Punjab Government Announces Ban On Single-Use Plastic Beginning From July
Punjab government stated on June 5 single-use plastic will be banned beginning in July. The declaration was made by Secretary of State for Science, Technology, and Environment Rahul Tewari at a virtual state-level gathering to commemorate World Environment Day. He stated the ban will be implemented in order to make Punjab greener and healthier. Tewari announced construction of 55 sewage treatment plants around Punjab, which will help prevent… read-more
Tags: Punjab, Punjab Government, Plastic, Plastic Ban, World Environment Day
Courtesy: Zee News
1 Lakh Saplings To Be Planted On Environment Day in Assam's Golaghat
On the occasion of World Environment Day, villagers of Dhansiri area in Assam's Golaghat district have joined hands with the Forest Department and Administration to plant one lakh saplings, on June 5. Reportedly, the saplings will be planted in the Tengani Dui Noi Mukh area. Sarupathar constituency MLA Biswajit Phukan said that they have planned to plant at least 15 lakh saplings during his tenure.
Tags: Assam, Saplings, Biswajit Phukan, World Environment Day, Golaghat
Courtesy: ANI
DSLSA Launches 'Environmental Literacy Week' Initiative In Delhi
Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA) declared the commencement of "Environmental Literacy Week," collaborating with numerous agencies and organizations from May 29. This year marks the 50th anniversary of June 5 as World Environment Day. The week-long awareness campaign, according to DSLSA, will focus on living in harmony with environment. DSLSA has also said that they would be collecting contributions of clothing, books, and toys for… read-more
Tags: DSLSA, World Environment Day, Environmental Literacy Week, Delhi, environment
Courtesy: The Print
Kerala: Boys Group Plant Marijuana To Mark World Environment Day
A group of youths planted Cannabis saplings to mark the World Environment Day on the side of a road in Kollam, Kerala. Reportedly, the plantation and posing with plants was noticed by a neighbour who informed the relevant authorities. The episode gained notoriety as police and excise authorities launched an investigation to discover the mischiefs behind the scheme, and a video showing them taking the plant went viral.
Tags: Cannabis, World Environment Day, Kerala, Excise Department
Courtesy: The Indian Express
World Env'ment Day: Bollywood Advocates For "Generation Restoration"
Renowned Bollywood celebrities including Shilpa Shetty, Ajay Devgn posted on their social media platforms advocating this year’s World Environment Day theme 'generation restoration.' Highlighting India’s rich wildlife and biodiversity the Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javdekar tweeted government’s efforts towards protection and conservation measures. Amidst the issues of deforestation, Telugu actor Allu Arjun launched a… read-more
Tags: Bollywood, World Environment Day, ajay devgan, Prakash Javadekar, ALLU ARJUN, Generation Restoration
Courtesy: The Indian Express
Polluted Beaches, Overtourism, Single Use Plastic Mar Indian Tourists
Spotlighting the concerns of Indian tourists, the survey regarding World Environment Day highlights tourists holding government responsible for sustainable travel. Signifying "overtourism," the survey calls attention to polluted beaches and waterways and usage of single-use plastics and energy inefficiencies. Reportedly, 36% Indonesian and UK tourists, 33% Chinese tourists, 28% Australian tourists, 27% Malaysian tourists and 24% Indian… read-more
Tags: Pollution, World Environment Day, environment, Indian government, Tourist
Courtesy: Alopan