Goa Reduces Land Use Conversion Time to 45 Days
Goa govt amends Land Revenue Code to slash conversion sanad issuance from 60 to 45 days. A key deregulation move to simplify processes and improve business climate. Read more.
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Goa MLA, Minister Clash Over Massive Pernem Land Conversion
Mandrem MLA Jit Arolkar claims 60 lakh sqm of land converted to settlement in Pernem since 2023, drawing strong denial from TCP Minister Vishwajit Rane. The row highlights deep concerns over Goa's ecology and development laws.
Goa CM Pledges Action After Public Protests on Land Issues
Hundreds protested in Panaji against hill cutting and land conversion. CM Pramod Sawant promises to heed public demands. Justice Rebello calls for a people's movement.
KGMU Doctor Hunt: Reward Raised to Rs 50,000, Parents Held
UP Police intensify search for KGMU doctor Rameezuddin Naik, wanted in a religious conversion and forced miscarriage case. His parents arrested as reward is doubled to Rs 50,000. Details inside.
SC Slams Uttarakhand Over Rishikesh Forest Land Grab
Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand govt for inaction on massive forest land encroachment in Rishikesh, hints at politician-bureaucrat nexus. Details of illegal constructions sought.
KGMU doctor's parents arrested for alleged conversion in Lucknow
Lucknow Police arrest parents of a KGMU doctor for alleged forced conversion and coercion. Their son, accused of sexual exploitation, is fugitive with a Rs 50,000 reward. Read the full investigation details.
5 Arrested in UP for Forced Religious Conversion
Police in Varanasi and Mirzapur arrest five individuals in separate cases involving alleged forced religious conversion and sexual harassment under the UP Prohibition of Unlawful Religious Conversion Act.
SC Slams Uttarakhand Over Rishikesh Forest Land Grab
Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand government for inaction on massive forest land encroachment in Rishikesh, hints at politician-bureaucrat nexus. Details inside.
Parents of KGMU Doctor Arrested in Conversion Case
Parents of a KGMU doctor accused of forced conversion and sexual exploitation arrested in Lucknow. Two medical students allege miscarriage. Police increase reward.
Kerala's New SOP May Legalise Years of Land-Use Violations
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.
India's Land Act: Outdated Framework Fails Modern Challenges
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.
CBI Court to Start Trial in Haryana's Manesar Land Scam Case
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.
Goa clears 15 land conversion proposals in Calangute, Anjuna
Goa's TCP Board has approved converting 35,685 sqm of orchards & natural cover into settlement zones in Calangute, Anjuna, Parra & Aldona. Critics flag lack of cumulative environmental study. Read details.
UP to Use GPS Rovers for Land Measurement
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.
L&DO to Use Delhi Circle Rates for Freehold Conversion
Delhi's L&DO will resume leasehold to freehold conversions in 2026 using govt circle rates, ending a 3-year pause. Relief for 60,000 property owners.
Goa Launches Digital Land Survey for Urban Property Cards
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.
Goa Withdraws Arambol Land Conversion Approval
Goa's TCP department withdraws settlement zone approval for 3 lakh sqm in Arambol after public protest. Key details on the decision and affected land parcels inside.
Pastor, 7 others arrested in Amravati conversion case
A pastor from Kerala and seven others arrested in Maharashtra's Amravati for alleged forcible conversions. Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan calls it 'deeply disturbing'. Read the full details.
Karnataka Govt in Fix Over 'Illegal' Land Lease Order
The Siddaramaiah-led Karnataka government is embroiled in controversy over an alleged illegal land lease order for a vital green space in Bengaluru, pitting development against environmental concerns. Read more about the unfolding political and legal batt
Kerala Pastor Among 8 Held in Maharashtra for Conversion Bid
Maharashtra police arrest a Kerala pastor and 7 others for alleged forced conversion. Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan condemns the arrests, calling them 'deeply disturbing'. Read the full story.
Goa's Arambol protests forest land conversion, landslide fears
Residents of Arambol, Goa, protest as 3 lakh sqm of private forest is converted to settlement zone, fearing ecological disaster and water scarcity. Read about the local fight against the controversial TCP decision.
Pastor among 3 held in UP over conversion claims
Uttar Pradesh police arrest pastor and two others in Fatehpur following a complaint alleging forced religious conversion. Bajrang Dal workers stage protest outside the church. 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.
Jharkhand govt transfers 831 acres tribal land to Hindalco
Former CM Champai Soren accuses Jharkhand govt of forcibly acquiring 830.92 acres of tribal land in Kolhan to compensate for Palamu mining. He alleges bypass of tribal governance and threat to livelihoods.
FIR over alleged illegal conversion in Rajasthan village
Bikaner police register FIR under new anti-conversion law after VHP alleges illegal religious activity in Shri Dungargarh village. Investigation underway.
King Charles, Catholic Church Own 16% of Earth's Land
A staggering 16% of Earth's land is controlled by a few entities, including the British Royal Family and the Catholic Church. Discover the world's top landowners and their vast holdings.
Madras HC dismisses PIL, fines petitioner ₹1000 over rice mill
Madras High Court dismissed a PIL against a rice mill on a Pudukottai wetland, imposing a ₹1000 fine on the petitioner for acting on 'premature apprehension'. Read the full details of the court's decision.
Karnataka Simplifies Farmland Conversion for Non-Agricultural Use
Karnataka government introduces new rules to streamline the conversion of agricultural land for other purposes, aiming to boost development and reduce bureaucratic hurdles. Learn about the key changes.
Karnataka's Land Reform: Faster Approvals, Digital Process
Karnataka govt introduces major land conversion reforms with time-bound approvals, automatic clearances for industries & green energy. Read how this cuts red tape for investors.
KGMU doctor suspended over sexual harassment, conversion charges
A junior resident at Lucknow's KGMU suspended after a colleague accused him of sexual exploitation, blackmail, and pressuring her to change religion. An FIR has been registered. Read the full details.
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