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Aravalli Panel "Completely Suppressed" Forest Survey Opinion, Supreme Court Told
The Supreme Court has been informed that the panel led by the Environment Secretary "completely suppressed" the opinion of the Forest Survey of India (FSI) while recommending the controversial 100-metre height definition for the Aravalli hills.
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"We Say 'Stop Mining' And You Stop": Supreme Court To Aravalli Hills Miners
The Supreme Court made it clear Thursday afternoon that all mining in the Aravalli Hills must stop and that status quo must be maintained till it decides otherwise, i.e., till the government and experts agree on topographical boundaries of the range.
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"Won't Allow": Supreme Court Rejects Haryana's Aravalli Zoo Safari Plan
The Supreme Court on Thursday said it will not allow "anyone to touch the Aravallis", refusing to permit the Haryana government to submit a detailed plan on jungle safari till a definition of "Aravalli range" is clarified by experts.
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Supreme Court Extends Stay On Revised Aravalli Hills Definition
The Supreme Court on Wednesday extended the stay on its earlier verdict concerning the definition of the Aravalli Hills and directed that status quo be maintained until further orders.
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What is The Aravalli Story And Why It Is Important
The Aravalli Hills one of the world's oldest mountain ranges and an ecologically sensitive zone that supports biodiversity, recharges groundwater, and regulates climate across northern India is at the centre of a legal and political storm.
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Welcome Top Court Order On Aravalli, Panel Formation: Environment Minister
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to stay its order accepting a uniform definition of the Aravalli hills and ranges, and said the government stands committed to its protection and restoration.
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Top Court Stays Own Order On Aravalli Range Definition, Seeks Experts' Report
The Supreme Court on Monday stayed its own order from last month on a new definition of the Aravalli mountain range, a decision that activists and scientists alleged could open vast stretches of the fragile ecosystem to illegal and unregulated mining
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Highlights: Supreme Court Stays New Aravallis Definition, Unnao Rape Convict's Bail On Hold
The Supreme Court stayed the new definition of the Aravallis, while ordering the formation of a high-powered committee to conduct a multi-temporal investigation of the Aravalli hills and mountain ranges.
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Supreme Court Intervenes In Aravalli Row, To Hear Case On Monday
The Supreme Court will hear on Monday a case on the controversial definition of Aravalli hills and other issues linked to it. It took up the matter on its own (suo moto).
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No New Mining Leases In Aravallis: Centre's Big Order To States After Row
The government ordered a complete ban on new mining leases in the Aravallis today, amid the controversy over new rules announced recently on the definition of Aravalli hills and ranges.
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'Over 90% Of Aravalli Region Remain Protected': Centre Rejects Mining Push Charge
The Centre on Sunday rejected claims that the new definition of the Aravalli range will allow large-scale mining and cited a Supreme Court-ordered freeze on new mining leases in the region.
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Petition Drive Launched Against Supreme Court's Definition Of Aravallis
As signatures continue to pour in, activists emphasise the Aravallis' role in regulating climate, preventing man-animal conflict, and sustaining water security.
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Ashok Gehlot Backs 'Save Aravalli' Campaign, Warns Against Redefining Hills
Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Thursday urged the Centre to reconsider its definition of the Aravallis, warning that any damage to the mountain range posed a serious threat to the ecological future of north India.
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Explained: Supreme Court's 100-Metre Rule, Mining Ban And What's Next For Aravallis
Under the new criteria, any landform within Aravalli districts must have at least 100 metres of elevation above the local relief - including its slopes and adjoining areas - to be treated as part of the Aravalli Hills.
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Crackdown on illegal mining in Aravalli range
Despite a ban by the Supreme court, illegal mining continues across the Aravalli range in Rajasthan. The Rajasthan government has found an innovative way of sidestepping the ban, by changing the definition of the Aravalli.
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Aravalli Panel "Completely Suppressed" Forest Survey Opinion, Supreme Court Told
The Supreme Court has been informed that the panel led by the Environment Secretary "completely suppressed" the opinion of the Forest Survey of India (FSI) while recommending the controversial 100-metre height definition for the Aravalli hills.
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"We Say 'Stop Mining' And You Stop": Supreme Court To Aravalli Hills Miners
The Supreme Court made it clear Thursday afternoon that all mining in the Aravalli Hills must stop and that status quo must be maintained till it decides otherwise, i.e., till the government and experts agree on topographical boundaries of the range.
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"Won't Allow": Supreme Court Rejects Haryana's Aravalli Zoo Safari Plan
The Supreme Court on Thursday said it will not allow "anyone to touch the Aravallis", refusing to permit the Haryana government to submit a detailed plan on jungle safari till a definition of "Aravalli range" is clarified by experts.
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Supreme Court Extends Stay On Revised Aravalli Hills Definition
The Supreme Court on Wednesday extended the stay on its earlier verdict concerning the definition of the Aravalli Hills and directed that status quo be maintained until further orders.
-
What is The Aravalli Story And Why It Is Important
The Aravalli Hills one of the world's oldest mountain ranges and an ecologically sensitive zone that supports biodiversity, recharges groundwater, and regulates climate across northern India is at the centre of a legal and political storm.
-
Welcome Top Court Order On Aravalli, Panel Formation: Environment Minister
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to stay its order accepting a uniform definition of the Aravalli hills and ranges, and said the government stands committed to its protection and restoration.
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Top Court Stays Own Order On Aravalli Range Definition, Seeks Experts' Report
The Supreme Court on Monday stayed its own order from last month on a new definition of the Aravalli mountain range, a decision that activists and scientists alleged could open vast stretches of the fragile ecosystem to illegal and unregulated mining
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Highlights: Supreme Court Stays New Aravallis Definition, Unnao Rape Convict's Bail On Hold
The Supreme Court stayed the new definition of the Aravallis, while ordering the formation of a high-powered committee to conduct a multi-temporal investigation of the Aravalli hills and mountain ranges.
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Supreme Court Intervenes In Aravalli Row, To Hear Case On Monday
The Supreme Court will hear on Monday a case on the controversial definition of Aravalli hills and other issues linked to it. It took up the matter on its own (suo moto).
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No New Mining Leases In Aravallis: Centre's Big Order To States After Row
The government ordered a complete ban on new mining leases in the Aravallis today, amid the controversy over new rules announced recently on the definition of Aravalli hills and ranges.
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'Over 90% Of Aravalli Region Remain Protected': Centre Rejects Mining Push Charge
The Centre on Sunday rejected claims that the new definition of the Aravalli range will allow large-scale mining and cited a Supreme Court-ordered freeze on new mining leases in the region.
-
Petition Drive Launched Against Supreme Court's Definition Of Aravallis
As signatures continue to pour in, activists emphasise the Aravallis' role in regulating climate, preventing man-animal conflict, and sustaining water security.
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Ashok Gehlot Backs 'Save Aravalli' Campaign, Warns Against Redefining Hills
Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Thursday urged the Centre to reconsider its definition of the Aravallis, warning that any damage to the mountain range posed a serious threat to the ecological future of north India.
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Explained: Supreme Court's 100-Metre Rule, Mining Ban And What's Next For Aravallis
Under the new criteria, any landform within Aravalli districts must have at least 100 metres of elevation above the local relief - including its slopes and adjoining areas - to be treated as part of the Aravalli Hills.
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Crackdown on illegal mining in Aravalli range
Despite a ban by the Supreme court, illegal mining continues across the Aravalli range in Rajasthan. The Rajasthan government has found an innovative way of sidestepping the ban, by changing the definition of the Aravalli.
