CM Conrad Sangma joins schoolchildren in planting Rhododendron saplings on Environment Day in Shillong Shillong: A plantation drive of evergreen Rhododendron saplings by schoolchildren, led by CM Conrad . Sangma at the famous Rhododendron Trek in Upper Shillong, marked the state’s observance of World Environment Day on Thursday. Organized by the dept of forests &…
Chandigarh administration observes a vehicle-free day on Wednesday, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for austerity and reduced fuel consumption Chandigarh: Swapping engines for pedals and pavements, the UT administration on Wednesday rolled out ‘no-vehicle Wednesday’, responding to an appeal by Punjab governor and UT administrator Gulab Chand Kataria, and echoing the Prime…
Varanasi: To promote green mobility, the Varanasi Development Authority has ordered 100 e-bikes for its staff busy in field work.VDA vice-chairman Purna Bora said, “Over 90% of the VDA’s officials and other employees remain busy in field. Approximately 300-400 litres of petrol and diesel is estimated to be consumed in their field visits and other…
