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The Nagaland assembly has passed a resolution stating that the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023 will only apply if Article 371A guarantees are adhered to. Article 371A grants special provisions to Nagaland, protecting social practices, land ownership, and more. This comes after Mizoram also passed a resolution opposing the law. States in the northeast oppose the law as it exempts certain projects from environmental clearances. The Nagaland assembly also resolved to explore options, including enacting its own act, to protect forest lands and the environment. | Latest News India

Fish caught using poison, if consumed, can cause serious health problems.

The Nagaland assembly on Monday opposed the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and implementation of the Forest Conservation (Amendment) Act and sought protection under the 16-Point Agreement and Article 371A.

Ludhiana: As many as 36,113 cases were settled during the national lok adalat in Ludhiana on Saturday, and settlements worth over Rs 77.

All 88 local units in the Sudurpaschim Province have encroached on forestlands to build offices, schools and other infrastructures, forest officials say.