Land Dispute News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Munambam-like incidents will not happen again: Kiren Rijiju
Kochi, April 15: Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday assured that Munambam-like incidents in the country will not happen again with the passing of the Waqf (Amendment) Act.
Tree-felling row: SC panel begins inspection of land near Hyderabad University
Hyderabad, April 10: The Supreme Court-appointed Central Empowered Committee (CEC) on Thursday began its inspection of 400-acre land at Kancha Gachibowli near Hyderabad Central University following allegations that the authorities resorted to tree cutting in violation of environmental norms.
Munambam Waqf land dispute: HC stays order quashing Kerala govt's inquiry commission
Kochi, April 7: Three weeks after the Pinarayi Vijayan government suffered a jolt when the Kerala High Court allowed the petition challenging the appointment of an Inquiry Commission to find a permanent solution to a dispute between the Munambam residents and the Waqf Board, on Monday a division bench stayed that order.
'Ghori' & 'Ghazni' ruling Karnataka, claims Kumaraswamy
Bengaluru, April 5: Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy, on Saturday slammed the Karnataka government, alleging that people like invaders Muhammad Ghori, Muhammad Ghazni, and Malik Kafur are effectively ruling over the state.
Bihar: BJP leader defends Waqf (Amendment) Bill, slams critics
Patna, April 3: BJP leader Rituraj Sinha has strongly defended the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, and all MPs who supported the Bill in Parliament.
Telangana forms ministerial group to resolve land row
Hyderabad, April 3: The Telangana government on Thursday constituted a three-member committee of ministers to resolve the issue relating to 400 acres of land at Kancha Gachibowli near the Hyderabad Central University (HCU)
Hope people in Munambam will get solace when Waqf Bill becomes law: KCBC's Father Thomas Tharayil
Kochi, April 3: Father Thomas Tharayil from the Kerala Catholic Bishops Council (KCBC) on Thursday hoped that when the Waqf (Amendment) Bill becomes law, it will give solace to the people in Munambam in Ernakulam district, who are facing eviction after the State Waqf board claimed their lands where they have been living for decades.
Is it Waqf Board or 'Land Mafia' Board? UP CM Yogi Adityanath
Prayagraj, April 3: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday criticised the functioning of the Waqf board, accusing them of attempting to "capture land" in Prayagraj.
Centre seeks report from Telangana on land clearing near Hyderabad University
Hyderabad, April 2: The Centre has sought a report from the Telangana government on the clearing of 400 acres of land in Kancha Gachibowli near the Hyderabad Central University.
On eve of Waqf Bill's tabling in Lok Sabha, Kerala BJP chief calls on KCBC President
Thiruvananthapuram, April 1: On the eve of the tabling of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha, newly-appointed Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Tuesday called on the Kerala Catholic Bishops' Council (KCBC) President, Cardinal Baselios Cleemis Catholicos, who has voiced support for the measure.
It's voice of the voiceless BJP's Pradeep Bhandari on Waqf Amendment Bill
New Delhi, April 1: Bharatiya Janata Party National Spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari on Tuesday stressed the necessity of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, calling it "voice of the voiceless."
Catholic Bishops body calls for Amendments to Waqf Act over land dispute in Kerala; urges political parties to adopt unbiased, constructive approach
New Delhi, April 1: The Catholic Bishops Conference of India (CBCI) has urged political parties and legislators to adopt an unbiased and constructive approach to land issues, including Munambam in Kerala.
Waqf Amendment is a huge reform Karnataka Dy LoP Arvind Bellad
Dharwad, April 1: After the Kerala Catholic Bishops Council (KCBC) supported the Waqf Amendment Bill proposed by the centre, Karnataka Deputy Leader of Opposition and Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Arvind Bellad affirmed that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill is a huge reform to the Waqf bill which has "created a huge havoc."
University of Hyderabad denies land demarcation, urges Government to conserve environment
Hyderabad, March 31: Hyderabad Central University has refuted claims regarding a land demarcation survey on its campus in July 2024. In an official statement, the university clarified that it had neither agreed to nor been informed about any such survey for demarcating 400 acres of land, said a press statement from Hyderabad Central University on Monday.
BJP welcomes, Cong questions interference as KCBC urges MPs to support Waqf Bill
Mumbai, March 31: The Kerala Catholic Bishops Council (KCBC) has urged Members of Parliament (MPs) from Kerala to support the Waqf Amendment Bill, drawing varied reactions from political parties.
Powerful people encroached upon Waqf properties: Kiren Rijiju slams opposition to Waqf amendment bill
New Delhi, March 31: Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday dismissed the opposition against the proposed Waqf Amendment Bill, saying that those opposing the same are "powerful people" while accusing them of "misguiding" people.
Help people rather than play appeasement politics: Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar tells MPs to take stand on Waqf issue
New Delhi, March 31: Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Monday said that many Christian organisations, including the Kerala Catholic Bishops Council (KCBC), are extending support to the Waqf Amendment Bill proposed by the centre after poor families in Munambam suburb claimed to be living under the threat of their land being seized by Waqf board. He urged the MPs in the state to assist people instead of engaging in "appeasement politics".
Kiren Rijiju, Nirmala Sitharaman welcome Kerala Bishop's support to amend unjust provisions of Waqf Act
New Delhi, March 31: After the Kerala Catholic Bishops Council (KCBC) supported the Waqf Amendment Bill proposed by the centre, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju asserted that the proposed bill was not against any community while calling out the "propaganda" being spread around it.
Kerala Catholic Bishops Council urges MPs to support Waqf Bill
Thiruvananthapuram, March 30: The Kerala Catholic Bishops Council (KCBC) has urged MPs to vote in favour of amending the "unconstitutional" and "unjust" provisions of the Waqf Act.
KCBC urges Kerala MPs to support Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Parliament
Thiruvananthapuram, March 30: The Kerala Catholic Bishops’ Council (KCBC) has urged all Members of Parliament from Kerala to support the Waqf (Amendment) Bill introduced by the Central government.
Gujarat: Vadodara Collector resolves seven cases during Swagat public grievance redressal program
Vadodara, March 27: The Vadodara district administration conducted its Swagat public grievance redressal program at the Collector's office, where District Collector Anil Dhameliya addressed public complaints and instructed officials to ensure timely resolution on Thursday.
Will fight legal battle against Karnataka government conspiracy: Union Minister Kumaraswamy
Bengaluru, March 18: Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Tuesday denied allegations of land encroachment, stating he legally purchased the land 40 years ago. Before leaving for New Delhi, he said he had not received any notice and accused the Congress government of targeting him.
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 to resolve over four decades old pending cases of industrialists
Chandigarh, March 3: In a reprieve to industrialists, the Punjab Cabinet on Monday gave nod to introduce a one-time settlement (OTS) scheme to resolve more than four decades old pending cases to provide long-awaited relief to them.
Case of Contempt of court filed against Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli
Kathmandu, February 10: A writ petition against Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has been filed at the Nepal Supreme Court accusing him of acting in contempt of court for allegedly not implementing the order of the apex court.
Kerala government appoints CN Ramachandran Nair Commission to investigate land dispute in Munambam
Kochi, February 2: The Kerala government appointed the CN Ramachandran Nair Commission on Sunday to investigate a land dispute in the coastal village of Munambam, in December 2024.
Curfew in Meghalaya village as mob tries to vandalise school property, clashes with cops
Shillong, Jan 20: Curfew was clamped in Mawkynrew village in Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills district on Monday after a mob clashed with police personnel while allegedly attempting to vandalise the property of under-construction Ramakrishna Mission School, officials said.
Shutdown in Karnataka's Srirangapatna against farmers' land records listed as Waqf properties
Mandya (Karnataka), Jan 20: Shops and traditional markets in Karnataka's historical town of Srirangapatna remained closed on Monday following a bandh call given by farmers' organisations and Hindu activists to protest against the inclusion of farmers' lands as Waqf properties.