Nepal Elephants Damage Fence, Enter Pilibhit Fields
A herd of wild elephants from Nepal breached a 40-meter fence near Pilibhit's Mahof range, destroying wheat crops. Farmers demand compensation and safety measures. Read more.
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SC Criticizes Uttarakhand for Forest Land Encroachment
Supreme Court reprimands Uttarakhand govt for failing to clear forest land encroachments. Bench demands immediate action plan and status report within 3 weeks.
5,000 Trees to be Felled in Chamoli for Fire-Line Restoration
The Union government has approved cutting 5,000 trees in Chamoli to restore defunct fire-lines before the 2025 forest fire season. This critical move aims to prevent large-scale wildfires in Uttarakhand.
SC Slams Uttarakhand Govt Over Forest Land Grab
Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand government for inaction in a major forest land encroachment case involving 2,866 acres. Details on the lease to Pashu Lok Seva Samiti and the court's strong stance.
SC Takes Suo Motu Cognisance of Uttarakhand Forest Land Grabbing
Supreme Court slams Uttarakhand government for inaction on forest land encroachment. The court has initiated suo motu proceedings to protect vital green cover. Read the full story.
SC Slams Uttarakhand Govt Over Forest Land Grab
Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand government for inaction on illegal forest land occupation. Hearing a plea by Anita Kandwal, the court demands urgent action. Read the full story.
Bijnor DM's Home Attached Over Unpaid Land Compensation
A Moradabad land acquisition court has ordered the attachment of the Bijnor DM's official residence for failing to pay Rs 25.2 lakh compensation to a landowner since 2020. Read the full story.
Karnataka's Forest Dept to Seek Land Compensation for Lost Forest
Karnataka's forest department plans to seek compensatory land for every hectare of deemed forest lost. A joint survey to verify 3.3 lakh hectares is underway, with a March 2026 deadline. The move aims to protect green cover and wildlife habitats.
50+ Wild Elephants Roam Krishnagiri, Damage Farms
A herd of 50+ wild elephants from Karnataka's Bannerghatta forest is causing crop damage in Krishnagiri villages. Forest officials are driving them back and have issued safety alerts. Read the full story.
SC Allows Karnataka to Reclaim 134 Acres of Forest Land
Supreme Court cancels agricultural lease in Dharwad forest, orders Karnataka govt to reclaim 134 acres. Ruling stresses forest land cannot be used for farming. Read the full verdict.
Uttarakhand HC Orders Land Demarcation, App for Encroachment
Uttarakhand High Court directs state to demarcate encroached land and create a portal. Next hearing on Dec 30. Read the full details and court's directives here.
Banaskantha tribal clash over forest land sparks protests
Violent clash in Gujarat's Banaskantha between tribals and officials over forest land leaves many injured. Congress MLA alleges harassment, probe focuses on AC Bharat Sarkar Sangathan. Details inside.
Gurgaon Forest Fire Damages 1 Acre, Rs 2.4 Lakh Loss
A fire in a protected Aravali forest in Gurgaon's Taoru, caused by burning scrap, damaged 1 acre and caused Rs 2.4 lakh loss. Two villagers named in FIR. #ForestFire #Gurgaon
4 Arrested in Jajpur for Killing Monkeys, Hides Seized
Forest officials in Jajpur's Nagada forest arrested four tribal men for killing four rhesus macaque monkeys. Hides, meat, and weapons were seized. Read the full story.
Tusker attack kills cow, injures three in Ganjam forest
A lone elephant attacked a cattle herd in Kaliamba forest, Ganjam, killing one cow. Forest officials confirm compensation and warn of 44 elephants roaming the area. Read more.
HC Seeks Report on Unauthorised Construction in Bhimtal Forest
Uttarakhand High Court directs officials to submit report on illegal construction in John's Estate, Bhimtal. Next hearing on Dec 29. Read the latest updates on the forest land case.
SC Upholds Telangana Govt in Hyderabad Forest Land Case
Supreme Court sets aside HC order, declares 102-acre Gurramguda forest as govt land. State directed to finalize reserve forest notification within 8 weeks. Read the full story.
Flawed compensation order by previous Karnataka govt: Minister
Karnataka Minister Krishna Byre Gowda reveals serious irregularities in a land compensation scheme, including land allotted to unborn children. The government is taking strict action.
Man held for encroaching 482 acres of forest land in Kengeri
Bengaluru police arrest a man for illegally occupying 482 acres of forest and government land in Kengeri using fabricated documents. Read the full investigation details.
Man arrested for forging docs to claim 1044 acres of govt land
A 59-year-old man from Mudigere was arrested for allegedly using fake documents to claim over 1000 acres of government and forest land in Chikkamagaluru and Bengaluru. Police are probing a larger conspiracy.
SC Increases Compensation for Parents of Teen Killed in Accident
The Supreme Court has enhanced compensation for parents of a 14-year-old road accident victim to Rs 8.65 lakh, citing 'pain and suffering'. The amount must be paid within two months.
Man held for trying to grab 512 acres of Chikkamagaluru forest land
Karnataka Police arrest M B Nemanna Gowda for attempting to seize 512 acres of forest land using fake documents. Forest Minister seeks CID probe into alleged official collusion in the ₹25,000 crore land grab case.
Bengaluru BDA Layout Owners Stuck in Forest Land Row
Over 1,500 families in Bengaluru's Banashankari 6th Stage face a construction freeze due to a sudden forest land claim. Read about their decades-long wait and financial distress.
Kot villagers move HC over new land consolidation plan
Residents of Kot village in Faridabad approach Punjab & Haryana HC over a revised land consolidation plan they fear will cut road access and force distress sales. Key hearing on April 20.
Pune Groups Push for Vetal Hill Deemed Forest Status
Citizen groups in Pune urge the state to declare the entire Vetal hill complex as forest land, citing SC orders and ecological importance. A move crucial for Pune's climate buffer.
Himachal Approves 1,181 Land Sales to Outsiders, Plans Law Change
Himachal Pradesh approved 1,181 land sales to non-agriculturists under Section 118, generating Rs 73 crore. The state now plans to amend this protective law. Explore the district-wise data and proposed changes.
Sub-registrar arrested in Pune's multi-crore Mahar watan land deal
Pimpri Chinchwad police arrest suspended sub-registrar Ravindra Taru in the alleged Rs 300 crore Mundhwa land deal involving Ajit Pawar's son Parth's firm. Key details on the Mahar watan land irregularities and ongoing probe.
Hazaribag Land Scam: ACB Detains 8 After Ex-DC's Bail Rejected
Jharkhand's ACB detained eight land dealers in Hazaribag following the bail rejection of ex-DC Vinay Choubey in the Masipidhi-Makundganj forest land scam. More arrests likely. Read the latest developments.
FIR in Navi Mumbai Over 78 Acres of Mutt Land Fraud
An FIR has been registered against multiple persons for the illegal transaction of 78 acres of land belonging to Shri Swami Hatiram Mutt in Navi Mumbai's Karanjade. The fraud, involving Rs 2.8 crore, dates back to 2006. Read the full investigation details
Jaipur Land Registry Rule Criticized for Favoring Builders
Jaipur's new land registry rule requiring conversion certificates faces backlash. Critics argue it disadvantages small landowners and contradicts a Supreme Court ruling. Read the full analysis.
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