Hyderabad's 30-year-old rain trees pruned, activists alarmed
HMDA pruned three mature rain trees in Hyderabad, citing sunlight for plants. Environmentalists call it unscientific and damaging. Will the trees survive?
HMDA pruned three mature rain trees in Hyderabad, citing sunlight for plants. Environmentalists call it unscientific and damaging. Will the trees survive?
Residents of Vasanthnagar in Bengaluru held a silent protest against the felling of 15 trees for a road project. They demand transparency and sustainable urban planning. Read more about their fight to save the city's green cover.
Ailanthus altissima, or Tree of Heaven, is an invasive species spreading in Indian cities. Learn how to identify it and the serious structural, ecological, and health risks it poses to residential areas.
Uttarakhand High Court directs forest dept to protect Bhimtal's Jones Estate, a key watershed. Next hearing on Feb 25. A win for environmental conservation.
Dehradun's air quality deteriorates as AQI reaches 316. Citizens protest massive tree cutting for the new Asharodi-Jhajra bypass highway, fearing ecological disaster. Join the call for action.
Goa government enforces stricter tree felling procedures under the 1984 Act. New rules mandate NOCs from all co-owners, digital mapping, public disclosure, and a 10-day appeal period. Learn the key changes.
Two PWD road projects threaten to fell 6,300 trees in Rajaji Tiger Reserve's core zone, raising alarms over impact on tigers, elephants, and habitat fragmentation. Read more.
Christmas is over, but what to do with the tree? Discover 5 sustainable alternatives to landfill, from mulching to creating wildlife habitats. Go green this season!
Following a Calcutta High Court directive, Kolkata Municipal Corporation pushes for expedited planting of 50 large trees at McPherson Square to compensate for illegal felling. Read about the re-greening initiative and the controversy.
Congress NSUI activists marched in Bhopal against the proposed cutting of 8000 trees for a road project. State chief Jitu Patwari warned of environmental damage. Join the conversation on conservation.
Bhubaneswar residents raise alarm over rapid tree cutting. BMC Mayor Sulochana Das pledges massive plantation drive of 10,000+ saplings and explores translocation. Read more.
The Wondiwoi tree kangaroo, feared extinct for nearly a century, has been photographed in Indonesia's West Papua. This rare marsupial's rediscovery highlights the secrets of remote rainforests. Read more about this incredible wildlife find.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray demands Tapovan be declared a reserved forest, opposes tree felling for Sadhugram ahead of Simhastha Kumbh. Read his full warning.
On Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 101st birth anniversary, Rajnath Singh revealed how the late PM humorously countered a proposal with a demand for Pakistan as dowry. Read the full story.
On Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 101st birth anniversary, Rajnath Singh recalled a humorous incident where the late PM was proposed to by a Pakistani reporter. Discover his legendary wit and the Lahore peace mission.
NGT issues notices over alleged illegal felling of 5000+ trees in Mayurbhanj's urban forest for a bus terminal. Hearing on Jan 6. Read the full story.
Preity Zinta spreads Christmas cheer with heartwarming family photos featuring her twins. The actress is also preparing for her Bollywood comeback in 'Lahore 1947'. Get all the details here!
Calcutta High Court quashes FIR against man for cutting tree branches, directs him to plant four saplings to offset environmental damage and promote sustainability. Details inside.
Calcutta High Court orders Kolkata Municipal Corporation to file affidavit on illegal tree cutting at McPherson Square. PIL alleges beautification project destroyed trees without forest dept permission.
NHAI cuts down nearly 1500 trees in Bhopal for Ayodhya bypass project. BMC auctions the wood from Chuna Bhatti depot. Commissioner Sanskriti Jain explains the process.
A special NGT bench halts the felling of over 7,800 trees for NH-46 widening in Bhopal, demanding CEC meeting minutes. Next hearing set for 2026.
The National Green Tribunal takes action after 40 trees were chopped on Mysuru's Hyder Ali Road. Authorities must submit a detailed report. Read the full story here.
Punjab & Haryana High Court halts all tree felling in Punjab, citing blatant violation of green policy. The order demands strict compliance and a report from the Chief Secretary.
A plan to widen a key road at Punjab Agricultural University in Ludhiana has triggered protests. The forest department has assessed 94 trees for removal, pitting administration's traffic needs against environmentalists' green cover concerns.
Primrose Mar Thoma Church in Bengaluru unveils a stunning 25-foot Christmas tree made entirely from discarded saris. Discover their 17-year journey of eco-friendly festive decorations.
The Union government has approved cutting 5,000 trees in Chamoli to restore defunct fire-lines before the 2025 forest fire season. This critical move aims to prevent large-scale wildfires in Uttarakhand.
A light earthquake of magnitude 3.3 struck Pakistan's Punjab region. Get the latest details on the epicenter, depth, and reported impacts. Stay informed about seismic activity.
Uttarakhand High Court questions felling of 4,000 trees for highway widening, suggests an elevated road. Next hearing on Dec 31. Read the full story.
Karnataka High Court issues interim order protecting 371 trees in Bengaluru's Cantonment Railway Station colony after a PIL challenges the move. Next hearing on February 13, 2026.
A 32-year-old Florida physician and mother of two was discovered dead inside a freezer at a Dollar Tree in Miami. Police are investigating the unexplained death. Read the latest details.