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As mining lobby “hijacks” Ajmer public hearing, “tokenism” on Aravallis condemned
The People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL), Rajasthan has raised serious questions on the tokenisms behind the recent public hearings on the Aravallis, and condemned the “hijacking” of the process by the “mining lobby”
Lakhimpur Kheri case: HC to deliver verdict on Ashish Mishra’s bail plea
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Lucknow: The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday will deliver its...
Swaraj India decries MoEFCC’s Forest Conservation Rules 2022 notification
Experts voice concern that the new rules will completely disregard Gram Sabha, Tribal and Forest dwellers’ consent during developmental project
Bengal: SKM condemns police aggression on Murshidabad farmers.
SKM condemns lathi-charge on Murshidabad farmers in order to forcefully erect Adani Group's high voltage electricity power-line
Farmers demand answers: What happened to written promises?
Farmers plan protests to condemn the Centre’s failure to fulfill its promises to farmers
After activists, is GoI now targeting farmers?
Farmers Twitter accounts withheld, reportedly at GoI's behest, at a time when media is largely focused on arrests of activists and journalists
Maharashtra’s Bhikshu Sangh claims forest land in Ramdegi hills
The Buddhist group’s legal argument highlights awareness of the Forest Rights Act, an important goal for rights groups like CJP and AIUFWP
Farmers reject Centre’s committed MSP prices
Unions like the AIKS and JKA point out how the suggested prices fail to account for the growing inflation in the economy
Lakhimpur Kheri case: Third witness attacked, survives firing by goons
Singh said he let his security guard on leave without informing authorities
Pan-India farmers protest over attack on Rakesh Tikait!
Leaders alleged a political conspiracy and demand suspension of officers, security to Rakesh Tikait and judicial inquiry into the incident
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