Demolition drive

Vadodara: Women climb atop water tank against demolition drive

 In a bid to oppose the city civic body's demolition drive against illegally constructed houses, atleast eight women climbed atop a water tank here and allegedly threatened to commit suicide by jumping from it.

Feb 26, 2017, 15:42 PM IST

BJP slams authorities, politicos for trying to demolish portion of Pathankot hero's house in Bengaluru

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah had earlier ordered action against 20 government officials for their involvement in encroachment of storm water drains in the city.

Aug 12, 2016, 12:01 PM IST

Portion of 'Pathankot martyr' house to be demolished in Bengaluru; family says it's national hero's residence

With Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) all set to demolish the illegal portion of martyred National Security Guard (NSG) commando Lieutenant Colonel Niranjan Kumar's residence here, politics has taken its course.

Aug 11, 2016, 11:47 AM IST

Bengaluru demolition drive: Portion of Pathankot martyr Lt Colonel Niranjan Kumar's residence razed

Lt Col Niranjan, a member of the NSG's Bomb Disposal Squad, was killed while he was defusing the grenade at the scene of the terror attack.

Aug 11, 2016, 09:53 AM IST

Four killed during demolition drive in Meerut – Watch video

Four persons were killed on Saturday after they were buried under the debris of an "illegal" multi-storey building in Meerut cantonment area as it was being demolished by civic authorities this morning, officials said.

Jul 09, 2016, 13:30 PM IST

Five killed during demolition drive in Ahmedabad

Five shopkeepers died and one was left seriously injured on Tuesday when a wall fell on them during a demolition drive by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation here.

Apr 12, 2016, 22:28 PM IST

Centre, railways responsible for demolition drive: Delhi minister

More than 500 hutments were demolished by Indian Railways authorities in Shakur Basti in west Delhi on Saturday, resulting in the death of an infant.

Dec 14, 2015, 13:11 PM IST

Railways defends demolition drive, says 'it has nothing to do with child's death'

The slum dwellers including women and children were seen out in the open trying to collect their belongings.

Dec 13, 2015, 16:58 PM IST

Child allegedly dies in demolition drive by Railways at Shakurbasti, AAP questions timing​

AAP on Sunday hit out at the Railways following death of a baby in Shakur Basti area and questioned the timing of its demolition drive which rendered "several homeless on a cold day".

Dec 13, 2015, 14:38 PM IST