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Amid Aravalli protests, Centre asks states to impose 'complete ban on new mining leases'
December 24, 2025 8:20 pm
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has also asked the ICFRE to identify additional areas across the Aravallis where mining should be prohibited
Endorsing Aravallis definition is flawed. Legal errors can be amended, but ecological destruction cannot
December 24, 2025 6:01 pm
The Supreme Court has long stood as the ultimate guardian of India’s environmental legacy, a role that this judgment now risks diluting
In Rajasthan, why 'Save Aravalli Hills' stir marks new flashpoint, tests BJP, Cong
December 24, 2025 7:17 pm
As viral videos amplify outrage over a Supreme Court-backed redefinition of Aravalli Hills, BJP, Congress spar for control of narrative amid growing protests by civil society groups over the row
On Aravallis, fake claims abound on social media and among activists. Here are the facts
December 24, 2025 1:02 pm
The plan would identify permissible areas for mining, ecologically sensitive areas, and core areas only after incorporating a thorough analysis of the cumulative environmental impacts and include post-mining restoration and rehabilitation measures
From Uttarakhand to Tamil Nadu: Amid criticism of Aravalli ruling, instances when Supreme Court kept vigil in 2025
December 24, 2025 12:33 pm
A prime example is the apex court’s recent condemnation of forest land grabbing in Uttarakhand. In a sharp rebuke, the court labelled the state government a "silent spectator" to years of encroachment and ordered a formal probe into the land seizures.
Supreme Court accepted govt’s 100-m Aravalli rule, its own panel had opposed it
December 24, 2025 11:20 pm
FSI’s 3-degree definition covers lower hills of Aravallis that are excluded by the ministry’s 100-metre yardstick
‘No way this is acceptable’: In Rajasthan, protests mount as Aravallis face mining threat
December 23, 2025 4:11 pm
As the Opposition intensifies protests against a potential threat to the Aravalli hills, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma says he will not allow any tampering with the range
Facing flak, Environment Minister says no relaxation for mining in Aravallis
December 22, 2025 3:34 am
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said that Aravalli ranges have been defined as the extent of 500m between two or more hills, and due to this definition, more than 90% of the it will be under protection.
‘Save Aravallis from land mafia': Protest held outside Minister's home in Gurgaon after SC accepts new definition
December 21, 2025 7:59 am
Aam Aadmi Party leader and spokesperson Dr Sarika Verma said the new definition will sound the death knell for the Aravallis.
Aravallis are precious, need SC’s shield
November 29, 2025 7:25 am
The environment ministry’s diminution of the Aravallis seems to go against its own plan for reviving the mountain system.
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