A Karnataka High Court order regarding the Kadugodi plantation threatens 9 lakh acres of forest land. Government sources reveal failures in presenting facts and filing defective orders in higher courts.
The Goa Tree Authority expresses serious concern over 33,723 pending compensatory saplings. It gives defaulters a fortnight to provide planting details or face future proposal consequences.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation serves notice to Surya Apartments chairman for allegedly cutting a peepal tree without permission during redevelopment work.
Discover how the sandbox tree, known as the dynamite tree, violently disperses seeds at 150 mph through explosive fruit bursts in Central and South American forests.
NSS volunteers from PAU, Ludhiana, planted 100 saplings in a major green drive. The initiative aims to combat pollution and promote environmental sustainability. Read more about this eco-effort.
Explore Jake Paul's massive Southlands Plantation in Georgia. Bought for $39 million, this 5,746-acre estate features a viral duck pond, private driveways, and grand future plans. Discover the details!
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Migrant labourers from Assam, Bihar & MP in Karnataka coffee estates live in fear after an attack by activists in Mudigere. Police file FIR, assure action. Read more.
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.
Delhi forest department to clear waste from Bhati village forest land and plant 60,000 saplings using Miyawaki method. NGT monitors action on misuse of green area.
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.
Assam tea estate owners seek discussion on amended Land Ceiling Act's financial implications before granting land rights to workers. Key issues include bank mortgages and compensation.
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.
36 families displaced for road work in Hubballi face indefinite wait for compensatory housing, contrasting with swift Bengaluru rehab. Officials cite power connection issues.
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria inspected multiple plantation sites in Chandigarh, expressing satisfaction with high sapling survival rates. He stressed on regular maintenance for healthy growth. Read more about the city's green initiatives.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah pledges to plant 3-5 crore saplings yearly to combat pollution and increase state's forest cover from 20% to 30%. Inspired by Padma Shri Thimmakka.
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.
Gujarat government greenlights Riverine Landscape Management Plan to plant trees along 185 riverbanks, aiming to enhance biodiversity, climate resilience, and state's green cover.
HMDA pruned three mature rain trees in Hyderabad, citing sunlight for plants. Environmentalists call it unscientific and damaging. Will the trees survive?
Gujarat govt announces a massive tree plantation drive along 185 riverbanks to increase green cover, fight climate change, and reduce air pollution. Details inside.
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.
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.
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.