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.
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.
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.
Uttarakhand High Court expresses serious concern over the state's failure to implement court orders on forest fire prevention since 2021. Next hearing on Dec 10.
Gurgaon's MCG initiates a comprehensive baseline survey of sectors 1-57 to create a geo-referenced database for roads, sewage, water supply & more. Aim: plug service gaps.
A 35-year-old wild elephant, found sick in Sivagiri forest, was successfully rescued and treated by the Tenkasi forest department. The elephant is now stable under observation. Read about the intensive two-day rescue operation.
Karnataka officer K A Jagadeesh, accused of endorsing gomala land diversion in Hassan, is appointed Special Deputy Commissioner. Read the full story on the controversial posting.
BJP leader N R Ramesh accuses a powerful syndicate of illegally occupying 500 acres of government land in Tavarekere, Bengaluru. He demands a high-level investigation into the alleged scam.
The Centre's NAKSHA programme uses drone surveys to create digital urban land records, aiming to curb illegal construction and simplify property deals for 600 million future city dwellers. Read how it works.
Faridabad forest officials dug up a 1.5km access route in PLPA-notified land near Celebration Garden to prevent degradation. This crackdown follows a banquet hall demolition in the eco-sensitive Surajkund belt.
Forest personnel in Krishnagiri chased over 20 elephants from Sanamavu to Denkanikottai reserve forest to prevent crop damage. Officials have warned villagers to stay safe. Read more.
ACB court reserves order on IAS officer Vinay Choubey's bail plea in Hazaribag land scam case. Lawyer argues name added illegally. Verdict on Wednesday.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma states eviction drives will persist to clear encroachments from forest and government land. Over 1.29 lakh bighas already reclaimed. Details inside.
Assistant Conservator of Forests files police complaint against illegal attempt to occupy forest land in Mudigere sub-division. Read the full investigation details.
A private individual's shocking claim over 517 acres of forest land in Bengaluru's Kengeri has triggered public outrage. The government must act swiftly to protect this vital green space from encroachment.
Maharashtra government issues landmark resolution granting Gram Sabhas exclusive authority to issue transit permits for minor forest produce, ending decade-long conflict.
West Singhbhum forest officials launch village outreach and daily patrols to protect elephants from illegal activities in Saranda forest. Join the conservation effort!
Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre launches emergency crackdown on forest land encroachment after DH exposes potential Rs 30,000 crore loss. Read the full investigation.
Andhra Pradesh launches tiger census from December 1. Nallamala forest now home to 87 tigers as population shows remarkable recovery. Learn about the counting methods.
Karnataka forest department confronts massive land dispute as petitioner claims 532 acres in BM Kaval. High court case threatens valuable forest land worth Rs 30,000 crore. Read the full details.
Karnataka forest department confronts potential loss of valuable land worth Rs 30 crore as a writ petition challenges ownership rights in Bengaluru. Learn about the legal battle unfolding in high court.
Pune collector orders physical inspection of all government land parcels following fraudulent registrations. Drive aims to update records and prevent land scams. Read the full story.
Supreme Court endorsement of blockchain technology presents crucial opportunity to transform India's fraud-prone land registration system. Learn how this tech push could secure property rights.
Odisha government initiates massive anti-encroachment operation across Bhubaneswar and other cities to reclaim illegally occupied government land. Minister Suresh Pujari vows action against wealthy land sharks.
Assam government launches massive drive to reclaim 6000-bigha Lutumari Reserve Forest, evicting 8000 residents in largest-ever conservation effort.
Chhattisgarh's forest department dominates All India Forest Sports Meet 2024, securing back-to-back championships with record medal haul. Witness their historic triumph!
National Green Tribunal serves notices for illegal encroachment of 10.09 acres forest land in Jharsuguda. Next hearing scheduled for January 8, 2026. Read full details.
Revenue Minister suspends Haveli sub-registrar Vidya Shankar Bade for illegal registration of 6.32 hectares government land in Tathawade. Zero tolerance policy enforced.
Assam government reclaims 193 sq km encroached forest land since 2021, grants land titles to 4,673 tribal families under Forest Rights Act. Historic milestone for indigenous communities.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's son, Parth Pawar, faces land scam allegations in Pune. CM Devendra Fadnavis orders high-level probe into illegal land transactions worth crores.
Tamil Nadu introduces groundbreaking WhatsApp service for instant land documents. Citizens can now obtain FMB sketches, Patta, and Chitta copies in minutes, eliminating tedious office visits.