Aravalli Ruling & North India's Air Crisis: A 2026 Reckoning
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.
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Aravalli 100-metre rule risks 49% of range: Expert
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.
Furore Over SC's Aravalli Definition and 'G Ram G' Law
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.
Congress Protests New Aravalli Definition, Targets Modi Govt
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.
SC Takes Suo Motu Cognisance of Aravalli Case
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.
SC Takes Suo Motu Note on Aravalli Destruction
The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the alarming destruction of the Aravalli range. This critical move aims to enforce environmental protection laws and hold authorities accountable. Read the full story.
Express News Quiz: Aravalli, Bangladesh Unrest & Octopus
Challenge yourself with The Indian Express weekly news quiz. Answer 10 questions on headlines like Aravalli range, Bangladesh unrest & the blooming octopus. Score above 80 to brag!
Pilot Leads Aravalli March, Slams Govt Over Illegal Mining
Congress leader Sachin Pilot leads NSUI protest in Jaipur, accusing BJP govt of endangering Aravallis. He cites data showing 90% of hills could lose protection. Read more.
Hooda: Centre's Aravalli guidelines are 'misleading'
Congress leader Deepender Hooda accuses the Centre of issuing misleading guidelines on the Aravalli issue, calling it an attempt to 'loot'. He claims public rejection of the government's stance in the Supreme Court.
Pilot: Aravalli Damage Will Have Far-Reaching Consequences
Congress leader Sachin Pilot joins NSUI's 'Save Aravalli' march, highlighting the range's critical role as a shield against pollution and a groundwater preserver. Read more.
Silent Protest in Jaipur Demands Protection for Aravallis
Jaipur citizens held a silent protest at Central Park against mining threats to the Aravalli range. They demand Supreme Court order amendment for stronger ecosystem protection. Join the cause!
Rajasthan Congress launches Aravalli protection campaign
Rajasthan's Leader of Opposition Tikaram Jully announces a public awareness campaign to protect the Aravalli range, criticising state and central govt over mining threats.
Helicopter crash on Mount Kilimanjaro kills 5
A medical evacuation helicopter crashed on Africa's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, killing all five on board, including two foreign climbers. Read the tragic details.
Aravallis: New Definition Exposes 90% to Mining Risk
A new govt definition accepted by the Supreme Court strips protections from 90% of the Aravallis, risking desertification, water security & wildlife. Read why this ancient range is India's ecological shield.
SC's Aravalli 100m definition flip: 2010 no, 2024 yes
The Supreme Court's 2024 acceptance of a 100-metre height rule for the Aravallis contradicts its own 2010 order. This move, backing the Environment Ministry, nullifies 15 years of judicial oversight and a scientific 3-degree slope definition.
Govt Bans New Mining in Aravallis, Expands Protected Area
The Indian government imposes a ban on new mining leases in the Aravalli range and expands its protected zone. Key decisions to safeguard the critical ecosystem.
Complete Ban on New Mining Leases in Aravalli
The Central government has directed states to enforce a total prohibition on granting fresh mining leases in the ecologically sensitive Aravalli range. This decisive move aims for long-term protection of its fragile ecosystem and biodiversity. Read the fu
Full Ban on New Mining Leases in Aravallis Announced
The Indian government has imposed a complete ban on granting new mining leases in the Aravalli range to protect its fragile ecosystem. This decisive move aims to halt environmental degradation.
Govt Bans New Mining in Aravalli Range for Protection
The Indian government has prohibited new mining leases across the Aravalli range & its hills. This decisive move aims to safeguard the fragile ecosystem. Read more about this crucial environmental policy.
SC's Aravalli Definition Reignites Mining & Conservation Row
India's Supreme Court adopts a new 100-metre rule to define the Aravalli range, aiming to regulate mining. This landmark decision fuels a national debate on conservation and enforcement. Read the full story.
Aravalli Redefinition Threatens Ecological Damage
A recent government nod for an elevation-based definition of the Aravalli range could intensify mining and cause irreversible ecological harm. Experts warn of a looming environmental crisis.
Aravalli Definition Sparks Fears of Losing Protection
Environmentalists warn a new height-based definition for the Aravallis could leave 90% of the range vulnerable to mining and urbanisation, threatening Delhi-NCR's air quality and water security. Learn the full story.
7 Amazing Animals to Spot in India's Aravalli Range
Discover 7 incredible wildlife species that call the ancient Aravalli mountains home, from leopards to pangolins. Learn where to spot them in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, and Delhi.
Protests Mount in Rajasthan Over Aravalli Mining Threat
Massive protests erupt across Rajasthan as a new definition of the Aravalli hills, accepted by the Supreme Court, leaves over 90% of the range vulnerable to mining. CM Bhajan Lal Sharma vows protection.
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SC Admits Plea Against 100m Aravalli Hill Definition
Supreme Court admits plea challenging 100m height rule for Aravalli hills, a move that could expose vast areas to mining. Centre, Haryana, Rajasthan asked to respond.
Udaipur: Protests, Scuffle Over Aravalli Threat After SC Ruling
Massive protest in Udaipur against perceived threat to Aravallis after Supreme Court ruling. Police scuffle leads to arrests. Congress leader Fateh Singh Rathod joins agitation. Read more.
Gehlot attacks Centre on Aravalli, Sariska mining push
Ex-CM Ashok Gehlot accuses Centre & Rajasthan govt of diluting Aravalli, Sariska protections. He reveals a 48-hour clearance for mining proposal, later stayed by SC. Details inside.
Mining in only 0.19% of Aravallis after study: Minister
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav clarifies that mining will be allowed in just 0.19% of the Aravalli hills. No new leases will be granted until a detailed district-by-district sustainable management plan is prepared. Read the full details.
No New Mining Leases in Aravallis Till Plan Finalised
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav clarifies only 0.19% of Aravalli's 1.44 lakh sq km is eligible for mining, halts new leases until a sustainable plan is ready. He accuses Congress of spreading misinformation.
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