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Forests are not meant for dumping of garbage, debris

Forests are not meant for dumping of garbage, debris

The activity is reportedly happening near Gaimukh, adjacent to Ghodbunder Road and close to the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP), a report stated in our paper

12 May,2025 06:35 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
Waste fires rage in Thane’s protected green zones, environmentalist raises alarm

Waste fires rage in Thane’s protected green zones, environmentalist raises alarm

Environmental activist flags alleged illegal dumping and burning near Gaimukh, close to Ghodbunder Rd; calls for urgent action from forest, civic, and pollution control authorities

10 May,2025 07:53 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
123 vultures poisoned, die in South African wildlife park

123 vultures poisoned, die in South African wildlife park

Another 83 vultures that were rescued from the site and transported for treatment by helicopter or a special vulture ambulance were recovering

09 May,2025 08:39 AM IST | Cape Town | Agencies
SGNP and Aarey Milk Colony home to 54 leopards, four cubs: Study

SGNP and Aarey Milk Colony home to 54 leopards, four cubs: Study

According to the study, of the 54 individual leopards, there are 36 females, 16 males, and 2 whose sex could not be determined. The researchers also documented four leopard cubs, indicating successful breeding in the area

03 May,2025 08:41 PM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
Summer 2025: Explore these 5 places to beat the heat amidst nature in Mumbai

Summer 2025: Explore these 5 places to beat the heat amidst nature in Mumbai

Need a break from Mumbai’s sweltering heat? Explore these five green spaces across the city that offer both shade and serenity

03 May,2025 12:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai: Three men arrested near SGNP with antlers in their possession

Mumbai: Three men arrested near SGNP with antlers in their possession

Forest officials acted on a tip-off, recovered horns from the accused, all residents of Dharavi; investigation underway; the accused are residents of Dharavi

03 May,2025 08:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
Cheetah Nirva gives birth to 5 new cubs in Kuno: Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav

Cheetah Nirva gives birth to 5 new cubs in Kuno: Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav

With the new cubs, the number of cheetahs and cubs will increase to 29 at KNP in Sheopur district. Earlier this month, two cheetahs from the protected forest were shifted to the Gandhi Sagar sanctuary

28 April,2025 11:05 AM IST | Sheopur | mid-day online correspondent
Odisha: Similipal becomes 107th national park in India

Odisha: Similipal becomes 107th national park in India

As per the 1972 Wildlife (Protection) Act, the State Government can create National Parks in regions recognised for their ecological, geomorphological, and natural significance

25 April,2025 10:13 AM IST | Odisha | IANS
It's 100! How Mumbai's silent reading communities continue to engage book lovers

It's 100! How Mumbai's silent reading communities continue to engage book lovers

After first starting out in May 2023, Mumbai's Juhu Reads, Bandra Reads and SGNP Reads are celebrating their second anniversary with 100 sessions. We find out more about the journey

23 April,2025 07:12 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
Mumbai: After risk to wildlife flagged, work on speed bumps starts in Aarey

Mumbai: After risk to wildlife flagged, work on speed bumps starts in Aarey

Following mid-day’s report, PWD begins installations along completed road stretches near forested zones; It may be noted that the PWD has completed work on the internal road in Aarey that goes from the main Aarey Road towards Unit 10 via the Swayambhu Shree Gaondevi Temple

22 April,2025 07:46 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav

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