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Mangroves cut here, trees planted 400 kms away - Bombay High Court now draws line
August 10, 2026 6:36 pm
Projects have repeatedly proposed compensatory afforestation far from the site of ecological loss, forcing the Bombay High Court to draw a line on the practice, saying such distant plantations cannot become the norm
In 'exceptional' call, Bombay High Court allows felling of 847 mangrove trees for bullet train-linked project
August 04, 2026 8:48 pm
The Bombay High Court clears felling of 847 mangroves for Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train-linked transmission project undertaken by MahaTransco, and gives the state four weeks to fix its afforestation tracking.
Versova-Bhayandar coastal road: SC refuses to interfere with Bombay HC order on mangrove trees
March 20, 2026 10:28 pm
The CJI said while environment protection norms should be vigorously enforced, the HC had also spoken about the need for ensuring the delicate balance with development.
Mangroves natural buffers against flooding, ecologically significant for Mumbai, Thane; can't destroy unless in public interest: HC
January 07, 2026 1:31 am
The HC directed BMC to file every year for next ten years comprehensive status/audit reports to ensure compensatory plantation, maintenance and protection of 1.37 lakh mangrove trees in Palghar district, failing which it warned the authority of contempt of court action.
Minister to visit mangrove damage site in Andheri, to form probe panel if necessary
July 07, 2025 9:34 pm
Munde admitted that complaints were received about the reclamation in the buffer zone of mangroves so the government officials imposed a fine of Rs 2.22 lakh last year but as developers continued the reclamation, officials imposed a fine of Rs 87.26 crore in April 2025.
Buried mangrove patch revived in Vashi, environmentalists pitch for walkway
April 10, 2025 3:41 pm
Around 3,500 truckloads of debris have been cleared from the 4.2-hectare plot in Vashi, which has 1.91 hectares of artificially formed waterbodies.
Mumbai Coastal Road Project Phase 2: BMC proposes mangrove nurseries to densify, compensate loss of Mumbai’s unique ecosystem
March 15, 2025 6:58 pm
Currently, the civic authorities have floated an Expression of Interest (EoI) for renting 10-15 hectares of land that could be used for setting up mangrove nurseries.
Gujarat village's inland mangrove to be state's first Biodiversity Heritage Site
January 31, 2025 9:58 am
The inland mangrove in Kutch district’s Guneri village is reportedly one of only eight of its kind across the world.
How mangroves in Odisha likely reduced Cyclone Dana’s impact
October 27, 2024 12:41 pm
Mangroves are salt-tolerant trees and shrubs typical of estuarine and intertidal regions, meaning they grow in areas where freshwater and saltwater meet.
HC allows felling of 2,612 mangroves to construct 5th & 6th line between Borivali & Virar
September 09, 2024 4:17 pm
The fifth and sixth railway lines between Borivali and Virar are being constructed under Phase III-A of the Mumbai Urban Transport Project at a cost of Rs 2,184 crore.
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Now, experience the thrill of kayaking in the mangroves of coastal Karnataka
August 30, 2023 1:37 pm
Tourists can experience both solo and tandem kayaks rides
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