At Ujjain’s Mahakal temple, evicted vendors allege harassment; say have no hope from polls

At Ujjain’s Mahakal temple, evicted vendors allege harassment; say have no hope from polls

Roadside vendors on the premises of the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain sell prasad and religious souvenirs | Photo Credit: FARUQUI AM A Friday evening drizzle near the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain sent roadside vendors selling prasad and souvenirs scurrying. Looking for cover, they folded their mats, packed their wares and shut shop for … Read more

Big-time encroachers of forests will be evicted first: Karnataka Minister

Big-time encroachers of forests will be evicted first: Karnataka Minister

Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre  | Photo Credit: File photo Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre said that forest encroachment clearance will focus on big-time encroachers who have illegally occupied tens of hectares of forests across Karnataka. Addressing members of the Federation of Karnataka Farmers in Mysuru, the Minister said that farmers, who have encroached up to 3 … Read more

J&K: Influential, powerful will be evicted from land, not common man, says L-G Manoj Sinha

J&K: Influential, powerful will be evicted from land, not common man, says L-G Manoj Sinha

A file photo of Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha at Parliament House complex, in New Delhi. Amid growing protests, J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said only influential and powerful people who misused their position to encroach upon the State land would be evicted in the Union Territory (UT). | Photo Credit: … Read more