ARAVALIS
Aravalis’ 20-year safety story could hit a new plot twist
For over two decades, the Supreme Court has consistently protected the Aravalis, banning mining and groundwater extraction. Despite repeated PMO interventions to uphold environmental norms against attempts to relax restrictions, recent reports and policy shifts suggest potential threats to these hard-won safeguards.
Aravali, a defining matter & moment
The Supreme Court hears the Aravali definition dispute today. This case questions India's view of the environment as an economic burden. Experts and conservationists disagree with the government's uniform definition. Protecting the Aravali range is vital for ecological balance and long-term resilience. Transparency and accountability are needed in environmental governance. India's response will shape its commitment to sustainable growth.
Experts warn Aravali's 100-metre rule risks dismantling its landscape, biodiversity and groundwater systems
A new government definition classifying hills over 100 meters as "Aravalis" has sparked expert warnings that significant portions of the vital mountain range may lose protection. This decision risks exposing regions like Delhi-NCR to increased dust storms, drought, and severe air pollution, potentially leading to the "slow deletion" of this natural shield.
Reliance Infra vs Aravali Power: Ambani's co wins Rs 526 crore arbitral award
Reliance Infrastructure has secured an arbitration award of Rs 526 crore against Aravali Power Company Ltd. This favorable outcome stems from the arbitral tribunal's decision, which deemed the termination of their contract invalid. The award covers consequential claims, marking a significant victory for Reliance Infra following the 2018 dispute.
Delhi HC seeks response from Reliance Infra, Shanghai Sinofinn New Energy Investment on Aravali Power's petition
The Delhi High Court has requested responses from Reliance Infrastructure and Shanghai Sinofinn regarding Aravali Power's petition to enforce a ₹600-crore arbitral award. Aravali Power seeks to recover ₹572.62 crore plus interest, arguing that RInfra hasn't honored the award despite the elapsed period for challenging it. RInfra has challenged the award, alleging violations of natural justice and fundamental principles.
Soon, Gurgaon may have a 15-km Leopard park with jungle safari facility
A plan to protect a 15km stretch of the Aravalis from Bandhwari landfill to Damdama lake in Gurgaon has been unveiled. The project aims to create a 15km jungle trail and establish a leopard park in Behrampur village. The initiative is a collaboration between the forest department, district administration, GMDA, and MCG.
Insolvency Law invoked against BSES Delhi units
In two separate Form 3 notices under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, Aravali Power has sought ₹352 crore from BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd (BRPL) and ₹46 crore from BSES Yamuna Power Ltd (BYPL), sources in the company said.
You will be in trouble if anything is done to Aravalli, SC warns Haryana govt
On February 27, Haryana Assembly had passed an amendments to open up thousands of acres of land to real estate and other non-forest activity that was protected under it for over a century.
Centre to help for scheme for beautification of Aravalis
Union minister Harsh Vardhan on Saturday assured that the central government will extend all possible support to any scheme for enhancing the beauty and ecology of the Aravali range.
4-fold rise in Aravali green cover in '90s; fall after 2000
The report, including satellite images, was made public at a time when the department is planning an audit of plantation drives in the Aravalis in the last 26 years.
Panel favours 'expansion' of Aravalis in the entire NCR
In the past, real estate players allegedly tried to influence the Haryana government to push for more non-forest activities in the Aravalis in the garb of eco-tourism.
Delhi may see 445 MW of power supply shortage
Power allocated to these DISCOMs from Aravali Power Company is 445 MW and the average monthly energy bill is around Rs 87 crore for the current fiscal.
Stakeholders to determine what constitutes Aravalis
They claimed this was a tactic to delay demarcation of natural conservation zones, to reduce the area falling under such zones in order to open land for construction.
Proposal for Mangar Bani forest demarcation
City-based environmentalists have welcomed the forest department’s move to suggest the state government to demarcate 1943 acres of land in the Aravali hills, located along Gurgaon-Faridabad Road, as Mangar Bani forest.
Aravali foothills may be opened to real estate
Administration wants to define foothills as an area of 1 km from the base of the hills, though a final decision is likely to be taken at a meeting in Chandigarh.
Garbage generated in Gurgaon, Faridabad to be dumped in landfill site in eco-sensitive Aravalis
It's official: 92 acres in the Aravalis have been identified as a landfill site for garbage generated in Gurgaon and Faridabad.
Aravali not a forest, says Haryana forest department order
The order implies that vast tracts of forests, including most parts of the sacred Mangarbani grove, would now be recorded as 'not forest'.
Supreme Court seeks names of Haryana officials who blinked at illegal Aravali mining
The order came on a petition which alleged that despite the court banning mining activities to save the Aravali hills, mafia had indulged in mining activities.
MoEF’s 1992 notification paves way for real estate players in Faridabad Aravalis
A 1992 notification of the ministry of environment and forests (MoEF) has proved spoiler in the protection of Aravalis in Faridabad and has paved the way for real estate players to eye these areas.
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