The Bengaluru forest division office wrote a letter in September 2025, highlighting the urgent need to file an appeal and secure land in Kadugodi, Karnataka, calling it a 'forest' that requires protection.
A new study reveals alarming environmental degradation in Gurgaon's Aravalli belt, with shrinking forests, lost water bodies, and fragmented wildlife habitats amid rapid urbanisation.
A new study reveals alarming environmental degradation in Gurgaon's Aravalli region, with shrinking forests, lost water bodies, and fragmented wildlife habitats due to rapid urban expansion.
Haryana Police launches a major enforcement drive to protect the Aravalli range from illegal mining and encroachment. ADGP Shatrujeet Kapur outlines new tech-driven strategy.
India's oldest forest museum in Coimbatore, established in 1902, plans digital upgrades & weekend openings to boost visitors. Read about the revival plan.
Uttarakhand recorded 1153 forest fire alerts in December 2025, the highest in three years. Officials blame dry weather and stubble burning. Read about the state's preparedness.
Congress alleges recent amendments to the Forest Conservation Act enable forest management privatisation, threatening tribal rights and ecology. Read the full analysis.
The Supreme Court pauses a controversial height rule for the Aravallis, but with 1,200+ mining leases, the ancient range needs a long-term vision. Learn why ecological interconnectedness is key.
Karnataka forest dept begins documenting villages inside 51 reserve forests for voluntary relocation, offering Rs 15 lakh per adult. Minister cites Bheemgad & Kudremukh success.
Eight monkeys found dead under mysterious circumstances in Karnataka's forest. Viscera sent for lab tests to determine cause. Forest Department launches investigation.
Rajasthan Staff Selection Board announces 785 vacancies for Forest Guard, Forester & Surveyor posts. Check eligibility, salary up to Rs 65,000, and selection process details here.
Gurgaon residents urge Centre to secure UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status for the entire Aravalli range to ensure long-term protection and halt mining. Join the movement for ecological preservation.
The Aravalli range faces catastrophic damage from unchecked mining, threatening water security and biodiversity. Urgent action is needed to save India's ancient ecological shield.
Karnataka's forest minister Eshwar Khandre announced 70% completion of the state's deemed forest survey, a critical step for conservation and land-use clarity. Read the latest updates.
DFO Lucknow Sitanshu Pandey distributed blankets to staff and honored dedicated employees, following CM Yogi Adityanath's directives. A key step for employee welfare and forest conservation.
Before the Supreme Court's stay, a technical committee found existing methods unreliable for defining the Aravallis, recommending further study. Read the full story on the legal and environmental implications.
The Supreme Court has called for a fresh expert report to define the Aravalli Hills, a critical ecological zone. This move aims to resolve long-standing ambiguities and strengthen conservation efforts in the region. Read more.
The Supreme Court's Aravalli ruling signals a critical need for India's forest governance to shift from file-driven control to evidence-based district operations. Can DFOs manage ecology and economy?
Supreme Court puts MoEFCC's Aravalli report on hold, forms High-Powered Expert Committee for participatory decision-making. Key concerns on lower hills & gaps addressed. Read more.
Supreme Court's historic stay on the 100-metre Aravalli definition brings relief. Mining ban continues, next hearing on Jan 21, 2026. A major win for conservation.
Rajasthan Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasra says Supreme Court heard people's call to save 'Aravalli Mata'. He warns against Union govt's alleged mining mafia conspiracy, vows continued agitation.
Supreme Court stays its Nov 20 verdict on Aravalli definition, halting the controversial 100-metre rule. An expert committee will now re-examine mapping to protect the ancient range's ecology. Read more.
Explore the pivotal legal battles over the Aravalli's definition in Haryana. A year of landmark rulings has major implications for conservation, mining, and real estate. Read the full analysis.
Former Haryana CM Bhupinder Hooda welcomes Supreme Court's directive to halt mining in Aravallis, warning of ecological disaster. Read his full statement.
The Centre welcomes the Supreme Court's order on Aravalli forest land, while the Congress demands Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav's resignation over alleged misleading statements.
The Supreme Court suspends its Nov 2025 order defining the Aravallis, acknowledging a 'structural paradox'. This move highlights the struggle to translate ecological needs into legal standards. Read the full analysis.
A 2025 MoEFCC committee proposes changing the definition of the Aravalli hills to safeguard the ancient range. Explore the details and implications of this crucial environmental move.
The Congress party demands Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav's resignation after the Supreme Court stays its Aravalli order. Jairam Ramesh warns of ecological devastation. Read the full story.
The Supreme Court has paused its approval of a new definition for the Aravalli hills, fearing it would expose 90% of the range to mining and construction. Read the full story on the crucial environmental U-turn.
Supreme Court pauses its Nov 20 order defining Aravalli ranges, seeks Haryana's reply. A major development in the forest conservation and mining debate.