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Rapid Glacier Melt Doubles Himalayan River Count Over Decade, Study Warns

Surge in river volume across 10 per cent of the range boosts short-term water supply but raises sediment, hydropower and ecosystem risks Rapid glacier melt driven by global warming has doubled the number of rivers in parts of the Himalayan region over the past decade, a study published in AGU Advances has found, a change […]

Arunachal To Fast-track Green Energy Projects: CM Khandu

State targets Rs 2 lakh crore hydropower push, 19 GW capacity addition in three years Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday said the state will accelerate all green energy projects, revive stalled ones and promote public-private partnerships as part of a decade-long mission to become India’s “green energy powerhouse”. Speaking at Independence Day […]

India To Launch Deepwater Exploration Mission For Energy Reliance

Government eyes higher domestic output, reduced import reliance India will launch a national deepwater exploration mission to boost domestic oil and gas production and cut reliance on imports. The plan was outlined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day address on Friday. Nearly 90 per cent of the country’s oil and 50 per […]

NFR, IIT-Guwahati Roll Out Biodegradable Bags To Replace Plastic

Eco-friendly pilot replaces plastic bed-roll covers, 40,000 bags distributed on Independence Day lunch The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati to replace conventional plastic with biodegradable and compostable alternatives, marking a step towards greener railway operations. As part of a pilot initiative, NFR has rolled out eco-friendly […]

Tripura Plans Solar Rooftop Push Across Government Buildings

State eyes 70-MW capacity as gas-based generation declines Tripura is preparing to harness solar power by installing rooftop panels on all government buildings, with an overall target of generating 70 megawatt (MW) of electricity. According to the Tripura Renewable Energy Development Agency (TREDA), a recent survey identified around 2,000 government buildings suitable for solar rooftop […]

ICICI Bank Says ESG Initiatives Impacted 1.89 Cr Lives In FY25

CSR expenditure of the bank increases 54 per cent to Rs 801 Cr, focuses on women’s empowerment, healthcare, and environment  According to its latest Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, ICICI Bank impacted 1.89 crore beneficiaries through its social and environmental initiatives in FY2024-25. The Bank’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) spending increased by 54 per […]

L&T, Japan’s ITOCHU Collaborate On Green Ammonia Project In Gujarat

ITOCHU intends to purchase the green ammonia for bunkering uses in Singapore, facilitating the worldwide transition to low-carbon shipping fuels L&T Energy GreenTech (LTEG) and Japan’s ITOCHU Corporation have entered into a joint development agreement to establish and commercialise a 300 kilo tonne per annum (KTPA) green ammonia plant in Kandla, Gujarat, focusing on opportunities […]

Hinduja Foundation Names Raman Kalyanakrishnan As CEO To Lead Social Impact Initiatives

Kalyankrishnan will oversee the Foundation’s work in healthcare, water stewardship, rural development, education, and sustainability The Hinduja Foundation, the philanthropic entity of the Hinduja Group, has appointed Raman Kalyanakrishnan as its Chief Executive Officer to lead the next phase of its social impact initiatives. Kalyanakrishnan brings over three decades of experience, including 21 years in […]

India Surpasses 100 GW Solar PV Module Production Capacity

India’s solar manufacturing capacity leaps from 2.3 GW in 2014 to 100 GW in 2025 India has reached a significant landmark of 100 gigawatts (GW) of solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing capacity listed under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM), showing a dramatic increase from merely 2.3 GW in 2014. Union Minister for […]

GRSE To Restore Kolkata’s Mayer And Suriname Ghats Under CSR

Shipbuilder’s heritage initiative to preserve sacred and migration-linked riverfront landmarks Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) has launched restoration work at two historic ghats on the Hooghly River, Mayer Ghat in Bagbazar and Suriname Ghat in Garden Reach under its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme. The initiative aims to safeguard Kolkata’s cultural heritage while improving […]