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TopicForest Conservation Act

Topic: Forest Conservation Act

NGT orders probe into Forest Act violation by Assam official, environment ministry team to visit site

National Green Tribunal bench was hearing petition against alleged diversion of reserve forest land for establishment of a 2nd Assam Commando Battalion.

What interim SC order on Modi govt’s forest conservation law means for environmental protection

Court order comes in response to petition challenging Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023. SC asks states, UTs to revert to 'dictionary definition' of forests while preparing records.

New criminal laws, data protection to women’s reservation — 10 significant laws passed in 2023

From India's 1st data protection act to bill that changes the way election commissioners are appointed, 2023 saw some controversial bills being passed by Parliament. Here’s a rundown.

India’s changes to forest conservation law draws protests from environmental activists

The new law will require no federal government clearance for some green areas to be used for eco-tourism facilities, such as building government-owned zoos.

‘Death knell’ for India’s forests — experts submit objections to JPC on changes to forest law

Submissions to joint parliamentary committee reviewing proposed changes to Forest Conservation Act say these will 'open the floodgates' to unchecked mining and commercial activity.

Will Modi govt’s new bill dilute existing protections for forests? All about proposed law

Forest Conservation (Amendment) Bill was introduced in Lok Sabha Wednesday. It aims to ‘remove ambiguities’ surrounding the applicability of the 1980 law.

Lutyens’ Delhi a jungle? Experts refuse to buy govt claim that forest cover grew by 2,261 sq km

According to experts, the Ministry’s claims of increased forest cover should not be taken at face value because of flaws in methodology in measuring forest cover & calculating increase.

Modi govt allows mining on non-forest land with conditions, experts fear spillover

The letter by Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change follows a Forest Advisory Committee meeting in October, which took the decision after receiving a request from Coal India.

What caused Modi govt U-turn on net-zero? Opposition asks in Lok Sabha discussion on climate

MPs like TMC's Sougata Roy, DMK's Kanimozhi, SAD's Harsimrat Kaur Badal & Thomas Chazhikadan of Kerala Congress (M) raised questions on climate change, forests & pollution.

Oil drills, safaris — Amendments to forest act could increase economic activity in reserved areas

On 2 October, the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change published a document with 14 proposed changes to FCA allowing more economic activity in protected areas.

On Camera

‘I am Assam,’ Zubeen Garg had said. He was the soundtrack to our lives

Zubeen Garg's funeral entered the Limca Book of Records as the fourth-largest such procession in the world.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

China navy achieves breakthrough with new fighter jet launch system. What are electromagnetic catapults

China’s most advanced aircraft carrier—Fujian—uses electromagnetic catapults, a core component of future aircraft carriers.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.