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Apex Court keeps its earlier Aravalli order in abeyanceThe Supreme Court has put a hold on its earlier orders regarding the Aravalli hills definition. A new expert committee will now study the e...
Congress hails Supreme Court directions on Kuldeep Sengar, AravalliCongress welcomed the Supreme Court's stay on the acquittal of Unnao rape convict Kuldeep Sengar, with Alka Lamba calling it a victory for ...
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...
Supreme Court to hear suo motu case on Aravalli hills definition on MondayThe Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the Aravalli hills definition row. A three-judge bench will hear the matter on Monday. T...
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...
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...
Aravalli Bachao Andolan launched with 1000-km rally from Mount AbuA 1,000-km foot march has begun in Jaipur to raise awareness about the Aravalli mountain range. Youth leader Nirmal Choudhary initiated the...
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...
Aravalli hills definition only subject to mining; only 0.19 per cent area open to mining: Union Environment Minister Bhupender YadavAddressing a press conference to allay concerns over the revised definition, Yadav said the Modi government remains firmly committed to the...
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...
Experts warn Aravali's 100-metre rule risks dismantling its landscape, biodiversity and groundwater systemsA new government definition classifying hills over 100 meters as "Aravalis" has sparked expert warnings that significant portions of the vi...
98.87 lakh MT minerals illegally mined in 5 Rajasthan districts in 5 yrs: CAGThe CAG report claims that apex court directions regarding Aravali hills were not followed by the state's department of mines as mining lea...
Gurgaon on its deathbed: Haphazard model of development causes severe water crisisOne of India’s youngest cities is fast losing the water-security battle and could become unlivable by 2020 thanks to a flawed development m...
National Green Tribunal stays cutting of trees in Aravalli hillsThe National Green Tribunal has ordered an interim stay on cutting of trees in Manger village in Aravalli hills on a plea for withdrawing p...
- Bring mining of minor materials under regulatory regime: Environment ministry
The ministry of environment and forests has recommended bringing the mining of minor minerals under a "simple but strict" regulatory regime...