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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 |
US man explores ‘New Delhi’s poorest slum Kusumpur Pahari’, shares video
The US man’s video of visiting New Delhi’s Kusumpur Pahari has taken social media by storm. The living conditions of the area's residents have left many sad.
Published on Oct 10, 2024 09:59 AM IST
Two minor sisters killed in Bathinda slum fire
About seven jhuggis (shanties) were gutted in the incident, and nearly four cooking gas cylinders also reportedly exploded in the fire that started at around 6 am
Updated on Apr 24, 2024 08:34 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Bathinda
BMC defends centralised slum sanitation tender
BMC extends slum sanitation tender submission date to April 25 amid objections. Sanstha claims exclusion of current workers
Updated on Apr 22, 2024 09:00 AM IST
12 goats charred to death in blaze at Mohali slum
As the flames ravaged through the densely packed shanties around 10.30 am in a slum area near Bhagomajra on Landran road, four LPG cylinders also blasted, sending thick plumes of smoke billowing into the sky
Updated on Apr 11, 2024 09:20 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Mohali
23 illegal medical facilities operate in Govandi-Mankhurd slums
Getting registered is a struggle for these units due to the restrictions imposed by the BMC’s building proposals department
Updated on Apr 04, 2024 09:17 AM IST
Akbar Nagar deadline ends at midnight, LDA enrols 700 for PM Awas
A large number of residents turned up on Saturday at the special camp that the development authority is running to register people for the housing scheme.
Updated on Mar 30, 2024 09:19 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
State corps have preemptive redevelopment rights, like all landowners: Bombay HC
Court clarifies private developer's rights will be reinstated if corp decides not to redevelop. Court wants fair opportunity for corp in redevelopment process
Updated on Mar 26, 2024 08:55 AM IST
Sahyaja MS
Fire breaks out in slum in Haryana’s Rewari
After receiving information about the incident, four fire tenders were pressed into service and a police team also reached the spot, they said
Updated on Mar 20, 2024 08:18 AM IST
Press Trust of India, Rewari
47.5 acres of prime rly land in Matunga and Mahim handed over for Dharavi project
Railway land in Matunga and Mahim transferred to Adani-led Dharavi Redevelopment Project for slum rehabilitation, sparking concerns over future use and residents' relocation.
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 08:06 AM IST
Bill Gates visits slum in Bhubaneswar; here's what he asked residents
Bill Gates interacted with the members of women's self-help groups (SHGs) working in the slum areas.
Updated on Feb 28, 2024 04:13 PM IST
Dharavi residents won’t get ownership of houses: Gaikwad
Dharavi MLA Varsha Gaikwad alleges Dharavi residents won't get full ownership of houses in Adani Realty's redevelopment due to railway land issue.
Updated on Feb 25, 2024 07:44 AM IST
AAP, BJP spar over slum rehabilitation in Delhi
Delhi minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said several demolition drives have occurred over the past year, including three recently in Jasola, Karkardooma and Adarsh Nagar
Updated on Feb 13, 2024 06:32 AM IST
Govandi slum demolition stopped temporarily after residents’ protest
The residents returned to the site of their broken homes, sitting amid the debris under umbrellas to shield themselves from the sun. They had either slept amidst the mess or at relatives’ homes. Some houses still remained standing, saved by the protest
Updated on Feb 09, 2024 07:46 AM IST
Sabah Virani
Ludhiana: Fire ravages 12 shanties, biting cold haunts victims
The fire started after one of the residents, identified as Ram Asra, was preparing tea and the LPG cylinder leaked, and caught fire
Published on Feb 02, 2024 10:50 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Sikkim floods: A long wait for survivors as bad weather halts rescue operation
A few cars and an earth-moving machine, buried under the silt with just their roofs visible, gave an inkling of what was underneath the debris
Updated on Oct 08, 2023 05:29 AM IST
Joydeep Thakur, Rangpo
State human rights commission orders fact finding inquiry into Ambujwadi slum demolition
The Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission has ordered a fact-finding inquiry into the demolition of a slum in Mumbai and eviction of 250 families. Social activist Medha Patkar filed a complaint, demanding a stay on the demolition and an investigation into human rights violations. The respondents have been directed to file an affidavit by October 30.
Updated on Aug 25, 2023 01:06 AM IST
Schoolgirl from Bandra slums chases big modelling dreams
Children from slums have experienced brief spells of stardom after being cast in critically acclaimed films, such as ‘Salaam Bombay!’ and ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ in the past, but social media has offered an even platform for everyone seeking an enduring spot in the sun. Social media followers are not fickle like stardom created under arc lights.
Updated on May 21, 2023 12:48 AM IST
Sabah Virani
Major fire breaks out in Salt Lake near Kolkata; 10 fire tenders rushed
No one was injured in the blaze, officials said.
Published on Apr 24, 2023 03:29 AM IST
PTI |
The changing colours of Malvani
Lodha is equally driven by themes of ‘love jihad’ and ‘land jehad’ in Malvani. In December last year, organisers of a Bajrang Dal rally in Malad to commemorate the demolition of the Babri Masjid, told this reporter: “Rohingyas and Bangladeshis trained to lure Hindu girls are coming into Mumbai in droves every day and being settled in Malvani
Updated on Apr 09, 2023 06:45 PM IST
Jyoti Punwani
Six stray dogs including 3 puppies poisoned to death in Bhubaneswar
The puppies - two male and one female - were around two months old while another dog has been shifted to a veterinary hospital in critical condition
Updated on Apr 04, 2023 01:25 PM IST
Debabrata Mohanty
Fire in Ludhiana slum: 5 huts gutted, 12 goats charred to death
Khanna fire station officer Yashpal Rai said two fire tenders were rushed to the spot from Khanna and Samrala and managed to control the flame in two hours.
Updated on Nov 12, 2022 04:44 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Delhi govt to facilitate RWA-like bodies for slums
The move is aimed at coordinating efforts towards addressing various civic problems such as cleaning of community toilet, cleaning of drains, sweeping of streets and management of community water points, officials said.
Published on Jul 15, 2022 12:05 AM IST
Alok KN Mishra
DUSIB survey to identify slum residents eligible for EWS flats
The cut-off date for eligibility under the scheme is January 1, 2015, which means that those who have been staying in the slums at least since January 1, 2015 can apply for the programme.
Published on Jul 08, 2022 03:29 AM IST
Alok KN Mishra