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100 hutments gutted in Gurugram fire
Gurugram, March 29: At least 100 hutments in a slum at Gurugram's Basai Chowk area were gutted on Saturday, an official said.
Gurugram: Anti-encroachment drive continues on Sheetla Mata Road
Gurugram, March 27 (AINS) The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) continued with its rigorous anti-encroachment drive on Sheetla Mata Road for the second consecutive day on Thursday.
Delhi govt bans illegal meat sale from pavements; 2 AAP MLAs suspended
New Delhi, March 27: On a day when two AAP legislators were suspended from the Assembly for unruly behaviour, the Delhi government on Thursday announced action against all illegal sellers of meat encroaching pavements, an assurance given to two BJP MLAs who raised the issue in view of the approaching Navratri festival.
GMDA conducts first-ever demolition drive on Sheetla Mata Road in Gurugram
Gurugram, March 26: The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) intensified its action against encroachment and conducted the first-ever enforcement drive on Sheetla Mata Road on Wednesday, officials said.
Power defaulters owe crores; encroachments along water bodies being removed: J&K govt
Jammu, March 13: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly was informed on Thursday that electric power defaulters owe crores of Rupees to the government, and efforts to remove encroachments along water bodies were going on.
Bihar govt to crackdown on encroachment of Bettiah Raj properties
Patna, March 10: The Bihar government is set to take strict action against illegal encroachments on Bettiah Raj properties, with senior officials already mobilizing efforts to reclaim government land.
83,000 hectares of Assam's land encroached by four neighbouring states: Minister Atul Bora in assembly
Guwahati, March 6: The Assam government on Wednesday said in the state assembly that nearly 83,000 hectares of land belonging to Assam has been encroached by four neighbouring states.
Punjab Police demolish unauthorised structures of drug smugglers
Chandigarh, March 2: Punjab Police, in coordination with local authorities, have demolished unauthorised structures built on the encroached panchayat land in Khanpur and Mandi villages of Phillaur.
Complaint submitted to K'taka Guv against Fisheries Minister over forest land encroachment
Bengaluru, March 1: A complaint has been submitted to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot against Minister of Fisheries, Ports, and Inland Water Transport, Mankal S. Vaidya, over alleged encroachment of forest land.
Urban mobility must for development: Union Minister Khattar tells investors in MP
Bhopal, Feb 25: Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar, pledged unwavering support from the Union government to potential investors. Laying emphasis on importance of urban mobility, the minister stated that improved mobility facilitates easier access to residential facilities and enhances the appeal of cities.
K'taka govt targeting me over land encroachment allegations: Kumaraswamy
Bengaluru, Feb 19: Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy, has alleged that the ruling Karnataka led by Congress is trying to target him over accusations of encroaching on 14 acres of government land.
Accounting of 'enemy properties' in Telangana to be completed by March
Hyderabad, Feb 16: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Saturday directed officials to complete by the end of March the accounting of enemy properties in Telangana, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Custodian of Enemy Property of India (CEPI).
Himachal Pradesh government to review encroachments on forest land and address policy challenges
Shimla, February 6: In response to the Himachal Pradesh High Court's directive to remove unauthorised encroachments on forest land, the state government has formed a sub-cabinet committee to review the issue.
Gurugram: 12 acres of green belts made encroachment-free by GMDA
Gurugram, Jan 30: The Enforcement Wing of the Gurugram Development Metropolitan Authority (GMDA) removed the illegal encroachment on GMDA green belts on 12 acres of land on Southern Peripheral Road (SPR) on Thursday.
Sambhal: Demolition notice served to 123 houses in dilapidated state
Sambhal, January 17: A notice has been issued to demolish 123 houses and shops in Sambhal under Uttar Pradesh Municipalities Act 1916, after they were found in dilapidated state in a survey conducted by the Sambhal Municipality.
Bulldozer action continues against encroachments in UP's Sambhal
Sambhal, Jan 11: The district administration in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal has intensified its drive to reclaim and preserve the region's historical and cultural heritage. As part of this ongoing initiative, illegal encroachments near the Pap Mochan Tirtha area were cleared on Saturday in a concerted operation involving multiple departments.