Demolition

Fatehpur authorities begin demolition of 180-year-old Noori Masjid

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Fatehpur authorities begin demolition of 180-year-old Noori Masjid

180-year-old historic Noori Masjid Photo:X-screengrab The local authorities of Uttar Pradesh’s Fatehpur district have initiated the demolition drive of the 180-year-old historic Noori Masjid, citing encroachment issues. The demolition process began on Tuesday, December 10, using bulldozers under heavy police presence. Authorities claimed that the mosque which dates back to 1839 obstructed the proposed widening … Read more

SC refuses to entertain plea alleging contempt of demolition order by 3 states

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SC refuses to entertain plea alleging contempt of demolition order by 3 states

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a plea alleging contempt of its order on demolition of properties by the authorities in Uttarakhand, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. A bench headed by Justice B R Gavai and comprising Justices P K Mishra and K V Viswanathan said it was not inclined to entertain … Read more

Supreme Court extends stay on demolitions

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Supreme Court extends stay on demolitions

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended its earlier order on freezing demolitions across the country without the permission of the top court as it reserved its decision on laying down pan-India directives. A bench of Justices B.R. Gavai and K.V. Viswanathan reserved its orders on laying down pan-India directives governing demolitions of unauthorised … Read more

Govt speaks on reported demolition of buildings in Enugu estate

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Govt speaks on reported demolition of buildings in Enugu estate

The Enugu State Government has spoken on the reported demolition of some properties in Centenary Estate in Enugu State. The estate, popularly known as the Centenary City, is located on a large expanse of land belonging to Obeagu Awkunanaw and some families in Amechi Uwani, a neighbouring community in Enugu South Local Government Area of … Read more

West Park Presbyterian Church halts plans to destroy building

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West Park Presbyterian Church halts plans to destroy building

By Anugrah Kumar, Christian Post Contributor Sunday, January 07, 2024 West Park Presbyterian Church at 165 W. 86th Street and Amsterdam Avenue on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York City. | Screenshot/Google Plans to demolish the historic West Park Presbyterian Church in Manhattan, New York, due to its financial struggles have been … Read more