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India-Nepal sign MoU to strengthen cooperation in Forests, Wildlife, Envir
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Forests and Environment, Government of Nepal, to promote bilateral cooperation in the areas of forests, wildlife, environment, biodivers
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Uttarakhand CM Dhami reviews progress of river protection works under irri
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday reviewed the progress of river protection works and desilting being carried out under irrigation projects at the Secretariat. He directed officials to ensure that all works are completed on time, keeping in view the possibility of f
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CM Bhupendra Patel flags off 183 vehicles for forest personnel at Sasan Gi
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has flagged off 183 such vehicles at Sasan Gir on Thursday morning. The specially equipped vehicles have been provided to forest personnel for conservation, protection, rescue, and rehabilitation work.
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Tamil Nadu notifies 100 new reserved forests to boost conservation and cli
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Government of Tamil Nadu has notified 100 New Reserved Forests across the State between 2021 and 2025, marking a significant milestone in its sustained efforts to strengthen forest protection, enhance ecological security and build climate resilience through legally protected landscape
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FCA amendments safeguard standing forests, no opening for private exploita
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
This clarification follows Congress's allegation that amendments to the Forest (Conservation) Act have opened the door to the privatisation of forest management.
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"Government is helpless or lacks intent": Congress' Sachin Pilot on Araval
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Amid the Aravalli hills row, Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Friday accused the government of failing to protect the ecologically sensitive hills and warned that inaction could cause irreversible environmental damage.
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Gujarat government committed to protecting forests, Aravalli Hills: Forest
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Gujarat's Minister of Forests and Environment Arjun Modhwadia on Wednesday reaffirmed the state government's commitment to conserving the Aravalli hills and forest areas across the state.
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Congress protests SC order on Aravalli Hills, demands rollback of definiti
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Earlier, on November 20, the Supreme Court bench headed by former Chief Justice of India BR Gavai pronounced an order accepting the definition of the Aravalli hills and ranges as per the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
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"Saving the Aravalli is not an option but a resolve," says SP Chief Akhile
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
In a post on social media platformX, Yadav emphasised that preserving the Aravalli hills is directly linked to Delhi's future, as the range functions as a natural shield for the Delhi-NCR region. He said the hills play a crucial role in reducing air pollution, regulating the city's temper
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Assam's Majuli hosts 'Charaichung Festival' to revive Asia's first protect
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The festival commemorates the 392-year-old legacy of Asia's first protected Royal Bird Sanctuary, 'Charaichung', established in 1633 AD.
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Yamaha Teams Up with Overseas Traders to Promote Sustainable Forest Conser
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], November 20: Yamaha Corporation and Overseas Traders, an Indian lumber company that supplies Indian rosewood for acoustic and electric guitars worldwide, have agreed to promote and manage Indian rosewood jointly. This agreement, dated November 2025, promotes susta
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MNF enforces a statewide total Bandh across Mizoram in protest against the
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The Mizo National Front (MNF) has enforced a statewide total bandh across Mizoram today from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., in protest against the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM)-led government's decision to adopt the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023 (FCAA 2023).
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