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Does Matheran need paver blocks? SC seeks NEERI report

A bench of justices BR Gavai and Augustine George Masih was dealing with applications that involved issues concerning allowing e-rickshaws in Matheran and laying paver blocks on the roads

Matheran - Kunal Story in Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, April 16, 2013. (Photo by Rishikesh Choudhary) (Hindustan Times)

Published on Mar 28, 2025 07:16 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

SC asks NEERI to file report over laying of paver blocks in Matheran

SC asks NEERI to file report over laying of paver blocks in Matheran

SC asks NEERI to file report over laying of paver blocks in Matheran

Updated on Mar 19, 2025 04:29 PM IST

PTI |

Wildbuzz | Trees as vignettes of time

he infinite floral manifestations of nature that clothe the foothills are invaluable in curbing soil erosion from the loose, fragile and “geologically-young” Shivaliks

Trees of the Shivalik foothills. (Vikram Jit Singh)

Published on Feb 09, 2025 09:52 AM IST

ByVikram Jit Singh

To run Matheran toy train in monsoon, CR to spend ₹5 crore on upgrade works

Monsoon rains have closed the Neral-Matheran toy train service due to unsafe tracks. Central Railway plans repairs costing ₹5 crore, reopening after October 15

Matheran Toy train

Updated on Sep 20, 2024 09:20 AM IST

Monsoon’s here, but Chandigarh’s Sector 40 road still torn up for sewer work

Dug-up road is posing threat of major cave-ins amid the rainy season; work will be completed in a week, says Chandigarh MC chief

The work, spanning from Sector 40 to Sector 42, has led to road closures and uprooted sidewalks for the past few weeks, already causing inconvenience to commuters and residents alike. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Updated on Jul 03, 2024 08:54 AM IST

ByMandeep Kaur Narula, Chandigarh

World Soil Day 2023: Date, history and significance

World Soil Day 2023: From date to significance, here's all that you need to know about the special day.

World Soil Day 2023: Date, history and significance(Unsplash)

Published on Dec 04, 2023 09:40 AM IST

ByTapatrisha Das, Delhi

Haryana assembly committee recommends probe into grant of forest NOC to developer

The no-objection certificate was a part of the trail of illegalities that started with the allotment of 3.93 acres to the developer by the municipal corporation of Faridabad in the PLPA-notified area: CAG

The no objection certificate, according to the CAG report, was a part of the trail of illegalities that started with the allotment of 3.93 acres to the developer by the municipal corporation Faridabad (MCF) in the PLPA-notified area. (HT file photo)

Updated on Aug 30, 2023 03:17 PM IST

Omar criticised for neglecting environment as he shares photo of soil erosion

The National Conference vice-president pointed at government apathy and wilful ignorance as the reasons for allowing huge structures on unstable land on hillsides

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah. (HT File Photo)

Updated on Aug 16, 2023 10:43 PM IST

ByMir Ehsan, Srinagar

Residents fear soil erosion might affect 200-year-old temple in Belapur

“Any damage to the temple will have major repercussions because the temple has mass followers, and this structure carries historical importance. The temple has been in existence since the time of Maratha General Chimaji Appa,” said a resident of Nerul and devotee, Vijay Dhate

“For the past two years, the hill has witnessed massive excavation. As a result, the soil around the sides of the temple has loosened, leading to the fear of another landslide,” Mhatre said. “In 2018, I renovated the temple using my funds, but due to the digging work, the area has suffered a lot of damage. Even the stairways leading to the temple were destroyed.” (Bachchan Kumar/ HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 26, 2023 12:25 AM IST

BySameera Kapoor Munshi

Work on to mitigate after-effects of swollen Yamuna

With a population of over 3,500, one of the three duty magistrates deputed at the village, said that nearly 50 families have shifted with their essential belongings to other places for their relatives as the erosion nears the residential area

Makeshift embankments, made of sandbags and iron, built on the river bank in Tapu Kamalpur village of Yamunanagar. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 15, 2023 11:21 PM IST

ByBhavey Nagpal, Ambala

World Soil Day 2022 celebrates ‘soil: where food begins’ | 5 points

There are more living organisms in a tablespoon of soil than the people on Earth. A world in itself, soil holds minerals, organic components, and organisms and needs to be protected from degradation to ensure nutrient-rich plant life on Earth.

As the increasing population burdens our agricultural systems, it is crucial to ensure soil replenishment after each harvest to ensure global food security.

Published on Dec 05, 2022 08:41 AM IST

ByNisha Anand | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh

Old video of the Red River in Peru goes viral. Watch magnificent nature

A red river in Peru is catching the attention of many people. Take a look at it inside.

Red river in Peru.(Twitter/@fasc1nate)

Published on Nov 01, 2022 11:24 AM IST

ByVrinda Jain

Rail overbridge in Ludhiana develops cracks a week after it opens

The cracks were spotted on Sunday morning by commuters and the traffic police diverted vehicles from the spot to prevent further damage

Workers repairing cracks which have appeared near the retaining wall of bridge near Sherpur Chowk in Ludhiana on Sunday.(Gurpreet Singh/HT)

Updated on Jun 01, 2020 05:38 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Mumbai civic body finalises 61 sites for its urban gardens

While announcing the plan, BMC chief Pardeshi had said these urban forests will not only increase Mumbai’s green cover, but could also help reduce waterlogging by working as natural ponds.

Miyawaki, the Japanese technique of plantation will lead to dense forests on small patches of land, which could help restore soil erosion and reduce water-logging.(HT Photo / Representative Image)

Updated on Aug 15, 2019 01:14 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Mumbai | BySteffy Thevar, Mumbai

PM Modi praises Ranchi villages for water conservation efforts

The PM in his Mann Ki Baat address drew upon various examples of conservation efforts undertaken by Jharkhand.

Villagers storing stones to make a boundary for rain water harvesting at Ara-Keram Village under Ormanjhi block in Ranchi on July 28, 2019.(Hindustan Times)

Updated on Jul 29, 2019 05:42 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Ranchi | BySanjoy Dey

Make forest creation on degraded and private village land a priority

Sacred groves could add lakhs of hectares to India’s green cover and restore our depleting natural wealth.

The only way we can save ourselves is to mobilise people and especially around the remaining forests. We need to create new forests across India.(Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Updated on May 14, 2019 09:21 AM IST

ByValmik Thapar

Kerala blunder being repeated in Haryana

Kerala’s unforgivable error is being repeated in Haryana, where the government is amending the Punjab Land Preservation Act, excluding a chunk of the Aravallis from protection, making it available for real estate and similar development.

Despite the report of respected scientist Madhav Gadgil, these essential forests were systematically violated and interest groups successfully lobbied for their further clearing for agriculture and even, real estate.(Corbis via Getty Images)

Published on Feb 17, 2019 11:52 PM IST

New Delhi | ByBharati Chaturvedi

20-foot cavity to clog Marine Drive for three days as civic body begins repairs

Civic body notices road had sunk near Pizza By The Bay, discover cavity

Civic body discovered a 20-foot cavity near Marine Drive on Monday.(Bhushan Koyande/HT)

Updated on Jan 29, 2019 08:19 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHT Correspondent, Mumbai

EDMC struggling to reduce garbage burden at Ghazipur landfill

Several planned measures are either yet to be launched or have not been implemented in full steam

Trucks dumping garbage at Ghazipur landfill site in New Delhi.(HT File Photo)

Updated on Aug 31, 2018 09:41 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Restore north-end of Mumbai’s Girgaum Chowpatty, court tells state

In its report, the committee had flagged the risk of soil erosion at the northern end of the beach.

The state has been directed to ensure that the Chhoti Chowpatty part of the beach be cleared by the month-end.(HT File Photo)

Updated on Jun 22, 2018 12:38 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKanchan Chaudhari, Mumbai

As architecture changes, a guide to new-age monsoon maintenance

More glass and less concrete; more basements, fewer balconies and taller buildings mean you need to look out for a different set of issues.

(iStock)

Published on May 28, 2018 07:42 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByPrakruti Maniar

A silent revolution of reviving the natural springs and protecting them in Pune’s Bavdhan

Shailendra Patel, known as ‘kaka’ to the local Bavdhan residents, is working on saving the natural springs in the city

The spring at Bavdhan, a natural one , was at the centre of a puja being performed on Sunday by residents seeking blessings for their efforts to clean the water fount and to persuade the municipal officials to preserve this “heritage site” from the ongoing march of urbanisation.(HT PHOTO)

Updated on Apr 23, 2018 05:09 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Pune | ByPrachi Bari

Sukhna is dead, can be revived, says Waterman of India

At a Panjab University conclave, Rajendra Singh suggests scientific ways for desilting the lake.

Water conservationist Rajendra Singh during a regional conference on environment at Punjab University on Sunday.(Sikander Singh Chopra/HT)

Updated on Apr 23, 2018 11:52 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByTanbir Dhaliwal, Chandigarh

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