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The proposed Jathiya Devi satellite township, has been in discussion since 2014 under the Himachal Pradesh Housing and Urban Development Authority (HIMUDA). (Express Photo)

'Means losing everything we have ever known’: Why 9 villages are fighting a new ₹1,300-crore township in Shimla

January 07, 2026 5:58 pm

The proposed Jathiya Devi satellite township is meant to ease Shimla’s congestion, but residents say it threatens ancestral farmlands and temples.

Land acquisition done, Himachal Pradesh CM seeks commencement of work on Baddi-Chandigarh railway line

January 27, 2022 4:48 pm

The Chief Minister also urged the railways minister to expand the network in Himachal and said that the state government has made efforts to give pace to the work on the Bhanupali-Bilaspur railway line so that it could be completed soon.

Probe ordered in complaint against BMTF chief RP Sharma in land acquisition case

January 06, 2014 6:06 pm

Lokayukta Court today ordered probe into a private complaint filed against Bangalore Metropolitan Task Force (BMTF) Chief ADGP R P Sharma.

HC slams ministry for not coming clean on land acquisition

April 22, 2010 12:59 am

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday slammed the Union Ministry of Agriculture for its attempt to shirk responsibility over the acquisition of farmland in the Capital.

Land acquisition: HC raises doubt on kind of farmers

February 25, 2010 12:41 am

A Public Interest Litigation filed by a bunch of farmers against acquisition of their agricultural land and the governments food security policy triggered intriguing remarks from the Delhi High Court,which wanted to know what kind of farmers they were.

Land acquisition meet stiff opposition from villagers

January 06, 2010 2:28 am

The ongoing acquisition of land measuring over 1,500 acres for various development projects in Greater Mohali area has met with a stiff opposition from landowners.