Rs 2000 Cr Mid-Day Meal Scam Exposed in Rajasthan
Rajasthan ACB files FIR in a massive Rs 2000 crore mid-day meal scam during Covid. 21 officials & suppliers booked for fraud, forgery & tender manipulation. Read details.
Category : Search result: compensatory afforestation scam
Govt eases forest rules for restoration, sparks privatisation debate
The Centre has revised guidelines under the Van Adhiniyam, 2023, enabling government and private bodies to undertake afforestation without compensatory costs. The move aligns with the Green Credit Programme but faces criticism from Congress leader Jairam
HC allows mangrove cutting for Versova-Bhayandar road with strict conditions
Bombay High Court permits BMC to cut 45,675 mangroves for coastal road, citing public interest. Orders annual audit for 10 years on compensatory planting of 1.37 lakh trees in Palghar. Read the full verdict details.
SC halts DDA tree cutting in Delhi Ridge, seeks report
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.
Hubballi families wait months for promised homes
36 families displaced for road work in Hubballi face indefinite wait for compensatory housing, contrasting with swift Bengaluru rehab. Officials cite power connection issues.
DDA asks SC to allow felling of 473 trees for Delhi hospital road
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.
Haryana: Fresh Multi-Crore Property ID Scam in Sonipat Exposed
Haryana minister Vipul Goel flags a new property ID scam in Sonipat MC, suspending officials. This follows CM's probe into a Rs 1,500 crore work slip scam. Get the latest updates on the investigations.
Land Banks for Afforestation Mandatory Within 30 Days of Clearance
Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba directs states to create land banks for compensatory afforestation within a month of project approval. This move aims to fast-track green cover replacement for diverted forest land.
Forester held for Rs 55 lakh afforestation fund scam in Kalahandi
A forester in Odisha's Kalahandi district arrested for embezzling Rs 55 lakh in compensatory afforestation funds. Vigilance probe reveals fake plantation documents. Read the full investigation details.
Haryana's Rs 1,500 Cr Construction Worker Scam Probe
Haryana uncovers a massive Rs 1,500 crore scam involving fake construction worker registrations and work slips. CM Nayab Singh Saini orders probe after Minister Anil Vij flags irregularities. Details inside.
Goa govt issues stricter guidelines for tree cutting permissions
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.
Saudi Arabia's 10 Billion Tree Plan to Green the Desert
Saudi Arabia's Green Initiative aims to plant 10 billion trees and restore 74.8 million hectares of land, transforming its desert landscape and building climate resilience. Discover the science behind this massive project.
Haryana approves Rs 1.5 crore for nursery afforestation
Haryana's Forest Department greenlights Rs 1.5 crore for nursery-centric afforestation, boosting green cover with 1.5 lakh saplings. Learn about the state's new green initiative.
Noida Woman Loses Rs 65 Lakh in Digital Arrest Scam
A Noida woman in her 60s was digitally arrested for 56 hours and scammed of Rs 65 lakh. Read the step-by-step account of the cyber fraud and learn how to stay safe.
Tamil composer GV Prakash loses Rs 20k to X scam
Tamil music composer GV Prakash Kumar lost Rs 20,000 to an emotional scam on X. The fraudster used a fake death story. Learn how to protect yourself from such social media fraud.
1500 Trees Felled for Ayodhya Bypass in Bhopal
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.
NGT fines Rs 1.49 crore for illegal road in Spiti
NGT holds Himachal officials responsible for illegal road in eco-sensitive Spiti, orders Rs 1.49 crore penalty and 28.7-hectare afforestation. Read the full story.
Gujarat Enhances Exam Facilities for Students with Disabilities
Gujarat govt mandates extra time, writers, and tech aids for students with disabilities in GSHSEB exams. New rules cover Classes 9-12. Learn about the key provisions.
MBBS aspirant loses Rs 21 lakh in Kolkata medical seat scam
A 19-year-old from Agartala was allegedly cheated of Rs 21 lakh for a guaranteed seat at Calcutta National Medical College. The scam involved forged documents and fake officials. Read the full investigation.
TTD Overhauls Procurement After Laddu, Silk Scams
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams initiates a complete procurement department overhaul following scams. CBI probe reveals staff collusion, prompting staff transfers and strength review.
Goa diverts 183ha forest for airport, roads, railways
Union government reveals Goa diverted 183 hectares of forest land for 34 non-forest projects, including an airport and railway lines, since April 2021. Details on compensatory afforestation inside.
Bombay HC allows BMC to cut 45,000 mangroves for coastal road
Bombay High Court grants BMC permission for Mumbai Coastal Road project affecting 102 hectares of mangroves. BMC commits to compensatory afforestation with a 10-year monitoring plan. Details inside.
Manali 'Snow Scam' Viral Video Exposes Tourist Deception
A viral video from Manali exposes a 'snow scam' where tourists are charged for activities on a tiny artificial patch. Learn the facts and how to avoid such tourist traps.
HC Directs Centre, State on Navy ELF Radar Project Reports
Telangana High Court demands compliance reports on Navy's ELF radar project in Vikarabad, focusing on biodiversity impact and compensatory afforestation. Next hearing in Jan 2026.
Chef Scammed of Rs 1.73 Lakh in Fake Job Fraud
A Delhi chef lost Rs 1.73 lakh to a Bengaluru 'agency' promising overseas jobs. Delhi Police arrested three, including an MBA grad & bank manager, for the interstate cyber fraud syndicate. Read how the scam unfolded.
CEC Approves 2,777 Tree Felling in Taj Zone for Road Project
CEC recommends cutting 2,777 trees in Taj Trapezium Zone for Kosi-Mathura corridor, with strict 10x compensatory plantation. SC to give final nod.
Delhi HC gives IAF Palam more time for tree plantation
Delhi High Court grants Indian Air Force station Palam extra time to plant 470 compensatory saplings, enabling a conditional No Objection Certificate. Justice Sachin Dutta oversees the compliance deadline.
New Bengaluru rental scam offers cheap flats at Rs 15,000
A Bengaluru resident exposes a new rental scam on Reddit. Fraudsters lure victims with fully furnished 2BHK flats for Rs 15,000, then demand Rs 2,500 for an 'entry card'. Learn how to stay safe.
Mumbai's Tree Policy Risks Ecological Damage
Maharashtra government's new compensatory plantation policy allows tree transplantation anywhere in MMR, raising serious environmental and public health concerns for Mumbai residents.
Karnataka Govt in Trouble Over Yettinahole Forest Land
Karnataka government faces criticism for changing compensatory afforestation land for Yettinahole project. Environmentalists demand transparency in forest land allocation.
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