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"Gehlot government gave consent to this issue": Rajasthan State Finance Co
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
On the issue of potential exposure of the Aravalli ranges to mining, Arun Chaturvedi said, "The Supreme Court has not yet issued any order; instead, it has asked the central government to prepare and present a comprehensive action plan on this matter."
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'It is wrong to conclude that mining is permitted in all landforms below 1
Updated : 3 months ago IST
"Contrary to alarmist claims, there is no imminent threat to the Aravallis' ecology. Ongoing afforestation, eco-sensitive zone notifications, and strict monitoring of mining and urban activities ensure that the Aravallis continue to serve as a natural heritage and ecological shield for th
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Union Environment Minister chairs NTCA and Project Elephant meetings at Su
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The 28th Meeting of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and the 22nd Steering Committee Meeting of Project Elephant were held on 21 December 2025 at the Sundarbans Tiger Reserve, West Bengal, under the chairmanship of the Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Cha
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Ashok Gehlot questions BJP's Aravalli stand, alleges collusion with mining
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Addressing a press briefing in Jaipur, Gehlot accused the BJP of attempting to "jeopardise the future of Rajasthan" by diluting protections for the Aravalli range, which he described as the state's ecological lifeline. He alleged that the move was intended to benefit the mining mafia and
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Congress protests SC order on Aravalli Hills, demands rollback of definiti
Updated : 3 months 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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Odisha: Veterinary team treats injured elephant in Bhubaneswar's Chandaka
Updated : 3 months ago IST
A veterinary team from Nandankanan Zoological Park and OUAT (Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology) spotted an elephant in Chandaka Reserve Forest, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, that was moving slowly and administered treatment.
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"Saving the Aravalli is not an option but a resolve," says SP Chief Akhile
Updated : 3 months 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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"Belongs to the people of Assam", says Gautam Adani as PM Modi inaugurates
Updated : 3 months ago IST
In a post on X, Adani stated that the terminal belongs to the people of Assam. He highlighted that the structure incorporates 140 tonnes of locally sourced bamboo and is designed around the concept of a "Sky Forest," reflecting the region's craftsmanship, ecology, and quiet strength.
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Bengal: Leopard captured from tea garden in Darjeeling's Naxalbari
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Panighata Forest Department Ranger Pranab Kumar Das on Saturday said that locals in the area had reported incidents of cattle being killed by a leopard.
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Odisha Vigilance raids premises of Forest Ranger in Jagatsinghpur
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The search operation was conducted by a Vigilance team led by two Additional Superintendents of Police (Addl SPs), five Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs), eight inspectors, and other supporting officers and staff.
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Uttarakhand CM seeks assistance from Centre to tackle incidents of human-w
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami spoke with Union Minister for Forest, Environment and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav over the phone on Friday to discuss increasing incidents of human-wildlife conflict in the state.
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Maharashtra: Leopard captured after attacking two people in Mira Bhayandar
Updated : 3 months ago IST
A leopard that entered a residential area in Mira Bhayandar in the early hours of Friday and triggered panic among residents has been captured by forest department officials, authorities confirmed. The big cat had strayed into a densely populated locality and attacked seven people before
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