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Padma Shri awardee ‘Vanajeevi’ Ramaiah dies at 87 in Telangana’s Khammam
Daripalli Ramaiah, known as “Vanajeevi” and “Chettu Ramaiah,” planted over one crore saplings in Khammam district over several decades.
Updated on Apr 12, 2025 10:51 AM IST
PTI |
‘Can’t bear the pain anymore’: Bangladesh ‘Tree Man’ wants hands amputated
Abul Bajandar has had 25 operations since 2016 to remove growths from his hands and feet caused by a rare syndrome.
Updated on Jun 24, 2019 07:48 PM IST
Dhaka | Agence France-Presse
Uttarakhand’s ‘Tree Man’ Vishweshwar Dutt Saklani dies at 96
Vishweshwar Dutt Saklani single-handedly regenerated over a hundred-hectare area in his native Saklana village by planting rhododendron, guava and several other broad-leaved and fruiting trees during his lifetime. The land was barren when he started the initiative and now lush green forest stands tall today.
Published on Jan 18, 2019 11:59 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Dehradun | Nihi Sharma
The tree man of Punjab on a green mission
The charitable trust led by environmentalist Baba Sewa Singh has planted nearly 3.46 lakh trees to date, covering approximately 382 km of roads and 400 villages.
Updated on Jun 06, 2018 09:26 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Khadoor Sahib | Anil Sharma, Khadoor Sahib
Residents pledge to plant more trees on Earth Day
Deepak Gaur, known as the ‘Tree Man’, championed a drive on the day to gift trees and make residents plant them
Updated on Apr 22, 2018 11:29 PM IST
hindustan times | HT Correspondent, Gurugram
Earth Day 2018: Meet Delhi’s eco-warriors who continue to fight for a greener, cleaner city
Green-minded Delhiites say it’s not an easy feat to strive for a better environment, but the challenges add sweetness to the struggle.
Updated on Apr 22, 2018 01:05 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Henna Rakheja, New Delhi