Case Timeline
NDTV reports complete silence of chainsaws across Shivalik forests following CM Dhami's suspension order. Experts highlight 2,900% landslide increase in Uttarakhand and global elevated highway alternatives.
Sambar deer killed in vehicle collision in Barkot forest range, proving wildlife highway risks. Campaigners led by Anoop Nautiyal demand permanent cancellation of project and accounting for 800 previously cut trees.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami orders immediate suspension of tree cutting until stakeholder consensus is reached. LoP Rahul Gandhi meets campaign delegation in Dehradun, promising Parliamentary intervention.
Down To Earth reports massive public convergence at 'Saat Mod'. Activist Reenu Paul files contempt petition in Supreme Court against NHAI's arbitrary interpretation of court orders.
Local residents, mothers with toddlers, and student activists celebrate 'Kala Harela' at Saat Mod, physically hugging centuries-old Sal trees to block logging workers.
NHAI issues press release claiming ₹743 Cr project includes 3.5 km elephant underpasses and FRI scientific transplantation of 754 trees.
Uttarakhand High Court at Nainital closes PIL directing parties to await Supreme Court rulings on elephant corridor (Anita Kandwal vs. State of UK).