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440 stories for “UN” · March 2026
Clear filtersThe Union Cabinet has extended the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) until December 2028, with a sharper focus on rural drinking water supply. Under the upgraded JJM 2.0, the total financial outlay has been raised to ₹8.69 lakh c...
The Ministry of Jal Shakti launched Jal Mahotsav 2026 on International Women's Day, March 8. The nationwide campaign ran from 8 to 22 March to encourage water conservation and better management of rural water resources....
The Government of India is relying on the GARBH-INi initiative to predict preterm births early and help prevent them through advanced research and artificial intelligence. GARBH-INi (Interdisciplinary Group for Advanced...
International Day of Zero Waste: Promoting Sustainable ConsumptionObserved on March 30, this day is organized by UNEP and UN-Habitat. It highlights the urgent need for better waste management, as the world generates over...
Telangana Gig Workers Bill: Providing Statutory Security to the Digital WorkforceThe Telangana Legislative Assembly has passed the Telangana Platform-Based Gig Workers (Registration, Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 20...
Varkala: India’s Entry into the Global Zero Waste VanguardIn celebration of the International Day of Zero Waste (March 30, 2026), Varkala in Kerala has been named as one of the inaugural members of the “20 Cities Towards...
Telangana Employees Accountability and Monitoring of Parental Support (TEAMS) Bill, 2026In a pioneering social welfare move, the Telangana Legislative Assembly passed the Parental Support Bill, 2026, in late March 2026....
Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus): A New Priority for Migratory ConservationThe Snowy Owl has officially been granted international protection under the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS)...
Bhavasagara: India’s Scientific Hub for Deep-Sea BiodiversityThe Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has officially designated the “Bhavasagara” Referral Centre at the Centre for Marine Living Res...
CMS COP15: Strengthening the Global Shield for Migratory WildlifeThe 15th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS COP15), held in Campo Grande, Brazil, concluded in late March 2026 with a hi...
EU Water Policy Update: Tackling the Challenge of Forever ChemicalsIn a major regulatory move to protect public health and the environment, the European Union (EU) has officially added PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Subs...
India celebrated 20 years of Earth Hour with participation across the country on March 28, 2026. Lights at major monuments and buildings were switched off for one hour, from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM, as a symbolic gesture. Ear...
