Telangana High Court directs removal of illegal construction on 2.11 acres of school playground land in Kamareddy. Court stresses playgrounds are 'indispensable' for education. Read the full verdict details.
South Delhi Municipal Corporation demolishes an illegally constructed property in Amar Colony. Five individuals, including the property owner, have been booked for obstruction. Read the full report.
Hubballi-Dharwad Central MLA Mahesh Tenginakai inaugurated Build Expo-2025 at Karnatak College ground. The expo highlights sustainable construction tech and connects industry stakeholders. Read more.
MoEF instructs Survey of India to map Aravalis using a new 100m height definition, raising fears of reduced protected area. Ministry also moves to finalise Sustainable Mining Plan. Experts warn of ecological impact.
Gurgaon police demolished an illegal restaurant built on PWD land by a habitual offender. The accused, Rajat alias Rikki, has over 10 criminal cases. Read about the crackdown on crime-linked properties.
Haryana forest dept finds 232 illegal structures near Sultanpur National Park, a key Ramsar wetland. GMDA issues demolition notices to protect the eco-sensitive zone.
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav counters Congress allegations on Aravali protection, asserting a total mining ban. The political clash follows a Supreme Court order on a uniform definition for the hills.
The Centre's 100-metre elevation definition for Aravali hills, adopted by SC, faces criticism for potentially excluding low-lying ranges from mining bans. Experts warn it could undermine conservation. Read the full analysis.
Amid protests, the Environment Ministry expands Aravali mining ban, directing ICFRE to identify new prohibited zones. Read how this move aims to protect the crucial mountain range.
MC Commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal orders officials to expedite recovery of municipal dues and halt illegal constructions. Weekly targets set, strict action warned for non-compliance.
Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation directs MMRDA to demolish and reconstruct cracked roads at contractor's cost after quality failures. A third-party inspection by VJTI ordered.
Supreme Court hears Aravali mining plea, a T20I world record is broken with 5 wickets in an over, and a killing row erupts in Bangladesh. Get all the latest updates here.
Ludhiana Municipal Corporation launched a major drive, demolishing and sealing 22 unauthorized structures across Zones C and D. MC Commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal ordered the crackdown. Read more.
GLADA demolishes three illegal colonies in Ludhiana's Mundian Kalan, Sekhewal & Kanganwal. FIRs recommended against developers for fraud. Details on the crackdown here.
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav clarifies that no new mining leases will be granted in the Aravali hills until a sustainable management plan is finalised, countering opposition claims. Learn the facts.
Madras High Court directs Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary to act as only 135 criminal cases were filed for 1,439 illegal mining incidents detected since 2020. Read the shocking details.
A construction supervisor in Pune has been arrested under BNS for negligence after an 18-year-old migrant worker fell to his death from the 15th floor. No safety gear was provided. Read the full investigation details.
Pune Municipal Corporation intensifies patrols in Yerawada-Nagar Road area to curb construction waste and garbage dumping in the Mula-Mutha river. Civic chief's inspection prompts two-shift watch.
Residents of Greenwood Elements in New Town Action Area II protest illegal dumping of construction sludge. The waste, containing cement and chemicals, causes pollution and health risks. Authorities have been alerted.
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav clarifies that only 0.19% of the Aravali range is eligible for mining, dismissing fears of widespread expansion. He urges an end to confusion over the new uniform definition.
Ludhiana Municipal Corporation demolishes & seals 7 illegal structures. Officials warn of intensified drive against unauthorized construction. Read the full details.
A fire in a protected Aravali forest in Gurgaon's Taoru, caused by burning scrap, damaged 1 acre and caused Rs 2.4 lakh loss. Two villagers named in FIR. #ForestFire #Gurgaon
Himachal Pradesh High Court clears the way for demolition of an illegally constructed mosque in Sanjauli, Shimla. The court has vacated its earlier stay order, directing authorities to proceed.
A young child lost their life after concrete blocks fell from an under-construction building in Bengaluru's Chinnappanahalli. Police cite lack of safety measures. Read the full report.
A staggering backlog of 3,228 illegal construction cases is crippling Goa's panchayat judicial system. Experts blame flawed rules and deliberate weakening of local governance. Read the full investigation.
Delhi High Court imposes costs on a 'serial litigant' for filing multiple petitions against illegal constructions with hidden agendas. The court emphasizes bona fide litigation. Read the full judgment.
As GRAP curbs halt construction in Delhi-NCR, daily wage workers gather at Labour Chowk in vain. Govt's Rs 10,000 relief fails to help unregistered labourers facing hunger and health crises. Read more.
Haryana's winter session from Dec 19-22 faces opposition motions on pollution, unemployment, Aravali law, and SYL canal. Key issues include waterlogging, drugs, and teacher vacancies.
Calcutta High Court imposes ₹50,000 cost on a petitioner for concealing six pending criminal cases while filing a PIL against illegal construction on Hooghly banks. Details inside.
Bokaro Steel Plant management issues eviction notice for an illegally constructed office in Sector 6, allegedly belonging to arrested gangster Binod Khopdi. The structure is linked to the murder of contractor Jayant Singh. Read the full story.