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"Process has been made stricter": Union Minister Bhupinder Yadav on SC acc
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupinder Yadav, reacting to the "Save Aravalli" campaign following the Supreme Court's acceptance of the Centre's definition of the Aravalli hills, said that the process against illegal mining has been made stricter and that the Su
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"Mining possible only in 0.19 % area, process now stricter," Environment M
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"Mining activity in the Aravalli range will only be possible in 0.19 per cent of the area, which is less than one per cent, and even there, no new mines have been opened," Yadav said in an interview with ANI.
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BUMA Australia Secures AU$740 Million Multi-Year Contract Extension with W
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Jakarta [Indonesia], December 22: BUMA Australia Pty Ltd ("BUMA Australia"), a wholly owned subsidiary of PT Bukit Makmur Mandiri Utama ("BUMA") under PT BUMA Internasional Grup Tbk ("BUMA International Group, IDX: DOID"), today announced a multi-year contract extension valued at approximate
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"Gehlot government gave consent to this issue": Rajasthan State Finance Co
Updated : 2 months, 3 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 : 2 months, 3 weeks 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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Bhupendra Yadav dismisses 'relaxation' claims, says 90% of Aravalli under
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Addressing the controversy around the Supreme Court's recent order on the Aravalli Hills, Yadav said, "There are no relaxations on the Aravalli. The Aravalli range spans four states: Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Gujarat. A petition regarding it has been pending in court since 1985."
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Ashok Gehlot questions BJP's Aravalli stand, alleges collusion with mining
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks 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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"BJP regime is cutting 45,000 mangroves": Aaditya Thackeray
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"Over the past few years, we have seen Mumbai and other cities choke. Our food systems are collapsing due to the erratic monsoons. Climate has hit the core of our state's efficiency and productivity. Yet the BJP regime is cutting 45,000 mangroves and 'compensating' them 900 kms away- in C
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"Saving the Aravalli is not an option but a resolve," says SP Chief Akhile
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks 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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Rajasthan: Dense fog blankets Dholpur and Dausa districts; State wakes up
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In addition, the Dausa District Collector, Devendra Kumar, appealed to the public to remain alert to the dense fog. He said the highway network in Dausa district is extensive, including the Jaipur-Agra National Highway and the Expressway. Considering that a major road accident had occurre
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Running campaign on 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' and cutting down trees: Rajasthan
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Leader of the Opposition in the Rajasthan Assembly and Congress leader Tika Ram Jully on Saturday criticised the central government's move to redefine the Aravalli range, allowing mining in areas with hills below 100 meters.
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Tibetans in-exile condemn China's gold mining project, hold vigil in solid
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
On November 5, the Chinese Communist Government launched a gold mining project in Kashi Village, Zachukha, Kham without the consent of the local Tibetan population.
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