Demolition

In Babri Case Against BJP Veterans, Top Court Wants Verdict In 9 Months

India News | Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Friday July 19, 2019

A judgement in the Babri Masjid demolition case against senior BJP leaders LK Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi, Uma Bharti and others should be delivered within nine months, the Supreme Court said on Friday, agreeing to extend the tenure of the trial court judge hearing it.

Why Families Stayed In Decades-Old Structure In Mumbai Despite Danger

Mumbai News | Reported by Saurabh Gupta, Edited by Deepshika Ghosh | Tuesday July 16, 2019

The collapse of a decades-old multistorey building in Mumbai's Dongri on Tuesday has revived focus on illegal buildings way past their sell-by date endangering lives in India's commercial capital, where finding an accommodation is a huge challenge.

Special Judge Seeks 6 Months' Time To Conclude Trial In Babri Masjid Case

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday July 15, 2019

A special judge holding trial in Babri Masjid demolition case, involving BJP veterans L K Advani, M M Joshi and others, Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking six more months to conclude the trial in the case.

Man Throws Drain Water On Civic Body Official During Demolition Drive In UP

Cities | ANI | Friday July 12, 2019

A man threw water from the drain at a Municipal Corporation officer in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad during an anti-encroachment drive in Ram Ganga Vihar in the district on Thursday.

"Won't Intervene In Demolition": Court After BJP's Akash Vijayvargiya Assaults Official

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 3, 2019

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a petition seeking a stay on demolition of a house, which was in the news last week when BJP legislator Akash Vijayvargiya assaulted a civic official.

Supreme Court Orders Status Quo On Demolition Of 369 Houses In Nagpur

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday July 2, 2019

The Supreme Court on Monday directed maintenance of status quo in connection with demolition of 'encroachments', mainly houses, on 369 plots reserved for public utilities in Bezanbagh area of Maharashtra's Nagpur.

In Jagan Reddy's Demolition Drive, More Notices To TDP For Illegal Construction

Andhra Pradesh News | ANI | Monday July 1, 2019

Town Planning wing of Greater Vishakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) has issued a notice to the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) for illegally carrying out construction works in the party's local office in Vishakhapatnam.

Vacate Home, Chandrababu Naidu Told In Jagan Reddy's Demolition Drive

Andhra Pradesh News | Reported by Uma Sudhir, Edited by Debanish Achom | Friday June 28, 2019

The Andhra Pradesh government has issued notice to owners of 20 buildings, including the house in which former chief minister Chandrababu Naidu and his family are living. Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy had announced last week that all illegal structures on the banks of the Krishna river will be demolished.

"Illegal" Rs 8-Crore Hall Built By Chandrababu Naidu Demolished Overnight

Cities | Reported by Uma Sudhir, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Wednesday June 26, 2019

YSR Congress chief Jagan Mohan Reddy ordered the demolition of 'Praja Vedika' last weekend during his first meeting with district collectors since becoming Chief Minister

Jagan Reddy Orders Demolition Of Building Built By Chandrababu Naidu

Andhra Pradesh News | Reported by Uma Sudhir, Edited by Debanish Achom | Tuesday June 25, 2019

A sprawling hall with glass walls near the home of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu will be razed by the new government led by Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy.

Why A 16-Year-Old Boy Refuses To Post Anything On Journalist Jailed In UP

India News | Written by Sukirti Dwivedi | Tuesday June 11, 2019

A 16-year-old boy was detained by the Uttar Pradesh police in August last year for his Facebook post on the day former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee died. In his post, the teenager had expressed his anger at Mr Vajpayee and alleged that he was involved in the demolition of Babri Masjid. He spent 39 days in custody.

Pressure Pak To Probe Guru Nanak Palace Demolition: Amarinder Singh To PM

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 29, 2019

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to pressure Pakistan government to probe the reported demolition of centuries-old Guru Nanak Palace. He also offered to get the property rebuilt if Centre manages to secure Islamabad's permission for it.

On Guru Nanak Palace Demolition In Pak, Akali Dal Seeks PM's Intervention

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 28, 2019

Shiromani Akali Dal Lok Sabha lawmaker from Bathinda, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Tuesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to strongly take up with his Pakistan counterpart Imran Khan the issue of partial demolition of Guru Nanak Palace in Pakistan's Punjab province.

16,000 Tonnes Of Steel Gone In 16 Seconds. Video Is Viral

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Wednesday May 22, 2019

Sixteen thousand tonnes of steel were brought down in a matter of seconds on Sunday as a demolition crew imploded Martin Tower in Pennsylvania, USA.

Mohd Azharuddin Hits Out Over Demolition Of 200-Year-Old Hyderabad Masjid

Telangana News | ANI | Tuesday May 14, 2019

Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee working chief and former cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin on Monday demanded the suspension of GHMC Commissioner for allegedly mishandling historical monuments and advised the government to take the responsibility to protect these sites.