Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 25 dived into the Arabian Sea off the coast of Gujarat to perform an underwater puja in the remains of the ancient submerged city of Lord Krishna’s Dwarka. In the photos shared by the PM on his ‘X’ handle, he can be seen in scuba gear and descending into the azure waters to offer prayers at the site steeped in historical and spiritual significance. Earlier in the day, PM Narendra Modi in Dwarka offered prayers at Beyt Dwarka Temple. After offering prayers at the temple, Prime Minister inaugurated the Sudarshan Setu in Dwarka. It is the longest cable-stayed bridge of the country that has been constructed at the cost of ₹ 979 crore.
25 February,2024 06:45 PM IST
Established in 1976 in the Bhal region of Saurashtra, the Blackbuck National Park is spread over an area of 34.08 km. Flat land, dry grasses, and herds of antelope have always attracted visitors to this park which has a grassland ecosystem. Successful conservation programs for the blackbuck, wolf, and lesser florican (a bustard) are ongoing. Several species of mammals have been recorded from the National Park, apart from large groups of Blackbuck such as Indian Wolf, Striped Hyena, Indian Fox, Golden Jackal, and Jungle cat. Apart from these, several species of grassland birds such as Sandgrouse, Lark, and passerines are also abundant in the Park giving a boost to Gujarat tourism.
17 December,2023 01:30 PM IST
Kaala Paani fame Radhika Mehrotra spoke to Mid-day.com in an exclusive interview and spoke about the difficulties the Kaala Paani team faced while shooting the show in the forests of Andaman. Be it the struggle with humidity or getting access to food, everyone got into the survival mood. Radhika talked about her great experience of shooting with Mona Singh who according to her is an extremely talented actress and a good human being as well. Radhika mentioned how one becomes a part of nature after shooting in nature and also start to respect it. To get all insights about Kaala Paani from Radhika Mehrotra watch the full video!
10 November,2023 10:14 AM IST
After Delhi Services Bill was passed in Rajya Sabha, another storm awaited AAP over a motion moved in Upper House. AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha was accused of forging signatures in a motion against Delhi Services Bill. Over 5 MPs alleged that their "forged signatures" were added to the proposed select committee on the Bill. Union Home Minister Amit Shah voiced strong opposition to the same in the Rajya Sabha. The Rajya Sabha MPs, belonging to BJP, AIADMK and BJD then demanded moving a Privilege Motion against Chadha. However, Raghav Chadha refuted allegations in a presser and “challenged BJP” to show proof of forged signatures.
10 August,2023 06:00 PM IST | Mumbai
Five Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Rajya Sabha have lodged complaints about their alleged unauthorised inclusion in a proposed Select Committee on the Delhi Services Bill by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha. This move has triggered a call for a Privilege Motion against Chadha, stirring debates and discussions within the parliamentary framework. Home Minister Amit Shah has also accused Chadha of fraudulent activity. He called for an investigation by the parliament's Privilege Committee into this matter. The proposal for the creation of the Select Committee itself was made by Chadha, with the intention of subjecting the Delhi Services Bill to thorough scrutiny. In response to the allegations, Chadha maintained his readiness to address the situation. Chadha's effort to send the bill to a select committee was eventually defeated by a voice vote.
08 August,2023 11:41 AM IST | Mumbai
With the rising demand, Lavender cultivation across Jammu and Kashmir has amplified. Hundreds of farmers are shifting to lavender cultivation in the Pulwama district of South Kashmir which has proved very profitable. Farmers traditionally in J&K grew cereals such as maize, rice and millet which didn’t provide great returns but after lavender cultivation, their earnings have gone up several times. The Kashmiri unemployed youth has also started practising lavender farming as it helps to generate revenue at a high level and they are happy with farming of unconventional aromatic plants. Jammu and Kashmir’s lavender cultivation is changing their fortunes.
31 July,2023 01:26 PM IST
In 2018, an adult Tigress named Avni or T1 was shot dead in the Yavatmal district of Maharashtra by a civilian hunter accompanied by a team of Forest Department officials. Indian forest officials labelled Avni as the most dangerous ‘man-eater’ in post-independent India. Even before Avni was killed, a score of campaigns by animal activists and wildlife lovers were launched to save the tigress. After Avni was shot dead, her killing was termed as a ‘cold-blooded murder’ by animal lovers. Dr. Sarita Subramaniam, Director, Earth Brigade Foundation and a Tiger activist had taken over as a petitioner for Avni in the High Court and Supreme Court. In her words, she filed several PILs and petitions to bring justice to Avni but as of July 2023, is still waiting for action. As the world observes International Tiger Day 2023 on July 29th, with an aim to conserve Tigers and India’s Project Tiger completes fifty years, Dr. Sarita Subramaniam takes us through the details of the controversial killing of ‘man-eater’ Tigress Avni or T1 and guides us on what we can do as ordinary citizens towards tiger conservation.
28 July,2023 07:57 PM IST
Only July 28, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Ministerial Meeting via video conferencing. He hailed India’s ‘Project Tiger’ which is aimed to promote the conservation of tigers. He said, “India has recently launched the international Big Cat Alliance for the conservation of 7 big cats on our planet. It is based on our learnings from Project Tiger, a pioneering conservation initiative. As a result of Project Tiger, 70 percent of the world's tigers are found in India. We are also working on Project Lion and Project Dolphin.” The Prime Minister also said that India is one of the top 5 countries in the world in terms of installed renewable energy capacity. “We have also set a target of attaining net zero by 2070. India has consistently been at the forefront of taking action on biodiversity conservation, protection and enrichment.” This statement comes near the occasion of International Tiger Day 2023 falling on July 29th which aims to raise awareness about tiger extinction and the need to save them.
28 July,2023 12:15 PM IST
In order to educate children across the city of Mumbai about the need to protect the environment and empower them with solutions to do the same, environmentalists, celebrities and corporates came together for the ‘Save the Tiger’ event in Mumbai. In an event organised by Sanctuary Nature Foundation graced by Dia Mirza, children took part in numerous workshops and events directed towards saving wildlife and the environment. People from all walks of life came together with only one goal - to save the planet and save the Tiger.
18 July,2023 06:31 PM IST
Each year, World Environment Day brings attention to efforts towards environmental protection and awareness. Mumbai resident Chetan Soorenji is one such eco-warrior who has been tirelessly working towards environmental protection and has transformed his Chembur home into a nature wonderland. With bees, birds and butterflies thronging his fruit and flower garden, it is no less than a nature resort. This World Environment Day 2023, here is a peek into this mini nature forest.
03 June,2023 05:47 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
