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Supreme Court asks Telangana for plan to restore Gachibowli forest
The Supreme Court warned the chief secretary and other top bureaucrats could face “temporary imprisonment” if the damage was not addressed through a restoration plan
Published on Apr 16, 2025 03:03 PM IST
Kanwar Marg project: UP to inquire ‘tree felling exceeding 20m limit’
During the February 28 hearing a report by FSI joint-director Meera Iyer identified several locations along the Upper Ganga Canal, where tree felling had exceeded the 20-metre limit
Published on Apr 16, 2025 07:28 AM IST
After trees felled in Dwarka, forest dept sends notice to CPWD, NII
Delhi's forest department issued notices to CPWD and NII for illegally felling around 100 trees in Dwarka without permission, following a local complaint.
Published on Apr 11, 2025 06:02 AM IST
Tree felling: SC says no activity till further orders, asks Telangana to explain compelling urgency
Tree felling: SC says no activity till further orders, asks Telangana to explain compelling urgency
Published on Apr 03, 2025 07:16 PM IST
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Amid rampant tree felling, citizens accuse PMC garden department of neglect
According to the Residents Association of Mundhwa, a builder cut fully grown trees at the site opposite to the regional passport office located on the main BT Kawade Road
Published on Mar 27, 2025 06:50 AM IST
Nadeem Inamdar
SC fines UP Bridge corporation for going ahead with construction sans nod
SC fines UP Bridge corporation for going ahead with construction sans nod
Updated on Mar 18, 2025 08:00 PM IST
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PCMC citizens to protest against noise and air pollution
As many as 8,000 residents of the area from over 100 residential societies will be staging the protest march on Saturday
Published on Mar 08, 2025 07:42 AM IST
Nadeem Inamdar
Demolished wall not integral part of Rock Garden, clarify officials
According to official records, the land in question was designated as forest land, while the wall being demolished was located outside the forest area; however, it was built by Nek Chand, the creator of Rock Garden
Published on Mar 05, 2025 10:20 AM IST
Hillary Victor, Chandigarh
UGC road project: New report points to excess tree-felling, lack of clearance from Centre
The tribunal has directed Uttar Pradesh (UP) chief secretary to get the matter verified, and take action against those responsible
Published on Mar 05, 2025 05:20 AM IST
Peeyush Khandelwal, Ghaziabad
Chinar felling stirs row in Valley, admin calls it ‘pruning’
In Anantnag, Kashmir, the felling of Chinar trees for "pruning" has sparked outrage, raising concerns over heritage and environmental protection laws.
Updated on Feb 27, 2025 06:30 AM IST
Ashiq Hussain
Chandigarh okays axing of 352 trees to shift marble market
The marble market of Dhanas as well as the furniture market of Sector 53-54 will be shifted to a 44-acre site in Sector 56 where 200 one-kanal plots and 48 booths will come up.
Published on Feb 24, 2025 08:16 AM IST
Hillary Victor, Chandigarh
J&K deputy CM assures probe into felling of 250 trees
Residents of Barwal area in Kathua district have been protesting over the large-scale felling of trees as part of the land acquisition process for State Industrial Development Corporation.
Published on Feb 03, 2025 07:02 AM IST
Press Trust of India, Jammu
UGC road project: UP proposes ‘alignment change’ before NGT to minimise tree felling
Uttar Pradesh plans to change the alignment of the Kanwar Marg to reduce tree felling by two-thirds, amid environmental concerns, NGT hearings ongoing.
Updated on Jan 25, 2025 05:34 AM IST
Peeyush Khandelwal, Ghaziabad
SC says need to see gravity of contempt on tree felling in Delhi Ridge, reserves verdict
SC says need to see gravity of contempt on tree felling in Delhi Ridge, reserves verdict
Published on Jan 21, 2025 05:17 PM IST
PTI |
No more tree felling at Aarey for metro: State to SC
Maharashtra government assures Supreme Court no more tree felling in Aarey Colony for Mumbai Metro, emphasizing protection of the area's green cover.
Updated on Jan 11, 2025 08:28 AM IST
Abraham Thomas
GMDA to fell 686 trees to complete road construction
Most of these trees are on green belts and these are required to be felled for the construction of service roads and drain
Updated on Jan 07, 2025 05:54 AM IST
UGC road project: NGT seeks clarificatory reports on environment impact, tree felling
The tribunal is hearing the matter after taking suo motu cognizance of an HT report titled “UP gives permission to fell 112,000 trees for road along Upper Ganga Canal” published on February 1 and has sought responses from states of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand
Updated on Dec 13, 2024 06:28 AM IST
Peeyush Khandelwal, Ghaziabad
SC to examine reasons behind DDA’s felling of 1,670 trees in Delhi Ridge area
The court was hearing a contempt petition filed by Delhi resident Bindu Kapurea, which challenges the “illegal” action
Published on Dec 10, 2024 03:16 PM IST
Abraham Thomas
Ludhiana: Two of Basant Avenue booked for tree felling
The cutting of trees in the park has drawn criticism from other environmental activists and local residents, who also took to social media to vent their anger
Updated on Dec 08, 2024 05:24 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Suprme Court pulls up Delhi body for not conducting tree census
The court said that it will order the constitution of an expert body to vet every proposal for tree felling in the city
Updated on Nov 23, 2024 05:10 AM IST
Abraham Thomas
SC mulls setting up panel to vet permission for felling trees in Delhi
SC mulls setting up panel to vet permission for felling trees in Delhi
Published on Nov 22, 2024 07:34 PM IST
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NGT panel seeks time for Upper Ganga Road report
On the basis of the HT report, NGT on March 13 registered a suo motu petition and impleaded officials from UP and Uttarakhand as respondents.
Updated on Nov 10, 2024 05:58 AM IST
Peeyush Khandelwal, Ghaziabad
1,670 trees were chopped in Ridge: FSI tells top court
FSI said that authorities ‘grossly underreported’ on the felling of trees carried out in February this year for the construction of a road project in Satbari
Updated on Nov 06, 2024 05:24 AM IST
Abraham Thomas
Khandre, forest dept trespassed HMT land: Kumaraswamy
Kannada film star Yash’s latest project “Toxic”, has come under scrutiny amid allegations of extensive tree felling on forest land for the movie’s set
Updated on Oct 31, 2024 06:00 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Bengaluru
Didn’t know court permission was needed to cut trees: LG Saxena
Delhi's LG Vinai Kumar Saxena claimed he was unaware of the need for court permission to fell trees, learning of it only after the fact.
Updated on Oct 24, 2024 06:36 AM IST
Abraham Thomas
Kolkata metro project: No tree felling or transplantation without CEC permission, says SC
Kolkata metro project: No tree felling or transplantation without CEC permission, says SC
Published on Oct 23, 2024 02:45 PM IST
PTI |
LG files affidavit; says didn’t know SC nod was needed to cut Delhi Ridge trees
The Supreme Court on October 16 set an October 22 deadline for Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena to act against Delhi Development Authority officials for illegally felling trees
Updated on Oct 23, 2024 11:42 AM IST
Abraham Thomas
SC slams Delhi Govt’s “lacklustre” efforts on green cover, summons forest secy
The remarks were made by a bench of justices AS Oka and SVN Bhatti during a hearing on the efforts to boost green spaces in Delhi
Published on Sep 30, 2024 11:24 PM IST
NGT upholds ban on destruction of Dindoshi Hills
The NGT has ordered a status quo in Dindoshi Hills amid a petition to ban construction and tree felling, citing large-scale environmental degradation.
Updated on Sep 29, 2024 08:04 AM IST
Centre seeks contractors’ interest for contentious Great Nicobar project
ANIIDCO has begun the process for the selection of contractors who will carry out “enumeration, felling, logging, and transportation” of trees as part of the Great Nicobar development project.
Updated on Sep 28, 2024 06:28 AM IST
Jayashree Nandi, New Delhi