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Centre to Scale Up Maitri Van Model Across Aravali Range
The Centre plans to expand the Maitri Van eco-restoration model across the Aravali range through private partnerships, offering green credits for plantations achieving 40% crown cover in five years.
Protected Aravali Hills Road Construction, 100 Trees Felled
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.
Aravali Study: Deforestation, Mining Damage Water, Climate
A new study warns that encroachments, deforestation, and illegal mining in the Aravali ranges have severely damaged groundwater recharge, biodiversity, and climate regulation, threatening northern India's ecological stability.
Goyal Advocates Incentives for Precast Construction in Mumbai
Union Minister Piyush Goyal proposes tax concessions and incentives to promote precast and steel construction methods, aiming to reduce dust pollution in Mumbai ahead of civic polls.
Bihar Training for Quality Block Office Construction
Bihar's building department launches a training programme for engineers & contractors to ensure timely, high-quality construction of new block offices across the state. Strict quality norms announced.
Ghaziabad cracks down on illegal colonies in Loni
Ghaziabad administration demolished illegal constructions on Yamuna floodplains in Loni. The drive targeted 13.5 hectares of unauthorised colonies after multiple warnings. Read about the crackdown on land mafia.
Haryana Steps Up Action Against Organised Crime in Aravali
Haryana State Enforcement Bureau intensifies crackdowns on illegal mining, liquor trade & organised crime in Aravali region. Key districts include Gurgaon, Faridabad, Nuh. Read details.
Blackstone buys 50% of Taj Aravali Udaipur for $100M
Global asset manager Blackstone Group invests $100 million for a 50% stake in Udaipur's Taj Aravali Resort & Spa, signaling strong confidence in India's luxury hospitality sector. Read more about this major deal and its implications.
Legal Redefinition Silently Erasing India's Ancient Landscapes
Supreme Court's height-based Aravali definition & TN's hillock reclassification show how ecological protection is lost not by destruction, but by legal redefinition. A deep dive into a quiet crisis.
Illegal Aravali Construction Demolished in Gurgaon
Haryana forest officials razed structures on 25 acres of protected Aravali land in Raisina hills, sealing a borewell and blocking roads. This action follows NGT orders to halt non-forest use. Read about the ongoing encroachment battle.
Man held for stealing 2,5-tonne NH construction materials
Kallambalam police arrested Vinod (37) for stealing steel pipes and iron rods meant for highway works. Materials recovered from a Paravur scrap shop. Read the full investigation details.
Activists Urge SC to Protect Aravallis, Stop All Mining
Environmental groups demand a transparent process and independent impact study for the Aravallis. They urge the Supreme Court to stop all mining until findings are implemented. #SaveAravalli
Baghpat serves notices to 29 illegal colonies, school
Baghpat authorities serve notices to 29 illegal colonies and a private school for unauthorized construction. Demolition looms if violations are not rectified. Read the full story.
2 Labourers Die in Ahmedabad Building Site Accident
Two workers from Rajasthan died after a wooden platform collapsed in Ahmedabad's Ambawadi. Police cite negligence in safety measures. Read the full investigation details.
Haryana's 2030 Green Wall Plan for Aravali Conservation
Haryana launches the Aravali Green Wall Project to combat desertification and land degradation by 2030. Minister Rao Narbir Singh details plans for biodiversity, water security, and youth employment.
Haryana orders probe into Rs 1,500 crore workers' board scam
Haryana Labour Minister Anil Vij recommends a state or central agency probe into an alleged Rs 1,500 crore scam in the Haryana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. Massive irregularities found in work slips and registrations.
INCOIS ran from illegal premises for 20 years: CAG
A CAG audit reveals INCOIS, a key govt research body, functioned from 14 unauthorized buildings in Hyderabad for nearly two decades, incurring ₹1.58 crore in penalties. Details inside.
SC Stays Aravali 100m Definition, Orders Expert Panel
Supreme Court stays its own Nov 20 order on Aravali definition based on 100m height, questions bureaucrat-heavy panel. New committee of domain experts to be formed for scientific examination. Mining banned until further orders.
Bengaluru's Veerannapalya: 6-Month Road Closure Chaos
Veerannapalya in Bengaluru faces a severe civic crisis with a six-month road closure, illegal construction, and garbage piles. Read about this urban administrative failure.
RMC Seals Illegally Operated Community Hall in Ranchi
Ranchi Municipal Corporation seals Aman Community Hall in Hindpiri for illegal private use. Ward supervisor removed after a decade of negligence. Read the full investigation details.
SC's 2025 Flip-Flops: A Year of Reversed Orders
Supreme Court's frequent reversals of its own orders in 2025, from Aravali to stray dogs, raise serious questions about judicial consistency and credibility. Read the full analysis.
Nagpur: Contractor Spared in Fatal Construction Site Accident
Pachpaoli police book only tanker driver, not contractor, after fatal accident on flyover stretch. Residents flag ongoing safety hazards, dust, and chaos. Details inside.
Kerala Land Act Amendment: Who Really Benefits?
Kerala's 2025 land regularisation SOP, stemming from a 2023 Act amendment, promises relief for small holders but appears to shield major political and commercial violators in Idukki and beyond. Read the full analysis.
Illegal Commercial Building in Mohali's Sukhna Enclave
Residents of Sukhna Enclave in Mohali allege illegal construction of a commercial club by a former cop's family. The administration warns of action as the RWA fights the residential zone violation.
1,230+ Disputed Mining Leases in Rajasthan Aravalis
More than 1,230 contested mining leases, covering 17,393 hectares, persist in Rajasthan's Aravali hills despite a central ban on new leases. Explore the environmental impact and district-wise data.
JNU Students Protest Aravali Definition Change
JNU students held a 'Save Aravali' march, protesting a new govt definition they fear will open the fragile range to mining and real estate, threatening North India's ecology.
SC to Hear Aravali Hills Definition Case on Monday
The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the Aravali hills definition controversy. A bench will hear the case on Monday, amid environmentalists' fears of increased mining.
SC to Hear Aravali Definition Case, Mining Ban Widens
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.
4 Officials Suspended for Illegal Temple on Govt Land
West Godavari Collector suspends officials for failing to stop illegal Shivalayam construction on Zilla Parishad land, violating High Court orders. Read about the disciplinary action.
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