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30 stories for “National” · September 2026
Clear filtersThe 9th India International Water Week (IIWW) 2026 was inaugurated at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti from 22 to 26 September 2026, it carries the theme "Climate Resilient Water Manage...
The Chemical Review Committee (CRC-22) of the Rotterdam Convention, meeting in Rome, adopted a Decision Guidance Document on the insecticide methyl parathion. It is an organophosphorus insecticide used on crops such as c...
Madhya Pradesh's Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary, being developed as India's second home for cheetahs, has received a new female cheetah from Botswana. The sanctuary, about 300 km from Kuno National Park — the ground zer...
The WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) Global Conservation Conference opened in Jaipur, Rajasthan. WWF, an international NGO founded in 1961, works on wildlife conservation, habitat protection, climate action and sustainab...
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) organised an International Conference on “The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics” in New Delhi. The conference focused on climate change, environmental protection, development an...
International Coastal Cleanup Day 2026 fell on September 19, the third Saturday of September. It highlights marine pollution and encourages people to clean beaches, rivers and other waterways. The 2026 theme is “Clean Se...
International Red Panda Day 2026 was marked on September 19, the third Saturday of September. It raises awareness about conserving the red panda and about threats such as habitat loss, deforestation and poaching. The Int...
India's cheetah count has reached 56. India-born cheetah KGP12, daughter of the South African cheetah Gemini, gave birth to four cubs at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh.
An international workshop on Tiger Landscapes was inaugurated in New Delhi, organised by the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA). I...
The fifth edition of Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar (SSSS) 2026 was launched on 1 September 2026 to remove marine litter and conserve coasts. Its week-long drive runs from 12 to 19 September 2026, ending on International...
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) launched the India Net Zero Portal and the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) Dashboard in Mumbai on 16 September 2026, World Ozone Day. The por...
World Ozone Day, observed on September 16, raises awareness about protecting the ozone layer, which shields Earth by reducing harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation reaching the surface. The day commemorates the Montreal Pro...
