Ban on single-use plastic comes into effect from today
The ban on select single-use plastics by the Centre to reduce plastic wastage comes into effect today.
Single-use plastics are typically items that are discarded...
Less Snow, More Rain Speed Up Glacier Retreat in Uttarakhand
Glaciers across Uttarakhand are retreating at alarming rates as reduced snowfall and increased rainfall disturb their natural balance, according to multiple studies by the...
Uttarakhand to Begin Automatic Green Cess Collection from Incoming Vehicles Starting June 15
The Uttarakhand government is set to implement an automatic system for green cess collection from June 15, targeting vehicles entering the state from other...
PM Modi says India targets net-zero emissions by 2070
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday used the COP26 climate talks to announce 2070 as the target for India to reach net-zero carbon...
India’s first grass conservatory established in Uttarakhand’s Ranikhet
India's first Grass Conservatory has been established in Uttarakhand's Ranikhet town in an area of three acres, funded under the Central Government's CAMPA scheme....
MAD launches new campaign to take the plight of Rispana river to every Doonite
Dehradun-based student activist group, Making a Difference by Being the Difference continued its Rispana river rejuvenation awareness program with the commencement of a series...
Day 1 of Dehradun Literature Festival enchants audience
The first day of the 4th edition of the three-day-long Dehradun Literature Festival was hosted at Hyatt Regency. The annual festival commenced with an...
Uttarakhand Forest Department to Plant 1.14 Crore Saplings, Implement Geo-Tagging
This rainy season, the Forest Department of Uttarakhand aims to plant 1.14 crore saplings across 10,268 hectares, ensuring transparency through geo-tagging. This initiative, guided...
MAD by BTD conducts mega cleanup drive at Tapkeshwar
Doon’s student activist group Making a Difference by Being the Difference (MAD by BTD) conducted a mega cleanup drive at Tapkeshwar on Sunday, 8th...

















