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SC flags irregularities in defence land allotment to pvt entities, mulls setting up probe team

SC flags irregularities in defence land allotment to pvt entities, mulls setting up probe team
Published on May 07, 2025 08:28 PM IST

Ghaziabad: 231 ponds under encroachment, NGT told

Ghaziabad district magistrate (DM) Deepak Meena submitted the affidavit before the tribunal on April 28 following a petition filed by Himanshu Tyagi, a resident. (Sakib Ali/HT)
Published on Apr 30, 2025 09:20 AM IST

1 killed, 19 others injured in clash between police-slum dwellers in Odisha's Sundergarh

1 killed, 19 others injured in clash between police-slum dwellers in Odisha's Sundergarh
Published on Apr 19, 2025 09:59 PM IST

Encroachment wipes out dozens of ponds in Prayagraj

An aerial view of the Prayagraj city (HT File)
Published on Apr 17, 2025 07:36 AM IST

HC directs NMMC to remove encroachment from Lotus Lake in Nerul

Navi Mumbai, India - April. 15, 2025:Lotus Lake at Sector -27, Nerul in Navi Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. (Photo by Bachchan Kumar/ HT PHOTO) (HT PHOTO)
Published on Apr 16, 2025 09:32 AM IST

State claims 50% of Waqf land is encroached, starts mapping properties

Mumbai: People raise slogans during a protest against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, at Sunni Badi Masjid, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Friday, April 4, 2025. (PTI Photo) (PTI04_04_2025_000309B) (PTI)
Published on Apr 05, 2025 08:14 AM IST

Ludhiana: NCC takeover irksSCD college athletes

According to the college’s physical education department, the NCC air wing was initially allotted just a single room within the structure. However, over time, they occupied the entire building. (Manish/HT)
Published on Mar 11, 2025 09:30 AM IST

NGT directs district collector to clarify status of encroached reserve forest land in Pune

In some areas, permanent buildings and slums have been set up ,and hence, it has become very difficult to obtain possession of such pa portion due to litigation. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Published on Mar 06, 2025 05:52 AM IST

4,111 structures razed in anti-encroachment drive in Pimpri-Chinchwad

The massive demolition drive was executed with significant manpower and machinery, including 47 poclain machines, eight JCBs, and a team comprising 880 police personnel and around 500 PCMC staff members.  (HT PHOTO)
Published on Feb 23, 2025 10:52 PM IST

Chandigarh: Advisory council deliberates on city’s pressing problems

The administrator’s advisory council , comprising 54 members from all walks of life, was established in 2007 to advise the administration on the developmental issues in Chandigarh. (HT File)
Published on Feb 05, 2025 09:24 AM IST

Delhi RWAs seek more powers to tackle civic woes ahead of polls

Delhi RWAs seek more powers to tackle civic woes ahead of polls
Updated on Jan 17, 2025 11:47 AM IST

MoEFCC directs Maha to submit report on encroachment over reserve forest land in Pune

The forest department is struggling to regain its 14,000 hectares of land due to encroachment and ongoing litigations. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Updated on Jan 07, 2025 06:52 AM IST

HC raps Panvel civic body for inaction on encroachments in Jewish cemetery

HC raps Panvel civic body for inaction on encroachments in Jewish cemetery
Updated on Jan 05, 2025 07:28 AM IST

Drive against encroachment, power theft in Sambhal sparks controversy

Security personnel during a crackdown on electricity theft, in Sambhal on Saturday (PTI)
Updated on Dec 15, 2024 04:45 AM IST

CPCB asks Delhi to act on Saidulajab forest encroachment

A complaint over encroachment of forest land was filed with the National Green Tribunal this May. (Representative photo/HT Archive)
Updated on Dec 11, 2024 05:40 AM IST

Mohali MC chief warns encroaching eateries of legal action

Mohali MC commissioner T Benith conducted checking in the markets of Sector-67 and 68, and Phases-1, 3, 5 and 7. (HT File photo)
Updated on Dec 09, 2024 09:00 AM IST

Illegal hawkers return to occupy prime Pune Cantonment roads as officials turns a blind eye

The stretches from MG Road to Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Chowk till Bata Chowk, and from George Hotel to Hotel Delhi Darbar till Centre Street Chowk are encroached upon by hawkers. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Nov 27, 2024 10:46 PM IST

Encroachments, rising crime ignite heated debate at Mohali MC meet

Councillors Kulwant Singh Kaler and Rishav Jain holding up banners to protest widespread encroachments in the city at the MC House meeting in Mohali on Monday. (HT Photo)
Updated on Nov 22, 2024 09:28 AM IST

GMDA, NHAI remove shanties along NH 48, connecting roads

The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) along with the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) officials carried out a large-scale demolition drive along NH 48 near Rajiv Chowk and connecting roads on Thursday in Gurugram. (Representational Image)
Updated on Nov 08, 2024 05:04 AM IST

HC directs officials to ensure no further encroachment on government or forest land

While disposing of the petition, the officers have been ordered to remain vigilant, ensuring no fresh encroachment on public or forest lands. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Updated on Oct 24, 2024 08:48 AM IST

Greenbelt encroachment under NGT lens in Greater Noida’s Sigma 2

The case has been highlighted by the RWA, Sector Sigma 2, raising concerns about green belts 9, 10, 11, and 13, where it alleged that commercial establishments have encroached on these designated green spaces. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)
Updated on Oct 08, 2024 06:44 AM IST

Ludhiana MC razes two illegal buildings, seals service centre

Speaking of the action taken against encroachment in Kachi Gali, ATP (zone A) MS Bedi said that a building owner had encroached upon the road portion and the encroachment has now been razed following court orders. (HT File)
Published on Oct 04, 2024 10:58 PM IST

Interview: Vardhan Yadav, Congress candidate for Badshahpur

Vardhan Yadav, Congress candidate of Badshahpur seat, at his office on SPR Road in Gurugram on Monday. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 05:54 AM IST

Homes for govt elites, still subpar public infra in Gurugram’s Ward 19

Waterlogging in a residential neighbourhood in Sector 15 Part 2 on Sunday (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)
Updated on Sep 17, 2024 04:37 PM IST

Forest dept confirms no encroachment on forest land in Mohammadwadi

Forest department confirms no encroachment on forest land in Mohammadwadi. (HT)
Updated on Sep 14, 2024 08:58 AM IST

No action against encroachment by prominent eateries in Mohali

Even Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) lies in deep slumber over building violations in these markets. (HT Photo)
Updated on Sep 06, 2024 09:28 AM IST

Forest Dept. struggling to regain 14,000 hectares of land in Pune

As time passed, neither the forest nor revenue departments paid any attention to this land due to which it was encroached. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Aug 28, 2024 05:30 AM IST

Telangana CM invokes Lord Krishna to defend demolition of Nagarjuna’s building

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy lays the foundation stone of Harekrishna Heritage Tower, in Hyderabad on Sunday.
Published on Aug 25, 2024 08:55 PM IST

NGT seeks affidavit on action taken over encroachment at Assam’s reserve forests

NGT questioned how the encroachment was permitted over the years and decades. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Aug 23, 2024 08:35 AM IST

Noida:Arun Vihar residents cry foul over rampant encroachment

With tensions simmering, residents want prompt action to restore the land for its intended use and ensure a hassle-free living environment. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)
Updated on Aug 17, 2024 06:26 AM IST