illegal land filling

Petitioners told the tribunal that the joint committee had inspected only specific spots shown in photographs, leaving much of South City-1 uncovered

During an Enforcement Directorate search at a Mohali residential society, bundles of currency notes were allegedly thrown from a ninth-floor apartment. The operation, targeting influential builders and linked to alleged financial fraud involving CLU licenses, saw cash fluttering down as ED officials conducted searches at multiple locations.

Enforcement Directorate raided nearly a dozen locations in Chandigarh and Mohali targeting builders linked to alleged financial fraud in acquiring Change of Land Use (CLU) licenses. During a Mohali raid, bags of Rs 500 notes, estimated at Rs 25 lakh, were reportedly thrown from a building. The ED action follows complaints of cheating the public of hundreds of crores.

Trees axed illegally after transfer of land for project: Petitioner

Ichak, once a vibrant capital of the Ramgarh Raj, now faces alarming neglect. Hundreds of ancient temples, ponds, and gardens, remnants of a rich cultural past, are in disrepair and encroached upon. Despite its historical significance and architectural marvels like the Singh Dwar, Ichak lacks basic infrastructure, hindering its potential as a heritage tourism destination.

Following a fatal fire that claimed three lives, Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation has launched a crackdown on illegal constructions, particularly unsafe shanties. This initiative aims to prevent further tragedies and revenue loss after multiple fire incidents involving illegal structures. A Special Investigating Team is probing the recent blaze, with officials emphasizing stringent action against encroachments.

Trinamool Congress criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his jhalmuri break in Jhargram, alleging it caused Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren to be denied chopper landing and return without campaigning for Mamata Banerjee. The party accused Modi of displaying an anti-Adivasi mindset and humiliating elected leaders, claiming his actions prioritized photo opportunities over democratic rights.

No inconsistencies found in the statements given by the three friends, say sources

A youth, Harshit Bhatt, died after falling into a water-filled pit near Sector 94 in Noida while on a picnic with friends. His family alleges murder, citing black marks and V-shaped bruises on his body, contradicting the police's initial assessment of an accidental fall. An investigation is ongoing, and a post-mortem will determine the cause of death.

Amendments to the provisions of the Town and Country Planning Act to provide more stringent penalties against illegal filling of land and hill cutting, are on the cards said chief minister Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday.

According to the list submitted to the district collector by the flying squad officials on Tuesday, in the last two years they received 192 complaints of alleged illegal land filling.