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Citizens Push for UNESCO Status to Protect Aravalli Hills
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.
Aravalli's Immeasurable Damage: Illegal Mining's Toll
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.
India's Forest Districts Need Urgent Governance Modernisation
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?
SC Stays 100-Metre Aravalli Definition, Forms Expert Panel
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.
SC Stays 100-Metre Aravalli Definition, Mining Ban Continues
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.
Congress' Dotasra praises SC for Aravalli protection stance
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.
SC Stays 100m Aravalli Definition, Orders Expert Review
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.
A Year of Landmark Rulings in Haryana's Aravalli Row
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.
Supreme Court Stays Its Own Aravalli Hills Definition Order
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.
Congress Demands Bhupender Yadav's Resignation Over Aravalli
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.
SC Stays Aravalli '100-Metre' Definition, Stops Mining Risk
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.
SC Stays Its Order on Aravalli Hills Definition
Supreme Court pauses its Nov 20 order defining Aravalli ranges, seeks Haryana's reply. A major development in the forest conservation and mining debate.
Furore Over SC's Aravalli Definition and 'G Ram G' Law
Supreme Court's Aravalli definition approved, but 'G Ram G' law controversy erupts. Experts warn of ecological risks. Read the full analysis of the legal and environmental implications.
Haryana gets Rs 10 lakh compensation from 411 poaching cases
An RTI reveals Haryana secured Rs 10 lakh compensation from 411 wildlife poaching cases in 5 years. Yet, low conviction rates and delayed trials raise concerns over enforcement. Read more.
Congress Protests New Aravalli Definition, Targets Modi Govt
Congress launches 'Aravalli Bachao Janjagran' across Rajasthan, opposing SC's 100-meter definition. Leaders allege govt-mine mafia nexus, vow to continue protests. Youth, tribals join marches.
SC Takes Suo Motu Cognisance of Aravalli Case
The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the Aravalli deforestation case. A bench led by CJI Chandrachud will hear the matter on Monday, December 30, 2024. Read for details.
Pilot Leads Aravalli March, Slams Govt Over Illegal Mining
Congress leader Sachin Pilot leads NSUI protest in Jaipur, accusing BJP govt of endangering Aravallis. He cites data showing 90% of hills could lose protection. Read more.
Hooda: Centre's Aravalli guidelines are 'misleading'
Congress leader Deepender Hooda accuses the Centre of issuing misleading guidelines on the Aravalli issue, calling it an attempt to 'loot'. He claims public rejection of the government's stance in the Supreme Court.
Pilot: Aravalli Damage Will Have Far-Reaching Consequences
Congress leader Sachin Pilot joins NSUI's 'Save Aravalli' march, highlighting the range's critical role as a shield against pollution and a groundwater preserver. Read more.
Silent Protest in Jaipur Demands Protection for Aravallis
Jaipur citizens held a silent protest at Central Park against mining threats to the Aravalli range. They demand Supreme Court order amendment for stronger ecosystem protection. Join the cause!
Indian Star Tortoises rescued from Vadodara home
Wildlife Rescue Trust volunteers seized two protected Indian star tortoises from a Sayajibaug employee's house in Vadodara. The reptiles were handed over to forest officials. Read the full story.
Aravallis: New Definition Exposes 90% to Mining Risk
A new govt definition accepted by the Supreme Court strips protections from 90% of the Aravallis, risking desertification, water security & wildlife. Read why this ancient range is India's ecological shield.
SC's Aravalli 100m definition flip: 2010 no, 2024 yes
The Supreme Court's 2024 acceptance of a 100-metre height rule for the Aravallis contradicts its own 2010 order. This move, backing the Environment Ministry, nullifies 15 years of judicial oversight and a scientific 3-degree slope definition.
Govt Bans New Mining in Aravallis, Expands Protected Area
The Indian government imposes a ban on new mining leases in the Aravalli range and expands its protected zone. Key decisions to safeguard the critical ecosystem.
Complete Ban on New Mining Leases in Aravalli
The Central government has directed states to enforce a total prohibition on granting fresh mining leases in the ecologically sensitive Aravalli range. This decisive move aims for long-term protection of its fragile ecosystem and biodiversity. Read the fu
Full Ban on New Mining Leases in Aravallis Announced
The Indian government has imposed a complete ban on granting new mining leases in the Aravalli range to protect its fragile ecosystem. This decisive move aims to halt environmental degradation.
Govt Bans New Mining in Aravalli Range for Protection
The Indian government has prohibited new mining leases across the Aravalli range & its hills. This decisive move aims to safeguard the fragile ecosystem. Read more about this crucial environmental policy.
SC's Aravalli Definition Reignites Mining & Conservation Row
India's Supreme Court adopts a new 100-metre rule to define the Aravalli range, aiming to regulate mining. This landmark decision fuels a national debate on conservation and enforcement. Read the full story.
Aravalli Redefinition Threatens Ecological Damage
A recent government nod for an elevation-based definition of the Aravalli range could intensify mining and cause irreversible ecological harm. Experts warn of a looming environmental crisis.
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