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.
Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre launches emergency crackdown on forest land encroachment after DH exposes potential Rs 30,000 crore loss. Read the full investigation.
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.
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.
Odisha government initiates massive anti-encroachment operation across Bhubaneswar and other cities to reclaim illegally occupied government land. Minister Suresh Pujari vows action against wealthy land sharks.
Bombay High Court directs government to act against illegal constructions in Navi Mumbai. Read the full story and learn what this means for urban development.
Assam government launches massive drive to reclaim 6000-bigha Lutumari Reserve Forest, evicting 8000 residents in largest-ever conservation effort.
Chhattisgarh's forest department dominates All India Forest Sports Meet 2024, securing back-to-back championships with record medal haul. Witness their historic triumph!
National Green Tribunal serves notices for illegal encroachment of 10.09 acres forest land in Jharsuguda. Next hearing scheduled for January 8, 2026. Read full details.
Authorities discover illegal Khair wood depot in Garhshankar's Cholang area. Locals demand immediate action against forest mafia operations. Full investigation underway.
Assam government reclaims 193 sq km encroached forest land since 2021, grants land titles to 4,673 tribal families under Forest Rights Act. Historic milestone for indigenous communities.
Barbil municipality demolishes unauthorized constructions by four individuals in Ward 8. Criminal cases pending against offenders. Read about the government's crackdown on land encroachment.
Hyderabad's historic Osman Sagar reservoir faces environmental threat as Telangana High Court demands immediate action against illegal constructions and warns of contempt proceedings.
Odisha authorities launch massive anti-encroachment operation in Bhitarkanika, clearing illegal hotels and structures from protected government land near the national park.
Supreme Court orders Maharashtra government to disclose real beneficiaries of prime sea-reclaimed land in Mumbai, questioning allocation transparency in high-value real estate.
In a significant ruling, Punjab & Haryana High Court has directed the Punjab government to decide within 3 months on a Mohali man's plea regarding his residential land incorrectly classified as forest area since 1996.
In a significant environmental drive, Karnataka authorities have successfully cleared 50 acres of illegally occupied forest land in Arasinamakki, restoring protected territory and sending a strong message against encroachers.
Jharkhand MP Jiten Choudhary reveals alarming inconsistencies in tribal land protection laws across India, highlighting how some states leave indigenous communities vulnerable to displacement and exploitation.
Controversial demolitions begin in Varanasi's historic Dalmandi area, sparking protests from residents and heritage conservationists. The Uttar Pradesh government's anti-encroachment drive targets 1,400+ illegal constructions near Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Karnataka's forest department faces a severe wildlife healthcare crisis as critical veterinarian positions remain vacant for over 10 years, endangering protected species across the state's reserves and national parks.
In a major enforcement drive, Punjab authorities have demolished 11 illegally constructed farmhouses that were built on de-listed forest land in Bardar village, Ropar district.
In a decisive move, the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly has rejected a controversial bill that sought to grant proprietary rights to houses built illegally on government land, sparking intense debate about land governance and legal precedents.
In a significant conservation effort, Karnataka Forest Department initiates legal action to reclaim nearly 600 acres of precious forest land from illegal encroachments in Chikkamagaluru's coffee heartland.
Lai Autonomous District Council cancels 138 land settlement certificates in Hailakandi district after discovering fraudulent allocations. Major crackdown on illegal land deals shakes Assam's administrative circles.
Mizoram government launches decisive operation to remove illegal immigrants and non-tribals from protected forest lands, sparking statewide discussions on indigenous rights and land protection.
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India achieves remarkable 266,000 hectares annual forest gain, emerging as global reforestation champion according to latest FAO assessment.
Bengaluru Urban officials uncover massive land scam involving 273 illegal forest land grants totaling nearly 450 acres in shocking investigation findings.
Jharkhand government proposes converting 250 sq km of Saranda forest into a sanctuary, balancing conservation goals with tribal community concerns and livelihoods.
Ranchi Municipal Corporation launches major anti-encroachment drive to clear water bodies and public spaces for Chhath Puja festivities. Authorities ensure safe and clean celebrations for devotees.