Kogilu land grab: Gang sold govt plots, gave fake ownership papers
A major land grab scam exposed in Bengaluru's Kogilu area. Gang charged lakhs for government land, issuing fake documents. Key details and police investigation inside.
A major land grab scam exposed in Bengaluru's Kogilu area. Gang charged lakhs for government land, issuing fake documents. Key details and police investigation inside.
Police in Bettiah's Mahnagani village arrested Ramesh Paswan after his wife's Dial 112 complaint led to recovery of a country-made pistol. He faces charges under the Arms Act.
Assistant Sub-Inspector Ajay Kumar Pandey, 55, suffered a fatal heart attack while on Dial 112 duty in Bettiah. The dedicated officer was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital, sending shockwaves through the police force. Read the full story.
Hyderabad's Maulana Azad National Urdu University faces a land dispute with the Telangana government over 50 acres. The university refutes claims of non-utilisation, citing future expansion plans. Read the full story.
Ex-MLAs KG Bopaiah & Appachu Ranjan allege a new Congress circular has reignited the settled Jamma Bane land dispute in Kodagu. They urge the govt not to mislead the public. Read the full story.
Telangana government serves notice to Maulana Azad National Urdu University for 30 acres of unused land. BJP and BRS criticize the move as politically motivated. Details inside.
Assam authorities evicted 90 families from 100 bighas of patta land in Dhubri's Chapar for an Adani thermal power project. Residents call it sudden, officials cite delayed land exchange. Full story inside.
Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand govt for inaction on massive forest land encroachment in Rishikesh, hints at politician-bureaucrat nexus. Details of illegal constructions sought.
Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court dismisses a 2021 FIR over a land dispute from the 1990s, calling it an abuse of legal process. The court sets aside the chargesheet and all proceedings. Read the full details.
Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand government for inaction on massive forest land encroachment in Rishikesh, hints at politician-bureaucrat nexus. Details inside.
Raju Chaudhary, 40, died after his bike was hit by an unidentified vehicle near Badgaon village. His friend was seriously injured. Police are scanning CCTV to find the culprit. Read the full story.
The holy Bansi river, linked to Lord Rama, faces severe pollution and encroachment. As Magh Mauni Amavasya nears, locals demand action to save this dying tributary of the Gandak.
Kerala's new land regularisation SOP could nullify years of legal action against 57 illegal constructions in Idukki, including resorts on govt land. Read the full investigation.
Sourabh Roy argues India's fragmented land law framework is ill-equipped for rapid urban growth, record manipulation, and lengthy court disputes. Read the analysis.
A land dispute in Pilibhit's Bailha village escalates as 10 individuals allegedly assault two sisters. The attack followed their father's help in reclaiming 3.5 acres of government land. Read the full details.
Bihar's Disaster Management Minister Narayan Prasad alleges police negligence and collusion with land mafia in Bettiah. He claims his complaints about illegal encroachment were ignored until he intervened.
A special CBI court has decided to begin the trial in the high-profile Manesar land scam case, involving alleged illegal acquisition of 912 acres. Key accused include former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda. Read for full details.
A land survey team and police personnel were attacked in Bettiah's Dubaulia village, leaving five injured including a circle officer. The dispute involves a two-acre plot. Read details.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directs the use of GPS-enabled rovers for land consolidation to ensure transparency and curb corruption at the grassroots level.
Goa government begins a landmark digital land survey this month to update records and issue Urban Property Cards (UrPro) in Panaji, Margao, and Cuncolim. Learn about the process and how landowners can participate.
Odisha BJP government announces major steps to resolve Malkangiri's decades-old land conflict. Plan includes reviewing 1000+ cases, granting permanent land rights to tribals, and rehabilitation. Details after December clashes.
Bettiah police's Operation Muskaan has successfully recovered and returned 365 stolen or lost mobile phones, valued at Rs 53 lakh, to their owners. SP Shaurya Suman urges citizens to report losses immediately for better recovery chances.
An 85-year-old woman perished in a major fire at a three-storey house in Bettiah's Janata Chowk. Police are investigating the cause. Read the full report.
Days after SC's strict order, Rishikesh sees violent protests over forest land demarcation. Locals block highway, pelt stones at officials. Get the full story on the 2,866-acre land dispute.
Kerala's 2025 land regularisation SOP, stemming from a 2023 Act amendment, promises relief for small holders but appears to shield major political and commercial violators in Idukki and beyond. Read the full analysis.
A spate of gas-cutter attacks on SBI ATMs across Bihar has led to a multi-state probe. Police suspect a Haryana-based organised gang. Read the full investigation details.
Allahabad High Court gives UP Chief Secretary one month to pay compensation for land acquired in 1977, warning of contempt charges. The court slammed departments for treating the applicant like a 'shuttlecock'.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announces cancellation of trade licences on encroached PGR/VGR land in West Karbi Anglong after deadly violence. KAAC given deadline for court affidavit. Read for details.
Three sub-inspectors suspended and eight personnel face salary hold after lapses during Rs 24 lakh ATM heist in West Champaran. Internal probe reveals negligence in night patrol.
Former CM Champai Soren accuses Jharkhand govt of forcibly acquiring 830.92 acres of tribal land in Kolhan to compensate for Palamu mining. He alleges bypass of tribal governance and threat to livelihoods.