Sanjay gandhi

Thane civic body to seek explanation over mining nod in prohibited zone

A temporary mining licence issued on December 20, 2025, for 7.38 hectares in Manpada village, Thane, has triggered outrage after forest officials confirmed the site falls within the Eco-Sensitive Zone of Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Environmentalists have demanded an inquiry

Updated 8 hours ago

Debris and disturbed soil at the Manpada site where a temporary mining permit had been issued inside the Eco-Sensitive Zone of Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Pics/By Special Arrangement

State publishes list of encroachers in SGNP, opens document submission window

The preliminary list has been uploaded on the Forest Department website and displayed on notice boards at SGNP offices. It is also available for public viewing at the rehabilitation room for verification, officials said

Updated 2 days ago