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1 year on, FSI yet to release the crucial State of Forest report
Last year, 11 retired government officials, including some from the forest and environment departments and two environmental activists challenged the new amendment in the Supreme Court.
Published on Jul 25, 2024 08:58 AM IST
Jayashree Nandi
SC moots apparatus for tree-felling compliance
The court was considering a set of applications seeking permission for felling of trees for carrying out development works
Updated on Jul 20, 2024 07:40 AM IST
Abraham Thomas
Heatwave, dry conditions push Uttarakhand forest fires to new high
A combination of heatwave conditions, dry weather, and poorly equipped responders has led to a fivefold increase in major forest fires in Uttarakhand this year.
Updated on Jun 20, 2024 02:36 AM IST
Neeraj Santoshi, Dehradun
SC puts DDA in dock for hiding data on tree-felling
The order came while hearing a contempt petition against DDA vice chairman Subhashish Panda, for undertaking cutting of 1,000 odd trees in Satbari, part of southern ridge, without approval of the court
Updated on May 17, 2024 07:14 AM IST
Abraham Thomas, New Delhi
Stop illegal mining in Aravallis, SC tells Rajasthan govt
Supreme Court orders Rajasthan to stop illegal mining in Aravalli range, questions government on actions taken. FSI report revealed rampant illegal mining.
Updated on May 03, 2024 05:30 AM IST
Abraham Thomas