 6,800 action events and 4,000 awareness events from May 5 to June 5 as part of Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment)

Punjab governor and UT administrator Banwarilal Purohit presenting the award to the principal of Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector 11, during the state-level function organised to commemorate World Environment Day at Tagore Theatre in Chandigarh on Monday. (HT Photo)

cities

Updated on Jun 06, 2023 02:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

People’s environment movements from across Konkan find common cause

The occasion was also used to vent frustrations against national policies which pose adverse consequences for locals in the Konkan, particularly adivasis, farmers and fishermen. For example, it was earlier mandatory to obtain consent of the regional gram sabha prior to diversion of forest land for a project

Mumbai, India - June 05, 2023: Citizens attend a public meeting organised by Civil Society and Environmental groups with the aim to save lives and livelihoods, save environment and to denounce destructive development, on the occasion of World Environment Day, at Mumbai Marathi Patrakar Sangh, Azad Maidan, in Mumbai, India, on Monday, June 05, 2023. (Photo by Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo) (HT PHOTO)

cities

Updated on Jun 06, 2023 12:51 AM IST

ByPrayag Arora-Desai

Hunar Awards : 52 students felicitated for highlighting social issues through paintings

The selected students were handed over appreciation certificates and saplings on June 5, which is celebrated as World Environment Day

DC Surabhi Malik felicitating students during 'Hunar' awards in Ludhiana on Monday. (HT Photo)

cities

Updated on Jun 05, 2023 11:54 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

2 killed in firing incident near Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border; probe ordered

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said some miscreants were involved in the incident and it would not be appropriate to blame the neighbouring state for Monday’s firing incident

Assam director general of police GP Singh said senior state police officers are at the site. (Representative image) (Twitter/GolaghatPolice)

india news

Updated on Jun 05, 2023 08:05 PM IST

ByBiswa Kalyan Purkayastha

Taj city marks environment day with cleanliness, plantation drives

District magistrate of Agra Navneet Chahal led an oath ceremony during a meeting held on water conservation and rainwater harvesting in Agra district organised at district headquarters in Agra

Students of Agra varsity taking out a rally against the use of plastics on Monday. (HT PHOTO)

cities

Updated on Jun 05, 2023 07:08 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Agra

More work needed to protect planet: NGT chairperson on Environment Day

Those present also included judicial member Justice Arun Kumar Tyagi, Registrar General Ankit Singla and Deputy Registrar Arvind Kumar.

A tree plantation programme was organised inside the NGT premises on Monday. (File image)

environment

Published on Jun 05, 2023 06:26 PM IST

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Disha Patani calls for protection of Indian jumbos

The Bollywood star engaged in volunteer activities such chopping fruits and vegetables which were distributed to the resident elephants while on a trip to the Mathura-based facility

Disha Patani spent a day with rescued eleephants at the WIldlife SOS Elephahnt Conservation and Care Centre, Mathura (Sourced)

cities

Updated on Jun 05, 2023 05:38 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Agra

Indian-origin US Prez candidate calls India ‘biggest polluter’, sparks row

Indian-origin US presidential candidate Nikki Haley sparked a row on social media after her controversial statement calling India “one of the biggest polluters”

Indian-origin US presidential candidate Nikki Haley(AP)

india news

Updated on Jun 05, 2023 05:56 PM IST

ByManjiri Chitre

Sand artist uses 2320 plastic bottles to craft turtle sculpture

Sudarsan Pattnaik creates a giant turtle sculpture using 2320 bottles at Odisha’s Puri beach to mark World Environment Day 2023.

World Environment Day 2023: Turtle made by Sudarsan Pattnaik using 2320 plastic bottles. (Twitter/@sudarsansand)

trending

Published on Jun 05, 2023 12:21 PM IST

ByArfa Javaid

Twitter floods with informative tweets on World Environment Day

The hashtag #WorldEnvironmentDay2023 is trending on Twitter, along with this year’s campaign ‘beat plastic pollution’.

World Environment Day 2023: The theme for this year is to beat plastic pollution. (Representational Image: Pixabay/bones64)

trending

Published on Jun 05, 2023 11:25 AM IST

ByArfa Javaid

Rupali Ganguly on Environment Day: 'Even if I go to a hotel, I ask for a bucket'

From using napkins and not tissue, reusing plastic cans to taking a bucket bath, Rupali Ganguly has many examples to share this World Environment Day.

Rupali Ganguly opened up about doing her bit for the environment.

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Published on Jun 05, 2023 08:42 AM IST

ByRuchi Kaushal

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The Union environment ministry said the target was achieved through collective efforts of government agencies, village-level institutions, the local people, and other stakeholders

PM Modi had launched the campaign by planting a peepal tree at Delhi’s Buddha Jayanti Park, requesting citizens to actively do the same to improve the planet’s health.

Authority officials said the marathon began from the Sector 21A Stadium early morning and moved through parts of the city before returning to the stadium after spreading awareness on environment conservation

In a series of posts on X, Narendra Modi called upon people across the world to plant a tree in the coming days

Alok Ranjan pointed out, “Water is not an inexhaustible resource, and we are depleting it at an alarming rate.” He predicted that if current trends continue, future world wars will be fought over water.

Events in Lucknow for World Environment Day included tree plantations by LDA, RDSO, schools, universities, NCC, and ONGC promoting environmental sustainability and awareness.

This article is authored by Rajesh Mehta, public policy consultant, New Delhi.

One million of the world’s estimated 8 million species of plants and animals are threatened with extinction. Are we heading to the Sixth Mass Extinction?

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath plants sandalwood sapling at his residence on World Environment Day, emphasizing commitment to protect and promote nature.

From selecting eco-friendly destinations and accommodation to planning activities to suit, meet the rise of the responsible traveller.

From being a minimalist to reducing food wastage; here are 6 lifestyle changes you can make to save your planet.

To mark World Environment Day, actor Aahana Kumra poses for HT City exclusively while talking about environment conservation.

This World Environment Day, take a step towards shaping a sustainable tomorrow with these cutting-edge postgraduate programmes

Various activities including plays, drawing contests, kathak dance performances, among others, will be organised at the community centre of Sector 50 in Noida to mark the day

World Environmental Health Day 2023: From theme to history to significance, here's all that you need to know about this special day.

Explore the beauty of Delhi’s trees and lamentations on the destruction of their fragrant creations through Gulzar's odes

On the occasion of World Environment Day, it is vital to focus on the challenge posed by plastic and how to combat it

The plantation was done in the mangrove belts adjacent to Vashi Railway station and sector 36 adjacent to the Kamothe highway. The resident activists, volunteers and organisations were invited to participate in the process to regenerate mangroves in areas that were earlier encroached upon

In a unique initiative, five startups were shortlisted to pitch their sustainability startup products and services during the programme.

On the occasion, the administrator appreciated the efforts of the Chandigarh administration in organising over 6,800 action events and 4,000 awareness events from May 5 to June 5 as part of Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment)

The selected students were handed over appreciation certificates and saplings on June 5, which is celebrated as World Environment Day

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said some miscreants were involved in the incident and it would not be appropriate to blame the neighbouring state for Monday’s firing incident

District magistrate of Agra Navneet Chahal led an oath ceremony during a meeting held on water conservation and rainwater harvesting in Agra district organised at district headquarters in Agra

Those present also included judicial member Justice Arun Kumar Tyagi, Registrar General Ankit Singla and Deputy Registrar Arvind Kumar.

The Bollywood star engaged in volunteer activities such chopping fruits and vegetables which were distributed to the resident elephants while on a trip to the Mathura-based facility

Indian-origin US presidential candidate Nikki Haley sparked a row on social media after her controversial statement calling India “one of the biggest polluters”

Sudarsan Pattnaik creates a giant turtle sculpture using 2320 bottles at Odisha’s Puri beach to mark World Environment Day 2023.

The hashtag #WorldEnvironmentDay2023 is trending on Twitter, along with this year’s campaign ‘beat plastic pollution’.

From using napkins and not tissue, reusing plastic cans to taking a bucket bath, Rupali Ganguly has many examples to share this World Environment Day.

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