Encroachment

Forest Minister Eshwara Khandre addresses environmental concerns around the Kumara Parvatha trekking trail, proposing online registration to regulate footfall. He pledges to tackle encroachments in Coastal Regulation Zone, support small-scale farmers, and combat plastic pollution, emphasizing sustainable tourism and conservation in Karnataka.

A video of Yelenahalli Lake encroachment in Bengaluru has gone viral, revealing deliberate actions by real estate developers. Despite public outcry, authorities remain silent, raising suspicions. Concerned citizens demand urgent action to save the historic lake and hold those responsible accountable. Similar cases of lake encroachment in Bengaluru highlight a systemic issue of exploiting natural resources for real estate, with the alleged involvement of officials.

Akhundji Mosque Demolition: While the DDA claims the mosjid was an encroachment in a reserved forest area, historians dispute this, arguing that the mosque predates the forest's reservation in 1994

Meanwhile, the revenue department has affirmed the vigilance findings indicating that Mathew Kuzhalnadan possesses an additional 50 cents of land in Chinnakanal on January 23.

The Kerala Forest Department in its 2021-22 report released recently stated that about 5024.535 hectares of forest land have been encroached. The large area has been mostly occupied in Ernakulam, Kottayam and Idukki districts.

Minister KN Rajanna mandates COVID-19 testing for Sabarimala returnees in Karnataka amid Kerala's virus surge. Discussions on wildlife-human conflicts and plans for an elephant camp to address issues in Chikkamagaluru, Mudigere, and Hassan districts were prioritized. Concerns about wild boar incidents in hilly areas were raised, prompting gradual measures due to high costs.

To address the persisted issue of Rajakaluve encroachment in Bengaluru, BBMP commissioner Tushar Girinath has issued an order to the Land Records department, stating to accelerate the operations addressed to clear the encroachment in the city.
 

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar asserts action against BDA and BBMP encroachments, regardless of influence, addressing BJP concerns. Emphasizes mapping efforts, and hints at influential figures facing eviction. Assures imminent launch of irrigation projects amid pending inspection.

Violence erupted in Kapurthala, Punjab, resulting in the death of a police officer and injuries to five others during a clash with Nihang Sikhs over the encroachment of Gurdwara Shri Akal Bunga

Bengaluru's Baiyappanahalli-Chikkabanavara 'Mallige Corridor' faces a slow 12% completion rate over a year. Delays in pillars, bridges, and level crossings stall progress. Encroachments and clearance issues persist, raising concerns of a possible project extension beyond 2026. Urgent calls for faster work and adherence to interim deadlines echo among stakeholders and railway activists.

Former CM HD Kumaraswamy implies irregularities in land use and power sourcing during the Mekedatu yatra without naming individuals. He hints at Deputy CM Shivakumar's involvement in Lulu Mall's alleged encroachment, planning to release evidence. Kumaraswamy questions high-tension wire arrangements, expenses, and lake encroachments, calling for transparent investigations.

The eviction is due to the encroachment of government land and the cultivation of cardamom in the Anaryirankal-Chinnakanal area of Idukki. Five acres of cardamom cultivation are being evacuated. Action is taken by the task force under the District Collector.

Addressing the rise in human-wildlife conflicts in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah emphasizes clearing forest encroachments and allocates funds for railway track barriers to prevent elephant intrusions into residential areas.

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday (Aug 22) ordered that the construction of the CPM's party offices in the hilly Idukki district must stop immediately. The court ordered the district collector to halt the construction of party offices in Udumbanchola, Bisonvalley, and Santhanpara. A special bench that was hearing cases of land encroachment in Munnar issued the order. 

Executing the demolition drive was the Haryana Urban Development Authority, which further extended its operation to clear illegal encroachments situated in front of the hospital along the route to Nalhar temple.