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Thursday, September 4, 2025
TopicTree felling

Topic: tree felling

BRS, BJP hail SC directive to stay tree felling on disputed green cover near Hyderabad university

Revanth Reddy govt's plan to develop IT infrastructure on the land has sparked protests from students. SC bench said the interim report placed before it depicted an 'alarming picture'.

DDA tree-felling contempt case: What was L-G’s defence & the ‘misunderstanding’ he admitted to in SC

In affidavit, VK Saxena defends DDA for going ahead with tree felling in Delhi, saying it was done on premise that CEC’s positive recommendation to axe trees was final clearance needed.

Why CJI is intervening in a case of tree felling in Delhi’s Ridge

CJI Chandrachud’s court is stepping in to solve dispute concerning duplication of contempt proceedings in matter of alleged illegal tree felling by DDA. ThePrint explains the controversy.

Delhi LG’s ‘role’, DDA ‘misreading’ notification — curious case of illegal tree felling in Delhi Ridge

SC observed that 'over 633' trees were felled for construction of 10.5 km road network. A look at how DDA 'failed' to get necessary permissions & why SC has questioned LG’s role in this.

SC set to hear contempt case against DDA, here’s a look at curious cases of ‘missing trees’ in Delhi

ThePrint recaps some other large government projects in Delhi that have come under the scanner for allegedly failing to comply with rules & regulations concerning felling of trees.

9 months after NGT order, Haryana govt works on policy to curb tree felling in non-forest areas

Govt to devise mechanism to ensure trees duly planted as compensatory afforestation if permission is granted for felling. Official says provision already exists & issue is implementation.

Congress now on a ‘razor edge’ & no need for cylinders when you have a gasbag

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

On Camera

Army wives fight a silent battle. Don’t abuse them for seeking small joys

The next time you see a post featuring a sari-clad woman at a party or a travel reel from an unknown location, ask yourself — how does her joy threaten yours?

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

HAL team to visit US this month for talks on joint production of GE 414 engines

The engines are meant for Tejas Mk 2 and the first tranche of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.