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Bengal adopts Yogi model with 24 bulldozers from Uttar Pradesh

Bengal adopts 'Yogi Model' with 24 UP bulldozers to demolish illegal encroachments across Siliguri

West Bengal | May 15, 2026, 12:45 PM IST

West Bengal has initiated a strong anti-encroachment campaign in Siliguri, signalling the introduction of the 'Yogi Model' in the state. Nearly two dozen bulldozers from Uttar Pradesh will be deployed to demolish illegal constructions.

Illegal mosques, madrasas sealed as UP govt intensifies drive against unauthorised construction

Uttar Pradesh | May 02, 2025, 09:41 AM IST

The campaign specifically targets madrasas operating without government recognition or failing to meet required standards, resulting in their closure.

Extraction of water through illegal borewells not less than sin: Delhi HC

India | Apr 13, 2025, 02:10 PM IST

The Delhi High Court denounced the illegal borewells and said if such structures are not stopped, the national capital might end up getting no water.

Nagpur Violence Update: NMC Destroys Yusuf Sheikh's Illegal Construction in Anti-Encroachment Drive

News | Mar 24, 2025, 07:14 PM IST

The anti-encroachment squad of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) demolished the illegal house of Yusuf Sheikh, a suspect in the Nagpur violence case. The operation took place in Johripura, Mahal.

Bulldozer action hearing in supreme court

Bulldozer action case: Supreme Court reserves verdict, to lay down guidelines for all

India | Oct 01, 2024, 02:11 PM IST

On an earlier hearing on September 17, the Supreme Court had stayed the bulldozer action against any criminal. The court has further extended it on Tuesday till it announces verdict.

Dharavi mosque case: Provocative videos shared to call outsiders for protest

Maharashtra | Sep 21, 2024, 07:19 PM IST

Maharashtra Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha asserted that the demolition of illegal construction will take place at any cost. He said that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will demolish the illegal construction after seven days.

Mandi mosque row: Municipal Commissioner Court grants 30-day time to demolish two illegal floors

India | Sep 13, 2024, 04:55 PM IST

Mandi Masjid controversy: Hindu organisations had called a protest march earlier today, due to which security was increased in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. Protesters and police came face to face, leading to clashes and water cannons were used.

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Action to be taken against illegal construction irrespective of religion: Sukhu on Shimla mosque row

India | Sep 13, 2024, 02:26 PM IST

Shimla mosque row: Security had been beefed up by the police in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi with the deployment of heavy force after the Hindu outfits gave the call for a protest march.

What is Shimla mosque dispute case, why are locals protesting over its construction | EXPLAINED

Explainers | Sep 12, 2024, 12:01 AM IST

The Waqf Board has claimed ownership of the mosque, with the next court hearing scheduled for October. Rising tensions were further aggravated by a violent incident in the nearby Malyana area, leading to increased security measures.

Himachal Pradesh: Hindu organisations protest against illegal construction of mosque in Shimla

India | Sep 05, 2024, 04:14 PM IST

The construction of the illegal Sinjauli mosque became a matter of political slugfest between the ruling Congress and BJP with a heated debate between both the parties in state assembly on Wednesday.

MP CM Mohan Yadav warns Asaduddin Owaisi

'This is Madhya Pradesh not Hyderabad': CM Mohan Yadav's stern warning to Asaduddin Owaisi

Madhya Pradesh | Jun 17, 2024, 08:42 PM IST

CM Mohan Yadav's remark came after Owaisi raised questions over the recent bulldozer action of the MP government against 11 houses in which beef was found. 150 cows were recovered while the administration took action.

Mumbai: Tension persists in Mira Road post Ram Temple rally; bulldozers act on illegal constructions

Maharashtra | Jan 23, 2024, 06:18 PM IST

Mira Road clash: Several vehicles, adorned with saffron flags bearing the phrase "Jai Shri Ram," were targeted with stone attacks, leading to a violent confrontation in the Naya Nagar locality.

Indore, Indore stepwell collapse, demolition drive

Indore stepwell collapse: Local administration demolishes illegal construction at temple

Madhya Pradesh | Apr 03, 2023, 01:30 PM IST

Following instructions from Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the drive was launched at around 6 am on Monday morning in the temple premises in Patel Nagar area of Indore in the presence of heavy police security.

Bulldozer to raze illegal construction in THESE places today in Delhi

Delhi | Mar 13, 2023, 02:15 PM IST

The drive to demolish illegal constructions is being started today by DDA , MCD and PDW together.

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Labourer crushed under bricks during construction of a wall in south Delhi

India | Aug 17, 2022, 04:47 PM IST

Bricks fell on Angad's head and he sustained severe injuries on his head which led to his death, while his co-workers escaped the fall and were not injured.

After SC order, demolition drive to remove illegal construction begins in Faridabad

News | Jul 14, 2021, 04:20 PM IST

The Supreme Court had earlier directed the Haryana government and other concerned authorities to remove nearly 10,000 houses constructed illegally in the Aravali forest area near Khori village of Faridabad. A division bench of Justices A M Khanwilkar and Dinesh Maheshwari directed the Municipal Corporation of Faridabad and the district police to ensure the eviction within six weeks.

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