US EditionKancha Gachibowli row: Supreme Court directs Telangana Wildlife Warden to take steps to protect wildlife
- The Supreme Court directed Telangana's Wildlife Warden to protect wildlife affected by deforestation in the Kancha Gachibowli area, emphasizing that there should be no further tree-felling in the region.
- The Court ordered the Telangana government to prepare a restoration plan for the 100 acres of cleared forested land.
- Previous warnings from the Supreme Court about protecting forest cover had been ignored by the Telangana government, which proposed development projects in the area.
- Protests erupted between students of the University of Hyderabad and police against the tree removal, prompting the Supreme Court to halt the clearing activities.
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Miss World contestants to visit Pochampally to witness Telangana handlooms
Hyderabad: The contestants from across the globe participating in the Miss World pageant in Hyderabad will be taken on an immersive experiential tour of Pochampally to explore the intricate artistry of Telangana’s handloom weaves. The idea is to showcase Telangana’s rich cultural tapestry and world-famous handloom heritage to a global audience. The initiative aims to highlight the state’s centuries-old textile traditions, renowned for their vibr…
Hyderabad's Kancha Gachibowli Row: Why Students, Environmentalists Are Protesting
The dispute over Kancha Gachibowli in Hyderabad has sparked a legal and environmental battle involving students, activists and the Telangana government over alleged forest land and redevelopment plans.
Supreme Court raps Telangana govt over Hyderabad tree felling, warns of action against chief secretary
The Supreme Court on Wednesday voiced concern over the clearing of a significant tree cover on land adjacent to the University of Hyderabad in Telangana. In scathing remarks, the apex court suggested that temporary prisons could be built on the site for the officers involved to "enjoy". Additionally, the court directed the state’s wildlife warden to assess the situation and promptly implement necessary measures to protect wildlife impacted by th…
“Kancha Gachibowli possesses all characteristics of a forest,” says CEC appointed by Supreme Court
In the ongoing Kancha Gachibowli dispute at the University of Hyderabad (UoH), the Central Empowered Committee (CEC), appointed by the Supreme Court, has found that the entire 2,374 acres of land, which the Telangana government intended to acquire for industrialisation, prima facie “appears to possess all the characteristics of a forest.” “Prima facie, based on its natural appearance and known ecological richness, the entire area measuring Ac. 2…
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