Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign for 14-year-old girls in Ajmer, Rajasthan, marking a major step toward strengthening preventive healthcare for women. The initiative began with the administration of the HPV vaccine to five girls. The Prime Minister also inaugurated, dedicated, and laid the foundation stone of development projects worth over ₹16,000 crore, and distributed appointment letters to more than 21,000 newly selected youths across Rajasthan government departments. Addressing the gathering, he said the BJP governmen
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) will open the silver jubilee edition of its flagship event, the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS), on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at the Taj Palace in New Delhi. Held under the theme “Transformations: Vision, Voices, and Values for Sustainable Development,” the three-day summit marks 25 years of the Global South’s leading platform for climate dialogue and action. The inaugural address will be delivered by Bharrat Jagdeo, alongside Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav. The summit comes at a crucial time following the first
Farmers in Prayagraj are witnessing significant relief in irrigation costs under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan, a flagship solar initiative aimed at promoting renewable energy in agriculture. Deputy Director of Agriculture Pawan Kumar Vishwakarma said the district achieved 100 per cent of its 2025–26 target of installing 254 units under the scheme, with 302 farmers already taking tokens to avail its benefits. He added that the Government of Uttar Pradesh is actively promoting solar adoption among farmers and consumers, allocating Rs 1,500 crore in the lat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, 23 February 2026, hailed the milestone of empowering 30 lakh households across the country with rooftop solar power, calling it a major step forward in India’s clean energy transition. He described the achievement as a commendable moment in the nation’s journey towards sustainability and energy independence. The Prime Minister congratulated all beneficiaries who have adopted rooftop solar systems, noting that the initiative is not only reducing electricity bills but also strengthening environmental responsibility and promoting self-reliance among
Tanzania on Saturday launched a major solar electrification drive targeting 120 islands across eight regions bordering key water bodies, including Lake Victoria and the Indian Ocean. The project aims to install 20,000 solar home systems for 8 billion Tanzanian shillings (about $3.2 million). Implemented by the Rural Energy Agency (REA), the initiative was officially inaugurated by Deputy Minister for Energy Salome Makamba on Bezi Island in Lake Victoria, located in the Ilemela district of the Mwanza region. Regions set to benefit include Geita, Kagera, and Mara along Lake Victoria; Rukw
Developer EDRA Global Energy, a subsidiary of China General Nuclear Power Corporation (CGN), has begun construction of a 300MW floating photovoltaic (FPV) project in Batang Berjuntai, Malaysia, marking a major milestone in the country’s renewable energy sector. The project is Malaysia’s largest standalone floating solar installation and forms a core part of the country’s fifth round of the Large-Scale Solar programme (LSS5). Once completed, it is expected to be among the largest FPV plants in Southeast Asia. China Energy Engineering Group Jiangsu Institute is acting as the enginee
The Saudi Arabia–Qatar High Speed Rail project is set to revolutionise passenger rail connectivity across the Gulf region, following the Saudi Council of Ministers’ approval of an agreement to build an electric bullet train linking the two countries. The ambitious project aims to significantly cut travel time, boost economic integration, and strengthen mobility between the neighbouring nations. The high-speed rail network will connect the capitals Riyadh and Doha, covering a distance of about 785 km in just two hours. Trains are expected to operate at speeds exceeding 300 kmph. The rou
Dubai International Airport retained its position as the world’s busiest air hub last year, with a record 95.2 million passengers passing through its terminals, reflecting the emirate’s sustained economic momentum. Officials said the surge highlights Dubai’s strong post-pandemic recovery, driven by rising global travel demand and the city’s growing appeal for tourism, business, and real estate. The airport’s growth has been closely linked to Dubai’s expanding tourism sector. The emirate reported a 5% rise in tourist arrivals in 2025, reaching a record 19.6 million visitors for
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the Ministry of Tourism and Environment of the Maldives, and Huawei have launched a new initiative to modernise the management of the South Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA) under the Tech4Nature programme. The project aims to safeguard the region’s iconic whale shark population while balancing the growing pressures of tourism through the use of digital technology and real-time monitoring tools. SAMPA is the Maldives’ largest marine protected area and a globally important year-round aggregation site for whale sharks, attracting
Britain has secured a record volume of solar power capacity through its latest renewable energy auction, the government announced on Tuesday, marking a major step toward its clean energy goals. The auction offered guaranteed electricity price contracts to renewable energy developers and resulted in 6.2 gigawatts of onshore wind, solar, and tidal projects winning support. Of this, solar dominated with around 4.9 GW, the highest ever secured in a single round. The UK aims to largely decarbonise its electricity sector by 2030, a target that will require a rapid expansion of renewable sources