National Institute of Sowa Rigpa holds yoga session under Mission LiFE ahead of World Environment Day

June 4, 2026 12:15 PM

National Institute of Sowa Rigpa holds yoga session under Mission LiFE ahead of World Environment Day

The National Institute of Sowa Rigpa (NISR) organised a Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) session on Wednesday as part of the pre-campaign activities leading up to World Environment Day 2026, promoting sustainable lifestyles and environmental awareness under the Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) initiative. Held at the institute's campus in Sabu Thang, the programme was themed "Linking Yoga Practice to Mindful and Low-Consumption Living" and witnessed participation from faculty members, staff a...

PM Modi highlights Mission LiFE’s role in reviving India’s traditional conservation practices

November 4, 2025 2:00 PM

PM Modi highlights Mission LiFE’s role in reviving India’s traditional conservation practices

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday shared an article by Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, underscoring how India’s Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) is reviving traditional conservation systems and redefining them as modern acts of environmental responsibility. Responding to Yadav’s post on X, the Prime Minister said, “In this must-read article, Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav writes that India's Mission LiFE revives time-honoured conservation practices, from Tamil Nadu's er...

India champions integrated urban development model at IUCN Congress in Abu Dhabi

October 12, 2025 8:51 AM

India champions integrated urban development model at IUCN Congress in Abu Dhabi

Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh outlined India’s integrated approach to sustainable urban development at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Congress, emphasizing that rapid urbanization offers opportunities for innovation and resilience rather than challenges alone. Speaking at a high-level ministerial dialogue on “Transforming Our Urban Environment: Pathways to Sustainability,” Singh said that with two-thirds of the ...

NHAI releases second sustainability report, showcases green milestones

July 15, 2025 7:20 PM

NHAI releases second sustainability report, showcases green milestones

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has released its second consecutive Sustainability Report for the financial year 2023–24, reaffirming its strong commitment towards environmental sustainability and responsible infrastructure development. The report, launched by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, highlights NHAI’s integrated framework for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices and its alignment with India’s global commitments under t...

Kiren Rijiju addresses UN day of Vesak in Vietnam, highlights India’s Buddhist heritage and mission LiFE

May 6, 2025 7:31 PM

Kiren Rijiju addresses UN day of Vesak in Vietnam, highlights India’s Buddhist heritage and mission LiFE

Union Minister of Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, addressed the opening ceremony of the United Nations Day of Vesak in Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday. The event was also attended by the President of Vietnam, Luong Cuong; the President of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake; the Sanghraja of Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, Thich Tri Quang; and other dignitaries, as per a release from the Ministry of Minority Affairs on Tuesday. Delivering a message on behalf of Prime Minister Nar...

World Government Summit 2025 Opens in Dubai, India Focuses on Green Growth and Climate Resilience

February 11, 2025 6:34 PM

World Government Summit 2025 Opens in Dubai, India Focuses on Green Growth and Climate Resilience

The World Government Summit (WGS) 2025 opened on Tuesday under the theme Shaping Future Governments, attracting record international participation. Running until February 14, the 12th edition of the summit brings together heads of state, government officials, global institutions, and leading experts to explore emerging trends in governance and critical sectors. The event features multiple forums, including the Future of Work Forum, Government Experience Exchange Forum, Government Services Forum...

EAM Jaishankar signs eight key documents at SCO council of heads of government meeting

October 16, 2024 6:02 PM

EAM Jaishankar signs eight key documents at SCO council of heads of government meeting

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar signed eight significant outcome documents at the 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting in Islamabad, underscoring India’s active role and contributions to the summit's deliberations. In a post on X, Jaishankar outlined the achievements from India’s perspective, highlighting the "positive and constructive contributions" made during the event. A key focus of India's dialogue was the theme of One Eart...