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Tree Funeral March: AAP protests irregularities in tree cutting in Pune

August 04, 2025 11:32 pm

The march, featuring participants carrying cut tree branches and saplings wrapped in white cloth, akin to dead bodies, began from JM Road and concluded at the PMC headquarters

State govt withdraws amendment bill on tree felling, passes Nashik Kumbh Mela bill

July 02, 2025 10:21 pm

The proposed law had drawn criticism from environmentalists and legislators alike, with concerns over its implementation, especially in rural areas.

HCU protests: What will happen when the last tree is cut?

April 08, 2025 4:20 pm

Even as we hope for a happy year, an army of bulldozers let loose on one of the few forests left in the great mega-sprawl of a city that is Hyderabad now. It is the latest manifestation of the excesses of development that have swallowed old Hyderabad.

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In me, a new gaze finds a new Chennai

February 04, 2025 6:08 pm

This is, above all else, a waterscape in relentless negotiation with urbanism’s impulse to conquer, to want. Our truest impulse, Chennai memories remind me, is to playmate and co-create with non-humanness. Someday, we’ll remember

Trees being cut down near UT Secretariat Chandigarh

82 eucalyptus trees cut down for babus’ safety at Chandigarh Secretariat in Sec 9

February 15, 2023 12:52 am

A senior officer of the horticulture wing of the Chandigarh civic body said that they had directions to cut the dangerous trees.

Trees shouldn't be planted on footpaths, indigenous species should be planted in city: Mumbai Mayor

TA nod to appointment of firms for tree trimming across city

May 24, 2021 10:25 pm

After cyclone Tauktae felled over 800 trees and killed at least two people in such incidents, the BJP alleged that proposals of tree trimming were pending before the TA since March

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Karnataka: Govt blinks, drops bridge project as #SteelFlyoverBeda campaign wins

June 19, 2019 4:41 pm

Mobility expert Ashish Verma, one among those who opposed the move, said there were speculations of a concrete flyover being built along the same stretch instead of a 'steel' one.

Peepul tree, caretaker at centre of violence

October 13, 2014 3:48 am

The alleged “tree-cutting machine” turned out to be a grass-trimmer — similar to the kind used by municipal corporations.

Felling of trees uproots benefits of plantation drives

December 01, 2009 2:51 am

Despite claims of a 10-fold increase in the forest cover in Delhi in the past few years,the total hike in the forest cover between 2004 and 2007 is only .14 kilometre square.

Vasant Kunj trees hacked,carted to furniture market

January 14, 2009 12:51 am

Asked to prune,they hacked the trees. Thats the green story in pockets B and C of Vasant Kunj in South Delhi.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, left is greeted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his arrival at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai

PM Modi meets UK PM Keir Starmer in Mumbai, talks to focus on defence and trade

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met his UK counterpart Keir Starmer in Mumbai, during the latter’s first visit to India after being appointed the prime minister. The two leaders, during their talks, celebrating the deepening ties between India and the UK, and are expected to announce further investment plans.

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