States » NorthPosted at: Jun 5 2026 5:33PM


Himachal begins Chinar plantation initiative to boost green cover

Shimla, June 5 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today launched the first phase of a Chinar plantation drive from his official residence, Oak Over, on the occasion of World Environment Day, underscoring the state's commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable development.
The plantation drive aims to enhance green cover across the state and create greater public awareness about environmental protection. The Chinar tree, known for its majestic appearance, dense shade and ecological significance, has been identified as suitable for Shimla's climatic conditions.
On the occasion, the Chief Minister also released four publications focusing on forestry, environmental management and eco-tourism. These included "Van Bodh", a field handbook prepared for frontline forest personnel; "Environmental Management and Regulations", authored by Head of Forest Force Himachal Pradesh Dr. Sanjay Sood; "Forestry Projects: Forest Conservation, Livelihood Improvement and Integrated Development", highlighting initiatives being implemented under the JICA, KfW and IDP projects; and a coffee table book on 75 ecotourism sites of Himachal Pradesh showcasing the state's prominent eco-tourism destinations.
Please log in to get detailed story.
Tags: #Himachal begins Chinar plantation initiative to boost green cover
More News

Previous govts would have shut down Uttar Pradesh's sugar industry by now had they still been in power: CM Yogi

19 Jul 2026 | 12:13 AM

Amroha, Jul 18 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today targeted the previous governments over lack of initiatives for development, industrial investment and payments to sugarcane farmers.

see more..

Cyber fraud crackdown: Faridabad arrests six in three cases; Panchkula acts against suspects in crypto and investment scams

18 Jul 2026 | 11:48 PM

Panchkula, July 18 (UNI) Police in Faridabad and Panchkula have reported arrests in separate cyber-fraud cases involving alleged loan scams, hacked phones, malicious APK files, fake cryptocurrency platforms and fraudulent investment applications.
In Faridabad, the Cyber Crime Police Station, Ballabgarh, arrested six people in three cases, police said. Two men - Navneet Kumar Singh and Nitesh Kumar - were arrested in a case in which a Sector 11 resident was allegedly cheated of Rs 4.45 lakh on the pretext of arranging a bank loan.

see more..

Four held within 24 hours in Panchkula stabbing death; police cite two-year-old dispute as motive

18 Jul 2026 | 11:35 PM

Panchkula, July 18 (UNI) Panchkula Police have arrested four men within 24 hours in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 20-year-old youth and injuries to his two friends in the Mansa Devi area, officials said on Saturday.
Police said the alleged attack stemmed from a dispute that began around two years ago over a comment related to body building by consuming protein powder.

see more..

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta participated in the Ganga Aarti in Kashi with her family

18 Jul 2026 | 10:58 PM

Varanasi, July 18 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta participated in the revered Ganga Aarti held at Dashashwamedh Ghat in the holy city of Kashi on Saturday evening.

see more..

Every tree to be geo-tagged, accountability fixed; Haryana CM orders tough action against illegal felling

18 Jul 2026 | 10:57 PM

Chandigarh, Jul 18 (UNI) In a major push towards strengthening Haryana's green cover, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday directed the Forest Department to ensure that every tree planted in the state is geo-tagged, digitally monitored and assigned a designated authority responsible for its upkeep.

see more..