Kot villagers move HC over new land consolidation plan
Residents of Kot village in Faridabad approach Punjab & Haryana HC over a revised land consolidation plan they fear will cut road access and force distress sales. Key hearing on April 20.
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Karnataka transfers 8 lakh land parcels to legal heirs
Karnataka's revenue department has successfully transferred ownership of over 8 lakh agricultural plots from deceased owners to heirs. The move aims to help farmers access government schemes and prevent disputes. Read more about the Pauti khata campaign.
BARC's New 3000-Acre Campus in Andhra Pradesh Gets Nod
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre plans a strategic new R&D campus on 3000 acres in Anakapalli. The project, crucial for energy and national security, gets in-principle forest land approval. Read more.
Pune Groups Push for Vetal Hill Deemed Forest Status
Citizen groups in Pune urge the state to declare the entire Vetal hill complex as forest land, citing SC orders and ecological importance. A move crucial for Pune's climate buffer.
Telangana to reclaim Rs 20,000 crore IDPL land
Telangana government reopens legal battle to reclaim 891 acres of prime IDPL land in Hyderabad, valued at Rs 20,000 crore, amid encroachment concerns. Read the full story.
Himachal Approves 1,181 Land Sales to Outsiders, Plans Law Change
Himachal Pradesh approved 1,181 land sales to non-agriculturists under Section 118, generating Rs 73 crore. The state now plans to amend this protective law. Explore the district-wise data and proposed changes.
Sub-registrar arrested in Pune's multi-crore Mahar watan land deal
Pimpri Chinchwad police arrest suspended sub-registrar Ravindra Taru in the alleged Rs 300 crore Mundhwa land deal involving Ajit Pawar's son Parth's firm. Key details on the Mahar watan land irregularities and ongoing probe.
Hazaribag Land Scam: ACB Detains 8 After Ex-DC's Bail Rejected
Jharkhand's ACB detained eight land dealers in Hazaribag following the bail rejection of ex-DC Vinay Choubey in the Masipidhi-Makundganj forest land scam. More arrests likely. Read the latest developments.
FIR in Navi Mumbai Over 78 Acres of Mutt Land Fraud
An FIR has been registered against multiple persons for the illegal transaction of 78 acres of land belonging to Shri Swami Hatiram Mutt in Navi Mumbai's Karanjade. The fraud, involving Rs 2.8 crore, dates back to 2006. Read the full investigation details
Jaipur Land Registry Rule Criticized for Favoring Builders
Jaipur's new land registry rule requiring conversion certificates faces backlash. Critics argue it disadvantages small landowners and contradicts a Supreme Court ruling. Read the full analysis.
Uttarakhand HC: State Failed to Implement Forest Fire Directives
Uttarakhand High Court expresses serious concern over the state's failure to implement court orders on forest fire prevention since 2021. Next hearing on Dec 10.
Maharashtra Files Civil Suit to Cancel Illegal Land Transfer
Maharashtra's animal husbandry dept files civil suit to reclaim 6.32 hectares of govt land in Pune's Tathawade, illegally sold for Rs 33 crore. Read the full story.
Sick Wild Elephant Rescued, Treated in Tenkasi Forest
A 35-year-old wild elephant, found sick in Sivagiri forest, was successfully rescued and treated by the Tenkasi forest department. The elephant is now stable under observation. Read about the intensive two-day rescue operation.
KAS officer in Hassan forest land case gets new post
Karnataka officer K A Jagadeesh, accused of endorsing gomala land diversion in Hassan, is appointed Special Deputy Commissioner. Read the full story on the controversial posting.
BJP Alleges 500-Acre Govt Land Grab in Bengaluru's Tavarekere
BJP leader N R Ramesh accuses a powerful syndicate of illegally occupying 500 acres of government land in Tavarekere, Bengaluru. He demands a high-level investigation into the alleged scam.
Sheetal Tejwani remanded to police custody in Pune land case
Sheetal Tejwani, a key accused in the Pune land deal case linked to Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's son, sent to police custody till December 11. Read the full details of the alleged irregularities.
Faridabad Blocks Forest Road to Protect Aravali Land
Faridabad forest officials dug up a 1.5km access route in PLPA-notified land near Celebration Garden to prevent degradation. This crackdown follows a banquet hall demolition in the eco-sensitive Surajkund belt.
20+ Elephants Moved in Krishnagiri, Villagers Warned
Forest personnel in Krishnagiri chased over 20 elephants from Sanamavu to Denkanikottai reserve forest to prevent crop damage. Officials have warned villagers to stay safe. Read more.
Hazaribag: Bail order for IAS officer Vinay Choubey reserved
ACB court reserves order on IAS officer Vinay Choubey's bail plea in Hazaribag land scam case. Lawyer argues name added illegally. Verdict on Wednesday.
Assam CM: Eviction Drives to Continue to Free Govt & Forest Land
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma states eviction drives will persist to clear encroachments from forest and government land. Over 1.29 lakh bighas already reclaimed. Details inside.
KTR Exposes Rs 5 Lakh Crore Land Scam in Telangana
BRS leader KT Rama Rao exposes Hyderabad Industrial Land Transformation Policy as massive land scam, alleges Congress govt enabling private takeover of public land worth lakhs of crores. Read shocking details.
Forest Land Grab Bid in Chikkamagaluru: Police Complaint
Assistant Conservator of Forests files police complaint against illegal attempt to occupy forest land in Mudigere sub-division. Read the full investigation details.
Banduri Canal Diversion Plan Threatens Ecology: Report
New report warns Karnataka's Banduri canal diversion poses irreversible ecological damage. 2.18 TMC ft water project costs outweigh benefits, threatening forests and state finances.
Private claim on 517 acres of Bengaluru forest land
A private individual's shocking claim over 517 acres of forest land in Bengaluru's Kengeri has triggered public outrage. The government must act swiftly to protect this vital green space from encroachment.
Maharashtra GR empowers Gram Sabhas on forest rights
Maharashtra government issues landmark resolution granting Gram Sabhas exclusive authority to issue transit permits for minor forest produce, ending decade-long conflict.
BJP Demands Assembly Debate on Hyderabad Land Policy
BJP leader Alleti Maheshwar Reddy demands discussion on HILTP before implementation, alleges ₹6.29 lakh crore land giveaway. Read full details about the controversy.
West Singhbhum Forest Dept Protects Elephants in Saranda
West Singhbhum forest officials launch village outreach and daily patrols to protect elephants from illegal activities in Saranda forest. Join the conservation effort!
Delhi Creates Digital Land Management System
Delhi government is developing DAMIS software to map all government land, track encroachments, and enable better urban planning. Complete details about the new land management initiative.
Karnataka Forest Minister Acts Against Rs 30k Cr Land Grab
Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre launches emergency crackdown on forest land encroachment after DH exposes potential Rs 30,000 crore loss. Read the full investigation.
5 Colombo flights diverted to Thiruvananthapuram due to cyclone
Five international flights bound for Colombo were rerouted to Thiruvananthapuram airport due to Cyclone Ditwah. Airlines arranged hotel accommodations for passengers during the weather disruption. Read more about the aviation impact.
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