A 30-meter wide road has been illegally carved into Gurgaon's protected Raisina hills, with over 100 trees cut down. Fresh construction continues despite demolition drives, violating Aravali Notification rules.
The Goa Tree Authority expresses serious concern over 33,723 pending compensatory saplings. It gives defaulters a fortnight to provide planting details or face future proposal consequences.
The National Green Tribunal has formed a confidential team to investigate allegations of large-scale illegal tree felling and forest resource misappropriation in Rajasthan, with losses exceeding Rs 131 lakh.
The high-voltage campaign for Nashik Municipal Corporation elections concluded Tuesday. Tapovan tree-felling controversy sparked sharp exchanges between BJP and opposition parties.
BJP's Nashik unit expels prominent members including former mayor and corporators for six years over anti-party activities like opposing tree felling and contesting against party nominees.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation serves notice to Surya Apartments chairman for allegedly cutting a peepal tree without permission during redevelopment work.
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The Communist Party of India strongly criticized Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis for alleging Leftist sponsorship of the 'Save Tapovan' movement, asserting its official complaint against tree felling for Nashik's MICE hub project.
Nature lovers in Nashik stopped the municipal corporation from cutting trees in Tidke Colony, alleging violation of an NGT order. This marks the second major conflict over green cover loss for Kumbh projects.
Nagpur's streets turn into political battlegrounds as 993 candidates make a final push for 151 NMC seats. With 936 rally applications filed, see which zones are the most contested. Read more.
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.
Forest department registers FIR against 20 persons for cutting green trees during Don Canal cleaning in West Champaran. Officials warn of serious action for habitat destruction.
A Thane magistrate court acquitted a housing society & its secretary in a 2020 illegal tree-felling case, citing insufficient evidence & procedural lapses by the prosecution. Details inside.
The NGT's central zone bench has challenged the permission granted to NHAI for axing over 8,700 trees for a road project in Bhopal, seeking a national policy on large-scale tree felling.
National Green Tribunal directs Himachal forest dept to investigate alleged illegal felling of acacia trees in Nurpur. Report due in two months. Details inside.
A three-member NGT committee inspected Nashik sites where trees are marked for felling for Kumbh Mela 2027 infrastructure. Read about the panel's findings and the upcoming report.
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.
BJP's Nashik civic poll manifesto pledges new parks and online audits but avoids the Tapovan tree-cutting issue. Shiv Sena-NCP alliance vows to save trees. Key promises analyzed.
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.
Madras High Court halts a GO after illegal felling of 1200+ trees, including native shola, in Kodaikanal's Berijam forest. Four officials suspended. Read the full story.
Gurgaon's DTCP will auction guest house permissions in DLF 3's Sector 24 after applications exceeded policy limits. The move ensures a transparent process for a scarce commercial activity in a residential area. Read more.
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.
Plans to cut trees for Simhastha Kumbh Mela's sadhugram in Nashik's Tapovan ignite a political storm before Jan 15 NMC elections. BJP faces heat as allies, opposition unite with activists. Read more.
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.
Balasore administration faces criticism for cutting trees on collectorate campus for a water tank, violating pollution norms. Work stopped after public outrage. Details inside.
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.
Supreme Court refuses DDA's plea to cut 473 more trees in Delhi's Ridge area until it verifies compliance with earlier compensatory afforestation orders. Next hearing on Jan 19.
The National Green Tribunal takes strict action against illegal construction, tree felling, and encroachments in the Taj Mahal's heritage buffer zone. Learn about the threats to India's iconic monument.
The Intellectual Property Appellate Board has officially transferred the 'Hackathon' brand permissions to Raparthi Hari Sai. Discover the full story behind this landmark legal decision.