World Environment Day being observed
World Environment Day is being celebrated in different countries of the world with the slogan 'Alleviating plastic pollution: our responsibility'.
It is also being marked in different parts of the country by organising different programs.
The United Nations (UN) has called for the celebration of World Environment Day on June 5 every year since 1973.
Today, this day is being celebrated in South Korea with a special program, as stated by the United Nations.
According to the United Nations, 400 million tons of plastic waste are produced on Earth every year, with only 10 percent of the waste being recycled, and 11 million tons of plastic being discharged into rivers, lakes, and oceans.
Today is also the International Day for the Fight Against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing. This day has been observed since 2017, at the invitation of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
To address the issue of illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing activities, the UN General Assembly (UNGA) declared 5 June as the International Day for the Fight Against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing.
The FAO emphasizes that the trend of illegal fishing must be ended to achieve sustainable development goals. Every year, 11 million to 26 million tons of fish are caught illegally, resulting in loss of billions of dollars, the FAO reported.
Bali to ban small plastic water bottles
Bali will ban the production and sale of plastic water bottles under one litre starting January 2025 to reduce plastic waste and protect the environment.
Governor I Wayan Koster stated that the measure has to be taken because landfills are nearing capacity, primarily due to single-use plastics. The initiative, which is supported by the central government, expands on previous prohibitions on plastic bags and straws, Xinhua reported.
Noncompliance may result in canceled business permissions or the loss of public funds. Authorities anticipate that the action will establish Bali as a model for sustainable tourism.
IDF warns Gaza residents to avoid Northern areas
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has warned Gaza residents to avoid heading north due to ongoing military operations.
Spokesman Avichay Adraee identified Beit Lahia, Jabalia, and Beit Hanoun as active combat zones, urging civilians to stay south of Salah Khalaf Street and Al Quds Street, according to Xinhua.
The warning follows the resumption of Israel’s offensive on March 18. Over 4,000 Palestinians have reportedly been killed since then.
Stampede at Bengaluru RCB celebration kills 7, injures 16; BJP’s Amit Malviya blames state govt
A celebration event organised by the Karnataka State Government to honour Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) IPL campaign turned into tragedy on Wednesday, as a stampede broke out, leaving seven people dead and 16 others injured, several of them critically, said Amit Malviya in a post on X, The Economic Times reported.
The mishap reportedly occurred due to overcrowding and poor crowd management at the government-organised gathering, which drew thousands of RCB fans. Visuals from the scene showed chaos and panic as emergency services struggled to reach those injured.
BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya criticised the state government for the incident, blaming it on what he called a “lack of basic administrative foresight," according to The Economic Times.
