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Science branch of ASI to scientifically conserve paintings, sculptures of Kanheri, Elephanta caves
• 6 years agoThe scientific conservation work will include cleaning and chemical treatment on sculptures and paintings.
Movement to Save Aarey forest: Effects of climate change need nuanced interventions, afforestation isn't enough
Sushmitaverma • 6 years agoIt is not just the case of Aarey — natural forests across India have been subjected to large-scale species conversion over past several decades. Vast stretches in the Himalayan foothills have been converted to conifer monoculture, with species such as pines and cedars proliferating, during the colonial rule.
SC order restraining authorities from cutting trees in Aarey 'moral victory' for environmental actitivsts, says Shiv Sena
• 6 years agoHailing the Supreme Court's order restraining authorities from cutting any more trees in Aarey Colony here to make way for a Metro car shed, the Shiv Sena on Monday said it is a 'moral victory' for environmentalists
'No more trees to be axed in Aarey': SC orders status quo even as Maharashtra govt says 'no further cutting required'
Fp Staff • 6 years agoThe apex court decided on Sunday to register as public interest litigation a letter addressed to Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi by a law student Rishav Ranjan seeking a stay on the cutting of trees
Aarey Colony protests in Mumbai: Prohibitory orders remain in force as 29 protesters granted bail; SC to hear plea today
Fp Staff • 6 years agoThe MMRCL has defended tree felling by contending that it is restricted only to a small area in Aarey Colony, and is necessary to ensure a modern transport system.
Mumbai Police arrests 29 activists protesting tree cutting at Aarey Colony; leaders across party lines slam state govt
Fp Staff • 6 years agoTwenty nine were arrested as clashes broke out between the police and activists protesting the felling of trees for a proposed Mumbai Metro car shed at the Aarey Colony in North Mumbai
Bombay HC refuses to declare Mumbai’s Aarey Colony a forest, dismisses petitions against felling of 2,700 trees
Fp Staff • 6 years agoIn a win for the BJP government in Maharashtra, the Bombay High Court on Friday dismissed all petitions against the cutting of 2,700 trees for the metro car shed and refused to declare Mumbai's Aarey Colony as a forest area,
Akshay Kumar travels by Mumbai Metro from Ghatkopar to Versova, draws flak for supporting Aarey forest destruction
Fp Staff • 6 years agoAfter Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar has attracted the wrath of Twitterati for promoting Mumbai Metro
Amitabh Bachchan's tweet about Mumbai Metro draws flak from protesters against Aarey forest razing
Fp Staff • 6 years agoAmitabh Bachchan tweet in favour of the Mumbai Metro project recently.
Fact-check on MMRC's claims over Aarey reveals gaping holes; activists, citizens protesting Metro-3 shed slam govt for 'propaganda'
Natashatrivedi • 6 years ago‘The MMRC is spreading propaganda against Aarey, and we will fight against it’, was the general mood at a protest outside the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation’s office on Friday, a day after the civic body which is in charge of the multi-crore project published a full-page ad in at least 16 newspapers titled ‘The truth you should know’.