Bengaluru BDA Layout Owners Stuck in Forest Land Row
Over 1,500 families in Bengaluru's Banashankari 6th Stage face a construction freeze due to a sudden forest land claim. Read about their decades-long wait and financial distress.
Over 1,500 families in Bengaluru's Banashankari 6th Stage face a construction freeze due to a sudden forest land claim. Read about their decades-long wait and financial distress.
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.
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.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal embarks on a crucial 3-day Gujarat tour, holding public meetings in key cities. This visit is seen as a strategic move to strengthen AAP's base ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Gujarat Congress concludes first phase of Jan Akrosh Yatra, covering 1100 km. Party leaders claim strong public response on farmer issues, drugs, and liquor, setting stage for 2027 election revival. Read more.
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.
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.
Rahul Gandhi criticizes BJP in Gujarat, highlighting the drug menace, illegal liquor, and farmers' distress. Women protest as criminals get protection, he claims. Read more.
Gujarat's PG medical admission first round sees 2,119 students allotted seats. 254 seats remain vacant. Fee payment deadline is Dec 5. Read for details on new seats and next steps.
Gujarat's policy think tank GRIT invites non-academic research proposals in key areas like Net Zero and tribal development. Apply online by Dec 15, 2025.
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 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.
Assistant Conservator of Forests files police complaint against illegal attempt to occupy forest land in Mudigere sub-division. Read the full investigation details.
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 government issues landmark resolution granting Gram Sabhas exclusive authority to issue transit permits for minor forest produce, ending decade-long conflict.
West Singhbhum forest officials launch village outreach and daily patrols to protect elephants from illegal activities in Saranda forest. Join the conservation effort!
Maharashtra forest officials seize Khair wood logs smuggled from Gujarat, leading to suspensions of Navsari RFO and forester over negligence and corruption allegations.
Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre launches emergency crackdown on forest land encroachment after DH exposes potential Rs 30,000 crore loss. Read the full investigation.
A violent land dispute in Alwar's Raysikh Bas village claims one life and leaves multiple injured. Police investigation underway as tensions escalate over contested property.
A 54-year-old woman died and her son was seriously injured in a violent land dispute in Vaishali district. Police are conducting raids to arrest the accused. Read the full story for details.
Karnataka forest department confronts massive land dispute as petitioner claims 532 acres in BM Kaval. High court case threatens valuable forest land worth Rs 30,000 crore. Read the full details.
Karnataka forest department confronts potential loss of valuable land worth Rs 30 crore as a writ petition challenges ownership rights in Bengaluru. Learn about the legal battle unfolding in high court.
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Pune collector orders physical inspection of all government land parcels following fraudulent registrations. Drive aims to update records and prevent land scams. Read the full story.
Assam government launches massive drive to reclaim 6000-bigha Lutumari Reserve Forest, evicting 8000 residents in largest-ever conservation effort.