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25-07-2025
- Politics
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PM Modi and Maldives President Muizzu plant saplings in Malé as part of ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldives President Ibrahim Muizzu planted saplings in Malé, reaffirming their commitment to tackling climate change through the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative and the Maldives Government's pledge to plant 5 million trees. read more Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldives President Ibrahim Muizzu reaffirmed their commitment to addressing climate change and environmental degradation by planting saplings together this evening in Malé. The leaders supported the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' (A Tree for Mother) initiative along with the Maldives Government's Pledge of 5 Million Tree Plantation, aiming to enhance sustainability efforts. 'India and the Maldives fully understand the challenges of climate change and environmental degradation. And, we are committed to doing everything possible to boost sustainability. This evening in Malé, President Muizzu and I planted saplings, strengthening 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' (a tree for Mother) initiative and Pledge of 5 million Tree Plantation of the Maldives Government,' PM Modi said in a post on X. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD India and the Maldives fully understand the challenges of climate change and environmental degradation. And, we are committed to doing everything possible to boost sustainability. This evening in Malé, President Muizzu and I planted saplings, strengthening 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam'… — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 25, 2025 Modi landed in Male this morning to a warm welcome with Muizzu and a number of top ministers of his government receiving the prime minister at the Velena international airport, reflecting the importance Male attached to the trip. Hours later, Modi was accorded a colourful ceremonial welcome and a guard of honour at the iconic Republic Square. PM Modi also announced a Rs 4,850 crore line of credit to the island nation. He said that the two countries will work towards finalising a bilateral investment treaty and that negotiations for a free trade pact have already started.


Time of India
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Belagavi gives push to urban greening
Belagavi: Various govt departments, private groups, schools, and colleges celebrated World Environment Day in different ways in the Belagavi district on Thursday. The slogan for this year was 'Beat Plastic Pollution'. Meanwhile, the forest department launched the work of planting several saplings under the urban greening project. Noted theatre artiste B Jayashree and her team participated in Environment Day programmes in Belagavi. Under the urban greening project of the forest department, North MLA Asif Sait, accompanied by officials, planted saplings in various places in Belagavi city and delivered a message of environmental protection. Speaking on the occasion, MLA Asif Sait said that a project to plant about 25,000 saplings was launched in the North constituency, including Rani Bagh, Queen's Garden, Asad Khan Dargah, and the highway in Belagavi. Various environmental organisations and volunteers joined the planting programme. Purushottam Ravji, range forest officer, said that about 20,000 saplings were distributed, and steps were taken to implement the project to grow and save the environment. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 오스템 임플란트 받아가세요 임플란터 더 알아보기 Undo Awareness was created to protect the planted saplings until they grow into trees. Cantonment CEO Rajeev, forest officials Vinay Goudar and Siddharth Chalwadi were present. A Tree for Mother programme held PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya No.2 of Belagavi Cantt organised an environmentally conscious event titled A Tree for Mother. On this special occasion, the school community paid tribute to motherhood by bringing alive the sentiment of planting A tree in a mother's name. During the programme, more than 50 saplings were planted, with enthusiastic participation from students, teachers, and mothers alike. School principal Mhendra Kalra appreciated the initiative, stating that when emotions connect with nature, every action becomes a movement. Artistes celebrate Renowned theatre artiste and Padma Shri awardee B Jayashree, who arrived in Belagavi early on Thursday morning to participate in the 'Ranga Sambrham' programme, participated in the Environment Day celebrations and watered the saplings. Members of the Border Development Authority, Ashok Chandaragi, Sarvamangala Aralimatti, and Neelam Gutthigol, participated. Hukkeri Taluka Legal Service Committee, Lawyers Association, the forest department, and the taluk administration celebrated the day at the premises of the Avajikar Mutt in Kyaragudda in Hukkeri. Inaugurating the programme by planting saplings, Justice Rajanna Sankannavar said that creating awareness to follow the law to ban the use of plastic is an urgent need today. Justice Aditya Kalal, Manjunath Maharaj of the Avajikar Math Bar Association and president Kadappa Kurbet participated.

The Hindu
05-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Central school celebrates Environment Day in the name of mother
World Environment Day and 'A Tree for Mother' programme were organized at the PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya No 2 in the military cantonment in Belagavi on Thursday. Students and parents participated in the 'A Tree for Mother' event. On this special occasion, the school community paid tribute to motherhood by bringing alive the sentiment of planting a sapling in the name of mother. During the programme, 50 saplings were planted, with enthusiastic participation from students, teachers and mothers alike. Each sapling was dedicated to mother, making the event a deeply personal and lasting memory, said a release. The objective of this initiative was to honor the nurturing spirit of mothers by planting a tree in their name, thereby contributing to a greener planet. 'Just as a mother gives life, protects and shapes the future of children, so too do trees sustain life,' principal Mahendra Kalra said. 'When emotions connect with nature, every action becomes a movement,' he said. He encouraged everyone to take a pledge to care for these saplings and nurture them into mighty banyan trees.