Tag: Eviction

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NGT directs Odisha govt to evict KIIT, KISS from forest land

Bhubaneswar: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Odisha government to evict Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) and Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences from the 18 acre of encroached forest land at Pathargadia area of Bhubaneswar and bring it under its possession. Hearing a PIL filed by Human Rights activist Subash Mohaptra, the […]

  • Wednesday, 21 July 2021
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Eviction of 500 acre illegal prawn gheries in Khurda begins

Bhubaneswar: In a major crackdown on prawn farming mafias, the process to evict illegal prawn gheries spanning across 500 acres began on Tuesday at the Sorana area in Chilika of Khurda district. The 5-day eviction drive is being jointly conducted by Chilika Development Authority (CDA) and the Khurda district administration. According to sources, all the […]

  • Tuesday, 20 July 2021
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Illegal construction of Timan’s aide evicted

Bolangir: The municipality authorities today demolished the illegal construction on the government land encroached upon by Khirod Mishra, a retired school teacher who is also an active member of dreaded criminal Timan Kumbhar gang. The civic body officials started the eviction drive on the Shantipada primary school campus here in the morning in presence of […]

  • Tuesday, 20 July 2021
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Bana Baba's ashram on encroached land fully razed

Konark: The multi-storey ashram built by Bana Baba on encroached forest land at Darshanibanta near here was razed completely today in the presence of adequate police forces and administrative officials. The Kali temple, Yanja mandap and kitchen had been demolished earlier while the main ashram was razed in the presence of two platoons of police […]

  • Tuesday, 20 July 2021
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Eviction drive at Bana baba ashram enters third day

Konark: The eviction drive launched by the Puri district administration at self-styled godman Bana Baba alias Banambara Moharana’s ashram near Konark entered the third-day on Sunday. According to reports, an ACF, a Ranger and 60 forest officials were deployed at the spot to avoid any untoward incident. All buildings, including the main building of the […]

  • Tuesday, 20 July 2021
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Eviction begins at Trahi Achyuta ashram

Bhubaneswar: The Khurda district administration on Wednesday started eviction at the Trahi Achyuta ashram here, which was constructed by arrested Sura Baba alias Surendra Mishra on encroached government land. According to sources, the district administration will raze the buildings, including hospital, post office, Dola Mandap and Pothi griha, constructed over an encroached piece of land […]

  • Monday, 19 July 2021
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Puri admin begins eviction of structures adjacent to ‘Meghnad Pacheri’

Puri: The Puri district administration began eviction of all unauthorised structures adjacent to the ‘Meghnad Pacheri’ (shrine wall) of the Puri Srimandir today. Reportedly, the structures including police outpost, toilet and some other buildings were bulldozed in the presence of 24 platoons of police force, Collector Balwant Singh, SP Umashankar Das and eight Magistrates. The […]

  • Tuesday, 27 April 2021
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Demolition Of Bada Akhada Mutt In Puri Postponed

Puri: No sooner than the Puri district administration started the mass eviction drive today, inmates and Mahant (chief) of the Bada Akhada Mutt criticised the demolition process citing the administration of victimising them. Though already the inmates have vacated the mutt and shifted their belongings to other places, the demolition was halted and postponed by […]

  • Monday, 26 April 2021
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Demolition Near Jagannath Temple: Meeting Between Puri Collector & Stakeholders Fails

Puri: A meeting between Puri district collector and a 15-member team representing various stakeholders over the ongoing demolition work near Puri Jagannath temple ended inconclusively today. According to sources, district collector Balwant Singh refused to accept the demand of stakeholders who sought stoppage of demolition of shops adjacent to Meghnad Pacheri (boundary wall) of Srimandir. […]

  • Monday, 26 April 2021
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Eviction Near Srimandir: Rs 40 crore sanctioned for land acquisition 'not enough'

Puri: The Odisha government has approved Rs 40 crore to speed up land acquisition and rehabilitation process in the 75 metre area that is being cleared near Srimandir in Puri. Land of around 18 Mutts and more than 250 buildings including hotels and shops will be acquired. After the announcement of additional 10% incentive for […]

  • Sunday, 25 April 2021
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Punjabi Mutt Near Puri Jagannath Temple Sealed

Puri: The district administration on Monday sealed the Punjabi Mutt located on the southern side of the Puri Jagannath temple following allegations of narcotics trade on its premises. The particular building was sealed by police in presence of a magistrate. As the particular structure was coming within 75 meters of the boundary wall of Srimandir […]

  • Thursday, 22 April 2021
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Puri Eviction: Process To Raze Urban Primary Health Centre Begins

Puri: The Puri district administration today initiated the process for the demolition of urban primary health centre at Dolabedi Kona here as part of the ongoing eviction drive within 75-metre radius of Srimandir for the heritage corridor project of Odisha government. As per reports, furniture, medical equipment and other materials of the health centre are […]

  • Thursday, 22 April 2021
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SCB Hospital Redevelopment: Eviction Drive In Cuttack Soon

Cuttack: As part of the mega redevelopment plan of SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack Collector Bhawani Shankar Chaini and officials of several concerned departments conducted an on-spot assessment of the locations where eviction is likely to be launched soon. The senior administrative officials today held discussions with the people, traders and others who will […]

  • Tuesday, 20 April 2021
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