SC Slams Uttarakhand Over Rishikesh Forest Land Grab
Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand govt for inaction on massive forest land encroachment in Rishikesh, hints at politician-bureaucrat nexus. Details of illegal constructions sought.
Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand govt for inaction on massive forest land encroachment in Rishikesh, hints at politician-bureaucrat nexus. Details of illegal constructions sought.
Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand government for inaction on massive forest land encroachment in Rishikesh, hints at politician-bureaucrat nexus. Details inside.
Bengaluru authorities plan a joint towing drive against illegal parking to ease congestion. New enforcement will involve traffic police and all city corporations. Read more.
Ranchi's anti-encroachment drives offer only temporary relief as vendors return within days. Residents demand sustainable solutions and designated vending zones. Read more.
The National Green Tribunal takes strict action against illegal construction, tree felling, and encroachments in the Taj Mahal's heritage buffer zone. Learn about the threats to India's iconic monument.
A survey in Chennai's Uthandi found 90% of shops illegally extended onto VGP layout road, causing congestion and accidents. Authorities promise action based on the report.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announces the successful eviction drive in Jamuna-Maudanga Reserve Forest. Over 1,500 families were removed from 5,250 bighas of illegally occupied land. Read the full story.
Residents of Hajipur village in Sambhal dismantled an illegal mosque on govt land before a scheduled demolition. The land will be allotted to 20 families under the patta scheme. Read the full story.
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Uttar Pradesh authorities launch a massive anti-encroachment drive in Sambhal, issuing over 150 notices. Illegal constructions on government land face demolition. Details inside.
Madras High Court directs Tamil Nadu govt to probe encroachment complaints within 30 days, complete action in 3 months. Officials face disciplinary action for delays. #Chennai #TamilNadu
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation flags illegal occupation of footpaths, asks police to register cases under Bhartaiya Nyaya Sanhita. Drive intensifies in key sectors.
Bengaluru's New Year celebrations saw thinner crowds and robust police deployment, ensuring safety but impacting business for city-centre pubs and restaurants. Read the full report.
BJP leader R. Ashoka demands an NIA probe into the violent Kogilu eviction, alleging terror links. Get the full story on the political clash and police action in Bengaluru.
Union Minister V Somanna criticizes Karnataka's Congress government for pledging new houses to settlers on cleared encroached land, questioning its 'ulterior motive'. Read the full political clash.
Bengaluru residents face Rs 25 lakh recovery notices after a demolition drive in Raj Mahal Vilas Extension. Locals cite lack of notice and financial hardship. Read the full story.
Sambhal administration issues eviction notices for 22 allegedly illegal structures on cemetery land near Jama Masjid. Residents claim century-old ownership, sparking a legal dispute.
Authorities in Davangere demolished 16 houses built on encroached government land near the railway track. The action followed a High Court order. Read the full report on the crackdown.
Veerannapalya in Bengaluru faces a severe civic crisis with a six-month road closure, illegal construction, and garbage piles. Read about this urban administrative failure.
Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Ltd plans a major Rs 100 crore waste processing facility on a 9-acre Kogilu site recently cleared of encroachments. Read about the city's waste management upgrade.
Bengaluru's Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) demolition drive targeting illegal structures faces fierce public resistance. Residents protest as bulldozers roll in, highlighting city's infrastructure woes.
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Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation launches a first-of-its-kind drone survey on Kala Patthar Road and Maliwara Chowk to assess illegal encroachment by street vendors before taking enforcement action.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah calls Kogilu Layout demolitions removal of illegal encroachments, countering Kerala CM's 'bulldozer justice' remark. 188 families, many poor Muslims, evicted.
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.
Congress leader Harish Janartha raises alarm over illegal encroachment on properties belonging to the Waqf Board and a temple in Shimla. Calls for immediate government action to reclaim the land.
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.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath warns of bulldozer action against illegal encroachments on monuments & govt land. Highlights state's security, economic growth, and job creation in budget session.
Delhi's MCD has ordered the removal of an unauthorized mosque-like structure and banquet hall at Ramleela Ground following a High Court directive. Read the full report on the investigation.