Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Saturday expressed support for the youth protesting against the proposed felling of nearly 2,500 trees at Dol Ka Badh in Jaipur, clarifying that the demonstrators are not opposed to development but prioritise the protection of nature, environment, and wildlife
The Supreme Court on Thursday warned the Telangana government of stern action if no decision is taken on the restoration of Kancha Gachibowli forest in the state.
He said that while the remarks are welcomed, this is also the time to prove that both the BJP and Congress aren't colluding Telangana, and hopes that the PM isn't just "paying lip service."
The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Wildlife Warden of Telangana to examine and take immediate steps to protect the wildlife affected on account of deforestation in 100 acres of land in Kancha Gachibowli in Telangana.
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao on Thursday thanked the Supreme Court for intervening in the issue of mass tree felling in 400 acres land at Kancha Gachibowli area in Hyderabad. KTR termed it a victory of the students from the University of Hyderabad.
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC K Kavitha thanked the Supreme Court for halting felling of trees in 400 acres land at Kancha Gachibowli area in Hyderabad.
It asked the Chief Secretary to respond to the queries of the court including to explain what was the "compelling urgency" to undertake developmental activities including the removal of trees from the forest area.
The order of the apex court came on a contempt case initiated by it against the Vice Chairman of the DDA, Subhasish Panda, over the felling of about 1100 trees in southern ridge area of Delhi for road widening purposes.
A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih was told that the police were making enquiries in relation to the petitioners and had even sought details regarding their bank accounts.
The Supreme Court on Thursday issued a criminal contempt of court notice to the Vice Chairman of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) in the matter relating to the felling of trees in Delhi's Ridge Forest area.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) to explore whether the road construction proposed for the construction of a road project in the Taj Trapezium Zone could take place without felling 3,874 trees.