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Centre sanctions 111 urban forests in 100 days of new government

The ministry launched the revised Nagar Van Yojana in 2020 to enhance urban greenery, improve the quality of life, and increase social cohesion in cities.

22 September 2024, 10:19 IST

Centre sanctions 111 urban forests in 100 days of new government

Centre sanctions 111 urban forests in 100 days of new government

Centre sanctions 111 urban forests in 100 days of new government

22 September 2024, 10:19 IST

People asked not to visit forests wearing blankets during night hours in J&K’s Rajouri

The advisory has been issued by ADM Rajeev Kumar Khajuria on the request of the army, which informed the civil administration about some civilians roaming in the forest areas or their fields wearing shawls and blankets during night hours.

30 July 2024, 14:01 IST

People asked not to visit forests wearing blankets during night hours in J&K’s Rajouri

People asked not to visit forests wearing blankets during night hours in J&K’s Rajouri

People asked not to visit forests wearing blankets during night hours in J&K’s Rajouri

30 July 2024, 14:01 IST

DH Impact | K’taka govt pauses project to axe 99k trees in Sandur

The minister issued directions to hold the transfer of the land 'in view of the complaints over the KIOCL's failure to comply' with the CEC directions over the violations in the Kudremukh National Park.

22 June 2024, 14:28 IST

DH Impact | Karnataka forest minister Khandre pauses project to axe 99,000 trees in Ballari's Sandur

DH Impact | Karnataka forest minister Khandre pauses project to axe 99,000 trees in Ballari's Sandur

DH Impact | K’taka govt pauses project to axe 99k trees in Sandur

22 June 2024, 14:28 IST

Ayush sector growth stunted by reliance on forests

Experts say that despite its potential, the sector is not flourishing as expected because large-scale cultivation of medicinal plants is yet to take off. Nearly 75% of the raw materials used in the Ayush industry are sourced from forest areas, compared to 85% a decade ago.

07 June 2024, 23:14 IST

Ayush sector growth stunted by reliance on forests

Ayush sector growth stunted by reliance on forests

Ayush sector growth stunted by reliance on forests

07 June 2024, 23:14 IST

Officials recover part of encroached land in Bhoothanahalli minor forest

However, their efforts to 'reclaim' an additional 3 acres and 17 guntas in the same area were unsuccessful in court.

07 June 2024, 00:36 IST

Officials recover part of encroached land in Bhoothanahalli minor forest

Officials recover part of encroached land in Bhoothanahalli minor forest

Officials recover part of encroached land in Bhoothanahalli minor forest

07 June 2024, 00:36 IST

Legality of thousands of forest offence cases hangs in balance

Officials said the confusion stems from the Karnataka Forest Manual, 1976, which permits every Forest Guard and Forester, apart from the RFO, to register an FIR. According to Section 65, officials below the RFO "shall carry" the FIR books and make their reports chronologically.

02 June 2024, 23:37 IST

Legality of thousands of forest offence cases hangs in balance

Legality of thousands of forest offence cases hangs in balance

Legality of thousands of forest offence cases hangs in balance

02 June 2024, 23:37 IST

National Green Tribunal directs state government to protect forest characteristic of gomala land

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has told the state government to evict encroachers and retain the forest-like characteristic of the 70 acres of revenue land.

13 May 2024, 09:50 IST

National Green Tribunal directs state government to protect forest characteristic of gomala land

National Green Tribunal directs state government to protect forest characteristic of gomala land

National Green Tribunal directs state government to protect forest characteristic of gomala land

13 May 2024, 09:50 IST

Saving the woods

The Supreme Court’s interim order on forest definitions brings hope for saving diminishing green cover.

16 March 2024, 00:54 IST

Saving the woods

Saving the woods

Saving the woods

16 March 2024, 00:54 IST

More trees don’t mean more water

Several studies have established that water yield is lower in plantation forests than in natural forests. In fact, invasive trees like pine, eucalyptus, and wattle have only led to the degradation of these ecosystems and do not contribute to positive stream flow.

18 December 2023, 22:25 IST

More trees don’t mean more water

More trees don’t mean more water

More trees don’t mean more water

18 December 2023, 22:25 IST

Do you want your clothes to shrink our forests?

Cotton is fairly recognizable, and many know wool comes from sheep. But do you know that linen is made of the blue-flowered flax plant? That cashmere and mohair come from different breeds of goat, while angora comes from a type of rabbit? And polyester and polyamide are made out of oil?

03 November 2023, 04:25 IST

Do you want your clothes to shrink our forests?

Do you want your clothes to shrink our forests?

Do you want your clothes to shrink our forests?

03 November 2023, 04:25 IST