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Expert committee on Aravalli must consult domain experts, other stakeholders: Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court has announced the creation of a dedicated expert committee to delineate the Aravalli hills' boundaries. With a focus on c...
Mere lip service won't save our rich forestsSenior forest officials in Haryana are locked in a turf war over illegal tree felling. This dispute highlights a wider problem of instituti...
Welcome SC order on Aravallis, formation of new panel to study issue: Environment Minister Bhupender YadavThe Supreme Court has put a hold on its earlier order defining the Aravalli hills. A new high-powered committee will now conduct a thorough...
Aravalli 100-metre rule explained: What does the SC ruling mean and why has it triggered protests?The Supreme Court has paused its recent ruling on defining the Aravalli Hills for mining. This decision followed strong objections from env...
Real estate development opened up by Rajasthan's double-engine govt to hurt Aravallis more: CongressThe Congress party has accused the "double-engine government" of opening up real estate development in Rajasthan's Aravallis, claiming it w...
Jairam Ramesh questions Environment Minister over Aravalli Hills redefinition, cites FSICongress MP Jairam Ramesh has raised concerns regarding the re-definition of the Aravalli Hills. He questions the new definition which rest...
'Take back new Aravalli definition, recall SC ruling': Environmentalist flags ecological, social falloutEnvironmentalist Neelam Ahluwalia, a member of the Aravalli Virasat Jan Abhiyaan, has demanded that the Supreme Court recall its November 2...
On Aravalli hills, PM Modi’s global talk doesn’t match local action on environment: CongressThe Congress party claims the redefinition of Aravalli hills will leave over 90% unprotected, opening them to mining and real estate. Jaira...
Gujarat govt will never allow commercial activity in Aravalli hills: MinisterGujarat Forest Minister Arjun Modhwadia assures no mining or commercial activity will be allowed in the Aravallis. This statement follows a...
Centre will protect entire Aravallis; no mining leases; protected zone to be expandedA complete ban on new mining leases in the Aravalli Range has been ordered by the Union Ministry of Environment. This move aims to protect ...
Why is government pushing through 'fatally flawed' redefinition of Aravallis, asks CongressThe Congress party has accused the government of misleading the public regarding the Aravallis. They state that a new definition of the hil...
Congress attacks Modi govt on Aravalli issue, asks why 'hell-bent' on redefining mountain rangeThe Congress party has questioned the Modi government's move to redefine the Aravalli mountain range. Party leader Jairam Ramesh stated the...
'90% of Aravallis protected', govt clarifies amid mining criticismThe Centre has rejected claims of large-scale mining in the Aravalli region, stating that over 90% will remain protected under a Supreme Co...
Centre responds as 100-metre hill definition triggers mining fears in Aravallis: All you need to knowThe Centre has clarified the definition of Aravalli Hills to address public concerns about mining. A new Supreme Court-backed framework tig...
Not missing the law for the treesThis interpretation gives a new lease of life to the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, and extends protection to many biodiversity-rich area...
Blow to plantation in Aravalli, 3,000 saplings uprootedIn a big blow to plantation drive to increase green cover in the region as many as 3,000 saplings, planted during ongoing plantation drive ...
Plea in National Green Tribunal to curb construction activity in AravallisNGT has sought response from the Centre on a plea seeking directions to prevent construction activities in Aravallis including Mangarbani f...