Himachal Govt Challenged Fair Land Compensation Order
Himachal Pradesh government's Supreme Court appeal against a high court order for higher land compensation sparks outrage among activists and affected families. Details inside.
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Kerala's New SOP May Legalise Years of Land-Use Violations
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.
India's Land Act: Outdated Framework Fails Modern Challenges
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.
CBI Court to Start Trial in Haryana's Manesar Land Scam Case
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.
Farmer cheated of Rs 2.05 crore in Samruddhi expressway scam
A 67-year-old farmer in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar was allegedly swindled of Rs 2.05 crore over six years by a gang promising higher land compensation and government jobs. Police have registered a case and are investigating.
UP to Use GPS Rovers for Land Measurement
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.
Mohali contractors protest GMADA's Rs 1000 cr single tender
Local contractors accuse GMADA of favouring one large firm with a single Rs 1,000 crore tender, sidelining 343 others. Association warns of hunger strikes and legal action over the 'Mohali Next Generation Programme'.
Goa Launches Digital Land Survey for Urban Property Cards
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.
Assam to cut tea garden incentives over land rights row
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma warns tea estates of losing Rs 150 crore annual incentives for non-cooperation in granting land rights to 3.33 lakh worker families. Read the full story.
Kerala Official Sells Public Road, Keeps ₹1.15 Crore Secret
A Kerala special tahsildar sold a public road near Nemom railway station to Indian Railways for ₹1.15 crore, hiding the fact it was a public thoroughfare. Residents fight for justice as bureaucracy ignores logic.
Mohali MC seals properties over Rs 10 crore tax dues
Mohali Municipal Corporation cracks down on major property tax defaulters, including GMADA with Rs 10 crore dues. Sealing and auction drive initiated. Pay now to avoid action.
Mohali's 2026 Transformation: STP, Expo City & Highways
Mohali gears up for a major urban overhaul in 2026 with a modern STP, ZLD plant, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Expo City, new sectors, and key highway projects set to redefine infrastructure and sustainability.
Meta Acquires Singapore AI Startup Manus
Meta acquires Singapore-based AI startup Manus to boost its AI capabilities. Learn about the deal's details, Manus's technology, and what it means for the future of AI.
Punjab Cabinet slashes Mohali enhancement charges
Punjab Cabinet approves major reduction in enhancement charges for Mohali sectors 76-80, final rate now Rs 2,216 per sq metre. MLA Kulwant Singh calls it a New Year gift, urges prompt payment.
Rs 200 Crore Relief for Mohali Residents as Govt Cuts Plot Fee
Mohali residents in Sectors 76-80 get major relief as Punjab govt drastically reduces plot enhancement charges, ending a 15-year struggle. Read how the AAP government resolved the issue.
Punjab Govt Reduces Mohali Land Enhancement Fee
Punjab government reduces land enhancement charges in Mohali from Rs 3,164 to Rs 2,325 per sq m, providing major financial relief to thousands of allottees after 15-year dispute. Read details.
Kerala Land Act Amendment: Who Really Benefits?
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.
HC Raps UP Govt Over 48-Year Delay in Land Compensation
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'.
Jharkhand govt transfers 831 acres tribal land to Hindalco
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.
Coforge buys US AI firm Encora for $2.35 billion
Indian IT major Coforge announces a landmark $2.35 billion acquisition of US-based AI firm Encora, reshaping its global AI capabilities. Read the full details.
Gmada identifies 154 unauthorised constructions near Chandigarh
Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (Gmada) has filed a detailed report with NGT, revealing action against 154 illegal constructions in villages near Chandigarh. Read the full story.
Sidhu Slams GMADA's Extra Charge on Mohali Plot Allottees
Ex-Punjab health minister Balbir Singh Sidhu demands withdrawal of GMADA's 'arbitrary' Rs 3,164/sq m extra cost notice to Sector 76-80 allottees, citing decade-long delay.
King Charles, Catholic Church Own 16% of Earth's Land
A staggering 16% of Earth's land is controlled by a few entities, including the British Royal Family and the Catholic Church. Discover the world's top landowners and their vast holdings.
Ex-minister slams AAP over Mohali plot price ad omission
Former Punjab health minister Balbir Singh Sidhu accuses AAP govt of betrayal after ad omits reduced plot rates for sectors 76-80 in Mohali. Nearly 4000 families await resolution as political debate intensifies.
HC cancels 17-year-old land acquisition for BMICP
Karnataka High Court cancels land acquisition for BMICP due to 17-year delay and lack of public purpose. Landowner's petition upheld. Details inside.
Punjab Govt to Slash Mohalli Sector 76-80 Enhancement Charges
Punjab govt plans major reduction in enhancement charges for Mohali sectors 76-80, offering relief to allottees. AAP leader Dr Sunny Singh Ahluwalia announces new rate of ₹839 per sq metre.
GMADA gets 716 acres for Eco City 3 from 9 villages
The Greater Mohali Area Development Authority has successfully acquired 716 acres of land from nine villages for its ambitious Eco City 3 project, paving the way for a new integrated township.
Karnataka's Land Reform: Faster Approvals, Digital Process
Karnataka govt introduces major land conversion reforms with time-bound approvals, automatic clearances for industries & green energy. Read how this cuts red tape for investors.
Infosys sells Bengaluru land to Puravankara for Rs 250 crore
Infosys sells a major land parcel in Anekal Taluk to Puravankara for Rs 250 crore, boosting the developer's Bengaluru pipeline to a potential GDV of Rs 13,900 crore. Read the full details.
HC Slams Haryana Body for Arbitrary Land Pricing
Haryana High Court reprimands Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran for arbitrary pricing, bars charging escalated rates from land oustees. Landmark ruling protects affected families.
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