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Eviction in one hour: Sambhal family removed for ‘encroaching’ on stepwell

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Eviction in one hour: Sambhal family removed for ‘encroaching’ on stepwell

New Delhi: A three-member family, consisting of a widow in her mid-50s and her son and daughter, was evicted from their residence in Chandausi town in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal district within an hour of officials serving an eviction notice. The notice said that their home encroached on the entrance of a “historic” stepwell uncovered last … Read more

After Uttarkashi, mosque controversy erupts in Pithoragarh; locals demand demolition

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After Uttarkashi, mosque controversy erupts in Pithoragarh; locals demand demolition

Pithoragarh: Following the controversy related to alleged illegal construction of Mosque in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh also witnessed the protest of locals and many right-wing organizations demanding demolition of a mosque, citing illegality in construction. In Pithoragarh’s Berinag area, ring-wing groups along with locals, had taken out a rally and held a sit-in protest against a … Read more