4+ hour, 58+ min ago  (220+ words) One of the persistent challenges in the Aravalli region has been illegal and unregulated mining, often facilitated by unclear boundaries and overlapping jurisdictions. By introducing a uniform definition and linking future decisions to scientific planning, the Court's approach may strengthen…...

14+ hour, 53+ min ago  (208+ words) The Aravallis serve as a critical ecological corridor and a 'green wall' that prevents the eastward expansion of the Thar Desert into the fertile plains of north India. File image A'special bench of the Supreme Court is set to hear…...

22+ hour, 45+ min ago  (251+ words) Jaipur, Dec 27 (PTI) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Saturday said the Aravalli mountain range is an invaluable natural heritage of the state and asserted that his government will not allow any tampering with its natural form. Chairing a review…...

1+ day, 33+ min ago  (777+ words) As one passes by a mustard field in Jugrawar village in Rajasthan's Alwar, there stands a small open temple with cemented walls. Adjacent to the temple is a tiny 810 room that has walls made of huge pieces of locally sourced…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (9+ words) Centre simplifies coal mine approvals by empowering company boards...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (312+ words) The allegation that the new definition allows mining in all landforms below 100 metres height is yet another reckless claim, and it is incorrect. All States unanimously agreed to adopt the "100 metres above local relief" criterion, which has been in force…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (591+ words) That view is changing now. Demand for graphite, a key material in the lithium-ion batteries that power everything from phones to electric cars, is surging as trade tensions with China persist. With federal officials concerned about the steady supply of…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (177+ words) Jaipur, Dec 25 (PTI) A large number of citizens gathered at Central Park here on Thursday to express their silent protest against the government's stance and the Supreme Court's decision regarding the Aravalli mountain range. GS Bapna, the Secretary of Bharat…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (441+ words) In today's News18 Daily Digest: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has issued formal directions to all states for a complete ban on granting new mining leases across the Aravali Range, aiming to protect the fragile ecosystem after…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago  (268+ words) Jaipur, Dec 24 (PTI) A youth leader flagged off a 1,000-km foot march on Wednesday to generate public awareness on the Aravalli mountain range and its ecological importance. The Aravalli Bachao Andolan began with the leader, Nirmal Choudhary, praying at the…...