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March 3, 2025 12:31 PM

World Wildlife Day being observed to celebrate wild animals, plants

The World Wildlife Day is being observed today to celebrate wild animals and plants. The central government has taken several initiatives for Wildlife Conservation and Protection in the country. The Environment, Forest and Climate Change Ministry has instituted a comprehensive framework of policies,...

March 3, 2025 10:32 AM

PM Modi urges commitment to biodiversity conservation on World Wildlife Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged everyone to reaffirm their commitment to protect and preserve the incredible biodiversity of the planet. On the Occasion of World Wildlife Day today, Mr Modi emphasized that every species plays a vital role and highlighted the importance of safeguarding their f...

March 3, 2025 10:14 AM

Jaipur to host 12th Regional 3R & Circular Economy Forum from March 3-5

Pinkcity Jaipur is all set to host the 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific. This three-day Event kicks off today at the Rajasthan International Centre, Jaipur. The forum focuses on “Realizing Circular Societies Towards Achieving SDGs and Carbon Neutrality in Asia-Pa...

March 2, 2025 9:09 PM

Uttarakhand Avalanche: Indian Army Concludes Rescue Ops, 46 Workers Rescued, 8 Dead

Indian Army has said that the search and rescue operations at the Mana Avalanche site in Uttrakhand concluded today. In the operation, 46 workers were rescued successfully and are currently being given the necessary medical treatment. The Army said that 8 lives could not be saved despite relentless ...

March 2, 2025 8:40 PM

IMD Forecasts Heavy Rain in North, Heatwave in Coastal Karnataka Tomorrow

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall over Jammu-Kashmir, Ladakh, and Himachal Pradesh tomorrow. Similar conditions are expected, accompanied by thunderstorms and hailstorms in isolated places over Gilgit, Baltistan, Muzaffarabad, Punjab, and Uttarakhand. IMD has...

March 2, 2025 8:35 PM

HM Amit Shah to Inaugurate Workshop on Sustainable Dairy Sector in New Delhi on Mar 3

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah will inaugurate the workshop on sustainability and circularity in the dairy sector in New Delhi tomorrow. The workshop will focus on policies and initiatives of the Ministry of Cooperation and the Ministry of Animal Husbandry, Dairying, and F...

March 2, 2025 7:07 PM

PM Modi Visits Somnath, Vantara; To Chair Wildlife Board Meet in Gir on Mar 3

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today participated in various programs in Jamnagar and Somnath today on the second day of his Gujarat visit. Earlier in the day, Mr. Modi visited Vantara, an animal rescue, conservation, and rehabilitation centre in Jamnagar district. Mr. Modi offered prayers at Som...

March 2, 2025 7:13 PM

Women Entrepreneurs Account for 8% of Sellers on GeM, Fulfilling Orders Worth ₹46,000 Crore

Women entrepreneurs comprise eight percent of the total seller base at the Government e-Marketplace platform with over one crore 77 lahks registered Udyam-verified women micro and small enterprises. These entrepreneurs have fulfilled a cumulative order value of over 46 thousand crore rupees. GeM is ...

March 2, 2025 5:17 PM

NHRC & MEA to Host ITEC Executive Programme on Human Rights for Global South in New Delhi

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs, will organise the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Executive Capacity Building Programme on human rights in New Delhi. This six-day programme for senior-level functionaries of the Natio...

March 2, 2025 1:57 PM

India reports sharp decline in poverty, inequality over last decade

India has witnessed a considerable decrease in poverty over the last decade according to a new paper. The paper, published by economists Surjit S Bhalla and Karan Bhasin, analysed data from recently released household expenditure data for 2022-23 and 2023-24. Data from these surveys indicate a subst...