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Altercation reported between police and MP Medha Kulkarni amid row over Pa
Updated : 1 week ago IST
Kulkarni had reached Manchar on the occasion of Shiv Jayanti and visited the historic stepwell (locally known as Barav) to review the situation following a recent controversy of encroachments in the area.
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'No difference between BJP, Congress; Muslims being targeted': Akbaruddin
Updated : 2 weeks, 1 day ago IST
"There is no real difference between the BJP and the Congress. In Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath unleashes bulldozers to demolish dargahs, mosques and Muslim homes. In Telangana, Revanth Reddy follows the same script, with the same brutality. Their enmity is not with encroachments or lawl
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Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel issues swift, citizen-centric directions at Jan
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday personally heard public representations during the January 2026 State SWAGAT and issued clear, time-bound directions to district administrations for speedy, citizen-centric resolution of grievances, including issues related to illegal con
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Ahmedabad: AMC clears encroachments near Vatva lake, demolishes around 450
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
A large police deployment was made to ensure the smooth conduct of the drive. The security arrangement included one DCP, one ACP, 11 Police Inspectors, 21 Police Sub-Inspectors, and more than 350 police personnel. Drone surveillance was also used to monitor the situation and maintain law
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Chandigarh declared slum-free, action on small encroachments underway: Cha
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Chandigarh Deputy Commissioner Nishant Yadav on Monday said the Union Territory has been declared a slum-free city, with the administration now focusing on preventing fresh encroachments and addressing smaller violations across public spaces.
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ASI resumes excavation at 13th-century Sukasari temple complex in Bhubanes
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Located in close proximity to the iconic 11th-century Lingaraj Temple, the Sukasari temple site had remained largely unexplored for nearly three years due to administrative hurdles and encroachments. The excavation was formally revived earlier this month as part of renewed efforts to docu
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"Govt wants to ruin heritage": Akhilesh Yadav criticises redevelopment of
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
This comes amid a controversy over the demolition drive in Varanasi. Heavy machinery and bulldozers were used to clear encroachments and old structures. During the drive, several ancient idols and artefacts were discovered. Local authorities state these have been secured by the culture de
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Uttarakhand seals over 250 illegal madrasas, removes encroachments on 10,0
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
In a post on social media platform X on Saturday, Dhami said, "Devbhoomi Uttarakhand has its own distinct cultural identity. To preserve this heritage and maintain the state's original character, our government is working with full commitment."
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Delhi HC questions NGO's bona fides, flags repeated PILs on alleged encroa
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday strongly questioned the bona fides of an NGO while hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) alleging illegal construction of a mosque on government green land, observing that the petitioner appeared to be misusing the PIL jurisdiction by repeatedly rais
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Himachal: Una Court orders immediate removal of encroachments from wetland
Updated : 2 months ago IST
A court in Himachal Pradesh's Una district has directed the administration to immediately remove illegal encroachments from a protected wetland area, stressing that any delay would cause serious harm to wildlife habitat and the local ecology.
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Six more people have been arrested: DCP on Turkman Gate stone pelting case
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Reacting to the stone pelting incident following the removal of encroachments near the Faiz-e-Ilahi Masjid at Turkman Gate, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Central District Nidhin Valsan said that six more people were arrested in the incident, taking the toll to 11.
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"If illegal construction is found, law must take its course": Delhi HC ord
Updated : 2 months ago IST
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday observed, "If any illegal construction is found, appropriate action in accordance with law shall be taken," while directing the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to conduct a comprehensive survey of constructions in and around the Jama Masjid area and
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