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Chandigarh admn to transfer 510 acres of shamlat land to MC within 2 weeks

chandigarh news

Published on Nov 20, 2025 24:56 IST

A senior MC official said once the land is formally transferred, it will be developed in line with the approved zoning plan. (HT Photo for representation)

Whistleblower in Khadse MIDC land case denies allegations in Bopodi land row

A fresh controversy has erupted in Pune as the Khadak police registered a case alleging encroachment and misuse of Maharashtra Agriculture Department land in Bopodi. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Published on Nov 10, 2025 22:08 IST

Residents question how scrap shop operating adjacent to PMC’s Tilak Road regional office

Earlier, the Tilak Road office housed a library near Hirabagh Chowk. Later, a small hotel began operations in the same space after which the existing scrap shop came up. (HT)

Published on Nov 10, 2025 21:52 IST

Ludhiana MC report to vigilance: Portion of Hero Bakery encroaches govt land

Hero Bakery is located on Malhar Road in Ludhiana. (Manish/HT)

chandigarh news

Published on Nov 4, 2025 22:28 IST

Encroachment of lands acquired for Rajasthan Housing Board 'absolute rank scam': SC

Encroachment of lands acquired for Rajasthan Housing Board 'absolute rank scam': SC

Published on Oct 17, 2025 08:38 IST

Drug smuggling accused couple’s illegal house demolished in Kapurthala

The gram panchayat had earlier served three notices to the accused couple, asking them to vacate the encroached panchayat land (HT Photo)

chandigarh news

Published on Oct 12, 2025 24:08 IST

Illegal marriage hall on pond land demolished in Sambhal; committee given 4 days for mosque removal

Illegal marriage hall on pond land demolished in Sambhal; committee given 4 days for mosque removal

Published on Oct 2, 2025 10:57 IST

Gujarat HC rejects Yusuf Pathan’s plea, asks civic body to clear encroachment

TMC MP Yusuf Pathan (PTI)

Published on Sep 12, 2025 17:23 IST

Barabanki admin razes illegal structures on SRMU campus

An illegal structure being razed on Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University campus on Lucknow-Deva Road on Sept 6. (Sourced)

Published on Sep 6, 2025 16:06 IST

Ghaziabad: NGT issues notices to agencies over ponds encroachment

The petitioner, on the basis of an affidavit filed by the district magistrate on April 28 in connection with another petition, again approached the tribunal in execution. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

Published on Sep 5, 2025 03:16 IST

HP assembly passes bill to protect public utilities from encroachment

The Himachal Pradesh assembly on Monday passed the Himachal Pradesh Prohibition of Change of Public Utilities Bill, 2025, aimed at safeguarding public utilities from encroachment and unauthorised alterations. (HT Photo)

chandigarh news

Published on Sep 2, 2025 01:28 IST

No natural pond in Delhi’s Anand Puri, DDA tells NGT

The matter is listed for hearing on August 18. (HT Archive)

Published on Aug 14, 2025 17:07 IST

Chandni Chowk traders protest encroachment, neglect; plan daily hour-long marches till Aug 14

The protest by traders flagged rampant encroachment by squatters and unauthorised hawkers in the area, and the neglect by civic authorities. (Hindustan Times)

Published on Aug 5, 2025 24:22 IST

Assam starts massive eviction drive in forest land near Nagaland border

Over 4.2 hectares of encroached land were cleared on the first day, with the demolition of 50 concrete residential structures and nearly 200 small and medium-sized business establishments.

Published on Jul 29, 2025 15:30 IST

NGT asks for pond-wise data after admin report in Gautam Budh Nagar

NGT asks for pond-wise data after admin report in Gautam Budh Nagar

Published on Jul 26, 2025 24:06 IST

Illegal Bangladeshis encroached 10 lakh acres of land in Assam, says CM Himanta

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma also alleged that the state government had come under “international pressure” to halt eviction drives.

Published on Jul 21, 2025 14:50 IST

Axe effect: Decoding the furore over felling of apple trees in Himachal

The ongoing felling of illegally grown apple trees on forest land in Himachal Pradesh has triggered a widespread outrage. While the high court has reiterated that all orchards grown on the encroached forest land shall be removed, apple growers have termed the move ‘anti-farmer’ stating that these orchards were planted decades ago and are a source of livelihood for thousands of families. (HT Photo)

chandigarh news

Published on Jul 17, 2025 03:00 IST

Encroachments galore in Panchkula markets

These practices pose severe fire and electrical hazards, violating both the Indian Electricity Act and the Petroleum Act, and potentially leading to fatal accidents, said SK Nayar, president of the Citizens’ Welfare Association. (HT File)

chandigarh news

Published on Jul 13, 2025 03:52 IST

Panchkula losing its land to encroachers

Temporary structures erected along major roadsides and (below) belongings of encroachers lying on footpath. (HT Photo)

chandigarh news

Published on Jul 9, 2025 04:52 IST

NGT curbs construction by DTC on Najafgarh pond area

A bench headed by NGT chairperson justice Prakash Shrivastava asked DTC to not carry out any fresh construction. (Hindustan Times)

Published on Jul 7, 2025 24:18 IST

Saidulajab not forest land on record: Delhi forest dept to NGT

Saidulajab not forest land on record: Delhi forest dept to NGT

Published on Jun 6, 2025 24:28 IST

Assi river shrinks to a drain, 80% encroached from source to Ghat

The survey was conducted through the entire stretch of Assi from its place of origin in Kandwa Lake to its confluence in the Ganga at the Assi Ghat area of Varanasi. (Rajesh Kumar/HT)

Published on Jun 5, 2025 02:14 IST

Ludhiana: Residents up in arms against concretisation of Buddha Nullah

Reinforced cement concrete retaining wall over nullah. (HT Photo)

chandigarh news

Published on May 31, 2025 17:26 IST

SC calls for single entity to manage Ridge forests, seeks proposal by May 29

The Supreme Court. (ANI)

Published on May 27, 2025 24:48 IST

Ghaziabad: 231 ponds under encroachment, NGT told

Ghaziabad district magistrate (DM) Deepak Meena submitted the affidavit before the tribunal on April 28 following a petition filed by Himanshu Tyagi, a resident. (Sakib Ali/HT)

Published on Apr 30, 2025 03:50 IST

Encroachment wipes out dozens of ponds in Prayagraj

An aerial view of the Prayagraj city (HT File)

Published on Apr 17, 2025 02:06 IST

HC directs NMMC to remove encroachment from Lotus Lake in Nerul

Navi Mumbai, India - April. 15, 2025:Lotus Lake at Sector -27, Nerul in Navi Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. (Photo by Bachchan Kumar/ HT PHOTO) (HT PHOTO)

Published on Apr 16, 2025 04:02 IST

State claims 50% of Waqf land is encroached, starts mapping properties

Mumbai: People raise slogans during a protest against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, at Sunni Badi Masjid, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Friday, April 4, 2025. (PTI Photo) (PTI04_04_2025_000309B) (PTI)

Published on Apr 5, 2025 02:44 IST

Ludhiana: NCC takeover irksSCD college athletes

According to the college’s physical education department, the NCC air wing was initially allotted just a single room within the structure. However, over time, they occupied the entire building. (Manish/HT)

chandigarh news

Published on Mar 11, 2025 04:00 IST

NGT directs district collector to clarify status of encroached reserve forest land in Pune

In some areas, permanent buildings and slums have been set up ,and hence, it has become very difficult to obtain possession of such pa portion due to litigation. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on Mar 6, 2025 24:22 IST

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