Forests

Sharavathi Valley Wildlife Sanctuary in Karnataka is home to approximately 700 endangered lion-tailed macaques.
Environment

In-principle nod to Sharavathi Valley hydel project in endangered lion-tailed macaque sanctuary

Himanshu Nitnaware
4 min read
Proposal includes diversion of 142 hectares of forest in Karnataka’s UNESCO-tagged sanctuary for pumped storage project
Despite Supreme Court order, government nod to clear over 8,500 hectares of forest in six months
Forests

Despite Supreme Court order, government nod to clear over 8,500 hectares of forest in six months

Himanshu Nitnaware
4 min read
Clearances include land from tiger reserves and protected areas; petitioners say compensatory afforestation being misused
Allegation on FRA supervision 'misquoted' & 'misrepresented': MoEFCC
Forests

MoEFCC dismisses allegation of forest rights subversion, says its statement was 'misquoted' & 'misrepresented'

Himanshu Nitnaware
2 min read
Ministry tweeted that allegations regarding amendment of Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam made without understanding of its provisions
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