Prof Mahesh Rangarajan reveals Aravalli mining fuels India's construction demand, transforming geology. Supreme Court forms new committee amid public outcry. Explore the environmental dilemma.
Supreme Court puts MoEFCC's Aravalli report on hold, forms High-Powered Expert Committee for participatory decision-making. Key concerns on lower hills & gaps addressed. Read more.
A massive joint enforcement drive across 20 Rajasthan districts seized over 30 vehicles and recovered ₹3 lakh in penalties for illegal mining in the Aravalli range. Read the full report.
Supreme Court's historic stay on the 100-metre Aravalli definition brings relief. Mining ban continues, next hearing on Jan 21, 2026. A major win for conservation.
Rajasthan Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasra says Supreme Court heard people's call to save 'Aravalli Mata'. He warns against Union govt's alleged mining mafia conspiracy, vows continued agitation.
The Supreme Court reconsiders the Aravalli's definition. A new 100m height rule could shrink protected areas, expose hills to mining, and worsen Delhi's air. The precautionary principle must prevail.
Supreme Court stays its Nov 20 verdict on Aravalli definition, halting the controversial 100-metre rule. An expert committee will now re-examine mapping to protect the ancient range's ecology. Read more.
Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot welcomed SC's stay on Aravalli order, accused Union Minister Bhupender Yadav of misleading people. Read his full interview.
Explore the pivotal legal battles over the Aravalli's definition in Haryana. A year of landmark rulings has major implications for conservation, mining, and real estate. Read the full analysis.
Former Haryana CM Bhupinder Hooda welcomes Supreme Court's directive to halt mining in Aravallis, warning of ecological disaster. Read his full statement.
Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda welcomes SC's suo motu on Aravalli, alleges govt avoided discussion. He links illegal mining to deaths, flags injustice in Haryana jobs. Read more.
Supreme Court stays its Nov 2025 order on Aravalli definition, cites environmentalists' concerns. A high-powered panel will now conduct a comprehensive assessment. Read the full details.
The Supreme Court suspends its Nov 2025 order defining the Aravallis, acknowledging a 'structural paradox'. This move highlights the struggle to translate ecological needs into legal standards. Read the full analysis.
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav welcomes SC's stay on the controversial Aravalli range definition. Govt commits to assisting in protection & restoration. Complete mining ban stays.
The Congress party demands Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav's resignation after the Supreme Court stays its Aravalli order. Jairam Ramesh warns of ecological devastation. Read the full story.
The Supreme Court has paused its approval of a new definition for the Aravalli hills, fearing it would expose 90% of the range to mining and construction. Read the full story on the crucial environmental U-turn.
Supreme Court pauses its Nov 20 order defining Aravalli ranges, seeks Haryana's reply. A major development in the forest conservation and mining debate.
The Supreme Court has suspended its earlier order accepting the Centre's '100-metre' definition for Aravalli hills, averting a major ecological risk. A new committee will re-examine the issue. Read the full story.
Supreme Court suspends its Aravalli orders until a new high-powered committee examines the hill range. The move aims to protect the crucial barrier against the Thar desert. Read the details.
As 2025 ends, a Supreme Court ruling on the Aravallis and grim air quality data pose a major environmental challenge for North India. Learn the facts and the historical parallels.
Advocate Rajesh Jakhar warns a 100-metre height criterion could strip protection from nearly half the fragile Aravalli range, endangering its ecosystem. Read the full analysis.
Garhwa SDO Sanjay Kumar launched a major crackdown on illegal sand mining after a surprise inspection. Notices served to over two dozen. Read about the action and warnings issued.
Supreme Court's Aravalli definition approved, but 'G Ram G' law controversy erupts. Experts warn of ecological risks. Read the full analysis of the legal and environmental implications.
The Supreme Court will hear the Aravalli hills definition row on 29 December. Environmentalists warn the new 100-metre height criterion threatens the fragile ecosystem. Read the latest updates.
The Centre's new ban on mining leases in the Aravallis faces criticism as over 1,200 existing leases cover 174 sq km. Experts warn of irreversible environmental damage. Read the full analysis.
More than 1,230 contested mining leases, covering 17,393 hectares, persist in Rajasthan's Aravali hills despite a central ban on new leases. Explore the environmental impact and district-wise data.
Mohali police, in a major overnight operation, arrested 15 and filed 20 FIRs for illegal mining. SSP Hans led the raid, seizing heavy machinery. Read the full story.
Congress launches 'Aravalli Bachao Janjagran' across Rajasthan, opposing SC's 100-meter definition. Leaders allege govt-mine mafia nexus, vow to continue protests. Youth, tribals join marches.
The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the Aravalli deforestation case. A bench led by CJI Chandrachud will hear the matter on Monday, December 30, 2024. Read for details.
BJP leader Vineet Joshi alleges fresh illegal mining activity in Mohali's Majri block, contradicting official claims. He accuses AAP MLA Anmol Gagan Mann of inaction. Read the full report.