In a landmark environmental win, the Jammu and Kashmir government’s shift to a paperless system has saved an estimated 4.5 lakh trees—setting a national benchmark for sustainable governance.
In a shocking act of eco-vandalism, unidentified miscreants set fire to the iconic Molai Kathoni 2.0 forest in Assam—the man-made woodland painstakingly created over decades by environmental hero Jadav Payeng. The blaze has caused extensive damage to this vital wildlife habitat, sparking national outrage and raising urgent questions about the protection of community-led conservation efforts.
Delhi woke up to a toxic cocktail of dense fog and hazardous air on Tuesday, with the AQI hitting 390—deep in the ‘very poor’ zone. Visibility plummeted, traffic ground to a halt, and health authorities issued urgent warnings. Here’s what’s happening and how to protect yourself.
In a major win for environmentalists, the Supreme Court has stayed its previous order on redefining the Aravalli Hills. Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav has welcomed the move, reaffirming the government’s strict ‘Aravalli mining ban’ and its commitment to the range’s protection and restoration.
The Supreme Court’s recent Aravalli ruling has ignited a political battle, with the Congress party calling for Environment Minister Bhupendra Singh Yadav to step down over a controversial redefinition plan.
In a surprising reversal, the Supreme Court has put its own November 2024 order on the Aravalli case on hold, bowing to public pressure and forming a new committee to re-examine the contentious plan that threatened the ancient hills.