Demolition drive at Sanjay Gandhi National Park halted after residents oppose removal of alleged re-encroachments; drive focused against those resettled under rehabilitation programme
28 January,2026 09:12 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
The demolition drive sparked strong resistance from residents, which they claim have been their homes for generations. The protesters alleged that the move violates their traditional rights and ignores protections under the Forest Rights Act (FRA)
28 January,2026 08:51 AM IST | Mumbai | Ronak Mastakar
The protesters claimed they had been living in the area for generations and criticised the administration for demolishing their dwellings on Monday. The agitation was held outside Shinde’s residence late at night
27 January,2026 09:17 AM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
Two male one-horned rhinos, rescued during floods and rehabilitated at the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation (CWRC), were translocated to Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve on Tuesday. The rhinos will be kept in pre-release enclosures to help them adapt to wild conditions before their final release
20 January,2026 08:19 PM IST | Guwahati | PTIADVERTISEMENT
