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Space crunch at HC: UT shoots down proposal to extend complex in forest area

UT’s is of the view that expansion at current site may take place on around 2 lakh square meter area only and can’t be allowed into reserved forest area. (HT File photo)
Published on Sep 13, 2025 08:24 AM IST

Man, 22, trampled to death by wild elephant in Chhattisgarh’s Korba

A 22-year-old man was trampled to death by a wild elephant in Chhattisgarh’s Korba district
Updated on May 02, 2025 06:14 PM IST

UP govt moves SC, seeks green light for Kukrail night safari

The UP government’s Kukrail night safari project and the proposal to shift Lucknow zoo from the heart of the city to Kukrail forest will only move ahead after clearance from the apex court. (File Photo)
Published on Apr 30, 2025 06:04 AM IST

173K ha forests cleared in 9 years, Lok Sabha informed

Experts have been critical of India’s forest cover data because it counts farms, orchards, plantations etc as forests due to its ambiguous definition. (HT Archive)
Published on Mar 25, 2025 08:28 AM IST

1.7 lakh hectares of forest area diverted for non-forestry purpose in 9 yrs: Govt

Union environment minister, Bhupender Yadav (in picture) was responding to questions by CPIML MP, Raja Ram Singh. (ANI photo)
Updated on Mar 24, 2025 04:39 PM IST