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Jai Bhim Nagar demolitions: HC seeks answers on demolitions during monsoon
The court’s directive came during the hearing of a petition filed by 28 slum dwellers from Jai Bhim Nagar. These residents, represented by advocate Rakesh Singh, sought compensation and prosecution of civic officials for the demolitions
Updated on Jul 10, 2024 08:36 AM IST
Sahyaja MS
Slum dwellers homeless as ‘human rights’ of building residents prioritised, say activists
BMC demolishes 650 hutments in Jai Bhim Nagar, Powai, despite monsoon prohibition, leaving 100 families homeless, living on footpaths.
Updated on Jun 27, 2024 07:26 AM IST
11 hutments gutted at Panchkula’s Kharak Mangoli village
The fire erupted around 12.50 pm and eight LPG cylinders exploded within minutes, said fire officials; two motorcycles and a tempo truck parked in the area were also destroyed
Updated on Apr 27, 2024 08:40 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Panchkula
WR issues eviction notices to over 150 hutments for Dharavi redevelopment project in Mahim
According to railway officials, they have identified sites on railway land which have been illegally occupied by encroachers. Sources said 600 structures have been identified in the ongoing survey
Updated on Mar 23, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Navi Mumbai slums to be developed under SRA scheme
Industries minister Uday Samant has given approval for the rehabilitation of slums in Navi Mumbai under the SRA scheme, benefiting over 38,000 hutments. The decision was made at a meeting attended by officials from MIDC, CIDCO, NMMC, and Shiv Sena leaders. The rehabilitation will be undertaken by MIDC, with a bio-metric survey to be initiated immediately. The decision will provide permanent homes for the slum residents and create space for development by MIDC and CIDCO.
Updated on Aug 27, 2023 02:03 PM IST
Swollen Sharda washes away school building in U.P.’s Lakhimpur Kheri
A day earlier, Kheri DM Mahendra Bahadur Singh visited the village and advised the villagers to move to safe places
Updated on Jul 13, 2023 11:31 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lakhimpur Kheri
With new 90 feet road, travel to Gorai beach to be smooth
BMC has demolished 326 hutments to expand Mahatma Phule Road, which connects to Gorai beach and the famous Pagoda. The newly asphalted 90-foot-wide road will be open for traffic next week, with gardens, painted walls, and lighting arrangements. The expansion of the road will make it easier for tourists and the fire brigade. The civic official said 133 families had been rehabilitated in a BMC-owned building, and the remaining hutments are illegal.
Updated on Jun 20, 2023 01:05 AM IST
Linah Baliga, Mumbai
HSVP demolishes 300 hutments at Panchkula’s Fatehpur Colony, reclaims 7 acres
The demolition drive started on Friday morning when around 200 policemen, along with 100 staff of HSVP, descended on what they said was an illegal colony
Updated on Jun 03, 2023 02:52 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Panchkula