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HC extends protection for Vile Parle Jain Temple amid demolition row
MUMBAI: Bombay HC extends status quo on Vile Parle Jain temple, halting BMC's demolition efforts amid community outrage and legal disputes. Next hearing on May 5.
Published on May 03, 2025 07:26 AM IST
Karuna Nidhi
Ludhiana: Constructed ‘illegally’, houses of 3 drug traffickers demolished
Accused Satwinder Singh alias Bobby and Palwinder Singh alias Pappu have six FIRs each registered against them; Sarbjit Kaur has three FIRs against her
Published on May 02, 2025 06:08 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
PCMC issues notice to 31 illegal religious structures
As per the PCMC officials, despite previous efforts, several unauthorized constructions, including temples, shrines, and other religious structures
Published on Apr 26, 2025 06:50 AM IST
Vicky Pathare
State Minority Commission pulls up BMC for Jain temple demolition
The demolition happened within hours after the stay order from the city civil court ended. The BMC action had led hundreds of members of the Jain community to undertake a silent protest march on the city’s streets on April 19
Published on Apr 23, 2025 07:56 AM IST
15 arrested after violence during demolition of unauthorised dargah in Nashik
Officials from the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC), trustees of the Saatpeer Dargah, and police personnel jointly launched the action to remove unauthorised encroachments around 11 pm
Published on Apr 17, 2025 05:24 AM IST
Akhilesh vows to fund education of girl who saved books amid UP demolition drive
In a video that made the rounds on social media, the girl was seen fleeing razed structures, while holding on to her books.
Published on Apr 04, 2025 05:48 PM IST
Inhuman, illegal demolition in Prayagraj shocks our conscience: SC
Inhuman, illegal demolition in Prayagraj shocks our conscience: SC
Updated on Apr 01, 2025 06:13 PM IST
PTI |
SC raps UP govt over ‘inhuman’ demolition of houses, gives rule of law reminder
Residential structures of citizens cannot be demolished in such fashion, the Supreme Court told on Tuesday to Uttar Pradesh government.
Updated on Apr 01, 2025 04:12 PM IST
Ludhiana: MC demolishes boundary wall of colonies, residents decry move
Residents strongly opposed the demolition, claiming that it put their safety at risk; they argued that with the road now open, criminals would have easy access to their colony and could escape quickly after committing crimes; some residents accused the civic body of acting under political pressure rather than considering their security concerns
Published on Mar 28, 2025 05:14 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
SC contempt notice to Maharashtra civic body for demolishing shop without notice
The petitioner said the demolition took place a day after an FIR was filed against him, his wife and his minor son over allegations that they raised anti-India slogans during India-Pakistan cricket match
Published on Mar 25, 2025 07:24 AM IST
Abraham Thomas
Shocks our conscience how homes rased in Prayagraj: SC
Shocks our conscience how homes rased in Prayagraj: SC
Published on Mar 24, 2025 07:57 PM IST
PTI |
Nagpur violence: HC stays demolition of houses of two accused, raps admin for high-handedness
Nagpur violence: HC stays demolition of houses of two accused, raps admin for high-handedness
Updated on Mar 24, 2025 05:09 PM IST
PTI |
SC issues contempt notice over demolition in Maharashtra without notice
In November 2024, the Supreme Court issued guidelines asking authorities to ensure demolitions are not arbitrary and discriminatory
Published on Mar 24, 2025 04:31 PM IST
Abraham Thomas
Residents of Santacruz gaothan building up for demolition allege injustice
On March 11, the BMC served the residents a notice to evacuate, as their building had been categorised as C-1 or dilapidated and to be demolished
Published on Mar 19, 2025 09:02 AM IST
Sabah Virani, Mumbai
NBCC gets Gurugram admin’s nod to raze 3 Green View towers
The order noted that NBCC must comply with all relevant policies and guidelines in regards to the demolition
Published on Mar 19, 2025 06:10 AM IST
33 houses, ‘illegal mosque’ might be demolished as per law: Sambhal DM
The Sambhal district has been embroiled in tense situations since clashes broke out in November last year over the court-ordered survey of Shahi Jama Masjid.
Published on Mar 17, 2025 10:36 PM IST
Delhi HC junks plea against slum demolition in Yamuna floodplain, imposes costs
Delhi HC junks plea against slum demolition in Yamuna floodplain, imposes costs
Published on Mar 05, 2025 05:29 PM IST
PTI |
Rock Garden wall demolition: Chandigarh floated tenders much before green ministry’s nod
A month after green ministry’s approval, demolition work began on February 22, triggering public outcry; but after protests by residents, the Chandigarh administration is now claiming that the wall is not an integral part of Rock Garden.
Published on Mar 03, 2025 08:50 AM IST
Hillary Victor, Chandigarh
Illegality is incurable: HC denies relief to Navi Mumbai man over illegal building
Naik, citing illiteracy, admitted to neither seeking permission for the demolition nor securing approvals for the reconstruction from the competent authorities. On July 18, 2022, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) served him a notice regarding the unauthorised construction, but it went unanswered
Published on Feb 27, 2025 08:24 AM IST
Karuna Nidhi
Seoul condemns North Korea's demolition of family reunion centre as ‘inhumane’
North Korea is demolishing the Mount Kumgang Reunion Center, a venue for families separated by the Korean War.
Published on Feb 13, 2025 10:53 AM IST
AFP |
London's Grenfell Tower to be taken down after deadly 2017 fire
London's Grenfell Tower to be taken down after deadly 2017 fire
Published on Feb 07, 2025 07:07 PM IST
AFP |
A double-decker challenge to replace Elphinstone bridge
The British-era bridge passes over railway tracks catering to the Central and Western lines but is also surrounded by two railway stations and several buildings. Authorities also plan to install a double-decker single-fabricated steel open web girder weighing a massive 4,200 metric tonnes
Published on Feb 05, 2025 07:24 AM IST
GDA razes illegal constructions across 60K sqm in 4 months
The intensified crackdown, from October 2024 till January 2025, follows the procurement of four new earthmoving machines in November, which bolstered enforcement efforts
Published on Feb 05, 2025 07:04 AM IST
Peeyush Khandelwal, Ghaziabad
125-year-old Elphinstone bridge to be demolished in last week of February
The demolition of the British-era bridge, a crucial east-west connector that passes over railway tracks near the Prabhadevi and Parel stations, is necessary for two purposes: to raise its height and width and to construct the Sewri-Worli connector, which will pass over it
Published on Jan 31, 2025 06:44 AM IST
Razing of 34 illegal buildings in Achole begins, residents on the streets
Fifteen families in Nalasopara East were evicted as their homes, built on illegally developed land, were demolished, leaving them homeless amid ongoing corruption.
Updated on Jan 24, 2025 07:40 AM IST
Megha Sood
VVCMC to start demolition of 41 illegal buildings in Vasai East from today
VVCMC to demolish 32 more unauthorized buildings in Agarwal Nagar, Vasai East, over four days, following Supreme Court order; police deployed for security.
Updated on Jan 24, 2025 09:12 AM IST
Megha Sood
BJP MLA, six others booked for 'demolishing' daily wage labourers' homes
The FIR stated that when the residents pleaded for mercy, several women were dragged by their arms and allegedly kicked in the chest with footwear.
Published on Jan 21, 2025 06:01 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath
Bharat Nagar residents stave off demolition for redevelopment with SC order
Bharat Nagar residents protested against slum demolitions, halted by the Supreme Court. Concerns over redevelopment plans and resident rights persist.
Updated on Jan 10, 2025 09:27 AM IST
Gurugram: Chintels Paradiso to be rebuilt in two phases
Chintels Paradiso in Gurugram will be demolished and redeveloped in two phases due to safety concerns, despite opposition from the residents' association.
Updated on Jan 02, 2025 10:34 PM IST
Juhu’s last single-screen theatre Chandan to make way for mall
The theatre has been a go-to movie hall for generations when there was only one multiplex in the city
Updated on Dec 28, 2024 09:09 AM IST