Eco-Friendly Ways to Reuse Your Christmas Tree in India
Christmas is over, but what to do with the tree? Discover 5 sustainable alternatives to landfill, from mulching to creating wildlife habitats. Go green this season!
Christmas is over, but what to do with the tree? Discover 5 sustainable alternatives to landfill, from mulching to creating wildlife habitats. Go green this season!
Following a Calcutta High Court directive, Kolkata Municipal Corporation pushes for expedited planting of 50 large trees at McPherson Square to compensate for illegal felling. Read about the re-greening initiative and the controversy.
Congress NSUI activists marched in Bhopal against the proposed cutting of 8000 trees for a road project. State chief Jitu Patwari warned of environmental damage. Join the conversation on conservation.
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.
The Wondiwoi tree kangaroo, feared extinct for nearly a century, has been photographed in Indonesia's West Papua. This rare marsupial's rediscovery highlights the secrets of remote rainforests. Read more about this incredible wildlife find.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray demands Tapovan be declared a reserved forest, opposes tree felling for Sadhugram ahead of Simhastha Kumbh. Read his full warning.
NGT issues notices over alleged illegal felling of 5000+ trees in Mayurbhanj's urban forest for a bus terminal. Hearing on Jan 6. Read the full story.
Calcutta High Court quashes FIR against man for cutting tree branches, directs him to plant four saplings to offset environmental damage and promote sustainability. Details inside.
Calcutta High Court orders Kolkata Municipal Corporation to file affidavit on illegal tree cutting at McPherson Square. PIL alleges beautification project destroyed trees without forest dept permission.
NHAI cuts down nearly 1500 trees in Bhopal for Ayodhya bypass project. BMC auctions the wood from Chuna Bhatti depot. Commissioner Sanskriti Jain explains the process.
A special NGT bench halts the felling of over 7,800 trees for NH-46 widening in Bhopal, demanding CEC meeting minutes. Next hearing set for 2026.
The National Green Tribunal takes action after 40 trees were chopped on Mysuru's Hyder Ali Road. Authorities must submit a detailed report. Read the full story here.
Punjab & Haryana High Court halts all tree felling in Punjab, citing blatant violation of green policy. The order demands strict compliance and a report from the Chief Secretary.
A plan to widen a key road at Punjab Agricultural University in Ludhiana has triggered protests. The forest department has assessed 94 trees for removal, pitting administration's traffic needs against environmentalists' green cover concerns.
Primrose Mar Thoma Church in Bengaluru unveils a stunning 25-foot Christmas tree made entirely from discarded saris. Discover their 17-year journey of eco-friendly festive decorations.
The Union government has approved cutting 5,000 trees in Chamoli to restore defunct fire-lines before the 2025 forest fire season. This critical move aims to prevent large-scale wildfires in Uttarakhand.
Uttarakhand High Court questions felling of 4,000 trees for highway widening, suggests an elevated road. Next hearing on Dec 31. Read the full story.
Karnataka High Court issues interim order protecting 371 trees in Bengaluru's Cantonment Railway Station colony after a PIL challenges the move. Next hearing on February 13, 2026.
A 32-year-old Florida physician and mother of two was discovered dead inside a freezer at a Dollar Tree in Miami. Police are investigating the unexplained death. Read the latest details.
Nashik Municipal Corporation calls a meeting with environmentalists to resolve the dispute over cutting 1,700+ trees in Tapovan for Sadhugram expansion ahead of Kumbh Mela. Read details.
The AICC has set up a 12-member fact-finding committee to investigate alleged mass deforestation in Singrauli. The team, led by state leaders, will submit a report after a visit by Dec 11. Read more.
Ahmedabad civic body will cut 85 trees for road and bridge projects, auctioning timber on Dec 11. Get details on the infrastructure development and wood auction.
Environmentalists and residents from multiple states protest tree felling for Char Dham road widening in Uttarakhand's Bhagirathi Eco-Sensitive Zone, citing ecological threats. Read more.
Revisiting Steve Jobs' iconic 2005 Stanford speech. Discover how his lessons on curiosity, failure, and mortality offer timeless guidance for students and professionals in India today. Find your path.
CEC recommends cutting 2,777 trees in Taj Trapezium Zone for Kosi-Mathura corridor, with strict 10x compensatory plantation. SC to give final nod.
Nashik citizens launch a multi-pronged protest against the proposed felling of 1,700 trees in Tapovan for Sadhugram. From clean-up drives to signature campaigns, the city unites to protect its green cover. Read more.
MNS politician Ameya Khopkar joined Nashik residents in protesting the felling of trees at Tapovan. He demanded the state govt spare the trees, drawing a parallel to the Parth Pawar land deal case.
Kolkata Municipal Corporation launches a pioneering tree ambulance service. Dial 18001236219 for free diagnosis, treatment, and emergency care for the city's green heritage. A step towards reducing tree mortality.
Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan defends transplanting trees for Nashik's Kumbh Mela Sadhugram amid protests from Shiv Sena, NCP, and legal challenges. Details inside.
Maharashtra's ruling coalition faces rift as Shinde Sena protests tree cutting in Nashik's Tapovan for Kumbh Mela, opposing CM Fadnavis's stance. Details inside.