A public talk in Panaji ignited a mass movement as Goans unite against systematic plunder of land, hills, and rivers. Demands include strict adherence to RP2021 and gram sabha empowerment. Join the fight to protect Goa's identity.
India establishes its own National Environmental Standard Laboratory in Delhi to certify air monitoring gear for local conditions, cutting import reliance and aiming for a share in the $4 billion global market.
South Goa MP Captain Viriato Fernandes introduces a Private Member's Bill seeking Special Status for Goa to protect its land, environment, and culture. Learn about the proposed Goa Sustainable Development Council.
Thousands of Mysuru residents, including children and religious leaders, climbed Chamundi Hills to demand a complete ban on commercial activities and protection of its fragile ecosystem. Join the movement.
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.
Before the Supreme Court's stay, a technical committee found existing methods unreliable for defining the Aravallis, recommending further study. Read the full story on the legal and environmental implications.
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh demands Supreme Court action against retrospective environmental clearances, calling them a mockery of governance. Details on the Sariska boundary revision case.
In a rare move, the Supreme Court stays its November 20 ruling on Aravalli definition. Explore the legal precedent and environmental implications of this suo motu review.
The Supreme Court has proposed forming an expert committee to scientifically define the Aravalli range, crucial for protecting Delhi-NCR's ecology. This move aims to resolve long-standing legal confusion over its boundaries. Read more on this landmark env
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.
A 2025 MoEFCC committee proposes changing the definition of the Aravalli hills to safeguard the ancient range. Explore the details and implications of this crucial environmental move.
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 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.
The Supreme Court has paused its earlier order on a uniform Aravalli definition. A high-powered expert committee will now conduct a holistic review of the crucial ecological issue. Read the latest developments.
Retired Supreme Court judge Abhay Oka, at an Idea Exchange, critiques India's 75-year environmental failure, judicial appointments, and free speech. Read his insights on democracy's conscience.
For over 20 years, India's Supreme Court and PMO have intervened to shield the ecologically fragile Aravalis from mining and construction. Discover the legal saga of conservation.
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.
India's Supreme Court initiates suo motu hearing on Aravali Range definition amid mining debate. Environment Ministry moves to expand protected zones, halting new leases. Read the full story.
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.
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.
The Union Environment Ministry has ordered a complete ban on new mining leases across the Aravalli range from Delhi to Gujarat to curb illegal mining and protect the ecosystem. Read more.
Amid criticism of its Aravalli ruling, the Supreme Court of India maintained a firm stance on environmental protection in 2025, ordering probes, banning mining, and safeguarding wildlife corridors from Uttarakhand to the Nilgiris. Explore the key interven
Congress accuses the Environment Ministry of altering Aravalli's definition to remove protection from smaller hills, potentially enabling mining. Environmentalists warn of ecological damage.
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.
The Supreme Court's intervention in the Aravalli Range definition sparks a major environmental and legal battle in North India. Understand the mining risks, ecological consequences, and the fight to protect this vital natural barrier.
From halting a mega jungle safari to stopping illegal mining, explore 10 crucial judicial interventions that have defended India's ancient Aravalli range. Discover the new Supreme Court definition and its implications.
India's Supreme Court sets a 100m height definition for the Aravalli hills, halting new mining. Activists warn it may leave lower areas vulnerable to real estate. Discover why protecting this ancient range is crucial for North India's ecology.
Aam Aadmi Party criticizes the central government's proposal to declare an Eco-Sensitive Zone around Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary, calling it a threat to Chandigarh's green cover and a move against public interest.
A recent Supreme Court order on the Aravalli forests highlights a critical trust deficit between states and the Centre. The editorial argues the Union government must take the lead in resolving this environmental and federal crisis. Read the full analysis
Madras High Court directs Tuticorin authorities to dismantle a fair price shop built on a 127-hectare water body's bund, rejecting 'public interest' plea. Read the full verdict.