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ATC Shahpur Rally Marks World Environment Day 2026
ATC Shahpur organized an awareness rally for World Environment Day 2026, with MLA Kewal Singh Pathania planting saplings and flagging off the event. Over 300 students participated, emphasizing environmental conservation and a drug-free society.
Forest Dept Cleanliness Drive at Neugal Park for World Environment Day
The Forest Department celebrated World Environment Day with a cleanliness drive at Neugal Park in Palampur, attended by MLA Ashish Butail. Participants cleaned the park and pledged to protect the environment.
Bengaluru Celebrates Environment Day with Tree Drives
Bengaluru observed World Environment Day with large-scale tree planting drives, green pledges from corporates, and community initiatives aimed at boosting urban greenery and sustainability.
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Chandigarh UT Launches Environmental Health Mapping Initiative
The UT Administration has launched a comprehensive study to map Chandigarh's environmental health, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2030 with emission projections and hotspot identification.
Experts Urge Nature-Based Solutions for Climate and Water Crises
At a BSIP workshop in Lucknow, experts called for urgent nature-based solutions to combat climate change, biodiversity loss, and water scarcity, emphasizing traditional water management.
Burning Waste in Madurai Water Channels Causes Air Pollution
Residents of Madurai face health issues as waste dumped in open water channels is burnt, releasing toxic smoke. Experts demand desilting and permanent solutions.
World Environment Day in Trichy: Plantations, Awareness Events
Trichy observed World Environment Day with tree plantation drives, awareness rallies, and community clean-ups. Forest department events drew students and officials, emphasizing conservation and sustainability.
World Environment Day Celebrated with Tree Plantation Drives
World Environment Day was observed across Trichy with tree plantation drives, awareness rallies, and community initiatives focusing on conservation and sustainability.
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Kanpur Metro Hosts World Environment Day Awareness Programme
Kanpur Metro and NGO 'Maa Tujhe Salaam' organized a World Environment Day event where children created drawings on conservation and rode the underground metro for the first time.
Nagpur Launches Citywide Tree Plantation Campaign on World Environment Day
Nagpur launched a citywide tree plantation campaign on World Environment Day, led by Mayor Neeta Thakre, to increase green cover and prevent urban heat trap. The drive runs till June 21.
Punjab Governor Leads Plantation Drive on World Environment Day
Punjab governor Gulab Chand Kataria led a citywide plantation drive on World Environment Day under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign, with participation from top officials, security forces, and Anganwadi centres.
Mobile Lab to Identify Air Pollution Sources in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation and IIT-Kanpur launch a mobile lab to identify real-time air pollution sources, aiding data-driven pollution control measures.
Gurgaon Residents Protest Aravali Afforestation Plan
Over 100 residents and activists protested the Haryana government's 750-acre afforestation project in the Aravalis, citing ecological violations and wildlife habitat destruction on World Environment Day.
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Andhra CM Naidu Aims for 50% Green Cover by 2047
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu announced a vision to increase the state's green cover to 50% by 2047, emphasizing collective action for environmental protection on World Environment Day.
Goa Air Quality Good, Water Quality Still a Concern: GSPCB
Goa's air quality remained good to satisfactory between April 2025 and March 2026, but water quality issues persist with faecal coliform exceedances in some sources, including beaches.
Ahmedabad Heat: 53 of 56 Days Over 40°C in 2025
Ahmedabad endures extreme heat with 53 of 56 days in 2025 crossing 40°C. Analysis shows a rise in such days from 35 annually in 1991-2000 to 53 now, linked to climate change and urbanization.
Oxford Study: Ahmedabad Among Most Heat-Vulnerable Cities
A University of Oxford study ranks Ahmedabad among the world's most heat-vulnerable cities, with a risk score of 0.79. The research highlights social vulnerabilities and infrastructural capacities in heat risk assessment.
Ahmedabad Goes Green on World Environment Day
Ahmedabad celebrated World Environment Day with plantation drives, nature trails, quizzes, and workshops, engaging citizens in climate action and environmental protection.
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SC orders compensatory parks after DDA fells 1,100 trees
The Supreme Court ordered compensatory afforestation after DDA illegally felled over 1,100 trees in Delhi's Southern Ridge. 18 Namo Oxygen Parks were inaugurated on World Environment Day.
Manthan Vatika: IAS Officers' Plantation Drive in Gaya
Manthan Vatika, a garden at Brahmayoni foothills in Gaya, planted by Bihar cadre IAS officers, symbolizes environmental conservation and diversity, transforming into a green attraction ahead of World Environment Day.
Alwar plants 5 lakh saplings on World Environment Day
On World Environment Day, Alwar district administration and forest department planted 5 lakh saplings across the district, with 20,000 already at SSB centre, aiming 1 lakh there.
Udaipur Tourist Spots Become Plastic Bottle-Free Zones
Udaipur's Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary, Monsoon Palace, and Biological Park are now plastic bottle-free zones, with fines for violators and glass bottle deposits to reduce waste.
World Environment Day: Prayagraj Celebrates with Plantation Drives
Prayagraj marked World Environment Day with plantation drives and sustainability pledges across institutions, joining the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative to promote environmental conservation.
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Nagaland Minister Flags Forest Fires, Hunting as Threats
Nagaland environment minister CL John highlighted forest fires from jungle burning and hunting as causes of environmental degradation on World Environment Day, urging a conservation movement.
Dehradun Trees Fall Due to Concretisation, Activists Blame Infrastructure
At least 18 trees fell in Dehradun due to heavy rain, with activists blaming concretisation for weakening roots. Authorities clear debris as rain alert continues till June 7.
Uttarakhand Marks World Environment Day with Drives, Protests
Uttarakhand observed World Environment Day with plantation drives, clean-up campaigns, and awareness programs. CM Dhami urged collective conservation efforts, while protests in Mussoorie highlighted environmental concerns.
AMU Joins UP Clean Air Project to Fight Pollution
Aligarh Muslim University signs MoU with UP Clean Air Management Project to improve air quality and climate action through research, capacity building, and policy inputs.
Environmentalists Urge PM Modi for Carbon Footprint Labels
Environmentalists have written to PM Modi recommending a mandatory carbon footprint declaration system for commercial products in India to promote environmentally responsible consumption and sustainable production.
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HP signs MoU with UNDP for climate-resilient development
Himachal Pradesh government signed an MoU with UNDP to promote climate-resilient, inclusive and sustainable development, focusing on circular economy, waste management, and biodiversity conservation.
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