HC to MCD: Survey Jama Masjid for encroachments in 2 months
Delhi High Court orders MCD to verify illegal construction claims around Jama Masjid, including parks and commercial activities. Survey to be completed within two months.
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Delhi HC Orders MCD Survey at Jama Masjid in 2 Months
Delhi High Court directs MCD to survey constructions near Jama Masjid and remove encroachments. Order follows tense Turkman Gate demolition drive where 5 police were injured. Read the full story.
Heavy Security at Turkman Gate Post-Demolition
Delhi's Turkman Gate area turned into a high-security zone after authorities demolished an illegal Markaz complex overnight. Read about the heavy police deployment and resident reactions.
Stone-pelting at Delhi demolition drive near mosque, 5 cops hurt
A late-night demolition drive by MCD in Delhi's Turkman Gate area turned violent as individuals pelted stones, injuring five police officials. The operation targeted illegal constructions near Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque. Read for details.
Man held for stealing 2,5-tonne NH construction materials
Kallambalam police arrested Vinod (37) for stealing steel pipes and iron rods meant for highway works. Materials recovered from a Paravur scrap shop. Read the full investigation details.
Baghpat serves notices to 29 illegal colonies, school
Baghpat authorities serve notices to 29 illegal colonies and a private school for unauthorized construction. Demolition looms if violations are not rectified. Read the full story.
2 Labourers Die in Ahmedabad Building Site Accident
Two workers from Rajasthan died after a wooden platform collapsed in Ahmedabad's Ambawadi. Police cite negligence in safety measures. Read the full investigation details.
Goa Fire Probe Finds Illegal Club, Collusion by Authorities
Magisterial inquiry reveals the Goa nightclub where 25 died was built illegally on a salt pan, operated with forged permits, pointing to systemic failure and official collusion. Read the shocking details.
Goa Pub Fire Probe Finds Illegal Construction, No Licence
The Goa nightclub fire that killed 25 people occurred in a structure illegally built on a salt pan and operating without a licence, a probe report reveals. Read the shocking details.
Goa Nightclub Fire: Illegal Salt Pan Construction, No Licence
Shocking probe report reveals the Goa nightclub where 25 died was built illegally on a salt pan and operated without a valid licence. Read the full investigation details.
Lucknow LDA demolishes 12 illegal sites in Gudamba, Kakori
Lucknow Development Authority cracks down on unauthorised colonies, demolishing structures across 43.75 acres in Gudamba and Kakori. Officials warn buyers to verify land status.
Ex-MP Dhananjay Singh booked for intimidation, rioting in Lucknow
Former Jaunpur MP Dhananjay Singh & aides face FIR for rioting, criminal intimidation after allegedly threatening residents opposing illegal wall construction. Police officer removed.
Bengaluru Demolition Drive Sparks Resident Outcry
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.
Haryana orders probe into Rs 1,500 crore workers' board scam
Haryana Labour Minister Anil Vij recommends a state or central agency probe into an alleged Rs 1,500 crore scam in the Haryana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. Massive irregularities found in work slips and registrations.
Sambhal eviction notices for 22 structures on cemetery land
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.
Delhi HC bans living on Yamuna floodplains, orders fencing
Delhi High Court directs DDA to fence a graveyard on Yamuna floodplains within a week and bans any construction or living on the ecologically sensitive zone. Read the full order details.
INCOIS ran from illegal premises for 20 years: CAG
A CAG audit reveals INCOIS, a key govt research body, functioned from 14 unauthorized buildings in Hyderabad for nearly two decades, incurring ₹1.58 crore in penalties. Details inside.
Bengaluru's Veerannapalya: 6-Month Road Closure Chaos
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.
RMC Seals Illegally Operated Community Hall in Ranchi
Ranchi Municipal Corporation seals Aman Community Hall in Hindpiri for illegal private use. Ward supervisor removed after a decade of negligence. Read the full investigation details.
Nagpur: Contractor Spared in Fatal Construction Site Accident
Pachpaoli police book only tanker driver, not contractor, after fatal accident on flyover stretch. Residents flag ongoing safety hazards, dust, and chaos. Details inside.
Kerala Land Act Amendment: Who Really Benefits?
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.
Illegal Commercial Building in Mohali's Sukhna Enclave
Residents of Sukhna Enclave in Mohali allege illegal construction of a commercial club by a former cop's family. The administration warns of action as the RWA fights the residential zone violation.
4 Officials Suspended for Illegal Temple on Govt Land
West Godavari Collector suspends officials for failing to stop illegal Shivalayam construction on Zilla Parishad land, violating High Court orders. Read about the disciplinary action.
HC Reclaims School Playground from Illegal Encroachment
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.
Illegal property razed in Delhi's Amar Colony, 5 booked
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.
MLA Mahesh Tenginakai Inaugurates Build Expo-2025 in Dharwad
Hubballi-Dharwad Central MLA Mahesh Tenginakai inaugurated Build Expo-2025 at Karnatak College ground. The expo highlights sustainable construction tech and connects industry stakeholders. Read more.
Illegal Gurgaon restaurant on govt land razed, owner a habitual criminal
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.
74 Illegal Builds Threaten Gurgaon's Ramsar Site
Haryana forest dept finds 232 illegal structures near Sultanpur National Park, a key Ramsar wetland. GMDA issues demolition notices to protect the eco-sensitive zone.
Delhi eateries, banquets operating without licences face action
MCD's enforcement drive reveals 364 food establishments operating illegally in Delhi. Councillors demand strict action against unlicensed eateries and banquet halls lacking fire safety.
MCD to Remove Illegal Mosque, Banquet Hall at Ramleela Ground
Delhi High Court orders MCD to demolish illegal mosque-like structure and banquet hall on government land at Ramleela Ground. Read the full report on the investigation and the court's directive.
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