Nature lovers in Nashik stopped the municipal corporation from cutting trees in Tidke Colony, alleging violation of an NGT order. This marks the second major conflict over green cover loss for Kumbh projects.
Greater Chennai Corporation announces strict new rules & heavy fines for unauthorized tree cutting. Apply online via GCC portal or Namma Chennai app. Protect the city's green cover.
Forest department registers FIR against 20 persons for cutting green trees during Don Canal cleaning in West Champaran. Officials warn of serious action for habitat destruction.
A Thane magistrate court acquitted a housing society & its secretary in a 2020 illegal tree-felling case, citing insufficient evidence & procedural lapses by the prosecution. Details inside.
The NGT's central zone bench has challenged the permission granted to NHAI for axing over 8,700 trees for a road project in Bhopal, seeking a national policy on large-scale tree felling.
National Green Tribunal directs Himachal forest dept to investigate alleged illegal felling of acacia trees in Nurpur. Report due in two months. Details inside.
A three-member NGT committee inspected Nashik sites where trees are marked for felling for Kumbh Mela 2027 infrastructure. Read about the panel's findings and the upcoming report.
A tragic incident in Delhi's Mayur Vihar Phase 3 claims a man's life as a tree branch falls during pruning. Authorities investigate the negligence behind the fatal accident.
BJP's Nashik civic poll manifesto pledges new parks and online audits but avoids the Tapovan tree-cutting issue. Shiv Sena-NCP alliance vows to save trees. Key promises analyzed.
A 45-year-old tea-seller died after a peepal tree branch fell on him during PWD pruning in west Delhi. Police have registered a negligence case. Read the full details.
Madras High Court halts a GO after illegal felling of 1200+ trees, including native shola, in Kodaikanal's Berijam forest. Four officials suspended. Read the full story.
Delhi LG grants exemption under Tree Act for 3.2-hectare drain project. 84 trees may be affected. Exemption is not permission to cut, says notification.
Plans to cut trees for Simhastha Kumbh Mela's sadhugram in Nashik's Tapovan ignite a political storm before Jan 15 NMC elections. BJP faces heat as allies, opposition unite with activists. Read more.
As Namma Metro Phase 3 begins, activists accuse BMRCL of unclear environmental data. The exact number of trees to be cut for the Orange Line remains disputed, raising transparency concerns.
Balasore administration faces criticism for cutting trees on collectorate campus for a water tank, violating pollution norms. Work stopped after public outrage. Details inside.
Delhi Development Authority announces provisional select list for Assistant Executive Engineer posts. 10 candidates shortlisted in Civil discipline. Check details and next steps here.
Discover the amazing health benefits of Moringa leaves, a nutrient-dense superfood from India. Learn how this 'miracle tree' supports wellness naturally. Read more!
BMRCL's Phase 3 expansion impacts 6,868 trees; 65% face felling. A heritage banyan is among them. The corporation pledges compensatory planting. Details inside.
Supreme Court refuses DDA's plea to cut 473 more trees in Delhi's Ridge area until it verifies compliance with earlier compensatory afforestation orders. Next hearing on Jan 19.
The National Green Tribunal takes strict action against illegal construction, tree felling, and encroachments in the Taj Mahal's heritage buffer zone. Learn about the threats to India's iconic monument.
Delhi Development Authority launches Towering Heights Phase II with 1220 flats. Prices start at ₹15 lakhs. Online booking begins January 15, 2026. Get all details here.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation identifies 3,300 new trees choked by concrete. High-powered committee reviews progress, stresses long-term solutions for tree health. Read the full update.
Delhi Development Authority seeks Supreme Court approval to cut 473 trees for widening a road to a key paramilitary hospital, promising compensatory afforestation. The move comes after a past contempt case.
A citizen collective in Kolkata successfully saved a 70-year-old tamarind tree planted by freedom fighter Parul Mukherjee. The builder agreed to preserve it and build a memorial. Read how art and activism made the difference.
HMDA pruned three mature rain trees in Hyderabad, citing sunlight for plants. Environmentalists call it unscientific and damaging. Will the trees survive?
Residents of Vasanthnagar in Bengaluru held a silent protest against the felling of 15 trees for a road project. They demand transparency and sustainable urban planning. Read more about their fight to save the city's green cover.
Ailanthus altissima, or Tree of Heaven, is an invasive species spreading in Indian cities. Learn how to identify it and the serious structural, ecological, and health risks it poses to residential areas.
Uttarakhand High Court directs forest dept to protect Bhimtal's Jones Estate, a key watershed. Next hearing on Feb 25. A win for environmental conservation.
Dehradun's air quality deteriorates as AQI reaches 316. Citizens protest massive tree cutting for the new Asharodi-Jhajra bypass highway, fearing ecological disaster. Join the call for action.
Goa government enforces stricter tree felling procedures under the 1984 Act. New rules mandate NOCs from all co-owners, digital mapping, public disclosure, and a 10-day appeal period. Learn the key changes.