Editorial: Recover Public Land with Fairness, Spare None
Karnataka's long-overdue mission to reclaim grabbed public land must proceed with empathy and fairness, targeting the powerful without exception. Read the full editorial analysis.
Karnataka's long-overdue mission to reclaim grabbed public land must proceed with empathy and fairness, targeting the powerful without exception. Read the full editorial analysis.
HYDRAA's major anti-encroachment drive in Miyapur secures 15 acres of prime government land valued at ₹3,000 crore. The agency also protected Water Board property in a separate action.
Bengaluru Urban district administration has reclaimed government land worth over Rs 6.26 crore in a coordinated anti-encroachment drive across all taluks. Read the full story.
A major land grab scam exposed in Bengaluru's Kogilu area. Gang charged lakhs for government land, issuing fake documents. Key details and police investigation inside.
Gujarat government plans a comprehensive Land Administrative Act to replace 16 old revenue laws, aiming to simplify governance and reduce litigation. Committee headed by retired IAS officer C L Meena is reviewing the framework.
Telangana's new industrial land policy promises massive revenue jump. Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka announces details and defends the move. Read the full analysis.
Gujarat High Court and multiple courts & collectorates received hoax bomb threats via email on Jan 7, 2026. Premises evacuated, searches conducted. Cybercrime cells investigating.
Gujarat High Court directs status quo on Gamtal land construction, criticises TDO's 'high-handed action'. Next hearing on February 9. Read the full details.
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.
Gokul Jaykrishna, Asahi Songwon Colors MD, appointed FICCI Gujarat Chairman. Council to focus on AI adoption in MSMEs, boosting manufacturing, and sustainability. Read more.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation auctions 3 school-reserved plots in Nikol, Thaltej & Hanspura after 10 years. Base price Rs 72.22 crore. Bidding on Feb 10, 2026. Details inside.
Kerala's new land regularisation SOP could nullify years of legal action against 57 illegal constructions in Idukki, including resorts on govt land. Read the full investigation.
Sourabh Roy argues India's fragmented land law framework is ill-equipped for rapid urban growth, record manipulation, and lengthy court disputes. Read the analysis.
A special CBI court has decided to begin the trial in the high-profile Manesar land scam case, involving alleged illegal acquisition of 912 acres. Key accused include former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda. Read for full details.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directs the use of GPS-enabled rovers for land consolidation to ensure transparency and curb corruption at the grassroots level.
Gujarat government greenlights Riverine Landscape Management Plan to plant trees along 185 riverbanks, aiming to enhance biodiversity, climate resilience, and state's green cover.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu mandates weekly hearings for land partition cases and sets a March 31 deadline for corrections. Aiming for transparency, he orders a comprehensive land data compilation.
Goa government begins a landmark digital land survey this month to update records and issue Urban Property Cards (UrPro) in Panaji, Margao, and Cuncolim. Learn about the process and how landowners can participate.
Gujarat government announces major IPS promotions, elevating 3 officers to DGP rank and 6 to DIG grade. Get the full list of promoted officers and details.
Gujarat's first survey of birds of prey on Jan 24-25 in 26 protected areas aims to establish a baseline for resident and migratory raptor conservation. A statewide survey is planned for next year.
Gujarat's liquor health permit growth has stalled, rising just 1% in 2025. Policy shifts, GIFT City rules, and administrative delays are key factors. Read the full analysis.
Gujarat govt launches leadership training for 38,535 school principals to improve learning outcomes. Programme focuses on NEP 2020, NAS 2027, and innovative teaching. Read more.
GSEB extends GUJCET 2026 registration deadline to January 6, 2026. Get key dates, application fee details, and exam info for Gujarat engineering and diploma admissions.
Gujarat govt forms a committee led by retired IAS C L Meena to study and recommend amendments to the Gujarat Land Revenue Act, 1879. Report due in six months.
Gujarat government announces a dedicated IT-AI cluster adjacent to GIFT City, aiming to attract top global tech firms with tailored incentives and boost the state's digital economy.
Gujarat retains its top spot as India's leading okra producer. Discover how Saurashtra-Kutch's farming success will be showcased at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference.
Kerala's 2025 land regularisation SOP, stemming from a 2023 Act amendment, promises relief for small holders but appears to shield major political and commercial violators in Idukki and beyond. Read the full analysis.
Nepal's Ambassador to India, Shankar Prasad Sharma, met Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar to boost tourism and explore cooperation in IT, energy, and manufacturing.
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel details a strategic 10-year recruitment calendar, AI-driven governance, and preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, aiming for a Viksit Gujarat.