A shocking digital survey exposes massive encroachments on Bengaluru's lakes, with 730 out of 837 water bodies illegally occupied. Discover the details of Karnataka's water heritage crisis and the new tech-driven fightback.
Explore the profound meaning behind Gautam Buddha's teaching, 'Peace Comes from Within. Do Not Seek It Without.' Discover how to find true inner peace today.
In a dramatic diplomatic effort, India secured the return of 349 sacred gems excavated with Buddha's relics in 1898, stopping a $100 million Hong Kong auction. Discover the inside story.
Delhi High Court directs MCD to survey parks near Jama Masjid for encroachments. Action to be taken based on findings. Read the full report.
Mohali councillors allege selective action in MC's encroachment removal drive, demanding action against VVIPs & officers first. Heated debate highlights public resentment.
A broken sewer line near Buddha Dariya in Ludhiana's old Madhopuri is causing severe erosion, threatening homes and factories. Local leaders demand urgent action. Read more.
A 22-year-old hotel receptionist was rescued in Bihar's Nalanda after a kidnapping linked to a fake secretariat job scam involving over Rs 1 crore. Police have arrested six individuals. Read the full story.
Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary announced Rs 34 crore for new SP office in Muzaffarpur & Buddha Colony police station in Patna. Move aims to modernize police infrastructure.
A day after a major anti-encroachment drive at Lucknow's Nishatganj bridge, vendors and squatters are back, raising serious questions about enforcement by civic authorities. What's the permanent solution?
Environmental activists demand PPCB enforce NGT orders to stop industrial pollution in Buddha Dariya, threatening Punjab and Rajasthan's water supply. Read the full story.
Sambhal administration imposes heavy fines exceeding Rs 75 lakh for illegal encroachments on government and pond land, including a mosque and madrassa, to revive water bodies.
AAP MP Balbir Singh Seechewal's team removes 80+ truckloads of construction waste from Buddha Dariya in Ludhiana, highlighting slow debris clearance. Open debate with activists announced for Jan 10.
India's Ambassador to Bhutan, Sandeep Arya, toured the historic Lalitgiri, Ratnagiri, and Udayagiri Buddhist sites in Jajpur, highlighting their global heritage potential for scholars.
Karnataka High Court refuses interim protection to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in a land encroachment case. Justice M Nagaprasanna directs state to submit all case records. Next hearing on January 12.
Sambhal administration imposes hefty fines exceeding Rs 75 lakh on illegal structures, including mosques, after demolishing over 1000 encroachments. Officials cite ecological revival as key reason. Read the full report.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation cracks down on illegal encroachments, issuing 124 challans in a single day. Learn about the targeted areas and the civic body's enforcement strategy.
Heavy police deployment sealed Turkman Gate after MCD's overnight demolition drive razed illegal structures, including a banquet hall and dialysis centre. Read details on the high-security scene and resident reactions.
Delhi High Court orders MCD to survey parks near Jama Masjid for encroachments within two months and take legal action. The PIL alleged illegal commercial use by the Shahi Imam's family.
Karnataka officials launch an urgent survey to clear illegal encroachments in KRS dam backwaters, aiming to protect water storage and prevent floods. Read the full action plan.
Explore the Buddha's Four Noble Truths, the core of Buddhist philosophy. Discover how these 2,500-year-old insights on suffering, craving, and Nirvana offer a path to resilience and inner peace in today's materialistic world.
A Delhi Police anti-encroachment drive near a mosque turned violent, leaving 5 personnel injured. Stones were pelted, leading to a tense situation. Read the full details.
Uttar Pradesh's draft electoral roll sees 12.6 lakh deletions in Ghaziabad and Noida due to deaths, relocation, and untraceability. Officials urge genuine voters to apply for Form 6 to register.
Punjab Pollution Control Board recommends disconnecting electricity to 25-30 electroplating units in Ludhiana for flouting environmental norms, risking Buddha Dariya pollution.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, a Buddhist follower, spent 40 mins at the Piprahwa relics exhibition. Meanwhile, BJP may hold a key national executive meeting in Delhi around Jan 20.
Ranchi's anti-encroachment drives offer only temporary relief as vendors return within days. Residents demand sustainable solutions and designated vending zones. Read more.
A survey in Chennai's Uthandi found 90% of shops illegally extended onto VGP layout road, causing congestion and accidents. Authorities promise action based on the report.
PAC exposes gross failure of sewage plants in Ludhiana, discharging toxic waste into Satluj River. An environmental emergency threatens public health and biodiversity. Urgent action needed.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announces the successful eviction drive in Jamuna-Maudanga Reserve Forest. Over 1,500 families were removed from 5,250 bighas of illegally occupied land. Read the full story.
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Uttar Pradesh authorities launch a massive anti-encroachment drive in Sambhal, issuing over 150 notices. Illegal constructions on government land face demolition. Details inside.