New Forest Genetic Resources Tree Park opens in Chennai
Discover a lush 20-acre forest park near Chennai's Arignar Anna Zoo. Walk shaded trails, see rare Ghats trees, and explore butterfly & bamboo gardens. Entry is just ₹20. Plan your visit now!
Discover a lush 20-acre forest park near Chennai's Arignar Anna Zoo. Walk shaded trails, see rare Ghats trees, and explore butterfly & bamboo gardens. Entry is just ₹20. Plan your visit now!
Bengaluru citizens are up in arms against BBMP's new park timings from 5 AM to 10 PM. The move, aimed at curbing anti-social activities, is facing backlash for disrupting routines. Read more about the public's fight for green spaces.
Greater Chennai Corporation announces strict new rules & heavy fines for unauthorized tree cutting. Apply online via GCC portal or Namma Chennai app. Protect the city's green cover.
Bengaluru's civic body, BBMP, is set to introduce a paid parking regime on 40 additional roads to manage congestion and generate revenue. Learn about the new zones and how it affects you.
A tech professional's humorous video comparing a Bengaluru IT park to New York goes viral on Instagram, sparking a debate on urban infrastructure in Indian cities. Watch the clip!
A tragic incident in Delhi's Mayur Vihar Phase 3 claims a man's life as a tree branch falls during pruning. Authorities investigate the negligence behind the fatal accident.
A 45-year-old tea-seller died after a peepal tree branch fell on him during PWD pruning in west Delhi. Police have registered a negligence case. Read the full details.
Delhi LG grants exemption under Tree Act for 3.2-hectare drain project. 84 trees may be affected. Exemption is not permission to cut, says notification.
The Bhumika Women's Club hosts its 15th Bengaluru edition this Saturday, featuring music, networking, and empowerment for women. Join the event at The Humming Tree.
As Namma Metro Phase 3 begins, activists accuse BMRCL of unclear environmental data. The exact number of trees to be cut for the Orange Line remains disputed, raising transparency concerns.
Discover the amazing health benefits of Moringa leaves, a nutrient-dense superfood from India. Learn how this 'miracle tree' supports wellness naturally. Read more!
BMRCL's Phase 3 expansion impacts 6,868 trees; 65% face felling. A heritage banyan is among them. The corporation pledges compensatory planting. Details inside.
Epic Games announces Fortnite x South Park collaboration launching January 9, 2026. Get all details on Cartman, Kyle skins, new mythic item, and v39.20 update.
Get the latest Bengaluru news for January 4, 2026. Stay updated on major civic developments, traffic alerts, weather conditions, and key political news from the city.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation identifies 3,300 new trees choked by concrete. High-powered committee reviews progress, stresses long-term solutions for tree health. Read the full update.
A citizen collective in Kolkata successfully saved a 70-year-old tamarind tree planted by freedom fighter Parul Mukherjee. The builder agreed to preserve it and build a memorial. Read how art and activism made the difference.
A 65-acre tree park is set to open in Bengaluru in March 2026, transforming former government factory land. Minister M B Patil announced the first phase launch. Read more.
Bengaluru's east to get a massive 65-acre tree park at former NGEF factory. First phase opens March 2025. No trees to be felled. Explore the green revival!
HMDA pruned three mature rain trees in Hyderabad, citing sunlight for plants. Environmentalists call it unscientific and damaging. Will the trees survive?
Karnataka govt sanctions Rs 50 crore for Bengaluru's third-largest biodiversity park in Madappanahalli. Cabinet also approves a fully subsidised 1000-bed organ transplant hospital with Azim Premji Foundation. Read more.
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.
Silverstorm Parks & Resorts has filed its draft papers for an SME IPO to raise capital for new projects in Lucknow, Athirappilly upgrades, and debt repayment. Details inside.
Months of effort by Chennai senior citizens to create a tree park on a lake bund in Kotturpuram were destroyed by illegal construction debris dumping. Officials promise CCTV but culprits remain at large.
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.
Kadri Park Development Committee highlights poor upkeep of greenery, lake, and play areas in Mangaluru. DC Darshan HV pledges to enforce maintenance clauses in future contracts. Read more.
iQIYI Land, a major immersive entertainment park, opens in Yangzhou on February 8. Explore how this theme park blends IP with technology, marking a new chapter for China's entertainment scene. Read more.
Bengaluru's New Year celebrations saw thinner crowds and robust police deployment, ensuring safety but impacting business for city-centre pubs and restaurants. Read the full report.
Kolkata's Park Street witnessed a spectacular Christmas celebration in 2025, drawing huge festive crowds. Explore the vibrant scenes and timeless musical moments that defined the event.
Bokaro's iconic City Park, once a winter sun and New Year's Eve hotspot, now lies neglected. Residents blame BSL for poor upkeep as weeds choke the pond and fountain lies silent. Read about the planned revival.