Karnataka Police arrest M B Nemanna Gowda for attempting to seize 512 acres of forest land using fake documents. Forest Minister seeks CID probe into alleged official collusion in the ₹25,000 crore land grab case.
Karnataka Assembly passes Bill to amend Land Revenue Act, bringing clarity to Jamma Bane land ownership in Kodagu, reducing litigation, and safeguarding stakeholder rights. Read more.
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Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announces a network of road tunnels and a Ring Road to decongest Pune. Rs 3,000 crore civic projects inaugurated, aiming to position Pune as a future AI and GCC hub.
Pune court extends suspended sub registrar Ravindra Taru's police custody in Mundhwa land scam. Probe reveals Rs 48,000 deposits during deal registration, causing Rs 6 crore govt revenue loss. Read the latest details.
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.
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.
A Pune court orders 14-day judicial custody for Sheetal Tejwani in a Rs 300 crore government land fraud case linked to deputy CM Ajit Pawar's son's firm. Key details inside.
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.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated key projects worth Rs 3,000 crore in Pune, marking the start of the civic poll campaign. He outlined Pune's role as a growth engine and data hub.
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 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.
Bavdhan police arrest suspended sub-registrar Ravindra Taru for illegally registering a sale deed for 40-acre govt land in Mundhwa, causing massive stamp duty loss. Son of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar linked to buyer firm. Read the full investigation.
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.
Pune Municipal Corporation launches survey of abhyasikas & PGs to set safety, space & hygiene rules. Move follows fire incident, overcrowding concerns for MPSC aspirants.
Pune gears up for municipal elections with plans for 4,000+ polling stations across 41 wards for 35.51 lakh voters. Preparations underway as officials finalize locations and verify electoral rolls.
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.
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'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 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'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.
Pune Municipal Corporation plans a week-long crackdown on illegal study rooms, hostels & eateries causing public inconvenience. New rules for PG facilities & libraries coming. Read more.
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.
Pune EOW arrests Sheetal Tejwani, power of attorney holder, in the controversial Mahar Watan land sale to Parth Pawar's firm Amadea. Key details on the investigation and alleged government approval bypass.
Pune Police investigate if Sheetal Tejwani accepted Rs 300 crore in Mundhwa land deal. Original 272 watandars received no money. Tejwani remanded till Dec 11. Read the full story.
Maharashtra govt extends Mundhwa land probe deadline by a month. Panel investigating alleged irregularities linked to Ajit Pawar's son seeks more time. Opposition to raise issue in Assembly.
Sheetal Tejwani, arrested in Pune's 40-acre govt land scam, made repeated attempts from 2013 to 2021 before HC & minister. Probe reveals Rs 300 crore sale deed to firm linked to Ajit Pawar's son. Details inside.
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.