US EditionTree felling: SC says no activity till further orders, asks Telangana to explain compelling urgency
- The Supreme Court of India ordered the Telangana government to stop all activity on land in Kancha Gachibowli pending further orders after receiving an interim report about significant deforestation.
- Protests against tree felling on 400 acres were driven by students from Hyderabad Central University and the Vata Foundation, highlighting ecological concerns.
- Actor John Abraham joined the protests, urging Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to scrap plans to clear the trees and highlighting the impact on wildlife.
- The Union Environment Ministry requested a report on the alleged illegal clearing of vegetation in the area, prompted by videos of distressed wildlife during the felling.
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"Please Stop...": John Abraham Lends Muscle To Hyderabad Tree-Felling Protests
Throwing his weight behind the protests against the alleged cutting of trees in 400 acres of land in Kancha Gachibowli near the Hyderabad Central University, actor John Abraham has urged Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to "scrap the plan". The forest, the actor said, serves as a green lung for the city and clearing it would leave wildlife without a home. "Hon'ble CM @revanth_anumula Garu, request you to scrap the plan of clearing 400 acr…
Satellite images confirm deforestation in Hyderabad's Kancha Gachibowli area
Satellite images show the deforestation near Hyderabad Central University for an IT park in Telangana. The felling of trees sparked outrage, leading to student protests and Supreme Court intervention amid questions over environmental clearance and the ecological sensitivity of Kancha Gachibowli region.
Telangana land issue: Hyderabad University students resume classes, call off indefinite protests
The Hyderabad University’s students’ Union on Friday called off an indefinite protest and boycott of classes against the Telangana government’s plans to develop the 400-acre land parcel in Kancha Gachibowli. This decision comes after the Supreme Court stayed any further felling of trees in the area until future orders. The students of the varsity attended classes on Friday, the student union’s Vice President, Akash Kumar said. The demonstration…
Supreme Court Halts 400-Acre Tree Felling in Telangana’s Kancha Gachibowli Forest
The Supreme Court has ordered an immediate halt to the felling of trees in Telangana’s 400-acre Kancha Gachibowli Forest, a vital urban ecosystem under threat. This landmark ruling comes after relentless protests by students, environmentalists, and civil society groups. With thousands of trees already lost, the battle to save Hyderabad’s last green cover continues.
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