Chennai: ₹1 Lakh Fine for Cutting Trees Without Permission
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.
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.
West Bengal govt launches Pathashree Urban, a Rs 1,500 crore scheme to repair and construct 11,365 roads across urban areas, starting with 112 stretches in Kolkata. Read details.
US-based Stonepeak is in advanced talks to acquire up to 15% in AM Green for a $1.4B equity valuation. Japan's Mitsui also explores a stake as India's green energy sector attracts massive global investment. Read more.
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.
Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan stresses balancing ecology & farmer income. Reviews 50% green cover target by 2047, promotes diverse horticulture. Details on his Pithapuram tour inside.
Toyota teases its first mass-market EV for India, the Urban Cruiser EV, set for a 2026 launch. Get details on design, expected range, and its role in Toyota's electric strategy.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's 19-year marriage ends with a straightforward divorce deal, finalised just months after filing. Get all the details on the split.
Hollywood star Nicole Kidman and singer Keith Urban have officially ended their 19-year marriage. The court has approved their agreement, detailing custody of their two daughters. Read the full story.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have officially settled their divorce. The court filed the agreement on January 6, 2026, with details on custody and financial terms revealed. Read the full story.
Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan orders officials to expedite the Great Green Wall and 50% green cover projects to protect the 974-km coastline. A detailed plan is due by January end.
Leeks and green onions look similar but are not interchangeable. Learn the key differences in flavour, texture, and cooking methods to make your everyday food taste better.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated Phase 2 of 'Clean City, Prosperous City', launching digital services, Rs 1,200+ crore projects, and relief for small traders. Discover the state's urban transformation.
Delhi launches a massive beautification drive: planting non-thorny flowers, installing 2000 bins, repairing 30 roads, and adding vertical gardens. Key areas include South Ex, GK, and Old Delhi. Read more!
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah pledges to plant 3-5 crore saplings yearly to combat pollution and increase state's forest cover from 20% to 30%. Inspired by Padma Shri Thimmakka.
Nicole Kidman shares emotional New Year moment with daughters in Sydney after divorce from Keith Urban. Details on co-parenting plan and her positive outlook.
Gujarat government greenlights Riverine Landscape Management Plan to plant trees along 185 riverbanks, aiming to enhance biodiversity, climate resilience, and state's green cover.
Gujarat govt announces a massive tree plantation drive along 185 riverbanks to increase green cover, fight climate change, and reduce air pollution. Details inside.
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.
Punjab government promotes IPS officer Kaustubh Sharma to ADGP rank and 16 others in a major police reshuffle effective Jan 1. Read details on promotions and sealed cover cases.
Guwahati Municipal Corporation plans to convert flyovers into green corridors with vertical gardens and tree planting to fight air pollution and heat. Learn about the ambitious urban greening project.
As Pune heads to civic polls, citizens demand answers on why pollution, river degradation, and tree loss remain taboo for politicians. Experts warn of long-term health and ecological disasters.
Haryana's Forest Department greenlights Rs 1.5 crore for nursery-centric afforestation, boosting green cover with 1.5 lakh saplings. Learn about the state's new green initiative.
Residents of Arambol, Goa, protest as 3 lakh sqm of private forest is converted to settlement zone, fearing ecological disaster and water scarcity. Read about the local fight against the controversial TCP decision.
Haryana DGP Shatrujeet Kapur clarifies security deployment is strictly based on threat perception, not for status. Details on the state's professional approach to VIP protection.
Bhubaneswar residents raise alarm over rapid tree cutting. BMC Mayor Sulochana Das pledges massive plantation drive of 10,000+ saplings and explores translocation. Read more.
Suspended Congress leader Navjot Kaur Sidhu's praise for Amit Shah over Shivalik protection ignites fresh political speculation in Punjab. Details on her accusations against the Bhagwant Mann government.
Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre instructs officials to tackle land grabbing and encroachments, highlighting threats to wildlife habitats in Tumakuru. Read the full story.
The documentary 'Cover-Up' revisits the chilling murder of journalist J. Dey. A sharp, must-watch tribute exposing truths and honoring press freedom. Read our in-depth review.
Bengaluru citizens are urged to protect urban wildlife like snakes, birds, and monkeys. Learn how simple actions can save 185 species in India's tech capital.
JNU writes to Delhi authorities for urgent survey and repair of a deteriorating check dam crucial for groundwater recharge and campus biodiversity. The dam is vital for Delhi's green lungs.